Spark | Film Noir | Volume 8

VOLUME VI 2013ITALY VOLUME VIII 2013FILM NOIR

Heather Maloney is currently the Vice President of Design at King

and Grove and was recently named a 2013 “Wave of The Future”

Designer by Hospitality Design Magazine. Prior to that, Heather

was Director of Design at Morgans Hotel Group where she was

responsible for the management of existing property renovations and

development of new properties. Heather was also Vice President of

Design and Development, Furniture at Restoration Hardware, where

she was responsible for designing and managing all new furniture and

upholstery collections for their multi-channel, multi-million dollar retail

home furnishings business. She also served as Director of Hospitality

Projects at David Easton Inc.

As a graduate from the New York School of Interior Design, Heather

has a B.F.A. in Interior Design and has a NCIDQ certification. In 2010,

Heather was named in Boutique Design “Boutique 18” as one of the

top aspiring young designers in the hospitality industry.

Heather Maloney May Featured Designer

“Films from the Film Noir genre contrast

sexiness with machismo and gallantry.

I have taken these elements and dressed them up

so that the polished features of the femme fatales

adorn and embellish more classic forms

from mid-century design.”

Spark Is All About The Energy That Ignites The Creative Process.

Welcome to our Film Noir production.

We invite you to travel back in time.

It is the journal of cinematic dramas not yet interpreted and

ambiguity not yet appreciated or understood. It is a celebration

not just of seduction and cynicism, but of the captivating and

mystical process that sets inspirations reeling and allows them to

form into new genres. In this issue, we explore the spark that draws

us into a world of black and white films. Film Noir. Today, these

works appeal to both film buffs and academics because of their

themes of human nature and life’s foibles. Film Noir’s distinguishing

elements of moral corruption, cynicism, tragedy, lust, despair

and greed capture the essence of these visible darker, more

venomous crime dramas.

“Between the Great Depression and the start of the Cold War, Hollywood went noir, reflecting the

worldly, weary, wised-up under current of midcentury America. In classics such as Laura,

Sweet Smell of Success, and Double Indemnity, where the shadows of L.A. and New York pulse with

killers, corpses, and perilous romance, failure is not only a logical option

but a smart-talking seduction.” – Vanity Fair, March 2007.

The Film Noir genre first made its appearance in the United States in the early 1940s and

thrived during the 1950s. These “black film” screenplays were defined by their distinctive

highly stylized, overtly theatrical expression of the dark underside of American society.

The American Film Institute described mystery films

as “the unpredictability of human nature and wrapped in

a tangle of plot twists, mysteries inhabit a world where the

secrets are dark and the agendas well hidden.”

Film Noir movies embody this definition like no other.

AVA SIDE CHAIR This side chair is the perfect balance of sophistication and relaxation.

The gray fabric and black leather upholstery complement each other,

while the polished chrome metal adds a sleek contrasting base

to the cushioned seating.

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Movies can make us laugh and cry,

while others make a lasting

impact, touching us to the core.

But no other movie genre

intrigued us the way Film Noir did

and continues to do. With its twists and

turns and secret schemes,

Film Noir aroused our interests, desires

and curiosities like never before.

LANCASTER LOUNGE CHAIRChanneling the style and drama of the Film Noir era, this lounge chair makes

a stunning statement in its simplicity. Upholstered in fabric that resembles men’s

suiting fabric and black leather, the chair features topstitching detail

for a casually sophisticated appeal.

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Today’s audience most often experiences

shock versus suspense when viewing films.

What is the difference you ask?

Shock is a sudden mental and/or emotional disturbance,

while suspense builds, keeping the audience on the

edge of their seats. Film Noir can most definitely

be described as constant suspense, keeping viewers

engaged and wanting for more.

HAYWORTH DRESSER & SIDE TABLE As glamorous as the stars from Film Noir, yet practical as

can be, the Hayworth Dresser and Side Table are all about

functional fashion. Finished with black lacquer and topped with

a polished edge tempered glass, these pieces provide

excellent storage, while the flowered decorative pulls add

a touch of femininity.

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Why are we

so fascinated

with Film Noir romances?

Perhaps it is the self-

destructive nature of the

characters who are overcome

with an obsessive, yet

irresistible fatal

attraction. Or maybe it

is the femme fatales’

mysterious and seductive

ways of ensnaring her men to

further her own position in

an underground world

of crime.

StarringMARTINI TABLE Sleek and sculpted, this polished chrome table

is perfectly paired with a three-quarter inch thick marble and

is as cool as its namesake cocktail. Measuring 22 inches

tall, this Martini Table fits perfectly in small spaces and is

ideal for resting your cocktail of choice.

Northern California / Reno, NVSuzanne Serangeli | [email protected]

Southern California / Las Vegas, NVKelly Reid | [email protected]

TexasEmily Johnson Salter | [email protected]

Illinois / Minnesota / ColoradoChristine Topf | [email protected]

Washington, DC / Maryland / Delaware / Virginia / West Virginia Mary Anne O’Neill | 336.899.6087 maryanne.o’[email protected]

New YorkElizabeth C. Cunningham | [email protected]

Florida / Georgia JC Hammer | [email protected]

New England / Ontario, CA Betty Jo Davis | [email protected]

EuropeElliott Roberts | [email protected]

Jeddah, Saudi ArabiaHani Maradni | [email protected]

BahrainLuke Simonds | [email protected]

IndiaDolma Kunsang | [email protected]

Singapore / AsiaRaemond Teo | [email protected]

Australia Ian Cavit | 61.2.9326.9161 [email protected]

New Zealand Debbie Cavit | 64.9.358.3771 [email protected]

Any of the pieces created for this volume of Spark can be fully customized to meet your design needs.Please visit www.markdavid.net/spark to download a copy of this brochure and to learn more about our company.

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Martini table SP-039

Dimensions:

DIA 18” H 22”

Finish:

Metal: Polished Chrome

Material:

3/4” Thick Marble Top

lancaster lounge chair SP-036

Dimensions:

W 36” D 32” H 38” SH 18” AH 27”

Frame:

Beech Solids

Finish:


Material:

upper Back: Black Leather Body: Grey Fabric

ava side chair SP-037

Dimensions:

W 18” D 22 ½” H 36” SH 20”

Wood Specification:

Beech Solids

Finish:


Material:

upper Back: Black Leather Body: Grey Fabric

hayworth dresser & side table SP-038, SP-040

Dresser Dimensions (SP-038):

W 60” D 21” H 36” Side Table Dimensions (SP-040):

W 24” D 24” H 28”

Wood Specification:

Maple Solids and Maple Veneer

Finish:

Wood: Black Lacquer Metal: Polished Chrome

Material:

Clear Tempered Glass Top with Polished Edge

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