An inside look at thoroughly modern masculine decor
Charged with designing a chic downtown home for a fashionable professional man, interior designer Mazen El-Abdallah created a discreet, masculine environment that feels as purposefully crafted as a finely tailored suit
Vision cabinet by Pastoe, Lutz Kønecke ceramic vases at Avenue Road (www.avenue-road.com). Serge Mouille Tripod desk lamp at Design Within Reach (www.dwr.com). Tibetan brass singing bowl at Absolutely Inc. (www.absolutelyinc.com). Books from Swipe Design (www.swipe.com)Eugen Sakhnenko/The Globe and Mail
BB.07.05 pendant light by Lindsey Adelman at Hollace Cluny (www.hollacecluny.ca). CH327 dining table and CH20 Elbow chairs by Hans J. Wegner for Carl Hansen & Søn, Spillino 678 polished-aluminum-alloy and tempered-glass coffee table by Damian Williamson for Zanotta at Kiosk (www.kioskdesign.ca). Easy Chairs by Preben Fabricius & Jørgen Kastholm at Montauk Sofa (www.montauksofa.com). Sinope bowl by Anna Torfs. Wool soumak rug at Y&Co (www.ycocarpet.com). Books from Swipe Design (www.swipe.com).Eugen Sakhnenko/The Globe and Mail
Dinamarquesa chair by Jorge Zalszupin, Moments vases by Anna Torfs at Avenue Road (www.avenueroad.com). Cire Trudon candle at retailers across Canada (visit www.ciretrudon.com for locations). Books from Swipe Design (www.swipe.com). Fragrances, shirt and tie, homeowner’s own.Eugen Sakhnenko/The Globe and Mail
Siena bed by Naoto Fukasawa for B&B Italia, Elios table by Antonio Citterio for B&B Italia at Kiosk (www.kioskdesign.ca). Lampe Gras Model 215L floor lamp in chrome by Bernard-Albin Gras at Design Within Reach (www.dwr.com). Black Tick cotton shams, Vintage Linen pillowcases and sheets, Channel cotton quilt through www.matteohome.com. Wool, acrylic and alpaca Pullover blanket by Ivano Redaelli at Avenue Road (www.avenue-road.com). Mannahatta: A Natural History of New York City (Abrams, 2013) at Swipe Design (www.swipe.com). Irish Linen rug at Y&Co (www.ycocarpet.com).Eugen Sakhnenko/The Globe and Mail
Zea Coupe bowl by Anna Torfs, Hoffman Series B decanter and tumbler by Josef Hoffman, Coupe marble bowl (on credenza) by Michaël Verheyden at Avenue Road (www.avenue-road.com). Tolomeo floor lamp by Michele De Lucchi and Giancarlo Fassina for Artemide at retailers across Canada (visit www.artemide.ca for locations). MDF Italia Desk at Kiosk (www.kioskdesign.ca). Pinetti leather desk accessories at Laywine’s (www.laywines.com). Diamond Chair by Harry Bertoia for Knoll at Hollace Cluny (www.hollacecluny.ca). Wool Logo carpet in Desert Night by David Hicks at Y&Co (www.ycocarpet.com). Rocks glass and vintage stapler, stylist’s own.Eugen Sakhnenko/The Globe and Mail
CH327 dining table and CH20 Elbow chairs by Hans J. Wegner for Carl Hansen & Søn at Kiosk (www.kioskdesign.ca). Chilewich placemats at Hollace Cluny (www.hollacecluny.ca). Revol Basalt chargers and mini-bowls at William Ashley (www.williamashley.com). Toben dinner plates at Crate & Barrel (www.crateandbarrel.ca). IHADA brass-and-silver cutlery by Masanori Oji for Futagami at Mjölk (www.mjolk.ca). Square stoneware bowls (part of an 11-piece serving set) at CB2 (www.cb2.com). Calla lilies from Quince Flowers (www.quinceflowers.com). Candle, vase and vintage pitcher, stylist’s own.Eugen Sakhnenko/The Globe and Mail
Spillino 678 polished-aluminum-alloy and tempered-glass coffee table by Damian Williamson for Zanotta, Frank Sofa by Antonio Citterio for B&B Italia at Kiosk (www.kioskdesign.ca). No. 303 Tripod lamp in Ivory by David Weeks, Sinope bowl by Anna Torfs, porcelain skull by Nymphenburg at Avenue Road (www.avenue-road.com). Easy Chair by Preben Fabricius & Jørgen Kastholm at Montauk Sofa (www.montauksofa.com). Wool soumak rug at Y&Co (www.ycocarpet.com). Books from Swipe Design (www.swipe.com).Eugen Sakhnenko/The Globe and Mail