San Francisco-based designer Douglas Durkin crafts his Manhattan pied-à-terre with a rigorous eye and scrupulous attention to detail
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The living room of designer Douglas Durkin's Manhattan apartment, which he renovated with architect Kurt Melander. The 1948 leather armchair and ottoman are by T. H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, the sofa by Carlyle is covered in a Rose Tarlow Melrose House linen, the cocktail tables are 19th-century Chinese lacquer tops on French 1940s steel bases, and the 1970s occasional table is by Willy Rizzo; the painting is by Charley Brown, a watercolor by Andrew Belschner rests on a cabinet by Paul Frankl, the Eames armchair is from Design Within Reach, and the rug is by Beauvais Carpets.
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Collages by Leigh Wells and a sconce by Blackman Cruz hang above a custom banquette in the living room.
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A 1950s armchair by Pierre Guariche and a collage by Leonardo Drew in the living room; a 1940s table holds glass bricks by Russel Wright.
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Custom bookcases in the hallway; the floor is oak.
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Artworks by Leigh Wells (left) and Jack Stauffacher in the dressing room.
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The kitchen features cabinets lacquered in a custom shade by Donald Kaufman Color, a range by Bertazzoni, a microwave by LG, and sink fittings by KWC.
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The bed in the master bedroom is dressed with linens by E. Braun & Co. and a coverlet and pillows of indigo silk ikat; the vintage stool is by Thonet, and the headboard is upholstered in a Pollack fabric.
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A painting by Thomas Cordell hangs above a custom-made desk; the photographs are by Filip Dujardin, and the rug is by Beauvais Carpets.
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The master bath is sheathed in silver travertine, and the tub and sink fittings are by Lefroy Brooks.