OUR FALL 2011 COLLECTIONS

We’re covering new ground this season, with an eye for the artisanal, a focus on natural materials and

a fresh spin on the autumn palette. Take a look at the shape of things to come.

this season we’re all about:global inspirations + global designsdiscovered + limited editiongraphic prints for the bedmood indigoanimal instinctsleather upholstered furniturenatural wondersthe casual kitchenredefining the home office

> an eye for the artisanal

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We scour the world looking for the right manufacturers and artisans whose specific skills help us realize our diverse designs. We can think of no better way for us to add an ever-increasing number of unique and eclectic pieces to our collections—and to your homes. To help us with this, we partner with nonprofits like Aid to Artisans and Craftmark, and we make the support of artisanal communities one of our top priorities.

GLOBAL INSPIRATIONS GLOBAL DESIGNS

Solid mango wood carved in Mordabad, India. White Wood Stool Side Table: White. $99

Hand printed pillows from Jaipur, India. Hand-Block Cotton Pillow Covers: Assorted. $19 each

Made in Port-au-Prince, Haiti. Papier Mâché Water Buffalo Bust: White. $79

Hand carved from solid mango wood in Jaipur, India. Carved Wood Coffee Table: Solid mango wood. $299

Dhurrie made in Agra, India. Essex Ottoman: Ogee. $599

Made in Minoyaki, Japan. Naturalist Bowl: Leaf/mustard, filagree/brown, sponge flower/lime green or mum/blue. $8

OUT OF THE BOX Many of our most unique creations come from our travels to India, Haiti, and Southeast Asia.

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This season, we’re expanding two ideas that bring the most exceptional and distinctive aspects of our globe-trotting aesthetic to our customers. Our unique Discovered pieces are one-of-a-kind objects of desire found in our global travels, while our small-batch Limited Edition items are rare and unusual pieces from around the world that have been crafted exclusively for us.

DISCOVERED + LIMITED EDITION

ONE-OF-A-KIND QUILTS We handpick every one of our hand-embroidered Kantha throws, each of which is made from vintage saris. Every one is inique in size, shape, color and design. Kantha Throw: Multi. $99

MOUNT EVERETT Our new Everett Armchair, upholstered with kantha quilts overdyed a rich indigo hue. Everett Armchair. Blue kantha quilt $899; coffee, snow or pewter leather $699

> Each of Allegra’s three west elm textiles cover a different chair, including the new Arc

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As temperatures start to fall and our cocooning instincts kick in, autumn’s the time to layer the bed with rich colors and fluffy duvets. For our newest signature printed shams and duvet covers—many of them made of 100% certified-organic cotton—we found inspiration in everything from elaborate antique trellises, wrought-iron scrolls on Brooklyn brownstones and vintage fabrics unearthed in pattern books and thrift stores.

GRAPhIC PRINTS FOR ThE BED

Organic, reversible + based on vintage prints. Organic Bird Collage Duvet + Sham: Ivory. $24-$109

Organic ikat zigzags to catch some z’s. Organic Chevron Duvet + Sham: Stone white/slate. $24-$109

Rouched, ruffled + carefully quilted. Ruffled Stripe Quilt + Sham: Pumice/slate. $29-$189

Sketch, a best-seller, now in blue. Sketch Duvet + Sham: Ivory/edgewater. $19-$89

Organic, painterly + ironwork inspired. Organic Painted Swirl Duvet Cover + Sham: Raspberry. $24-$109

Our first patterned pintuck, politely pleated + all organic. Organic Rice Pintuck Duvet + Sham: Platinum. $19-$119

IRON OUT THE DETAILS Wrought-iron gates and railings inspired the hand-painted aesthetic of this new duvet. Organic Ironwork Duvet Cover + Sham: Stone white. $24-$109

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The season’s deep inky tones remind us of clear night skies under autumn’s first harvest moon and the calm surfaces of lakes and ponds during its crisp early days. We especially love these hues in accents—stripes on a vase, tonal abstract petals on a plate—where they work in vibrating contrast to fall’s cool grays and silvers plus its warmer ivories and whites.

MOOD INDIGO

Sun prints for plating autumn’s bounty. Botanical Dessert Plates: Bay leaves, clover or wild grass. $8 each

Carefree, hand-drawn style. Sketch Duvet Cover + Sham: Ivory/edgewater or ivory/maple. $19-$89

Bold tie-dyed stripes pulse across pure cotton. Indigo Stripe Pillow Cover: Indigo. $29

Pillow covers from our collaboration with Allegra Hicks. (left to right) Embroidered Wave: Moonstone or stone/white. $34, Embroidered Palm Leaf: Flax or moonstone. $29, Flower Hemp: Moonstone or flax. $29 Sounds Hemp: Moonstone or flax. $24

Printed in Japan, with patterns inside and out. Modernist Bowl: Retro diamond/blue, ditsy flower/coral, mod/yellow or petals/gray. $8

BLUE BLOOMS The right spot for the final blossoms of summer—and the first of early fall. Botanical Linear Vase Collection White/blue. $9-$24

Overdyed vintage quilts cover our new chair. Everett Armchair: Blue kantha quilt $899

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From the wild to the tamed, the animal kingdom makes its mark on our latest collections. Some pieces—dog pillows, plus horse plates and bookends—lend the home a bit of wit and whimsy, which feels just right as we move ourselves back indoors. Others—horned African beasts in papier-mâché and butterfly-painted plates—add a healthy dose of the wild to our domestic lives.

ANIMAL INSTINCTS

Shimmering avian life in silk.Parrots Pillow Cover: Platinum/clay. $34

A canine collaboration with painter Scott Lifshutz. Hound Pillow Cover: Straw/stone white. $19

Our collaborator’s equine dishes adapt her handmade work. Sarah Cihat Dinnerware: White and natural. $32 set of 4

Cast iron to hold your books up (or down). Horse Bookend: $39

Song birds in vintage prints. Bird Collage Shower Curtain: Ivory. $39

Butterflies flutter + bees buzz. Flora and Fauna Dessert Plates: Butterflies or bees prints. $32 set of 4; Mensware Dinner Plate: Pumpkin. $40 set of 4

HEADS UP We worked with Haiti’s master papier-mâché craftspeople and the nonprofit organization Aid to Artisans to create these wall trophies. Papier MâchÉ Animal Busts + Horns. White. $19 - $149

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Leather’s long been overdue for a refresh. And our new collections—including Chester, a reinterpretation of the classic tufted library sofa; and Everett, a comfy mid-century mod-inspired chair and ottoman—definitely take the material in a new direction. Covered in top-grain hides (the best kind), they trade leather’s fuddy-duddy professorial image for a relaxed, clubby look, all in a neutral go-any-where palette of elephant, nutmeg, chocolate and snow.

LEAThER UPhOLSTERED FURNITURE

SAY HI TO CHESTER Let yourself sink into Chester, our laid-back, low-slung, square-armed reboot of the classic tufted library sofa. Modern Chester Sofa: Pewter, snow or coffee. $1,699

> Each of Allegra’s three west elm textiles cover a different chair, including the new Arc

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When cooler temperatures drive us indoors, it’s only natural to bring souvenirs from the outdoors back inside with us. This fall, we’re getting cozy with a whole host of earthy materials, organic shapes and all the elements we need to help us cultivate tiny touches of greenery right in our very own living rooms.

NATURAL wONDERS

A multifaceted mango wood objet d’art. Wooden Spheres: Natural. $29-$49

Have a ball. Textured Ceramic Sphere: Striped polka-dot or cross-hatched. $14

Rugged rope doesn’t always have to look nautical. Round Rope Lamp: Natural. $129

Architectural vases build botanical skylines. Cityscape Vases: Light gray, white leather, black snow, gray copper, frosted gray. $19-$34

Terrariums let the garden inside. Glass Greenhouse: Glass/copper. $49-$169

Shimmering frames to match shining smiles. Mother-Of-Pearl Frame: Natural. $24-$29 THE NEST BEST THING A loosely woven frame

of twigs lets us picture ourselves starting to feather our nests—it’s time to settle in for fall. Twig Mirror: Natural. $169

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> breakfast, lunch + dinner the west elm way

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It’s only the second season of the west elm kitchen, but we already feel naturally at home there. Our collections continue to expand, with the kinds of basic tools, accessories and gifts you want for casual cooking and entertaining with friends. We’re setting the scene for you to gather around the stove and nibble on light snacks while you stir and chop, mix and mingle.

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Tiny bubbles encased in French-made glass. Bola Glass: Gray. $24 set of 4

The earthy organic aesthetic of traditional pottery. Flow Entertaining: White Glaze. $8-$22

A poppy new hue for our Klismos seating. Klismos Dining Chair + Stool: Red, white, barley or chocolate. $99-$198

Vibrant patterns liven up the table.Geometric Triangle: $16 set of 4

Botanical Dessert Plates. Bay leaves, clover or wild grass. $8 each

> Each of Allegra’s three west elm textiles cover a different chair, including the new Arc

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> the storyBusiness or pleasure? How about both. Our new home office collection—including four new desks, a printer cart, bookshelves and an entire assortment of organizational odds and ends—blurs the line between work and play. As well it should. We may work from home, but that doesn’t mean being at home should feel like work.

REDEFINING ThE hOME OFFICE

A library style storage + work surface in a new smoke finish. Albee Storage Desk: Smoke. $699

Place for everything. Collapsible Workwear Canvas Storage: Natural. $19-$39

Light on its feet. Metal Truss Work Table: Distressed mango wood/raw steel. $399

NICE LEGS The curving, classically feminine lines of a cabriole leg, with a small drawer for just enough storage. All in our brand-new cinder finish (and chocolate, too).Cabriole-Leg Desk. Cinder; also in chocolate. $349

OUR FALL 2011 COLLABORATIONSIf our past design collaborations have taught us one thing, it’s that two heads really are better—not to mention way more fun—than one. Some of our best and brightest products have come out of these super-fruitful partnerships, and now we couldn’t imagine a season without carefully chosen collaborators by our side. With this in mind, we sought out five perfect partners for this season, discovering like-minded creative types everywhere from Brooklyn to Delhi to London.

ALLEGRA HICKS | 20x200 | ABRAHAM + THAKORE | SARAH CIHAT | SCOTT LIFSHUTZ

TAKE A SEAT Each of Allegra’s three west elm textiles covers a different chair, including the new Arc, a lady- like solid ash perch with feminine lines, curving arms, a light stain and neatly upholstered seat.

Arc Chair: Comma print. $499 Oliver Chair: Palm print. $499

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Known the world over for her signature fabrics and contemporary kaftans (sold at high-end retailers like Saks Fifth Avenue and Harvey Nichols), Italian-born fashion and textiles designer Allegra Hicks shares our casual, eclectic aesthetic and our passion for playful prints. The rugs, pillows, window panels, upholstered furniture and fabrics she created for us perfectly express her relaxed, bohemian style—and, just as we expected, our style, too. We’re quite a pair. For more on Allegra, see allegrahicks.com.

Hemp and cotton pillows in moonstone, clay + flax hues inspired by the fall colors of southern Italy.(left to right) Embroidered Wave: $34, Embroidered Palm Leaf: $29, Flower Hemp: $29, Sounds Hemp: $24

Allegra loves the privacy and light of sheer window panels. Palm Print Window Panel: Moonstone blue. $49-$79

Printed jute rugs, a first for west elm. Printed Harlequin Jute Rug:

Natural or blue. $39 - $199

Her three exclusive west elm fabrics join our special order upholstery program for seating and headboards.

Diamond-Tufted Headboard: Ripple print. $349 - $599

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In the spirit of its founder Jen Bekman’s art-for-everyone concept, we partnered with this digital destination for contemporary art to reproduce 10 framed prints and photos by five of our favorite 20x200 artists, plus a line of gallery frames to fit the works sold on the site itself. Encouraging everyone to be a collector, 20x200 releases two new works a week in various sizes, all starting at $20. This genius concept has earned Jen the attention of Art in America, The New York Times, the Today show and even The Economist!

20x200 Ready-to-hang pRints + fRames fRom the democRatizing online aRt galleRy

JENNIFER SANCHEz makes mixed-media pieces leaving her early marks and unintentional drips visible.(left to right) NY.10#26: 16" x 20" $59 NY.10#28: 16" x 20" $59

SEAN GREENE seeks inspiration in skateboarding.TYPOGRAPH 5: 30" x 40" $199

BERT TEuNISSEN’s photographs come from his series of on-the-road images.(left to right) ATLANTA 15A: 30" x 40" $199 ATLANTA 22A: 20" x 24" $99

JOE KIEVITT paints kaleidoscopes of pat-tern, shape and color.uPSTAIRS: 16" x 20" $59

CAROL PADBERG’s paintings use pieces of modernist fonts rearranging language to create “visual improvisations”. (left to right) WEAVE: 24" x 30" $129. GLYPH: 24" x 30" $129 SPOT: 16" x 20" $59 SMILE: 24" x 20" $99

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HORSING AROuND We especially love Sarah’s equine dishes and bowls layered in with our all-white tabletop pieces. Sarah Cihat Dinnerware: White/natural. $32-$40 set of 4

LOOK AT THAT VIEW! ABRAHAM + THAKORE’s pillow covers include an embroidered rendering of the Jaipur skyline. (left to right) Button Panel Pillow Cover: Ivory. $29, Button Landscape Pillow Cover: Ivory/pompeii blue. $34, Stitched Circle Pillow Cover: Black. $34

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After meeting and become fast friends in Delhi, we asked the creative minds behind the avant-garde Indian fashion label Abraham + Thakore—whose work has been exhibited in London’s Victoria & Albert Museum and appeared in the pages of haute couture magazines around the world—to design a trio of pillow covers that shows off its witty, whimsical and wonderful take on classic Indian crafts and tailored details. Case in point: their graphic contemporary black-and-white embroidery, which reimagines tradition to make something entirely new. For more on Abraham + Thakore, see abrahamandthakore.com.

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Brooklyn’s own Sarah Cihat broke out on the design scene in a big way in 2003, when she exhibited her “rehabilitated dishware” at the International Contemporary Furniture Fair, a key industry marketplace. For that project, she gave new life to vintage plates, reglazing them with graphic and whimsical silhou-ettes of a variety of animals. And now, she’s applied that brilliant aesthetic to a trio of plates and bowls just for us, emblazoning each with an image of a trusty steed. For more on Sarah, see sarahcihat.com.

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We first saw Scott Lifshutz’s work at an art opening in a veterinarian’s office and his unique ability to capture a pet’s personality in just a few brushstrokes has also landed him in magazines (Vogue, Elle Décor) and with major gigs with big corporations (Nike, Microsoft). We’re especially proud to now be reproducing the dog, horse and feather paintings he made just for us. The animals are printed on cotton pillow covers, while the feathers have become framed wall art. For more on Scott, see scottlifshutz.com.

Man’s best friends. Printed using a special technique to capture the painterly details of Scott’s original watercolors. (left to right) Horse Pillow Cover: Straw. $24, Dog Daze Pillow Cover: Muslin/stone white. $29, Hound Pillow Cover: Straw/stone white. $19

SCOTT LIFSHUTZ a pet poRtRaitist’s wateRcoloRs on pillows + featheR paintings in fRames

LIGHT AS AIR Scott’s beautifully rendered feathers appear to float along walls and shelves. Feather Wall Art: 14" x 17" $49 each

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GLOBAL INSPIRATIONSGLOBAL DESIGN

DISCOVERED + LIMITED EDITION

LEATHER UPHOLSTERY

NATURAL WONDERS

CULINARY PURSUITS

HOME OFFICE

GRAPHIC PRINTS

MOOD INDIGO

ANIMAL INSTINCTS