A
residence designed by Edward Lobrano,
whether in Napa, the Bahamas, or New York City, has
the quality of a retreat from the 21st century. In this
classic duplex apartment in a prewar building on Park
Avenue, Lobrano has created a hideaway rooted firmly
and lushly in the late 19th century of Henry James and
Edith Wharton, of Balzac and Proust. Dim pools of
lamplight softened by silken shades, elaborate fringes on
embonpoint furniture, crystal chandeliers and tapestries,
camellias and cattleyas: this is a time trip for the world
weary traveler, a voluptuous place of respite.
HYLAND