North Shore Contemporary

Exterior view of front door, showing French wrought iron entry gates and a Japanese copper pagoda
Living room view to exterior patio, pool and landscaping
Dining room detail featuring sideboard by Frank Pollaro and Jeff Koons ceramic puppy
Dining room detail featuring sideboard by Frank Pollaro
Dining room featuring custom chandelier by Dale Chihuly
Dining room detail showing chair and table, view to exterior landscaping
Entry detail featuring a rare Wedgwood vase atop a carved Italian console and ‘A Monumental Vessel’ by Per Weiss
Living room view towards fireplace with artwork by Joan Miró and chairs by Ingrid Donat
Living room fireplace detail showing chair by Ingrid Donat and Gene Summers andirons
Den with American elm millwork, a grouping of George Hurrell photographs and a pool table with cowhide cover
Master bedroom with large draped canopy bed
Master bedroom detail with large artwork by Toulouse-Lautrec, seating and a view of exterior landscaping
Exterior view of front door, showing French wrought iron entry gates and a Japanese copper pagoda
Living room view to exterior patio, pool and landscaping
Dining room detail featuring sideboard by Frank Pollaro and Jeff Koons ceramic puppy
Dining room detail featuring sideboard by Frank Pollaro
Dining room featuring custom chandelier by Dale Chihuly
Dining room detail showing chair and table, view to exterior landscaping
Entry detail featuring a rare Wedgwood vase atop a carved Italian console and ‘A Monumental Vessel’ by Per Weiss
Living room view towards fireplace with artwork by Joan Miró and chairs by Ingrid Donat
Living room fireplace detail showing chair by Ingrid Donat and Gene Summers andirons
Den with American elm millwork, a grouping of George Hurrell photographs and a pool table with cowhide cover
Master bedroom with large draped canopy bed
Master bedroom detail with large artwork by Toulouse-Lautrec, seating and a view of exterior landscaping

About This Project

Conceived as a contemporary expression of a Japanese box, this Modern home reveals a synthesis from a well-curated collection of fine art and antiques.

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Custom, hand built sideboards by Frank Pollaro

We designed two sideboards, hand built in the studio of contemporary master craftsman Frank Pollaro. Each incorporates more than 1,600 pieces of ebony and ivory inlay. Winner of the ICAA Acanthus Award for Excellence in Allied Arts & Craftsmanship.

Large custom chandelier by Dale Chihuly inspired by painting of octopus

Custom chandelier by Dale Chihuly, 2006, inspired by John Singer Sargent’s Two Octopi, 1875

Custom, hand built sideboards by Frank Pollaro
Large custom chandelier by Dale Chihuly inspired by painting of octopus

“They have the highest expectations of themselves, the contractors, their clients and the final product. While some probably cannot appreciate this exacting methodology, I could not be satisfied any other way.”

—-Client, Manhattan

“Suzanne Lovell is prodigiously gifted. She has a rare and authentic enthusiasm which is absolutely infectious.”

—Gibbes Museum of Art - Charleston, South Carolina

“Forget that you are amazingly talented and diligent designers. What you provide is peace of mind.”

—-Client, Chicago

Details

Table Top

Circular specimen dining table from Sri Lanka, c. 1890s. Multiple swirling veneers on solid ebony quadrupled base. Museum quality, from Mallett Antiques

Palissy Ware

Palissy Ware vase

Ingrid Donat

Ingrid Donat Armchair and Ottoman with painted and stitched fabric features caryatids, from an original edition of 8.

Ceramic Vase

Large ceramic vase, unique design by Per Weiss, c. 1970

Entry Gates

French wrought-iron entry gates, c. 1930

Gene Summers

Gene Summers Andirons

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