Plume Perfect

Symbolizing wealth, royalty, and beauty, the peacock has been a design icon for centuries. Now the old bird is having her moment again—and looking better than ever

By Jaydine Sayer
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Platinum-finished 19-inch-long porcelain peacock sculpture by Waylande Gregory

Platinum-finished 19-inch-long porcelain peacock sculpture by Waylande Gregory. $995, at Elements, 741 N. Wells St., 312-642-6574, elementschicago.com

 

 

Decoupage glass five-by-seven-inch peacock dish

Decoupage glass five-by-seven-inch peacock dish. $75, at Jayson Home & Garden, 1885 N. Clybourn Ave., 773-248-8180, jaysonhomeandgarden.com

 

Photography: (peacock sculpture) Leonard Gertz

 
This article appears in the March - April 2011 issue of Chicago Home + Garden Magazine.

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