Nov 7 2008

The “Until Dawn Curtain” Casts New Light by Tord Boontje

Normally, curtains aren’t the creative element in a room. Most of us have been trained to buy curtains in a sensible material, and in a color that blends in with the room. After all, their purpose has traditionally been a practical one – to shade and protect a room from the heat, cold, and sun.

Cutting-edge, Dutch designer Tord Boontje conceived of a gorgeously modern variation on this tradition with the “Until Dawn Curtain.”
Contemporary in terms of materials and concept, this curtain is made of Tyvek, not fabric, and is covered in a gorgeous floral-fauna pattern in lilac/white, red/white, or black/white, against a transparent background. It can be hung on hooks as a traditional window curtain, or used as a room divider, backdrop, a piece of wall art, or even a hanging for the outdoors since Tyvek is a durable, liquid-resistant material.

We recommend using it as a divider between the living and dining room, or somewhere where you need to divide space but also where when sun- or candle-light sets the room aglow so that the curtain’s floral shadows can shine. The dimensions: 42” x 96.” “Until Dawn Curtain” retails for about $115, though sales on this product can be found online fairly easily. FYI: the piece has enough mod cred to be sold at the MoMA Design Store.

For more information visit TordBoontje.com.