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neoclassical antiqued mirror from Gerald Bland, and the space is further animated by fiddle leaf fig trees in generous vintage metal planters with distressed panels framed in black. Caravelli has forged deep pockets of ease for visitors and residents en passage. For, while incorporating fine antiques into her design, Caravelli also took pains to custom design a number of comfortably venerable suites of furniture: a duet of lounge chairs in beige mohair trimmed in nail head studs; Louis XVI-inspired upholstered benches with bolsters; aged bronze ���X��� benches with Greek key detail; and mahogany and woven brass radiator cabinets with travertine tops. The two lounge chairs flank a striking nineteenth century Swedish Empire mirror, long, thin and graced at the top with a pediment embellished with a gilt lyre and swag design. Complementing the mirror is a Maison Jansen Bouillote mahogany and satin wood inlaid French Louis XVI style accent table with marble top, circa 1940. No lobby in a building of substance would be complete without a reception desk, and Caravelli, in ���a loving ode de Jean Michel Frank,��� has designed an expansive one in travertine and stunning crotch mahogany that shows off the fan-like grain of the wood. The lighting of the lobby is bright, but without artificial glare or distortion of color quality. Again, it is an inspired combination of antique and custom fixtures, including sconces which Caravelli fashioned from repurposed HYLAND