Chairish Magazine - October 2025

EXPLORE A N E M P O R I UM OF EXCEP T I O NAL STYLE . ..

Welcome to the autumn edition of Magazinish, the print companion to Chairish.com. If you’re new here, Chairish is the premier resource for exceptional vintage and one-of-akind furnishings, art, and jewelry. We are where interior designers and in-the-know shoppers discover chic and unique pieces from the finest sellers in the U.S. and Europe.

After a long season of travel and summer house hopping, autumn is all about coming home, so please consider this issue a celebration of gathering. Prepping for party season? Get inspired with Elizabeth Lawrence’s expert entertaining tips. Returning to the office? See how Max Sinsteden’s charming new workspace acts as a home away from home. Dreaming of a cozy winter getaway? Enjoy Mark D. Sikes’ brilliant take on mountain house style —reimagined in joyful color and exuberant prints. And don’t forget the sparkle! Our estate jewelry edit is tailored to the well-dressed hostess and her holiday wish list.

Even better, we’ve curated shoppable edits to go along with each story, full of pieces hand-picked by our talented editors. Just use the QR code on each page to see what’s on offer.

Lastly, in exciting news, we announced this month that we have joined forces with LiveAuctioneers! Chairish will continue on as the site you know and love, but we will have even more fabulous finds for you to shop and new ways for our sellers to reach you, too. Happy hunting!

Viva La Vintage!

Anna Brockway Chairish Co-Founder and Brand Ambassador

WORK IT

When Max Sinsteden launched his namesake firm in 2024, he knew his office couldn’t be just another workspace. It had to feel like home. “We’re in the business of making homes,” he says, “so it felt important that the space reflects that.”

After a long search for his interior design firm’s New York office, Max Sinsteden found a gem on Madison Avenue: a Beaux-Arts building with tall ceilings, original moldings, and luminous windows. The walls were another matter—caked in layers of chipping white paint. Rather than strip them, he called in decorative painters Chris and Nick Loew to create a trompe l’oeil finish mimicking BarkSkin, a clever solution that looks like limestone.

With a knack for turning challenges to his advantage, Sinsteden also hired artist Chris Pearson to paint over the office’s orange-yellow floors with a custom terrazzo pattern that now defines the foyer. “It brings me joy every single time I walk through the door.” Faux paneling in Christian Bérard-inspired greens adds charm and covers the team’s workspace walls, while a fireplace lends a cozy feel to Sinsteden’s office.

Organization meets aesthetics in every corner. Projectspecific tote bags double as storage and décor. A central round table—originally commissioned by Albert Hadley and now lacquered in a high-gloss finish by Peter Salomonski— serves as conference hub and design lab. The art is equally considered. Hung from picture rails using Robert Kime chain, the collection can shift without harming the walls.

“Even when a client’s style is different from mine, they connect with the spirit of the space,” Sinsteden says. His goal? A workplace that feels not just functional, but deeply personal. “The light is beautiful. The ceilings are generous. But most of all, it feels welcoming,” he says. “And that’s what great design should do.”

PRESENTING OBJECTS OF AFFECTION AS CHIC AND UNIQUE AS EVERYONE ON YOUR GIFT LIST.

Our Holiday Gift Guide

THE ARTISTS ’ SALON

NOTHING BRINGS A ROOM TOGETHER LIKE PLACING THE PERFECT PIECE OF ART IN JUST THE RIGHT SPOT. OUR EDITORS HAVE COMPILED A UNIQUE CURATION OF THEIR FAVORITES TO ADD A SHOT OF CHIC TO YOUR WALLS.

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THIS IS NOT YOUR MINIMALIST MOUNTAIN ESCAPE. INTERIOR DESIGNER MARK D. SIKES PROVES HIS TALENT FOR LAYERING, DRAWING ON THE ROMANCE OF SWISS CHALETS AND THE ARCHITECTURE OF ADIRONDACK LODGES TO CRAFT A STORYBOOK SUN VALLEY RETREAT.

For a young family seeking to remake their Sun Valley mountain home, working with Los Angeles designer Mark D. Sikes was the perfect way to escape clichés. His vision of an alpine fantasy is less log cabin, more “ski chalet in St. Moritz, with layers and layers of French fabrics.”

The house, a mid-century Adironack-style lodge, came with just the right amount of wood-paneled patina. “It was already so charming,” says Sikes. “Our job was to make it sing.” He layered Pierre Frey fabrics— including chintzes, weaves, embroideries, and plenty of passamenterie—with the ease of someone who knows their way around a pom-pom fringe.

Wallpaper softens the bedrooms, baths, and hallways. “It felt necessary to balance out all of the wood in the main living areas,” says Sikes. There’s a custom embroidered trim around a sitting room doorway, sewn together from leftover fabric. Sikes is the rare designer with a full archive of his own patterns, fabrics, and trims to draw on—his collections with Schumacher offer endless options.

Layered patterns also hide wear and tear, a necessity in any ski lodge. A clever mix of vintage finds, performance solids, and printed upholstery ensure the house can handle muddy boots and après-ski drinks with equal grace.

When asked for his favorite part of the project, Sikes doesn’t hesitate: “The install. It was snowing—we were in a real-life snow globe.” Add that to the magic of a designer who can turn a rustic lodge into an alpine jewel box, and you’ve got a chic new mode of mountain living.

HOLIDAY HOSTING with Elizabeth Lawrence

THE BUSINESS PARTNER OF DESIGN LEGEND BUNNY WILLIAMS AND A TALENTED ENTERTAINER AND DESIGNER, ELIZABETH SHARES HER GO-TO’S FOR MEMORABLE GATHERINGS.

ADD AN ELEMENT OF FUN Mix in pieces from around your house with the flowers and candles—an interesting object from a bookshelf, greenery from your garden, or colorful fruit and vegetables from the fridge. Have fun and surprise your guests!

RAISE THE BAR, BEAUTIFULLY

I’m a big fan of repurposing a beautiful piece of furniture to be used as the bar. A table with shelves below can be used with baskets to store bottles. Trays are another great way to organize a bar while adding color. No matter what your setup is, be sure that guests can help themselves.

GLOW WITH THE FLOW

It’s hard to go wrong with a lot of candlelight. Mix tall tapers with low votives and vessels at different heights. It creates a lovely glow and makes the table—and your guests— look pretty.

KEEP FLOWERS LOW AND LOVELY

I always make sure the arrangements on the table (and the floral scents) are low. There’s nothing worse than trying to talk to someone across the table and fighting with the flowers.

Shop Talk

PANOPLIE

Panoplie’s relaxed European aesthetic encompasses simple materials, sculptural forms, and pieces made with time and thought. Their collection of vintage and newly made artisan objects includes ceramics, lighting, furniture and more—hand-curated in West Hollywood, CA.

SHOW PONY

Located in Palm Beach’s Flamingo Park, Show Pony is a premier vintage seller specializing in Coastal Contemporary antiques, art, and objets d’art. Founded in 2019, it offers timeless, one-of-a-kind pieces that blend modern sophistication with the relaxed elegance of Palm Beach living.

AT CHAIRISH, WE’RE PASSIONATE ABOUT THE SMALL BUSINESSES THAT SELL WITH US. MEET SOME OF THE FIRMS THAT MAKE OUR SITE SO CHIC AND UNIQUE.

SOPHIE JANE JEWELS

Sophie Jane travels the world in search of rare estate, vintage, and antique pieces. A second-generation antique dealer from Australia, Sophie now lives and works in Los Angeles, where she curates unique and beautiful jewelry collections. Every purchase is a lasting delight.

THRIVE D É COR

Guided by founder Esada’s eye for curation, Thrive Décor Fine Home Furnishings blends antiques from the 18th century with modern art and design. With a gallery-like Los Angeles showroom, personalized service, and a passion for design, Thrive Décor offers an unmatched experience for collectors.

TODD HASE

Todd Hase Furniture offers a collection that blends modern design with classic craft. Founded in 1995 in Soho, New York, the brand’s showrooms in New York and Palm Beach showcase the Todd Hase Collection alongside handselected French antiques and Mid-Century modern pieces.

SPACES

Based in NYC, Standout Spaces is committed to timeless design and sustainable craftsmanship. Specializing in French Provincial and Farmhouse imports, they source, create, and revitalize pieces that are built to last— designed to move from home to home and generation to generation.

ENGLISH GEORGIAN AMERICA

With over 3,000 items in stock, English Georgian America offers antique reproduction furniture from the 18th, 19th, and 20th centuries. Based in the U.S. with custom workshops in London and around the world, their cabinet makers can customize individual pieces or replicate anything you need.

KEIVAN WOVEN ARTS

Catering to the design industry’s most discerning clientele, Keivan Woven Arts’ Atlanta showrooms offer a vast selection of exceptional Oriental, European, and American rugs. With a profound knowledge of Antique carpets, owner Keivan Beroukhim is a noted lecturer on Oriental rugs.