Lisa Boquiren

San Francisco Bay

Editorial Contributor at Freelance

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Get Ready for the 4th With These Cozy American-Made Furniture Gems

2 weeks ago | spacesmag.com | Lisa Boquiren

From sea to shining sea, whether in factories and studios on the East Coast and Midwest or in California workshops, American design is eye-catching (and tariff-free!). These comfy seats will ensure you’re sitting pretty wherever you are. Playing Hooky by Rick Lee for Thayer Coggin For those days, this sofa has your back, literally. Its name derives from the distinct silhouette of the back support — a gracefully curved hook.
Sparkling Furniture Designs for an Elegant Summer Home Refresh

1 month ago | spacesmag.com | Lisa Boquiren

Like a cool glass of water on a hot day, these champagne-level design finds pair well with craft beer budgets to refresh any space. Meet the perfect perch for your favorite cocktail or mocktail. Made from hand-hammered metal in an antique brass finish. $328 at serenaandlily.com, 650.336.2336The striking shape of this mid-20th-century design marvel is formed from one piece of plywood, giving it a flexible back and a waterfall seat to support your legs.
Feeling Sleepy? This Furniture Is Perfect for Resting, Snoozing or Just Relaxing

Feb 25, 2025 | spacesmag.com | Margaux Ivanhoe |Lisa Boquiren

This selection of horizontal furniture appeals to a variety of style preferences and is fit for purpose — whether for catnapping, catching up on sleep, counting sheep or sleeping like a log. This versatile piece suits both private and professional settings. Its simple lines belie the high precision crafting of the FSC®-certified oak frame. Upholstery options include OEKO-TEX® certified fabric and certified leathers. Handmade in Europe. $5,463 at prevalentprojects.com, 415.888.3257.
Gather Round: Neutrals and Round Seatings to Compliment the Holiday Season

Dec 6, 2024 | spacesmag.com | Jessica Gliddon |Lisa Boquiren

‘Tis the season for coming together. Create a neutrally hued environment for lively conversation, and for festively attired guests to stand out. Meet the conga line expressed as modular furniture. Created by a Swiss design collective, this snake-shaped sofa looks as striking today as it did at launch in 1972. Individual, addable seating elements are made from a leather-covered hard foam core connected with a plug-in hinge and a construction made of hide and zipper.
Accessorize a Neutral Living Room With These Rounded Design Pieces

Dec 6, 2024 | spacesmag.com | Margaux Ivanhoe |Lisa Boquiren

Bring your guests together this holiday season around these accent pieces, from side tables to lighting. Lighting sets the mood — this statement piece creates an atmosphere of harmony. Each 12-light canopy is complete with four small, five medium and three large pendants. Sustainably designed and made to order in Minneapolis. From $13,930, Hennepin Made. Combining centuries-old craft tradition with a modern silhouette, this space-saving set is made from hand-bent rattan placed over a hardwood frame.
5 Classic Furniture Designs With a Twist

Oct 28, 2024 | spacesmag.com | Margaux Ivanhoe |Lisa Boquiren

These fresh takes on familiar silhouettes show that traditional materials and the craft of furniture making are always in style. Classic chinoiserie is interpreted through a European lens. Its octagonal moldings, brass escutcheons and pairing of long and short doors with wavy, seedy glass are inspired by pieces dating from 1760s England, and bring to mind historic treasures from stately houses and palaces.
3 Lighting Classics That Will Illuminate Your Space

Oct 28, 2024 | spacesmag.com | Margaux Ivanhoe |Lisa Boquiren

These fresh takes on familiar silhouettes show that traditional materials and the craft of beautiful lighting is always in style. Old-world grandeur meets contemporary, energy-efficient standards in this chandelier. Crafted from iron with Italian glass crystals, the frame is finished with a gray lacquer and hand-applied silver leaf. Uses either incandescent bulbs or the recommended LED lights. $2,539 at Arhaus.
Seating Beauties: 8 Chairs for Outdoor Spaces

Oct 16, 2024 | spacesmag.com | Lisa Boquiren

From functional to fantastical, these chairs take lounging, dining and gathering to the next level. If the Golden Gate Bridge and Hermés had a furniture baby, it would likely be this museum-worthy (Centre Georges Pompidou in Paris), indoor-outdoor metal masterpiece created in 1955 by Mathieu Matégot. Shown here in International Orange frame and Karakorum upholstery. Made in Denmark. Starts from $1,999–$2,299 at Gubi.
5 White Decor Accessories for a Clean, Bright Look

Sep 24, 2024 | spacesmag.com | Linde Freya Tangelder |Margaux Ivanhoe |Lisa Boquiren

Brighten up your space with an accent piece. Or, make a bold statement with a monochromatic style. This lightest of neutrals is always in season. From the artist’s Sea Anemone series — inspired by her unique vision of nature — this sculptural piece features 21,000 rods made of white lacquered beech wood, and mirror glass. Made in Germany. Price upon request at Galerie BSL and Todd Merrill Studio.
4 White Decor Accessories for a Clean, Bright Look

Sep 12, 2024 | spacesmag.com | Margaux Ivanhoe |Lisa Boquiren |Linde Freya Tangelder

Brighten up your space with an accent piece. Or, make a bold statement with a monochromatic style. This lightest of neutrals is always in season. From the artist’s Sea Anemone series — inspired by her unique vision of nature — this sculptural piece features 21,000 rods made of white lacquered beech wood, and mirror glass. Made in Germany. Price upon request at Galerie BSL. Subtle elegance characterizes this light fixture, which features a tapered linen shade with aged brass finish.