Lacquered, wallpapered, sueded, oh my! In this Celerie Kemble-designed Manhattan townhouse, no wall is left untouched
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The living room of Jane and Michael DeFlorio's Manhattan townhouse, designed by Celerie Kemble. A 20th-century gilt-wood clock hangs above a custom-made marble mantel; the antique screen is covered in a De Gournay wallpaper, the 19th-century chair is upholstered in a cotton by Luigi Bevilacqua, and the rug is from Galerie Shabab.
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The walls of the living room are sheathed in a suede by Stark; a Pierre Bonnard painting hangs above a William and Mary japanned cabinet, the armchairs are Art Deco, and the cocktail table is by Yves Klein.
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Living Room Artwork: Celerie Kemble Manhattan Townhouse
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The artworks in the living room include etchings by Renoir and Modigliani, and the carved-wood console is Italian.
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In the lacquered dining room, original and reproduction Jansen chairs upholstered in a Lee Jofa velvet surround a table by Oscar de la Renta; the gilt-wood chandelier is early 19th century, and the Samarkand rug is from Doris Leslie Blau.
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In a hallway, the mirrored, faux-marble banquette was purchased at Christie's; the wall covering is by De Gournay.
The dressing room painting is by André Dunoyer de Segonzac, and the chandelier and sconces are by Visual Comfort & Co.
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The walls of the master bedroom are covered in suede, the Louis XVI–style bergère is by Jansen, and the bedside table is a James Mont design; the shagreen headboard is custom made, the coverlet is by Pratesi, and the painting is by Betsy Eby.
Ingrid Abramovitch, the Executive Editor at ELLE Decor, writes about design, architecture, renovation, and lifestyle, and is the author of several books on design including Restoring a House in the City.