Excerpted from the latest issue of Chairish’s magazine, Magazinish
Welcome to #FoundAndChairished, our weekly series where we talk to designers about an incredible piece they found on Chairish. Be on the lookout for new #FoundAndChairished stories here on the blog as well as on our Instagram account.
The LA digs of Alyssa Coscarelli, a former New York fashion editor turned influencer, are a kaleidoscopic stockpile of time-honored finds. An avid Chairish shopper, her set of dining chairs instantly transports visitors back to the counterculture of Laurel Canyon. Finding the ideal pops of ‘70s color and amorphous shapes took some sifting, however. We asked Coscarelli about landing the perfect additions to her energy-filled apartment, and found out why it pays to follow your instincts.
How did you find this white console on Chairish?
I was searching specifically for console tables. I knew the mirror it was going to live under, so I could quickly decipher what would and wouldn’t work. The shape and color of this one were so unique and special—I knew it was for me.
What did it bring to mind when you came across it?
I’ve always been into curved edges when it comes to furniture. In my previous New York apartment, I had an ivory sideboard that had curved details that I loved, but I had to part with it when I moved to LA. This console reminded me of that piece. I love that it’s somewhere between minimalism and maximalism.
Tell us about your Chairish dining chairs. What makes them so special?
These dining chairs had amazing bones and clearly had potential, but needed a refresh. So I went to Diamond Foam and Fabric, here in LA, and had new cushions made with this most amazing Missoni velvet checker fabric. They totally breathed new life into the chairs, and made them feel more elevated.
What kind of dinner party would suit these chairs? Who would be in attendance?
I live with a longtime girlfriend of mine, and our other friend moved in across the hall. Our apartment building is filled with creative women and peers my age, and it makes for such a fun and silly experience. My apartment is always filled with a lot of feminine energy, from wine nights to dinners to singalongs and breakout dance parties with good friends.
How does it feel to finally hit on something you’ve been looking for?
It’s the best feeling to find the perfect piece, especially vintage because of the one-of-a-kind factor. It feels like winning the lottery. Sometimes I don’t even know what I’m looking for, but when I find the right piece, I just know it in my gut.
