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THE SOBREMESA LOUNGE JAVIER BURKLE BURKLE CREATIVE JASON KINDIG Divine Inspiration: History permeates every inch of the Sobremesa Lounge, which draws from the Mexican tradition of lingering after a meal. Sourcing authentic accessories from his home country, Javier Burkle devised an intimate space showcasing the best of his culture. Name-Dropping: Wallpaper Kravet. Banquette fabric Pindler. Plaster and agave-leaf metalwork Casci Ornamental Plaster. Ceiling wallpaper L'Aviva Home. Wall sconces The Urban Electric Co. Wooden table lamps L'Aviva Home. Ceramic table lamps Abby Kasonik. Chandelier Holland & Sherry/ Fisher Weisman. The Shade Store window coverings in Schumacher and Designs of the Time fabrics. Hand-carved light L'Aviva Home. Custom Burkle Creative French antique desk turned bar. Maximilian portrait by Stephanie Cooper. Console table designed by Burkle Creative with Casci Ornamental Plaster. Vintage iron medallion and brass lamp. Vintage Portuguese chairs with Gaston y Daniela fabric. Ballard Designs mirror with Fabricut fabric-covered frame. "Sobremesa is the art of having a drink after dinner, so we sourced everything in Mexico. The lighting was designed in San Miguel, and the lamps came from Mexico City." — Javier Burkle 88