
James Andrew and Albert's Bench.
One simply cannot resist being drawn to a moment’s respite on Tucker Robbins’ creation, Albert’s Bench. Commissioned by my oft mentioned design mentor Albert Hadley himself in 1986, this bench is based on a design Robbins found at a coffee plantation in Guatemala – apparently it took a bit of coaxing to get the plantation owners to allow Robbins to reproduce it! Quite classical with its prominent ionic arms, decorative skirt, clean turned legs, and perfect proportions, it adds a wonderfully elegant and lyrical touch to any refined interior. Finished in chalky white, I’ve found absolutely THE most beautiful place for it with my clients in Montauk.
Bringing traditionally “outdoor” elements indoors was a Billy Baldwin signature, and it is interesting to note that Hadley, being particularly fond of this bench, once used it in a Billy Baldwin inspired vignette.
On a rather chilly Spring day in Montauk, I’m sporting a white cotton corduroy jacket by Gucci, Tom Ford Polo shirt in royal blue cotton toweling, pale blue cotton jean cut pant by Uniglo, Turnbull and Asser pale blue, white and royal blue silk pocket square, navy suede Gucci loafers, KVA sunglasses by Oliver Peoples and my fragrance is Creed Bois de Cedrat.