| EVENT REPORT 02.26.09 9:00 AM |
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| Metallics Shine at Orchid Dinner |
| Among the many looks adorning tables at the annual flower-laden benefit, subtle gold- and silver-inspired designs stood out. |
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Tuesday evening the New York Botanical Garden celebrated its Orchid Dinner benefit at the Rainbow Room with the customary mélange of tables decked out in a multitude of styles and packed with masses of orchids. Twenty-eight designers, largely from the interior design world, created settings ranging from traditional and elegant (like Baccarat's table with branches dressed up with orbs of orchids) to modern and austere (David Mann for MR Architecture and Decor's translucent column with branches of orchids laced within).
A dominant theme this year was the recurring use of metallic objects, like golden chargers at David Easton's table, shimmering golden lanterns at Vicente Wolf's setting, and shiny metal orchids accenting the design from Stephen Elrod for Lee Jofa. Other trends included a smattering of unique textile patterns (on napkins, table linens, and even chair pillows), and napkin rings crafted from unexpected objects. |
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PHOTO GALLERY |
 | Vicente Wolf designed a gilded tower of Chinese lanterns.
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 | Metallic orchids accented the centerpiece design by Stephen Elrod for Lee Jofa.
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 | Sebastian Li grouped long-necked golden vases filled with sprays of yellow orchids.
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 | Interior designer David Easton used decorative golden chargers at each place setting.
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 | A gilded obelisk-shaped birdcage was the focal point for the Cullman & Kravis Inc. table.
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 | Malcolm James Kutner placed towering, ornate silver candlesticks on his table, and a number of smaller arrangements in silver julep cups.
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 | Standout designs included this modern centerpiece by David Mann for MR Architecture and Decor, which featured orchid branches within a smoky black translucent column.
Photo: Roger Dong for BizBash |
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 | Interior designer David Kleinberg's setting had a sculptural feel, with a lampshade-like structure laced with orchids.
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 | Michael Tavano's table included white Chinoiserie statuettes surrounding a hurricane-turned-terrarium topped with a pagoda-like cap.
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 | An illuminated orb of white orchids dominated the top of a massive vase at the table designed by Darren Henault Interiors Inc.
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The garden's Jennifer Rominiecki, vice president for individual giving and special events, oversaw the benefit, and Carolyn Englefield, Veranda magazine's editor at large, once again served as decorations chair. The Tiffany & Company Foundation, the Bank of New York Mellon, and Veranda sponsored the event. Dan Dahl of Bowman Dahl once again served as design coordinator. All in all, the fund-raiser garnered $600,000 for the garden's orchid-research collection.
—Lisa Cericola & Mark Mavrigian
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