Sherman

In collaboration with designer Richard Gordon of Rolnick + Gordon, Carlyn created a series of custom glass elements for the home, including a distinctive weaving for the dining room, a dramatic chandelier for the entry, and accent pieces that complement the surrounding architecture.

The dining room weaving serves as the centerpiece of the space. As guests enter the room, the composition reveals itself differently from each viewpoint. From one angle, the eye travels along a sweeping section of gold and red glass before it spirals into a field of black. Moving around the room, the perspective shifts, and the black weaving appears to unravel outward into the red and gold. This sense of movement allows the creation to continually evolve as one moves through the space.

The scale and presence of the weaving anchor the dining room, allowing the architecture and artwork to speak together without the need for additional pieces.

The entry chandelier was designed with a similar sense of transformation. Suspended in a split-level composition, the form reads as two distinct elements from certain viewpoints, yet from others it comes together as a single luminous creation. Each glass rod contains embedded gold leaf that reflects the light, creating a warm and elegant glow.

To introduce color to the entry without overwhelming the space, custom glass vases were placed within the architectural niches along the doorway, adding subtle vibrancy while maintaining the balance of the overall design.