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Early man, looking at the heavens, believed the stars were fixed to the inside surface of a rotating sphere. Copernicus gave his name to the theory of an Earth-centered universe, and the Vatican propagated his belief by threatening to burn science heretics at the stake for stating otherwise. We now know that we live on the fringe of a nearly infinite and ever expanding universe. Armillary dials have the earth positioned inside a mesh of bronze hoops, symbolizing the course of the planets as known at the time. The course of the sun is shown by a wide band called the ecliptic circle. Learn More

An interesting mix of early science and Greek mythology: One of the legendary Titans battling Zeus was defeated and decreed to carry the weight of the world on his mighty shoulders. Forever. Our armillary dial, however, has Atlas carrying the entire universe. Thatís to say the known Renaissance universe, when the earth was still believed to be at its center. Gracefully intertwined silver rings symbolize the position and trajectories of heavenly bodies around the earth. In all aspects ethereal, science combined with beauty, myth with historic fact. Learn More

At some point we realized furniture collection was turning into a labor of love. Originally devised as a home for Kunstkammer objets d'art, we somehow turned a corner in celebrating the nostalgia of a past sailing era, colonial trade, and nowÖ beach life and style. We strive to make the practical exude romance and the historical to include a touch of contemporary. With their air of beach-view porches and sun-filled mooring docks beach lockers and cabinets celebrate Nantucket as well as Deauville. Making efficient use of every inch and centimeter, they hold towels and sailor's scarves, polo gear and golfing shoes. Air circulates ingeniously, banning odors and keeping things dry with fragrant freshness. Fold-out shelves hold shaving gear or jewelry, prop up mirrors and in general offer much appreciated workspace. A veritable balancing act of the exotic and matter-of-fact. Learn More

Faux Walnut with Black Highlights and Bronze and Gold Nailhead Accents Learn More

This Albert mirror is finished in black lacquer with mottled gold leaf Inset and convex mirror in the center. Learn More

Glossy White w/ Hammered Effect Learn More

Our Lois Mirror features a rectangular frame with a simple architectural square design that is finished in a platinum silver leaf. Learn More

This piece features a rectangular mirror bordered by a rippled wave design created in a wood frame. The piece is then finished in a burnished silver leaf with brass highlights giving the mirror its appealing Contemporary appeal. Learn More

Our Del Mar Mirror features a rectangular frame detailed with a Contemporary mosaic of iridescent mother of pearl shells. Learn More