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16 Delivering the World By Catherine McHugh Mark Moussa infuses Arteriors Home with a global vision.
20 Castaing Chic By Cathy Whitlock A look at the legendary French decorator and antiquaire whose compelling style influences legions of fans today.
26 Michael Bruno’s 2nd Act By Cathy Whitlock A profile of 1stdibsŽ founder Michael Bruno and his next venture, 1stdibs@NYDC.
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9 CULTURECALENDAR By Catherine McHugh Modern kitchens, the works of Edward Hopper, his and hers fashion, and a unique peek inside antique boxes are a few of the museum must-sees.
12 BOOKS&MEDIA By Cathy Whitlock Read new tomes from Alexa Hampton and Suzanne Rheinstein, and stay connected with design blogs Stylebeat and Style Saloniste.
14 TROVE By Michele Keith Swing into spring with fresh new ways to light up the night, seat your guests, grill up some lunch, and stay in the shade.
32 EATS’N’SLEEPS By Marc Cadiente The National and Setai Fifth Avenue are just a couple of our new favorite haunts and hotels in Manhattan.
34 DESIGNDISH Top interior designers share some of their favorite accessories and color choices.
36 GALLERY Going soft: ARRAY looks at the new pastels.
44 FRESHPICKS The most current products in NYDC showrooms.
54 STYLESPOTLIGHT Featured highlights of craft and design.
62 DEFININGPIECES Items that sum up what a showroom is all about.
70 SHOWROOMPORTRAITS Profiles of some of NYDC’s most familiar names.
74 NYDCEVENTSCALENDAR A look at a few recent celebrations.
78 SHOWROOMDIRECTORY A complete list of who’s where in 200 Lex.
80 BACKSTORY By Hashim Rahman Robert Passal—Inspired Coexistence.
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Adam Cohen Technology Consultant MacConcierge.com Hardware/Software Consultant Contributors Marc Cadiente Michele Keith Catherine McHugh Hashim Rahman New York Design Center James P. Druckman President & CEO Daniel M. Farr Director Alix M. Lerman Director of Marketing Leah Blank Senior Events Manager Alana Moskowitz Public Relations Manager Susan Lai Assistant Controller Vera Markovich Assistant Controller on the cover: Michael Bruno, founder of 1stdibsÂŽ, in his office. Photo by Andrew French. Grooming by Christina Carlsson.
letter from the editor Dear Readers, With each passing day the world becomes a smaller place as we continue to evolve into a truly global community. This has long been a factor in the design world, as international and cross-cultural influences have made an indelible impact on how people live ever since ships began crossing the oceans in search of trade, and has only accelerated since the advent of jets and internet connectivity. And so in this issue, ARRAY takes a look at our world—the large and the small of it. Mark Moussa’s company, Arteriors (Delivering the World, p. 16), has a global vision. This isn’t very surprising considering the owner of the Dallas-based firm grew up working for his dad’s import business. Today, Moussa’s mission is to work with international manufacturers to create artful and unique interior objects. International travel also inspired Michael Bruno, founder of the groundbreaking online marketplace 1stdibs® (Michael Bruno's 2nd Act, p. 26). Numerous visits to the famous Paris flea markets brought him to the realization that there should be a way for people around the world to view and buy these items on the Internet. Since opening in 2001, 1stdibs.com has grown exponentially, and the service is already available in major world capitals and is expanding each day.
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And speaking of Paris, we also look back at a French design legend, Madeleine Castaing (Castaing Chic, p. 20), and her unique mix of classic forms, bold color, and a sense of humor about life as well as the design trade. And if anyone really needs reminding, you can tour the world every day inside the NYDC as talented designers, companies, and styles from around the globe are on display on every floor. So take a whirlwind grand tour soon—just grab the elevator. Yours globally and locally,
Paul Millman Editor-in-Chief
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By Catherine McHugh
Modern kitchens, works of Edward Hopper, his and hers fashion and a peek inside antique boxes are a few of the must-sees. Designing the Modern Kitchen In conjunction with MoMA’s publication of Modern Women: Women Artists at The Museum of Modern Art, the museum’s exhibition, Counter Space: Design and the Modern Kitchen, explores the 20th-century transformation of the kitchen and its role as a testing ground for new materials, technologies, and power sources where designers could work on solutions for growing modern concerns about hygiene, efficiency, and the rational organization of space. Through March 14, 2011. The Museum of Modern Art, 11 West 53rd Street, 212.708.9400, moma.org Precious Packages About 100 examples of boxes, caskets, and small chests from the Metropolitan Museum’s European Sculpture and Decorative Arts Department—many of which have not been on display for years—will be presented in the exhibit, Thinking Outside the Box: European Cabinets, Caskets, and Cases from the Permanent Collection (1500–1900). Everything from strongboxes to travel cases and containers for tea or tobacco to those used for storing toiletries or silverware follow the stylistic developments in Europe over 400 years. Pieces made of tortoiseshell, wood, porcelain, embroidery, metals, leather, enamel, and straw have become precious works of art in their own right. Through August 21, 2011. Metropolitan Museum of Art, 1000 Fifth Avenue, 212.535.7700, metmuseum.org Nécessaire, James Cox (ca. 1723-1800), English, ca. 1770-72. Case: moss agate, mounted in gold and set with diamonds, rubies, and emeralds; silver; Dial: white enamel, with frame pavé-set with paste jewels. The Metropolitan Museum of Art
Margarete Schütte-Lihotzky (Austrian, 1897-2000). Frankfurt Kitchen from the Ginnheim-Höhenblick Housing Estate, Frankfurt am Main, Germany, 1926–27. The Museum of Modern Art, New York.
Cadzi Cody (Cosiogo) (Shoshone, 1866-1912), painted Elk Hide Robe, circa 1900. Elk hide, pigment, 81 x 78 inches (205.7 x 198.1 cm). Courtesy of the Dick S. Ramsay Fund
Native Home Organized by a collaborative team of Native and non-Native curators, scholars, and artists, this is the first major exhibition in more than 30 years to examine the tipis of the Plains peoples. Displayed at the Brooklyn Museum, Tipi: Heritage of the Great Plains examines this structure as an architectural form, an expression of Plains artistic and cultural identity, and an interior space for domestic and ritual use. February 18, 2011–May 15, 2011. Brooklyn Museum, 200 Eastern Parkway, 718.638.5000, brooklynmuseum.org FEB
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Above: Wang Qingsong, Competition, 2004. © Wang Qingsong. Courtesy of the artist. Right: Wang Qingsong, Archaeologist, 2004. © Wang Qingsong.
not-so-fine China The International Center of Photography’s exhibition, Wang Qingsong: When Worlds Collide, marks the first U.S. solo show of the highly regarded contemporary Beijing artist. Qingsong uses photography to convey an often acerbic vision of Chinese society during the country’s current economic boom. His elaborate scenes involve dozens of models on enormous stages and combine references to classic Chinese art along with nods to the public’s new material wealth and rapidly growing consumer culture. Through May 8, 2011. International Center of Photography, 133 Avenue of the Americas at 43rd Street, 212.857.0000, icp.org
Top: Edward Hopper 1882-1967, South Carolina Morning, 1955. Oil on canvas, Whitney Museum of American Art, New York; Whitney Museum of American Art. Bottom: Edward Hopper 1882-1967, Seven A.M., 1948. Oil on canvas. © Whitney Museum of American Art. Photograph by Steven Sloman
Modern Outlook The Whitney has been a long-time champion of Edward Hopper’s work. Its current exhibition, Modern Life: Edward Hopper and His Time, focuses specifically on the context of his portrayals of universal human experiences by tracing the development of realism in American art through artists’ depictions of the sweeping transformations in urban and rural life between 1900 and 1940. Featured are approximately 80 works by Hopper and others, including Paul Strand, Alfred Stieglitz, Charles Demuth, and Reginald Marsh. Through April 10, 2011. Whitney Museum of American Art, 945 Madison Avenue at 75th Street, 212.570.3600, whitney.org Regarding Rembrandt Rembrandt and His School: Masterworks from the Frick and Lugt Collections, at The Frick Collection, showcases the admiration both Henry Clay Frick and Dutch art historian Frederik Johannes Lugt had for renowned artist Rembrandt van Rijn. This exhibition presents a selection of Rembrandt’s works as seen through the eyes of these two renowned collectors, devoting three exhibition spaces to the work of this artist and his school. February 15, 2011–May 15, 2011. The Frick Collection, 1 East 70th Street, 212.288.0700, frick.org Rembrandt van Rijn (1606–1669) by Nicolaes Ruts, 1631. Oil on mahogany panel, 46 x 34 3/8 inches (116.84 cm x 87.31 cm). The Frick Collection, New York 10
Forever in Blue Jeans Via the Galerie Canesso in Paris, Didier Aaron is hosting The Master of the Blue Jeans, an exhibition that aims to introduce the American public to a newly discovered, but still unnamed, painter who was active in 17th-century Italy. Each piece features the signature inclusion of a blue cloth with a white-thread weave, which typifies the famous Genoese fabric—modern denim’s ancestor. Not only does the exhibit showcase a heretofore overlooked painter, but it also puts a modern iconic fabric in a new cultural and historical context. Through February 4, 2011. Didier Aaron, 32 East 67th Street, 212.988.5348, didieraaron.com sex and Dress
(Left) A Beggar Boy with a Piece of Pie, Oil on canvas: 33 7/8 x 27 15/16 inches (86 x 71 cm). (Right) Woman Begging with Two Children, Oil on canvas: 59 7/8 x 46 1/16 inches (152 x 117 cm)
african goes global The Museum of Arts and Design (MAD) is hosting an unprecedented look at the broad spectrum of contemporary African art, design, and craft worldwide. The Global Africa Project features the work over 100 artists working all over the world. Through ceramics, basketry, textiles, jewelry, furniture, and fashion, as well as architecture, photography, painting, and sculpture, the exhibition actively challenges conventional notions of a singular African aesthetic or identity, and reflects the integration of the continent’s art and design. Through May 15, 2011. Museum of Arts and Design, 2 Columbus Circle, 10019, 212.299.7777, madmuseum.org
The His & Hers exhibit at The Fashion Institute of Technology Museum examines the relationship between gender and fashion. Side-by-side comparisons of men’s and women’s clothing underscore their differences as well as their similarities. Beginning with the 18th century and leading up to the present, the exhibit explores changing perceptions of “masculine” and “feminine” dress, including unisex and androgynous fashions and developments in cross-gender appropriation. Through May 10, 2011. The Museum at FIT in New York City, Fashion & Textile History Gallery, Seventh Avenue at 27th Street, 212.217.4558, fitnyc.edu/3662.asp His: Cucci, man’s tuxedo, navy slubbed silk, black satin, black wool, 1957, Italy, Gift of Elizabeth E. Brady. Hers: Fontana, evening dress, gray silk taffeta and raffia, 1957, Italy, gift of Barbara Halpern. Photograph ©The Museum at FIT
Taslim Martin, Kente Stool, 2007
TEFAF Maastricht TEFAF Maastricht will take place in the southern Netherlands from March 18-27, 2011. The European Fine Art Fair will feature over 260 of the world's most prestigious art and antiques dealers from 17 countries. This year will be the 24th edition of TEFAF Maastricht. tefaf.com FEB
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Books&Media At Home: A Style for Today with Things from the Past
Mary McDonald: Interiors: The Allure of Style
Billy Baldwin: The Great American Decorator
Alexa Hampton: The Language of Interior Design
Suzanne Rheinstein Rizzoli 240 pages, $55
Mary McDonald Rizzoli 272 pages, $55
Adam Lewis Rizzoli 256 pages, $65
Alexa Hampton Clarkson Potter 256 pages, $50
I have been a fan of interior designer Suzanne Rheinstein since she emerged on the scene with her Hollyhock store in Los Angeles’ Hancock Park several decades ago, a haven of antiques and decorative objects of design. Today the New Orleans native remains one of the top style makers and designers in the nation. She is a master at creating sophisticated yet casual interiors as detailed by projects such as a Virginia brick farmhouse, a Sun Valley rustic getaway, and a colonial beachfront home in Newport Bay. Her credo is often less is more, one-of-a-kind pieces coupled with personal art and a mixture of furniture styles from Gustavian and Regency to Edwardian and French. Her taste through the years has remained true to neoclassical against a subtle, sophisticated backdrop. Readers will get a sneak peak into Rheinstein’s Georgian Revival house in Los Angeles and her prewar pied-à-terre in New York as editor Margaret Russell notes in the foreword, which, “is the ultimate design lab for living the good life.” More than just a design book, Rheinstein imparts her philosophy that it is “more important on how you live each day than getting your house together for special occasions.”
A Mary McDonald-designed interior is fearlessly dramatic, filled with Hollywood glamour and strong color. Her ability to combine elegance with bold patterns, and chinoiserie with contemporary and whimsical collections makes her work both stylish and unique. Interiors: The Allure of Style marks the first book for the Brentwood, California, native, showcasing the former milliner-turned-interior-designer’s renovation of her villa (formerly owned by actor Buster Keaton) and various client projects. McDonald brings “couture chic,” beauty, and old world elegance to every room, and you can see the generous use of innate dressmaker details in every interior. Chapters are divided into Seductive, Curate, Glamour, and Grand Tour, giving the reader a voyeuristic look into her life, work, and home, and are filled with highgloss photographs. She shares tips on how to infuse spaces with drama and layer with color while retaining a sense of restraint. While much has been written on the allure of style, this book is literally a stunning page-turner and as fashionable as McDonald herself. As the Los Angeles Times notes, “The drama literally jumps off the page.”
Billy Baldwin was a true American legend in interior design and his own books remain a coveted staple for a truly good design library. Adam Lewis’s book picks up where the late Baldwin’s tomes left off, surveying the life and career of “the dean of interior decorators” whose work continues to inspire a generation. Known for his classical taste, use of color (he particularly favored chocolate brown walls), geometric patterns, and tailored, polished interiors, Baldwin loved pattern on pattern, white lamps, corner banquettes, and slipper chairs while loathing clutter of any kind. Heralded as the first fully illustrated account of the legendary man and his work, the book covers his early life in Baltimore, his work with Manhattan decorator Ruby Ross Wood, and his development as an emerging force. Some of his illustrious clients included Cole Porter, Jacqueline Onassis, Babe and Bill Paley, and Diana Vreeland. One of the book’s bonuses are the “Decorating Today” lectures—neverbefore-published transcripts of four lectures conducted at the CooperHewitt museum that included the beginning of a project, the bones of a room, elements of decoration, and incorporating a personal touch.
Alexa Hampton learned interior design at the foot of the master, her father, Mark Hampton. Her parents subjected her to landmarks, fine furnishings, galleries, and museums at an early age and it clearly paid off. Today the talented designer of interiors and licensed products that include furniture, fabrics, carpets, and lighting adds author to her already accomplished resume. The Language of Interior Design covers the essential design elements of contrast, proportion, color, and balance as seen through several classic residences. Hampton’s own Manhattan apartment is featured along with a 1912 McKim, Mead & White restoration on Fifth Avenue, a contemporary apartment designed with clean, classic furnishings and geometric lines, and a colorful, pattern-filled house by the sea. Hampton also gives an insider’s look as to how she factors in her clients’ needs and desires while creating her eponymous look. Paint and fabric selection, the creation of a furniture plan, and texture and symmetry are all explored in the language of interior design. She credits her father for his “encyclopedic, almost photographic memory,” and thankfully, these illuminations are passed along to the reader in a fresh, new approach.
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Another stylish online design magazine entered the Web recently called Rue Magazine. Founded by Crystal Gentilello (Editor in Chief), and Anne Sage (Executive Editor), the magazine follows the creed that “Inspiration is everywhere,” and it shows. The founders met through the design blogosphere and decided to share their passion for design and writing in an online-only fashion. And if you are a loyal follower, you might recognize their work—Gentilello of Plush Palate, Sage of The City Sage, Kaczmarski of Live Creating Yourself and Fleming of Sacramento Street. Rue’s content covers all areas of lifestyle and provides a “linkability” to vendors that allows the consumer instant gratification. The magazine’s editorial mix represents a broad array of interiors and is not loyal to any particular style or genre of design. According to Gentilello, the bimonthly digital magazine aims to “inspire the reader to live a life they love.” The premiere issue included designers from Elle Decor’s Top 20 and HGTV’s Design Star, and recently the quartet were feted at an opening party at the New York Design Center. I think it’s safe to say Rue has arrived.
I am a big fan of anything that has to do with recording inspiration, be it through assembling collages on bulletin boards, the process of mindmapping, or simply recording ideas in a journal. The newest tool to enter the fray is the application called Moodboard Pro. Built exclusively for the iPad (and yet another justification to purchase one), the application is said to help designers, decorators, writers, artists, and photographers (and anyone else for that matter) in organizing visual inspirations. What exactly is a Moodboard? Think of it as a bulletin board, a place to house your favorite images, text, and colors. You can download images from your photo library or the Web, clip and save, create a color palette, and of course share your board via Facebook, Twitter or e-mail. Moodboard allows you to edit, crop, scale, and rotate images. And if that is not enough, they supply you with 12 board templates to help you get started. Moodboard is an excellent tool in goal-setting and a proven technique in organizing ideas and inspiration. Sometimes all it takes is a tear sheet of a sofa or a paint chip to jumpstart your client’s design scheme.
The Style Saloniste is the blog of Diane Dorrans Saeks, the celebrated author and design enthusiast of 20 books. Perhaps you have one of more of her titles in your library —Michael S. Smith Elements of Style, California Country Style, Palm Springs Living, or Santa Barbara Living—or have read her articles in C Magazine or House Beautiful. Thankfully, the California enthusiast brings her musings to the Web. Her blog (which recently celebrated its first year) covers designs, lifestlyle, and international travel. Topics include everything from museum openings and memoirs to favorite hotels, architects, and photography. I particularly enjoy her travelogues as you literally feel as though you are an active participant on the trip. A recent post gave a firsthand account of the palaces, jewels, and bazaars of Istanbul. In a sea of cutand-paste, regurgitated information, and blurbs in the form of blog posts, Saeks’s pieces are intelligent, thought-provoking, and entertaining, and I always feel like I have received some sort of history lesson when I am finished reading. And it’s no surprise, as Saeks is also a popular design instructor for the California College of Arts and the University of California at Berkeley Extension. Simply put, The Style Saloniste is the thinking-person’s blog.
While the subtitle says it all—Interior Design – Stylish Living – Home Accessories – Great Resources—one of my favorite reasons to read Stylebeat is the scoop. Blogger Marisa Marcantonio has the latest design news before it seems to hit the wires (she was one of the first to report on the changing of the guard at Architectural Digest). A former style editor for House Beautiful and the now defunct O at Home (and also a stint at House and Garden), the chic New Yorker reports on new products and furnishings, design events, and interior design, all with a young and traditional slant. Having worked for interior designers David Anthony Easton and David Kleinberg, she literally has her fingers on the pulse. (She also works as a consultant, working with interior designers on growing their brands through product development, strategic alliances, and book project management.) I particularly enjoyed posts on her recent trip to Los Angeles that served as an interior design travelogue of insider places to see, go, and do. She also serves as sleuth, uncovering and reporting on vendors that I need to have on my radar.
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Swing into spring with fresh new ways to light up the night, seat your guests, grill up some lunch, and stay in the shade.
01 Light My Fire As easy to roll as a tire, the Roll Fire by Sieger Design for Conmoto is the ultimate indoor-outdoor fireplace. Ventless, with tempered-glass panes that don’t block the view, it’s framed in powder-coated steel and runs on bio-alcohol kept in a tank that stays level via a ball-bearing system. It can also be hung on a wall with the available bracket. 25.6 x 9 inches. $3,800. ameico.com
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Great Fakes At first glance these look like gardenvariety paper plates. But no. Handmade by Brooklyn artist Virginia Sin, they’re crafted of environmentally sound “porcelain paperclay,” her own unique concoction of porcelain and paper plates previously used as the molds. Microwave- and dishwasher-safe, each one is different—sides turned up, rims a bit wavy—and all have the trademark fluted rims. Available in 8- and 12-inch diameters, matte or glossy finish. $60 and $85 apiece. hausinterior.com
Be comfortable and über cool with Ørgreen Optics sunglasses designed in Denmark, Land of the Midnight Sun. Streamlined styles for men and women—avant-garde, classic with a twist, retro, and more—are handcrafted of lightweight titanium in single- and two-tone colors ranging from earthy shades to lustrous jewel hues. $425. artseeeyewear.com
04 Bright Nights Sleek and contemporary, the stainless-steel Foreo tabletop torch for Blomus is actually an old-fashioned oil lamp. The thick rope wick produces a substantial flame that casts a magical glow wherever the torch is placed. Try them marching down the center of the dining table, circling the pool or tucked along the pathway to the front door. Use with lamp oil found in home and hardware stores. 3.4 x 6.3 inches. $60. plushpod.com 14
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Swing Set Summer isn’t summer without a hammock, and now wiling away the day on one can be guilt-free. The rope used for the Twin Oaks Green Living Envirope XL Rope Hammock is derived from recycled soda bottles, soft as cotton and durable as polyester. And being 7 x 5 feet it comfortably accommodates two. Tie it to trees or place on a stand, also available. Overall length is 13 feet, 6 inches. $160. hayneedle.com
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Just 13.25 inches in diameter, the compact FYRKAT Charcoal Picnic Grill is small enough for tabletop grilling, large enough for whole fish, steaks, burgers, and veggies, and can go with you to friends’ homes, out camping or to the beach. Used with charcoal, it’s made of enamel-coated steel with chrome-plated steel legs, and has a heat-resistant, silicone handle and lid clips for safe, easy carrying. Available in green and orange. $55. myxplyzyk.com
The sculptural lines and Crayola-bright colors of the Eco Fish chair make it a work of contemporary art, as well as perfect extra seating. Designed by Satyendra Pakhale, and made of weatherproof recycled plastic, it weighs approximately 37 pounds so is easy to move around. Available in yellow, red, gray, white, orange, and green. 21.75 x 34.25 x 28.25 inches for back height; seat height is 15.75 inches. $1,039. cappellininy.com
08 Made in the Shade No need to follow the sun, the Tucci Razor Shade Platform does it for you. Dougan Clarke designed the super-thin, asymmetrical canopy to spin 360 degrees for guaranteed protection all day long. Choose green or orange—100% solution-dyed acrylic Sunbrella canvas; silver or white—vinylcoated polyester with reflective coating, and either a mobile or stationary stand. Stainless-steel components. Shade 100 x 130 inches. $1,350. Mobile stand 24 inches. Stationary Stand 24 or 30 inches. Both $500. dwr.com
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delivering the world Mark Moussa Infuses Arteriors Home With a Global Vision A clever mash-up, Arteriors is the perfect moniker for Mark Moussa’s company, which strives to provide clients with interior objects that can be artful through their design and placement. Indeed the tagline on the company’s Web site: “Everything starts with the product and it must be unique,” succinctly conveys the design team’s mission to collaborate with global manufacturers to offer its clients accessories, furniture, and lighting that have a timeless appeal.
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As Arteriors’ president, Moussa is an inveterate world traveler, who is constantly seeking out the latest trends in home design. Born in Tulsa, Oklahoma, he grew up working in his father’s import business (Best Imports)—first assembling and wiring lamps and later selling Irish brass out of the Dallas Trade Mart during the summers and assisting with merchandising the company’s showroom. “I have always been interested in design,” Moussa says. “I traveled with Dad from an early age and had the good fortune to be exposed to cultures all around the world. I worked in his warehouse from the time I was 11 years old wiring lamps and doing whatever needed to be done. It seemed a natural fit to start my own business in the same industry that has always been part of my life.” Moussa attended Southern Methodist University in Dallas, where in addition to earning his BBA in marketing, he took fine arts classes and fell in love with the idea of applying great design to modern objects. Upon graduation, he began working full time—along with his brother George— for his father’s import/export business. When the business folded, falling victim to the tough economic climate in the early 1980s, the two brothers came together to form Arteriors in 1987. (After six years, the brothers decided to go their separate ways in business. Mark continued to evolve and grow Arteriors, which later became Arteriors Home, and George later started his own home furnishings line that focused on furniture.) Based in Dallas, Arteriors is an award-winning wholesale resource available to designers and retailers through a network of sales representatives across the country and three company showrooms located in High Point, North Carolina, Las Vegas, and most recently New York City at the New York Design Center (NYDC). When the economy slowed in 2008, Moussa made a strategic decision to continue investing in the Arteriors Home brand. In 2010, the company introduced over 350 new products, launched its Guest Designer program (with collections from noted designers Laura Kirar and Lisa Luby Ryan), and opened the NYDC showroom. The company also overhauled its customer-service department. “My dad taught me the importance of relationships,” Moussa says. “He always tried to treat his vendors with the same respect that he treated his customers. He valued both relationships and recognized that his success would also be greatly affected by those that he chose to do business with. Growing up, we often had international visitors in our home. In many cases, these vendors were treated like family sharing meals and sometimes staying with us during their visit. Some of the vendors that my father worked with 40 years ago are still our vendors today.”
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One of my recent favorite trips was to Vietnam where I paused one morning to take in the beautiful lush vegetation, bamboo forest, early morning mist—it was simply perfect. a l s o , i g e t e n e r g i z e d s h o p p i n g i n e u r o p e , b o t h at s h o w s a n d i n t h e c i t i e s a n d c o u n t r y s i d e . i l ov e t o s e e h o w p e o p l e l i v e a n d w h at t h e y l i k e t o d o , a n d ta k e v i s u a l c l u e s f r o m w h at i n s p i r e s t h e m . o u r f o c u s h a s a lway s b e e n t o l o o k at c l a s s i c d e s i g n s i n a n e w , f r e s h way . s o m e t i m e s t h at m e a n s a n u p dat e d a n d i n t e r e s t i n g u s e o f m at e r i a l s a n d o t h e r t i m e s i t m e a n s b o r r o w i n g a s h a p e r e f e r e n c e f r o m t h e pa s t a n d g i v i n g it a twist.”
Moussa notes that the industry has become more global in the past 20 years—and not just the sourcing of product. “This globalization transcends everything including sales, design, operations, manufacturing, and service,” he explains. “Technology has made it possible to react quickly to customers’ wants and needs. customers are in the driver’s seat and can shop and educate themselves on design trends with easy access to almost anything to create their own personal sense of style. While the world feels ‘smaller,’ it also feels limitless in possibilities. I can truly say that I have never been more excited about the business than I am right now.” (Arteriors Home, Suite 510, 646.797.3620.) Previous spread: 1. Waldo Antique Brass Floor Lamp, Antique Bronze Slk Shade/Antique Bronze Silk Lining 2. Ennis Small Antique Brass Web Spheres 3. Kesler Medium and Small Silver Foil Clad/Mirror Plaque Antique Convex Mirror 4. Ennis Antique Brass Web Sphere Lamp, Textured Straw Shade/Cream Cotton Lining/Diffuser 5. Kert Antique Brass/Brushed Steel Disc Lamp, Ivory 6. Keshia Iron Wall Sculpture Fluted Natural Iron 7. Lulu Violet Porcelain Lamp White Silk Shade/ Light Purple Lining 8. Costello Iron Accent Table, Vintage Brass 9. Booker Limed Wash Turned Wood Lamp, Wren Shade/Light Gray Lining/Diffuser 10. Mark Moussa 11. Detail of a Cassidy Porcelain Vase, Satin White 12. Katlyn Ceramic Boat Bowls, Set of 2, Citron Reactive Glaze 13. Maverick Hide/Solid Mahogany Chair, Black & White Hide/ Black Lacquer Finish 14. Brandon Brass Charger, Antique Brass. Facing page: 1. Marley Iron Lamp, Iron Shades 2. Kimmel Caribbean Blue Glass Lamp, White Linen Shade/White Cotton Lining 3. Manning Large 6L Wood/Crystal Chandelier, Light Brown/White 4. Laura Kirar Collection for Arteriors Home Caviar Cluster Brown Nickel/Smoke Glass 5. Brandon Brass Charger, Antique Brass 6. Flamingo Rattan Lamp, White Linen with Applique Flowers Shade 7. Lisa Luby Ryan Collection for Arteriors Home Wakefield Painted Handcarved Solid Wood/Acrylic Lamp Natural Linen Shade/Smoke Gray Cotton Lining with Trim & Gold Silk Ribbon Accent.
Moussa does acknowledge that there have been some unavoidable materials price increases. “We have tried to shield our customers by passing on only necessary and modest price changes,” he says. “We have been blessed with a loyal and growing customer base that supports our products.” The company is focused on continuing to bring out fresh products at a good value. “ w e h av e m a d e a n ov e r a r c h i n g c o m m i t m e n t t o b r i n g i n g t o m a r k e t t h e b e s t d e s i g n va l u e f o r o u r c u s t o m e r s ,” h e s ay s . “ f o r m e , i n s p i r at i o n c o m e s f r o m e v e r y w h e r e a n d e v e r y t h i n g : fa s h i o n , f o o d , t r av e l , m ag a z i n e s , o l d a n t i q u e s , e t c . i c a r r y a n o t e b o o k i n w h i c h i j o t d ow n t h o u g h t s , s k e t c h e s ,
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Castaing poses on an American Federal four- poster bed in one of her signature feather hats. (Facing page) Cobalt blue was a favorite color of Castaing and often dubbed "salon bleu" as seen in this game room.
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A look at the legendary French decorator and antiquaire whose compelling style influences legions of fans today. Madeleine Castaing was considered both a design legend and a cult figure with a following of some of the world’s top interior designers and architects. Thanks to author Emily Evans Eerdmans and her book The World of Madeleine Castaing (Rizzoli, 2010), the Parisian “decorator’s decorator” is becoming chic again.
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A leading interior decorator and antiquaire extraordinaire for more than 50 years, Castaing (1894-1992) was known for her unique design aesthetic, a welcome respite during the darkest days of the German occupation in France. l e s t y l e c a s ta i n g wa s a b l e n d o f n e o c l a s s i c i s m , r o m a n t i c i s m , a n d w h i m s y . Her interiors did not follow the expected classical rigid French rules and she became a trendsetter with her use of bold color and mix of Orientalism, Charles X, and Biedermeir antiques. Inspired by her friendships with Jean Cocteau (a client) and painter Chaim Soutine, the designs of her rooms were influenced by art. “ m y b r a i d s , fa b r i c s , a n d c a r p e t s a r e t h e c o l o r o f m y pa l e t t e , b u t i c a n ta k e i n s p i r at i o n f r o m a s c e n e i n c h e k h ov a s f r o m a d r e s s b y g oya ,” t h e q u i r k y d e c o r at o r o n c e n o t e d . Her rooms were the pure poetry and fantasy that you might find in a Proust or Balzac novel. Her color palette of shocking pink, and signature Castaing blue (think of the color of opaline glass) and Castaing green (a mix of jade and blue/green) served as a backdrop, coordinate, and focal point to her timeless style. Castaing employed a mix of leopard, pink, green, and turquoise Majolica and black coolie lampshades, and placed a circular sofa in all her client’s houses whenever possible. Eerdmans notes that she “loved to bring the outdoors in, using a palette of blue for sky and green for grass.” “the
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Also, Castaing rooms don’t seem to change from decade to decade. Eerdmans explains, “Part of the key is she loved neoclassical style and that lies at the core of her rooms which is what makes her look so current.” Her Neoclassical style influenced some of the world’s top interior designers. Jacques Grange (a Castaing protégé who wrote the book’s foreword) and couture designer Christian Lacroix were devotees as was the late English decorator David Hicks, who was influenced by her use of color. Miles Redd, Michael Smith, Charlotte Moss, Mary McDonald, and Stephen Sills have channeled Castaing in their interiors as well. Castaing was a woman ahead of her time. Her shop at 30 rue Jacob was a working laboratory for her ideas and furnishings. She opened the shop for the purpose of design and collecting, as the process of selling seemed to be an afterthought. “ i d o n ’ t c a r e i f a p i e c e o f f u r n i t u r e i s ‘ g o o d ,’” c a s ta i n g o n c e n o t e d . “ w h at i n t e r e s t s m e i s i t s s e c r e t l i f e , w h i c h o n ly b e c o m e s Far left: The decorator employed the use of leopard carpeting in the dining room of Chateau de Compiègne. Near left: Banquettes and bookcases frame an entrance hall designed by Castaing.
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Long before the licensing juggernaut of Martha Stewart, Eerdmans notes the decorator “was a retail pioneer and knew the importance of branding and creating uniform looks.” She understood the psychology of “you want what you can’t get” syndrome by saying this to a client, which made them want a cherished object even more. None of her items had price tags and she charged outrageous prices. Interestingly, most of her clients gave her carte blanche. And she was an excellent negotiator.
Clockwise from top left: Castaing’s “Rayure Fleurie” fabric graces the bedroom walls. The decorator ingeniously used a corbel bracket for a lamp stand between a pair of twin beds. Yellow taffeta draperies and blue-and-white striped fabric accent a grand salon. Castaing's shop in Paris after her death and under the direction of her longtime assistant Laure Lombardini. A large floral chintz adorns the draperies, walls, and furnishings of a Castaing bedroom.
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Michael Bruno's 2nd Act A profile of 1stdibsÂŽ founder Michael Bruno and his next venture, 1stdibs@NYDC. Sometimes all it takes is a lightbulb moment for a brilliant idea to be born. For Michael Bruno that moment came in 2001, when a visit to Clingancourt changed everything. After working in real estate for a decade, Bruno moved from San Francisco to Paris in search of a career change. He followed his passion, searching the flea market stalls for treasures. Realizing a database for antiques did not exist as with real estate, the fledgling entrepreneur created a system of items available to view and purchase. The result was the launch of 1stdibs.com in 2001, a website that would introduce the Paris antiques market to buyers worldwide.
1. The entrance to Clingancourt’s Paul Bert Market, the leading open-air showcase for 20th-century decorative arts. (Photography by Laziz Hamani) 2. A Jacques Adnet crystal lamp from Pascal Boyer Gallery. 3. 1940s parchment desk from Jacques Adnet. 4. Running Horse Weathervane from A.L. Jewell is one of the many unique finds at dealer The Splendid Peasant Ltd. 5. Swedish Flora cabinet by Josef Frank can be found at dealer Hostler Burrows. 6. Bruno beside his vintage Mercedes-Benz convertible.
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The business model has proven to be a successful one and the numbers speak for themselves. With over 1.5 million visits each month, the online retailer is in 22 markets (United States, Canada, London, and Paris) offering 2,200 items each week and reporting a half a billion dollars in revenue. Approximately 1,000 vendors pay a monthly fee plus fees for items posted, offering the best and most unique in antiques, jewelry, art, and vintage fashion. While Bruno is focusing on the moment, there are plans for expansion in the United Kingdom and France with a goal to “beef up the vintage fashion center.”
1. Vendor Veronique Francois offers a glimpse of an earlier time with atlases, geographic maps, and anatomical tables. (Photography by Laziz Hamani) 2. Bruno’s home in Sagaponack shows his love of 1940s period pieces. 3. A rare ceramic floor lamp with articulating head from 1stdibs® vendor and New York antiques dealer Wyeth. (Photography by Andrew French) 4. Gilbert Rodhe sidechairs, James Mont dining chair and floating console from Jean Royere can be found at Manhattan’s Pascal Boyer Gallery. (Photography by Andrew French) 5. Mondo Cane’s TriBeCa gallery is filled with the unusual and the unexpected, from French ceramic floor vases and rare American lighting to sleek Danish rosewood tables and a Plexiglas chair by architect Paul Rudolph. (Photography by Andrew French)
The site works for a variety of reasons. Bruno brought ease to the experience, creating an extremely user-friendly site where designers can quickly find an item. Bruno personally vets each dealer and handpicks the items that sell on the site, bringing a level of buyer confidence. And because every item is available, it’s much faster than ordering and waiting eight weeks plus for an item. “ e v e r y t h i n g i s o n t h e w e b n ow w h i c h i s v e r y a p p e a l i n g f o r p e o p l e . i t a l l ow s u s t o c o m p e t e i n a way a s n e v e r b e f o r e ,” s ay s b r u n o , “ a n d t h e s i t e s av e s t h e c o n s u m e r a n d d e s i g n e r f r o m p h y s i c a l ly s e a r c h i n g f o r t h e p e r f e c t i t e m .”
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And speaking of instant gratification, next up for the company is the launch of 1stdibs@ NYDC at the New York Design Center. Tony dealers will set up shop on the center’s 10th floor; the concept was so popular that a lottery had to be held with over 100 vendors vying for 60 spaces. Jim Druckman, President and CEO of the NYDC and Co-founder of 1stdibs@NYDC explains, “The New York Design Center gives 1stdibs—a revolutionary Internet company—a bricks-and-mortar presence. With this addition of prestigious antique dealers, the New York Design Center becomes a state-of-the-art, one-stop resource.” 1stdibs@NYDC will bring a touch of Clingancourt to New York. As Druckman notes, “New York hasn’t had a sophisticated, elegant group of antiques galleries that could rival the flea markets of Paris. We are providing an even better resource for both consumers and designers where they can shop for high-design antiques and mid-century items not just from one country or one city but from all over the U.S., Canada, and Europe.” Local interior designers will recognize vendors such as Pascal Boyer, Wyeth, Mondo Cane, Hostler Burrows, and Randall Tysinger Antiques. Plans are to open on Saturdays to the public. Bruno and his 1stdibs® concept is a perfect blend of passion and commerce. “I have a passion for old things that you really can’t get anymore,” he notes, and believes, “this grew out of my love for old houses as the two often go hand in hand.” While lighting, single tables, and chairs are the most popular categories on the website, Bruno personally collects animal-themed objects. He shares that, “In the last two weeks I bought a pair of camel heads that are fiberglass covered in plaster to hang on the wall, and a fluffy wool kitty with a ceramic mouth!”
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The site also boasts an online magazine that rivals many of the best print glossies in both content and glamour. Introspective magazine publishes over 20 stories a month that include book reviews, “Style Compass” interviews with top designers and collectors, and curated consumption via their “Saturday Shopping” features. Precious downtime finds Bruno renovating his house in Southampton—every weekend to be exact. All things circle back to his passion, and decorating with antiques will naturally be factored in to the equation. He plans to add his love of 1940s-period antiques to the design mix as well as collections from his vast storage. The Larchmont, New York, native is no doubt driven and credits his success to the bestselling self-help book Think and Grow Rich by Nathaniel Hill, which he picked up at the age of 19. Serving as a roadmap for his career, Bruno explains, “ w h at i l e a r n e d f r o m r e a d i n g h i l l i s t h at yo u h av e t o d e c i d e w h at yo u wa n t , b e l i e v e i n i t , a n d t h e n g e t r e a dy f o r t h e r i d e o f yo u r l i f e .”
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1. A painting by Jim Oliveira sets the background for a vintage saw blade on a stand, an African mask, and a vase by the French ceramicist Rene Buthaud at dealer Mondo Cane. (Photography by Andrew French) 2. Dealer Mathew Bain features a collectible French yellow and black enamel dragon dial watch from Alain Silberstein. 3. Borge Mogensen's late 1940s-period table in sequoia and cherry from Hostler Burrows. 4. French multi-adjustable brass and painted steel wall sconces from the 1950s are a few of the treasures at Mondo Cane. 5. Bruno favors this pair of early Victorian cast-iron boot scrapers from Mallet. 6. Mid-century European lighting illuminates the room furnished with Vladimir Kagan sofa, Garouste and Bonetti ottoman among other Pascal Boyer brilliant pieces from the 1940s and 50s. (Photography by Andrew French) 7. The ultimate in luxury: A pair of his and hers Raleigh bicycles for Hermes from the 1900s can be found at Randall Tysinger. 8. An American in Paris doing what he loves best: Bruno shopping at the antique stores. (Photography by Tim Street Porter) 9. A Mercator projection world map from a Rockefeller Center office in the 1930s makes an impressive statement from Wyeth. (Photography by Andrew French) 10. A high back winged Italian club chair from Donzella is upholstered in gray velvet.
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Eats’N’Sleeps The National thenationalnyc.com 557 Lexington Avenue 212.715.2400
Kin Shop kinshopnyc.com 469 Sixth Avenue 212.675.4295
Millesime millesimerestaurant.com 92 Madison Avenue 212.889.7100
Villa Pacri villapacri.com 55 Gansevoort Street 212.924.5559
A warm glow radiates from café windows attracting passersby on the lively corner of 50th Street and Lexington Avenue on this cold winter day. Inside, the space is warm and welcoming, reminiscent of a European café—familiar and comforting yet completely New York. This is the National, an inspired restaurant housed in the same historic building—built in 1927 by Emery Roth—as The Benjamin Hotel. Designed by The Rockwell Group, the 125-seat restaurant represents New York City, old and new, classic and modern. At once metropolitan and residential in feel, The National’s bar and main dining room were created to have distinct sensibilities. The bar is a hidden retreat, decorated with 1920s-inspired antique mirrors and comfortable leather booths that offer a discreet peek into the kitchen. In the café, guests can “see and be seen” both inside and outside the restaurant; window seating framed by arch windows afford views of the corner’s traffic and some of the city’s best people-watching. Referencing iconic international grand cafes, the room is furnished with distressed peacock-blue leather banquettes, classic marble tabletops, and geometric black-and-white glazed tile flooring. Chef Geoffrey Zakarian’s menu at The National offers classic bistro dishes displaying the chef’s signature modern American touch.
Entering the doors of Kin Shop in the West Village is like diving into a psychedelic ocean. At once you’re engulfed in aquamarines and sea foam greens that form watery mirrored patterns on the long banquette and walls. Kaleidoscopic images of an intricately detailed imaginary world burst from the white painted brick walls. The white wood ceiling is a nautical nod that enhances the subtle topsy-turvy themed space, while natural wood tables, a couple Thai-style settees, and a long granite bar keep you from wandering too far into the playful visuals and allows you to refocus on the real reason for your visit—the food. Co-owner and Chef Harold Dieterle’s (Top Chef season-one winner) second restaurant, named Kin Shop because ‘kin” is the Thai word for “to eat” and the “kin” to his first acclaimed restaurant Perilla, features both contemporary reinterpretations of traditional Thai dishes and new preparations inspired by Thai ingredients. The menu includes: spicy duck laab salad with toasted rice, ground chili, and romaine hearts; and squid ink and hot sesame oil soup with squid, ground brisket, and Siamese watercress. Of course, the menu wouldn’t be complete without a watery-themed dish—stir-fry of aquatic vegetables with water spinach, water chestnuts, and watercress.
Historic in itself, the Carlton Hotel located in the up-and-coming Nomad District was recently remodeled to reflect the changing times while still paying homage to its celebrated past. With the opening of the hotel’s restaurant Millesime, old-world charm and current trends come together harmoniously to create a modern classic. Designed by Doug Fanning of DYAD Studio, the casual upstairs dining room features a 100-year-old mosaic floor, Tiffany Dome skylight, wine-red banquettes, marble oyster bar, custom Bonnet open kitchen, and a dramatic art and floral installation in the center of the dining room. Named after the French word for vintage, Millesime is a vibrant seafood brasserie from Chef Laurent Manrique who, for three consecutive years, was awarded two Michelin stars for his time in the kitchen at Aqua in San Francisco. Manrique takes a personal approach to the menu, which incorporates his influences from the West Coast, native Gascony, as well as his classical training. The menu at Millesime includes Manrique’s signature Moroccan-inspired tuna tartare and Lobster Pot au Feu. Located downstairs is Salon Millesime. During the day, the Salon offers a relaxed atmosphere, while at night it transforms into a live entertainment venue—complete with a stage, piano, and DJ booth—that breathes new life into the historical building.
There’s no other neighborhood like the Meatpacking District—it is home to some of the hottest, mostcoveted–reservations restaurants packed into just a few small city blocks, so when another restaurant moves in, everyone takes notice. Take notice of Villa Pacri. Perched on the top floor of a very rustic, very MPD building, the restaurant is an elegant, understated counterpart to many of its loud neighbors. Designed by architect Cyril Durand Behar, Villa Pacri is meant to evoke an old Italian villa. The space is intentionally stripped down to expose the beauty of each object, whether it’s the distressed wood floors, waxed wood settees, scrubbed brick walls, or the wire frames of chandeliers overhead. Vaulted alcoves, fireplaces, and drapery adorning the massive windows create an intimate environment. The restaurant is a bustling scene that offers solace by way of a serene palette of washedout khaki, taupe, and white. Pillowlined settees and cozy dining niches line the dining room, and at the center is a circular oak banquette upholstered in caramel leather. Villa Pacri, whose partners include Pascal Ramette (owner of PaCri on St. Bart’s), Stephane Courseau, Maxime Paul-Mercier, and Bagatelle owners Aymeric Clemente and Remi Laba, offers an elegant but accessible Italian-inspired menu.
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The National and Setai Fifth Avenue are just a few of our new favorite haunts and hotels in Manhattan.
Lani Kai 525 Broome Street 646.596.8778
Bar Basque chinagrillmgt.com/restaurants-andbars/bar-basque 839 6th Avenue, 646.600.7150
The Setai Fifth Avenue setaififthavenue.com 400 Fifth Avenue 212.695.4005
Aloft Harlem starwoodhotels.com/alofthotels 2296 Frederick Douglass Boulevard 212.749.4000
This is Hawaii, New York-style. And if you haven’t visited the islands, it’s not a bad place to begin the adventure. Lani Kai, located in SoHo, is a breath of fresh tropical air—the design of the lounge does not take after tiki-themed bars with Hawaiian-shirt-clad waiters. The space is modern with island-influenced elements. An enormous capiz-shell chandelier set against a concrete wall is the focal point at the entrance of the restaurant. Orchids and other exotic flowers flourish along banquettes decked in grass cloth and lush green leather. The downstairs lounge features bamboo wallpaper and a fireplace reminiscent of a beach fire pit. Owner Julie Reiner, a Hawaiian-born transplant, named the lounge after Lanikai Beach in Kailua on Oahu, where she spent time growing up. The “modern tropical” drinks menu highlights Hawaiian flavors and utilize more tropical fruits, teas, and spices. Cocktails include: Pacific Swizzle, made with white rum infused with rosehip, lemongrass, and hibiscus tea, lime juice, and passion fruit; and a South Maui Sangria—white sangria with mango, lemongrass, cognac, amaretto, and lychee juice. An extensive Polynesian-influenced menu, under the direction of chef Craig Rivard, includes the infamous pupu platter, which is a selection of four small plates that arrive nestled on a dish surrounding a central flame.
Amidst the hundreds of pedestrians rolling their luggage, rows of waiting buses, and gritty neighborhood bodegas are hints of a hidden Basque world. If you don’t know where to look, you’ll miss it—although the huge outdoor video screen projecting images of Spain one story up on a neighboring building is a good indication where to look for the answer. Bar Basque is a fantasy land nested on the second floor of the Eventi Hotel at the corner of 30th Street and 6th Avenue. Acclaimed futurist, artist, illustrator, and conceptual designer, Syd Mead—known for his work on such iconic sciencefiction films as Blade Runner, Aliens, and TRON—is responsible for Bar Basque’s design. The color scheme of red and black with metallic accents can be overwhelming and dizzying. As you drift from zone to zone you may feel like you’re in an arcade encased in a plastic shell rather than a fine restaurant. The outdoor terrace offers diners the experience of year-round “al fresco” dining that can be transformed to indoor in seconds with the retractable windows and roof. In the kitchen Executive Chef de Cuisine Yuhi Fujinaga combines his extensive background in classical French cooking with the culinary perspective he gained while exploring the Galician and Basque regions of Spain.
Soaring above the Midtown skyline on Fifth Avenue, The Setai Fifth Avenue Hotel claims a space of its own next to the iconic Empire State Building. The new hotel, a shimmering structure of steel and glass, boasts some of the most spacious rooms in Manhattan—not to mention some of the most sophisticated. The interior was designed by DAS Concepts, Inc., and features a calming palette in the guest rooms. The rooms have expansive, faceted windows that project onto the street, flooding the rooms with natural light. Details include warm walnut walls and millwork, rich leather headboards, and luxurious fabrics in creams and cool grays. Penthouse suites are finished in rosewood and white marble with gold veining and textiles in deeper browns and red accents. Baths are clad in stone and walnut, with deep-soaking tubs, rain showers, and televisions inset into the bathroom mirrors. If the lavish baths aren’t enough, the hotel also houses the Auriga spa that spans the entire fourth floor. After tiring yourself from relaxing, go no further than the hotel lounge Bar on Fifth or the new in-house restaurant from acclaimed chef Michael White, Ai Fiori, which offers the cuisine of the Riviera with a core focus on the Italian Mediterranean coast, but also draws strong influence from the region’s French cuisine.
The Renaissance, The Apollo, the Studio Museum, jazz and soul food. Add the new Aloft Harlem hotel to the list of what we know and love about Harlem. Located in the heart of the neighborhood, Aloft is the first hotel from a major brand to open in the area in a century, and it promises to bring even more sizzle to an already hot spot in the city. The hotel offers unique urbaninfluenced, modern, open, and vibrant design that caters to a funkier crowd. Right off the bat, the circular check-in desk floats in the middle of the lobby like a blue glowing spacecraft welcoming guests. Stylish guest rooms boast loft-like 9-foot ceilings and oversized windows that create a bright, airy environment. Accent colors in jewel tones pop against natural woodwork and custom desks that run up the walls and onto the ceilings. Though the neighborhood offers enough of its own excitement, Aloft also makes it easy to enjoy a stay within its walls with the dynamic re:mix lounge where guests can hang out or play a game of pool with friends or grab a drink at the always happening w xyz bar.
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Brad Ford (Brad Ford ID) “One of my favorite things is the Hollow Zig Zag table from Tucker Robbins. These Cameroon forms are made from a tropical hardwood and come in different finishes including painted or ebonized. I really like these tables because of their graphic quality and ability to make a dramatic statement without being too bold. I find them incredibly artistic and the handmade finish really brings the right amount of warmth and texture to a space.”
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Laura Kirar (TRU Design) “My Ostra Bowl for Baker is a new favorite accessory to use for styling. I think of it as functional sculpture, combining beautifully imperfect organic forms with the refinement of an artisan’s touch. Inspired by collected shells and seagrasses, my sketches were reinterpreted in three dimensions: first hand-carved in wood, then cast in solid brass, then patinated and burnished. It is quite stunning to see on a table and completely unique.”
Jayne and Joan Michaels (2Michaels) “We’re transfixed by this 1940s sculpture from Weinberg Modern. Something about its quirky, undulating form and the molten, mustard-colored glaze makes us want to reach out and caress it. The Multi-Chambered Ceramic Sculpture is an unusual, even experimental, multichambered ceramic sculpture and highly organic in appearance. It has a variegated yellow-brown glaze, and is attentiongrabbing from almost any angle.”
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Lydia Marks & Lisa Frantz (Marks & Frantz) “Our current obsession is the color yellow! Luminous like sunlight, yellow signifies happiness and warmth, and brilliant yellow can add an unexpected punch to any room. It catches the eye and makes the room feel fresh and alive. Sometimes it’s just the unexpected lining of a drapery or maybe it’s a canary yellow sofa.... Contemporary or classic, it makes an impact almost anywhere.”
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Kristen Brant (K. Brant Interiors) “This repurposed vintage and antique mirror reminded me of a “reclaimed” take on the Slope Mirror by Neal Small. It is both a mirror and a unique piece of art. As each one is made of repurposed materials and colors, no two are the same. There is something special about handmade pieces that cannot be replicated: a feeling and an energy imbued by the craftsman.”
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Going soft: Array looks at the new pastels .
Eno Arm Low Back Chair available at The Bright Chair Company, 212.726.9030 Amethyst Rock Crystal Hamilton Chandelier by Schonbek Lighting available at Metropolitan Lighting Fixture Co., 212.545.0032
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Provencal Five-Drawer Chest available at Grange, 212.685.9494
Mika 18 available at Tucker Robbins, 212.355.3383 The Bill Sofield Collection Ellipse Side Table available at Baker Knapp & Tubbs, 212.779.8810
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Sloane Sofa from the “Barbara Barry Realized by Henredon” collection available at Henredon, 212.679.5828
Montauk Queen Bed with Footboard available at Hickory Chair Pearson, 212.725.3776
Conic Side Table available at Couture Showrooms, 212.689.0730 Comfy and Zag barstools in mint mist leather available at Brueton, 212.838.1630
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Rockburne rug available at Ted Boerner, 212.675.5665
Facing page, clockwise from top left: Color Works fabrics from Maxwell Fabrics available at Flourishes, 212.779.4540 Woodstock 5 coffee table available at Atelier Interior Design, 212.696.0211 Hallo Metok shown in Aegean (Red Spruce) available at Odegard, Inc., 212.545.0069 Alpha Workshops’ Eden Roc Button mirror available at Dennis Miller, 212.684.0070
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Stainless Steel Chair available at Century Designer Showroom, 212.479.0107 Detail of Gold Grain Table by David Rockwell available at Dennis Miller Associates, 212.684.0070
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Clockwise from top left: Jewels in Sand rug by Emma Gardner Design available at Dennis Miller Associates, 212.684.0070 Pillows top to bottom: Prospect in Shadow, Alvord in Bamboo, Griffith in Fog. Ottoman is Santiago Cube in Geddes in Nickel available at Kravet, 212.725.0340 Dressing Table available at Colombo Mobili USA Inc., 212.683.3771 Pre-finished Reclaimed Elm available at Restoration Timber, 877.980.WOOD
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Fretting at the Pentagon The Dorada Side Table, from the Laura Kirar Collection at Baker, has a pentagon-shaped top and base cut from solid wood laid with flat, cut veneers. The open sides are decorated in an organic open metal fretwork finished in Bronzed Metal Leaf. Offered in soil lacquer, as shown, or in a creamy chalk lacquer. Baker Knapp & Tubbs, Suite 300, 212.779.8810, bakerfurniture.com
First Things First The First Bookshelf at Atelier Interior Design is crafted in Italy and is made of solid walnut. Perhaps it should be called Primo instead. Atelier Interior Design, Suite 202, 212.696.0211, atelier-nyc.com
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Le Playtime Playroom is a fun collection of novelty prints designed in France exclusively for Maxwell Fabrics. This sophisticated yet whimsical collection isn’t limited to use in children’s rooms. In addition to youthful cotton patterns, a handful of 100% linen prints are perfect for bistrostyle kitchens, dens, game rooms, or vacation homes. Maxwell Fabrics available at Flourishes, Suite 414, 212.779.4540, maxwellfabrics.com
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Petal Pusher The Hundred Petal Lotus Table from the Viya Home for Stephanie Odegard Collection is available in hand-hammered brass, with optional silver plate or antique brass finish. In Indian mythology, the lotus is revered as a symbol of divine beauty, grace, and perfection. Odegard, Inc., Suite 1205/1206, phone 212.545.0069, odegardinc.com
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Play Reverie The Reverie Steel Frame Case Collection from Ted Boerner features this Media Cabinet. The San Francisco-based designer’s inspiration was the multitude of windows within the urban landscape and curiosity about what might lie behind them. Offered with painted or industrial glass, mirrored and customizable panels available. Ted Boerner, Suite 515, 212.675.5665, tedboerner.com
Ancient Modern Fluting, used in classical columns and pilasters, reminded the ancient architect Vitruvius of folds in drapery. To architects of his time, fluted columns represented rhythm, an important component of divine atonement. The Flute Suite by Robert A.M. Stern at S.A. Baxter, showcases a sleek display of the ageold pattern and its relationship to light and measure. S.A. Baxter Architectural Hardware, Suite 716, 800.407.4295, sabaxter.com
Show House Party The Sloane 2 Sofa from Vladimir Kagan Couture was introduced at the Kips Bay Show House. It provides comfort and ample room for seating or lounging. It is shown here in mohair velvet with a matte black lacquer base. Couture Showrooms, Suite 715, 212.689.0730, coutureshowrooms.com
Hammer Time The hammered steel Belvedere Side Table at Dennis Miller & Associates is hand-wrought using forging techniques and finished with polished chrome. The story is told through the contrast of the hammered surface and the bright finish. It is also available in a patina finish. Dennis Miller Associates, Suite 1210, 212.684.0070, dennismiller.com
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Do The Wave The Custom End Grain Mosaic Wavy Pattern from Restoration Timber can be used in flooring, tables, or wall pieces. Made entirely from reclaimed white oak, with a simple oil and wax finish, the design is painstakingly assembled piece by piece, and can be customordered in a nearly unlimited range of patterns. Restoration Timber, Suite 436, 877.980.WOOD, restorationtimber.com
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freshpicks Forward Seating The Romero Chair from Brueton is reminiscent of and inspired by many cantilevered steel–framed chairs of the ’30s. Its subtle curves and sharp crisp corners give this design the appearance of moving forward, both in style and in history. The chair is artfully composed in polished, high-grade stainless steel with slender, comfortable upholstery. Brueton, Suite 1502, 212.838.1630, brueton.com
How to be Perfect From the Barbara Barry Realized by Henredon Collection, the Perfectionist Writing Desk is the designer’s interpretation of a double pedestal desk-—this time on gracefully tapered legs. Its form is a simple box, with drawers for ample storage and thoughtful details like a pencil tray. Henredon Interior Design Showroom, Suite 1601, 212.679.5828, henredon.com
Rattan in Rubber Reinterpreted and repurposed, Tucker Robbins’ Rubber Lamp is a new take on the form of his Teardrop Lamp. Rattan weaving completely redefines the recycled rubber he uses, which is culled from industrial conveyor belts. Tucker Robbins, Suite 504, 212.355.3383, tuckerrobbins.com
Winged Victoria Victoria Hagan’s most iconic piece of furniture is her Wainscott Wing Chair, which is now at Profiles. A versatile and fresh approach with strong roots in the past, the clean lines work with a modern or a traditional look. The result is a bold silhouette that recognizes history. Profiles, Suite 1211, 212.689.6903, profilesny.com
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Who’s That Lady?
Alecia’s Necklace is an 18-inch diameter, three-light pendant from Metropolitan Lighting Fixture Co. It features a fabric shade and the height is adjustable from 14 to 50 inches. Metropolitan Lighting Fixture Co., Suite 512, 212.545.0032, minka.com
A classic silhouette, the Lady Chair from Grange is available in a wide array of Boston velvets. Featured here in crimson red, this piece can simultaneously be regal and refined as well as bold and bright. Other upholstered pieces in the line include a wing sofa and a lush canapé. Grange, Suite 201, 212.685.9494, grange.fr
Be Seen in Hampton Hampton is a fully customizable occasional chair from Bright, made from FSC-certified North American hardwoods. You can customize seat depth, back height, configuration, and leg detail to meet all your needs and desires, and still meet all contract standards for outstanding durability and construction. The Bright Chair Company, Suite 1511, 212.726.9030, brightchair.com
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Fancy Handiwork This 19th-century Sideboard from Colombo A Different Sideboard Mobili USA brings to life the forgotten art of Handcrafted in France solid French handcrafting. The from sideboard is madecherry in sat- wood, Grange’s Saphir Sideboard is awith newtwo addition the Exception inwood wenge wood to doors, interior de Grange Collection, which uses highly creative and sometimes avant-garde findrawers, and shelves. However, what is most ishes.fascinating Shown in prestige blue, this piece takes a traditional style with is the intricate inlay work with a charming distressed look and gives it a contemporary twist with ebony wood. Colombo Moboli USA, Inc., Suite bold color and texture. Grange, Suite 201, 212.685.9494, grange.fr 809, 212.683.3771, colombomobili.com
Stack and Leaf Alone or in a pair, the Silver Leaf Stacking Tables, part of the From Barbara Barry Realized by Henredon Collection, offer a brilliant accent to a seating arrangement. Elegantly elemental, the clean architectural designs are softened by the luster of the silver leaf finish. Henredon Interior Design Showroom, Suite 1601, 212.679.5828, henredon.com
Call for a Butlers Butlers tables work in living rooms, dining rooms, kitchens, or as a bar. Pearson’s Butlers Tray Table features a removable top with a shagreen bottom and gilded sides. The handles are polished brass and the base of the tray is felted for use. The base features gilded legs and polished brass feet and stretcher. Hickory Chair Pearson, Suite 616, 212.725.3776, hickorychairpearson.com
Padded Account The hand-carved Candler Twin Bed From Hickory Chair has a high, upholstered headboard, plus an upholstered footboard and side rails. It allows for crisp tailoring and can be trimmed with petite nails, grosgrain ribbon, welt, or with a slipcover. It is available in every standard size, as a bed or headboard only. All Hickory Chair Finishes & Hickory Chair fabrics or leathers, and COM/COL. Hickory Chair Pearson, Suite 616, 212.725.3776, hickorychairpearson.com
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The Tribeca Chest from Century Furniture has subtle complexity, as seen in its clipped corner detailing and slight reveals, carved diamondfaceted framing, shadow box molding around the cases, and soft-hammered silver hardware accents. It is shown here in a combination of Tribeca and a medium-sheen cream lacquer finish. Century Furniture Showroom, Suite 200, 212.479.0107, centuryfurniture.com
Fabrics from Thom Filicia’s new Collection at Kravet have names like Fabius (embroidered drapery), Wall (loveseat cushion), Geddes (loveseat frame), Euclid and Griffith (pillows), Prospect (chair), and Lawrence (bench). Kravet Fabrics & Furniture, Inc., Suite 401, 212.725.0340, kravet.com
Mapped Out While technically one of their block prints, instead of being created by carved-out material, the Topography Wallpaper from The Alpha Workshops is built up from the base. This process produces an abstract organic design with no repeat and no side match, yet the seams disappear. Colors range from soft to neon to metallic. Dennis Miller Associates, Suite 1210, 212.684.0070, dennismiller.com
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1. Photo Opportunity Inspired by vivid art photographs of raw vegetables, Stephanie Odegard created Somoroff II, named after the photographer whose work inspired them. 2. Van With Wings The Van Lounge Seating Collection at Bright comes standard as an updated wing back chair (with or without wood arm caps) and an ottoman/coffee table. 3. Inner Glow The Vertigo Pendant from Metropolitan Lighting is made of handcrafted iron around a caramel diffuser. Finished in bronze outside and gold inside, it seems to glow from within. FEB
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4. Over and Out (facing page) The elegantly “cantilevered” Omni Console from Century Furniture is a marvel of engineering. Made from eucalyptus veneers on maple solids, it is seen here in a striking tangerine finish. 5. Smoke and Drink The Reata Drinks Server from Baker is fitted with a smoky gray glass top and two shelves. Finished in pewter, a raised open metal gallery surrounds the top. 6. Go Ahead, Jump! The lean lines of Powell & Bonnell’s Buffalo Jump Table accentuate its meticulous precision. Limestone, marble, or solid surface tabletops can be placed at the precipice of its cantilevered framework. 7. Be Mine Slide into pure midcentury modernism with the Valentine Sofa by William Haines, now at Profiles. This Haines California original design was first introduced in 1950. 8. I Get A Round This small, round dining table or entry piece features a fine walnut top with reverse bevel, sitting on a lacquered conical pedestal with bronze detail. 9. Bee In The Barbarini Bee Wallpaper from Timorous Beasties at Ted Boerner comes in silver on white or gold on red. The Glasgow-based Beasties is celebrated for their surreal and provocative textiles and wallpapers. FEB
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10. Building Permit Fabrics from Thom Filicia’s new Kravet collection are a perfect foundation for building and layering textures. 11. Secretary Holds A Secret (facing page) This Lyre-Shaped Austro-Hungarian Secretary from Colombo Mobili USA is made from plume walnut, with three drawers in the bottom section, one on top, and two secret compartments.
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12. Sock It To Me The Sock Arm Sofa from Pearson combines crisp, tailored lines with extreme comfort. This example wears a 100% linen fabric with inset brown tape. 13. An Unbelievable Finish Exceptions de Grange highlights exceptional occasional furniture in creative and sometimes daring finishes, as seen in this striking Saphir Sideboard in unique blue. 14. Embrace the Unexpected With its graceful curves and intricate detailing, this cabinet knob from S.A. Baxter, designed by Anthony P. Browne, is jewel-like and provides an unexpected boldness to modern interiors. 15. No Square The Malevich Dining table at Atelier Interior Design has an asymmetrical top that allows it to be set up in countless ways in an office, dining space, or home. 16. World Cup The Porcelain Cup Stool and Zig Zag Table Stool from Tucker Robbins are inspired by African and Asian designs, but they’re actually sculpted ceramics from Peru. 60
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17. Retro Texture Avanti is Maxwell’s retro-inspired textured weave for upholstery and drapery. In light and natural tones, it resembles slubby linen, while in warmer, more saturated tones has the appearance of wool. 18. Hot Oil Treatments Prefinished Quarter Sawn White Oak Flooring from Restoration Timber is available up to eight inches. The oil finishes (natural, gray, and dark walnut) enhance nature’s beauty. 19. Ch’ing Along Clean and sleek with no legs, the Ch’ing Cabinet designed for Brueton by Stanley Jay Friedman is wall-hung and accompanies the Ch’ing Table. 20. Top Drawer The AS Morris Custom Semainier at Couture Showrooms was inspired by the works of Paul Dupre-Lafon. The interior has seven haberdashery drawers and one jewelry drawer.
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Tucker Robbins The Hollow Zig Zag can be used as a stool, a side table, or as the base of a table. The design is derived from the Mayan church columns of Chajul, Guatemala. But these pieces were custom-carved by the Oku Tribes in the African grasslands of Cameroon. Tucker Robbins, Suite 504, 212.355.3383, tuckerrobbins.com
Maxwell Fabrics This season Maxwell has launched a massive compilation of modern classic upholstery textures in the Lounge Collection. The line emphasizes timeless classic fabrics in the newest tones of rich neutrals. The warm palette ranges from natural whites to soft browns, and covers every shade of gray imaginable. Maxwell Fabrics available at Flourishes, Suite 414, 212.779.4540, maxwellfabrics.com FEB
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BRIGHT Douglas Levine’s customizable Lorae Lounge and Chair Collection has striking curves and a vintage modern feel. It comes standard as a lounge chair, settee, sofa, and pull-up chair, and height and depth can also be made to your specifications. Constructed with only FSC-certified North American solid woods from sustainable forests. The Bright Chair Company, Suite 1511, 212.726.9030, brightchair.com
Brueton Designed for Brueton by Ed Born, The Born Table is an open, stainless steel cube with an inset mirror lower shelf and glass upper shelf that seems to float above the recessed plinth base. Concealed casters add mobility. Brueton, Suite 1502, 212.838.1630, brueton.com
ATELIER The soft line of the backrest of the Coast Sofa communicates a sense of comfort that seems both informal and majestic—like the time-softened curve of a shoreline or seaside hills. The shape, along with soft cushioning oozes comfort. A dormeuse with the same line matches this sofa. Atelier Interior Design, Suite 202, 212.696.0211, atelier-nyc.com
Hickory Chair pearson The Frederica Bench, Alexandra Chair, and Anastasia Bench are all from the Suzanne Kasler Collection for Hickory Chair. The collection features reproductions of French and Russian antiques and neoclassical designs that incorporate popular motifs that have been part of European and American culture through the centuries. Hickory Chair Pearson, Suite 616, 212.725.3776, hickorychairpearson.com
Century The Tribeca Round Dining Table features American walnut veneers on maple solids in Tribeca finish. Dining Side Chairs are maple with a silver block leaf finish. Available in any of Century’s more than 50 finish choices as well as custom finishes. Century Furniture Showroom, Suite 200, 212.479.0107, centuryfurniture.com
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In Kairali, shown here in cumin, tone on tone silk and wool play off each other while the elegant outline of the tropical leaves seems to float on the rug itself. All Odegard carpets produced in Nepal bear the GoodWeave label, assuring that no child labor was used in its making. Odegard, Inc., Suite 1205/1206, 212.545.0069, odegardinc.com
Thom Filicia’s new fabric collection for Kravet introduces a style that is fresh, modern, and accessible. Felicia is known for his thoughtfully personalized interiors, which feature richly layered textures and colors for a lived-in yet sophisticated look. Fabrics seen here include: Citysquare, Poppyfield Selina Burnet, Beecher, Otisco, and Lawrence. Kravet Fabrics & Furniture, Inc., Suite 401, 212.725.0340, kravet.com
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DefiningPieces Atelier The Sento Sofa from Rolf Benz is crafted in Germany. Despite its compact form, Sento adapts to every seating preference with its fold-down sides that interlock perfectly into the body of the sofa like pieces of a jigsaw puzzle. Available in the fabrics and leathers of the collection. Atelier Interior Design, Suite 202, 212.696.0211, atelier-nyc.com
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ALPHA WORKSHOPS The Surface Table Lamp, available at Dennis Miller & Associates, has clean lines and flat planes, plus a large base providing ample opportunity to showcase a custom finish created to complement the designer’s scheme. The example displayed at the showroom features a Tiffany blue negoro nuri stream flowing through ripples of white sand. Available through Dennis Miller Associates. Dennis Miller Associates, Suite
Ted Boerner A Sideboard Server from the Reverie steel frame case collection features digitally printed glass and solid wood. The collection is a poetic version of sustainability inspired by parts of many urban environments. Choose from painted, digital print, or industrial glass, mirrored, or customized panels. Ted Boerner, Suite 515, 212.675.5665, tedboerner.com
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Baker Knapp & Tubbs The Christal Chandelier, from the André Arbus Collection, is lit by three candelabra bulbs that glow amid crystal shards that surround them like a crown. A clear glass globe encases the coronet of light and is suspended from an ornate column like a jewel. The original chandelier hung in Arbus’ own Paris apartment. Baker Knapp & Tubbs, Suite 300, 212.779.8810, bakerfurniture.com
S.A. Baxter Inspired by Persian designs, the guilloche pattern of this quilted doorknob repeats interlacing curved bands around stationary points and lines that are perfectly symmetrical. The centers are engraved while the lines and dots are raised to add depth and dimensional character to the knob’s traditional form. S.A. Baxter Architectural Hardware, Suite 716, 800.407.4295, sabaxter.com
Couture Showrooms Viva Vlad! Vladimir Kagan’s Omnibus Sectional was designed in 1969 for relaxed conversation and fun. The sofa can be customized in any configuration, with a tufted or flat seat. It is shown here with a tufted seat in dark chocolate velvet with Lucite legs. Couture Showrooms, Suite 715, 212.689.0730, coutureshowrooms.com
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Dennis Miller Ovid is a 13-piece modular system, enabling larger sofas to be arranged in small spaces because the pieces hook together onsite. It’s a lot of comfort with a small sectional footprint. Shown here with walnut legs, there are five other finishes. Dennis Miller Associates, Suite 1210, 212.684.0070, dennismiller.com
End Grain Mosaic Individual Tiles make a unique flooring choice. Reclaimed white oak is given a plywood backing (or a mesh backing for curved surfaces) and a simple oil and wax finish. Custom sizes and patterns are available along with custom backing (including varied thicknesses) that can be installed by your contractor. Restoration Timber, Suite 436, 877.980.WOOD, restorationtimber.com
HENREDON With its channeled back, gentle curves, and scalloped lines, the delightfully named Charmed Life Headboard, part of the Barbara Barry Realized by Henredon Collection, makes a luxurious focal point in the bedroom. Also available as a platform bed. Finishes include dark walnut and Barbara Barry Brushwork options. Henredon Interior Design Showroom, Suite 1601, 212.679.5828, henredon.com
Metropolitan Tilt is a three-lamp bath fixture with mitered glass in brushed aluminum or chrome with a white interior. Metropolitan Lighting Fixture Co., Suite 512, 212.545.0032, minka.com
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Grange The Orleans Sleigh Bed from Grange upholds traditional French design, while adapting it to the contemporary interior. A simple take on the Louis Philippe style, Orleans is imbued with understated elegance. Made entirely from cherrywood, the collection is further enhanced by the sophisticated interplay of Grange’s finishes and colors. Grange, Suite 201, 212.685.9494, grange.fr
Profiles The simply elegant Sutton Chandelier by Marian Jamieson is classic style with a (literal) twist. Perfect craftsmanship with jewel-like finishing, the Sutton is available in antiqued brass, polished or satin nickel, as well as oil-rubbed bronze. Profiles, Suite 1211, 212.689.6903, profilesny.com
Colombo mobili USA, Inc. This Biedermeier Vitrine is a smaller rendition of the original piece handcrafted by the Colombos five generations ago. It is still handmade in yew and cherrywood with ebony trim, with interior lighting, glass shelves, and doors. The crown atop the Vitrine is hand-carved, with 22-karat gold leafing to add radiance. Colombo Mobili USA, Inc., Suite 809, 212.683.3771, colombomobili.com
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ShowroomPortraits Profiles of Some of NYDC’s Most Familiar Names
APROPOS Suite 710
ATELIER INTERIOR DESIGN Suite 202
BAKER KNAPP & TUBBS Suite 300
BENJAMIN MOORE & CO. Suite 714
Apropos is a fourth-generation showroom to the design trade. Serving the design community for over 25 years with uncompromised service and product offerings, Apropos strives to be a leader for future generations to come. Apropos, Suite 102, phone 212.684.6987, fax 212.689.3684, apropos-furniture.com
Atelier offers an exceptional selection of residential and contract furniture, lighting, accessories, and artwork. The contemporary designs offered are advanced in quality, comfort, functionality, and aesthetics. Atelier's mission is to provide a plethora of lifestyle alternatives in contemporary living and provide highly personalized service and inspiration. Atelier Interior Design, Suite 202, phone 212.696.0211, fax 212.696.0299, atelier-nyc.com
Founded in 1902, Knapp & Tubbs was Chicago’s first wholesale decorative furniture showroom. Today, Baker Knapp & Tubbs, Inc., remains one of the largest wholesale distributors in the industry, representing some of the world’s finest manufacturers with 17 showrooms in major U.S. design districts and one in Paris. Pictured: Drink table from the Jacques Garcia Collection, featuring optional shelves with mirror glass inlays. Baker Knapp & Tubbs, Suite 300, phone 212.779.8810, fax 212.689.2827, bakerfurniture.com
Benjamin Moore has opened the doors of its new designer showroom for the New York City design community. This to-the-trade showroom brings the company’s color design tools and color consulting directly to the New York City market. The goal is to be at the heart of the design community—to provide convenience, accessibility, service, and inspiration when it comes to color selection. Benjamin Moore & Co., Suite 714, phone 212.684.2001, fax 212.684.2115, benjaminmoore.com
BOLIER Suite 1216
BRUETON Suite 1502
CENTURY FURNITURE SHOWROOM Suite 200
CLIFF YOUNG, LTD. Suite 505
Presenting a "modernist's view of classic form," Bolier offers a select portfolio of classic forms inspired by traditional fine furniture and shaped for contemporary lifestyles. Each piece reflects a dedication to design, materials and authentic craftsmanship and is created to be of lasting value. Bolier, Suite 1216, phone 212.684.0070, fax 212.684.0776, bolierco.com
Brueton, a U.S. manufacturer based in New York, manufactures a full line of contemporary furniture including sofas, tables, chairs, case goods, and accessories catering to residential and commercial clients. In addition, Brueton offers vast custom capabilities, including fabricating the simplest to the most complicated stainless-steel products and architectural metals for architects and designers. Brueton, Suite 1502, phone 212.838.1630, fax 212.838.1652, brueton.com
Since 1947, Century Furniture has provided finely crafted furniture of impeccable quality. Now a third generation family-owned company, Century is located in Hickory, North Carolina, with over 900 associates. Each employee owns a stake in the company and their commitment and dedication can be seen in every piece of furniture. Pictured: Buttoned Wing Chair from Oscar de la Renta Home. Century Furniture Showroom, Suite 200, phone 212.479.0107, fax 212.479.0112, centuryfurniture.com
In 40 years of creating contemporary furniture, Cliff Young, Ltd., always brings a classic approach to design— clean lines and perfect proportion combined with luxurious materials and exquisite details. A favorite for family rooms and sunny living rooms, the Bon Bon Ottoman will catch instant attention and provide a stylish focus. Easy, comfortable, and versatile, it enlivens any room. Cliff Young, Ltd., Suite 505, phone 212.683.8808, fax 212.683.9286, cliffyoungltd.com
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COLOMBO Mobili USA, INC. Suite 809
CÔTÉ FRANCE Suite 1201
COUTURE SHOWROOMS Suite 715
DENNIS MILLER ASSOCIATES Suite 1210
Family-run since the 19th century, Colombo’s continuous tradition of handcrafting exceptionally exquisite pieces has made the company the face of classical furniture. The dining table displayed is handmade with walnut and various woods. It is designed with a stationary top and geometric inlaid motif. Each Colombo piece is manufactured with devotion to handmade quality and exceptional attention to detail, making it an heirloom of the future. Colombo Mobili USA, Inc., Suite 809, phone 212.683.3771, fax 212.684.0559, colombomobili.com
Visit Côté France for quality, style, and originality. Côté France’s French workroom proudly boasts generations of one family continuing a tradition of fine handcraftsmanship. In addition to classic designs in authentic finishes, Côté France brings tradition into the 21st century, with vibrant colors and unique painted designs. Côté France also introduced a modern collection that includes Deco seating, recalling the glorious days of the ocean liner. Côté France, Suite 1201, phone 212.684.0707, fax 212.684.8940, cotefrance.com
Couture Showrooms is now on the 7th floor. In addition to carrying the wellknown Vladimir Kagan Couture line, they have now expanded their offerings to encompass other prestigious names such as A.S. Morris, Spectrum West, Ron Seff, Axis Mundi, and Custom Designs by Luigi Gentile. Fabric and leather lines are available for your selection from their local workroom. Couture Showrooms, Suite 715, phone 212.689.0730, fax 212.689.1830, coutureshowrooms.com
Since 1983, Dennis Miller Associates has offered innovative furniture and lighting collections designed by architects, interior designers, and artisans. Its showroom provides a continually evolving showcase of contemporary and 20th-century classic design excellence. Its popularity with top designers speaks for itself. Come see the recent additions to Dennis Miller Fabrics, Lighting, and Rug collections. Dennis Miller Associates, Suite 1210, phone 212.684.0070, fax 212.684.0776, dennismiller.com
FLOURISHES Suite 414
GRANGE Suite 201
HENREDON INTERIOR DESIGN SHOWROOM, Suite 1601
Hickory Chair-Pearson Suite 616
After 57 years, Maxwell’s reputation is rock solid. Now they have a new face and a fresh look as a younger generation of the Maxwell family sets the pace. They have unique insight and awareness into emerging new design trends, while presenting modern classic fabrics that add distinction, value, and vitality to projects. Maxwell Fabrics available at Flourishes, Suite 414, phone 212.779.4540, fax 212.779.4542, maxwellfabrics.com
Grange, introduced in the United States in 1982, has a commitment to the techniques of master artisans. Each piece is handcrafted using 19th-century methods and materials and 21st-century green practices. Grange uses waterbased paints and varnishes to reduce emissions and good-sense forestry practices that honor the 60- to-80-year rotation. Since 1904, the factory has been based in the foothills of Lyon, France. Grange, Suite 201, phone 212.685.9494, fax 212.213.5132, grange.fr
The mission of the Henredon Interior Design Showroom is to service the design trade at the highest possible level, while offering a fashion-forward shopping experience. The showroom represents Henredon Furniture, Barbara Barry Realized by Henredon, LaneVenture, Maitland-Smith, and LaBarge. Founded in Morganton, North Carolina, in 1945, Henredon now offers hundreds of beautiful wood and upholstery designs for every room. Henredon Interior Design Showroom, Suite 1601, phone 212.679.5828, fax 212.679.6509, henredon.com
What began in 1941 as a small upholstery company founded by Clyde Pearson, Pearson has grown into a diversified manufacturer with over 500 proprietary upholstery styles, 1,000 unique fabrics and leathers, and a unique collection of specialty occasional furniture. All Pearson upholstery is made to the customer’s order. Hickory Chair Pearson, Suite 616, phone 212.725.3776, fax 212.725.3763, hickorychairpearson.com
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KRAVET FABRICS & FURNITURE, INC. Suite 401
LOUIS J. SOLOMON, INC. Suite 911
MCGUIRE FURNITURE COMPANY Suite 101
METROPOLITAN LIGHTING FIXTURE CO., Suite 512
Kravet’s showroom strives to create a unique shopping experience for every designer in order to be the primary resource in the decorative fabrics and furnishings industry. Their goal is to create a comfortable workspace and resource center for designers that serves as an extension of their own design studios. Product selections are presented in an environment that is both functional and stimulating. Kravet Fabrics & Furniture, Inc., Suite 401, phone 212.725.0340, fax 212.684.7350, kravet.com
Custom hand-finished furniture is worth waiting for, but sometimes one simply can’t wait. Louis J. Solomon, Inc., is proud to announce its new Quick Ship Program. Many of its best-selling items with its most popular finishes are now in stock. These items are offered at attractive prices with immediate delivery. Come in and see some examples of their new prefinished items. Louis J. Solomon, Inc., Suite 911, phone 212.545.9200, fax 212.545.9438, louisjsolomon.com
The name McGuire is synonymous with style and elegance. For almost 60 years, McGuire Furniture Company of San Francisco has built a reputation for design and quality as gracious and lasting as the furniture it makes. McGuire consistently pairs classic and modern materials with innovative designs to provide a repertoire of furniture that has withstood, and will continue to withstand, the test of time. McGuire Furniture Company, Suite 101, phone 212.689.1565, fax 212.689.1578, kohlerinteriors.com
Metropolitan Lighting Fixture Co. has been illuminating fine interiors since 1939. Now part of the Minka Group, the Metropolitan showroom represents lighting from all Minka companies, including George Kovacs, as well as products from other quality lighting manufacturers. Its large showroom offers one of the most comprehensive selections of designer-oriented lighting in the industry. Metropolitan Lighting Fixture Co., Suite 512, phone 212.545.0032, fax 212.545.0031, minka.com
ODEGARD, INC. Suite 1205/1206
ORREFORS KOSTA BODA Suite 602
PALECEK Suite 511
PORCELANOSA Suite 609
Odegard is a leader in bold design and color innovation in the production of high-end, hand-knotted carpets. It has recently added the multiline Stephanie Odegard Collection featuring furniture, lighting, antiques, and decorative accessories from across the globe. In all her products, Stephanie Odegard requires strict adherence to social responsibility, raising standards of living for thousands of craftspeople in developing countries. Odegard, Inc., Suite 1205/1206, phone 212.545.0069, fax 212.545.0298, odegardinc.com
Orrefors designer Martti Rytkonen likes to give his clear crystal designs a narrative theme. Even in experiments with form and execution, his collections are always designed in true “Orrefors spirit.” In his Fashion series, he recreates the grid pattern of the city’s streets and avenues, while the subtle optics and finely rendered cuts suggest something of the pace and pulse of the exciting Manhattan scene. Orrefors Kosta Boda, Suite 602, phone 212.684.5455, fax 212.684.5665, orreforskostaboda.com
Since 1975, Palecek has built a reputation for creating distinctive handcrafted designs from the finest sustainable, natural materials. Founder Allan Palecek has developed an extensive global network of talented artisans, who together have created award-winning products that have made Palecek synonymous with a lifestyle encompassing beauty, innovation, and an appreciation for quality. Express yourself with Palecek. Palecek, Suite 511, phone 212.287.0063, fax 212.287.0066, palecek.com
Porcelanosa, a global leader in the design, manufacture, and distribution of tile, kitchen, and bath products, has become the industry standard by providing what every client wants: designs of beauty and quality; technologically superior products; and dependable service. Porcelanosa, Suite 609, phone 212.252.7370, fax 212.252.8790, porcelanosa-usa.com
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PROFILES Suite 1211
RESTORATION TIMBER Suite 436
S.A. BAXTER ARCHITECTURAL HARDWARE, Suite 716
SALADINO FURNITURE, INC. Suite 1600
Serving the design profession since 1980. Profiles’ workrooms in the USA and Europe create pieces of uncommon beauty and imagination for both residential and contract customers, offering a full spectrum of furniture in a variety of woods, metals, and finishes, as well as finely tailored upholstery—all to the designer’s specifications. Profiles, Suite 1211, phone 212.689.6903, fax 212.685.1807, profilesny.com
Restoration Timber offers a wide spectrum of materials, including reclaimed wood flooring, wainscoting, beams, siding, and stock for furniture and cabinetry. Naturally weathered by a century or more of use, Restoration Timber provides wood rich in history, unparalleled in beauty, and solid with age. Environmentally responsible reclaimed wood adds warmth, depth, and character to almost any installation. Restoration Timber, Suite 436, phone 877.980.WOOD, fax 212.679.5408, restorationtimber.com
S.A. Baxter’s hardware are handmade to order by a group of local, worldrenowned artisans who mix old-world techniques with the absolute latest in green technology in the company’s eco-friendly foundry and atelier. Working with one of our custom designers, clients may create their own architectural art or customize a plethora of stunning semi-custom designs. S.A. Baxter Architectural Hardware, Suite 716, phone 800.407.4295, fax 212.252.1031, sabaxter.com
Established in 1986 by renowned designer John F. Saladino, the Saladino Furniture collection currently has over 75 original designs of upholstery, case goods, and lighting. The line is available exclusively through its New York showroom among select antiques and accessories. A 75-page catalog may be purchased via the Web at saladinostyle.com. Saladino Furniture, Inc., Suite 1600, phone 212.684.3720 x31, fax 212.684.3257, saladinostyle.com
THE BRIGHT CHAIR COMPANY Suite 1511
TED BOERNER Suite 515
TK COLLECTIONS Suite 410
TUCKER ROBBINS Suite 504
The Bright Chair Company, known as a leading upholstered seating manufacturer located in Middletown, New York, is pleased to introduce you to Eno, a unique couture upholstered conference room swivel chair. With custom sizes available, Eno can fit into any environment, whether residential, corporate, or hospitality. Each chair is made to order within standard lead times. The Bright Chair Company, Suite 1511, phone 212.726.9030, fax 212.726.9029, brightchair.com
Ted Boerner, Inc., New York offers a diverse and captivating variety of home furnishings and artwork. The showroom includes collections from the following renowned designers and artists: Ted Boerner, Lesley Anton, Tracy Kendall, Christopher Farr, Michael Shemchuk, and Rick Chapman. Ted Boerner, Inc., Suite 515, phone 212.675.5665, fax 212.675.5654 tedboerner.com
For over two decades. TK Collections has been the sole importer of the classic French handcrafted rattan café chairs and stools along with French sidewalk café tables. In addition, its new collection also includes decorative wrought-iron table bases, coffee tables, and cast-bronze lighting made in France. TK Collections, Suite 410, phone 212.213.2470, fax 212.213.2464, tkcollections.com
For the past 20 years, Tucker Robbins has been working with traditional artisans from all over the world to create his Modern Primitive Collection. Tucker's passion for storytelling can be seen in every unique piece created—echoing the story of its creation. Pictured here are: Natural Bed, Bangle Chair, Chinese Barrel Stool, and Snaka Waka Posts. Tucker Robbins, Suite 504, phone 212.355.3383, fax 212.355.3116, tuckerrobbins.com
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NYDCEvents Calendar W hat’s New What’s Next @ 200 Lex On September 22, the New York Design Center hosted the second annual “What’s New What’s Next @ 200 Lex,” a building-wide event focusing on all things new in the design industry. Thousands of designers, architects, press, and design enthusiasts viewed the 1,500 new product introductions from nearly 100 showrooms. The design community traveled throughout NYDC’s 16 floors visiting showrooms for informative and stimulating programming. In addition, the event boasted design book signings, designer conversations, and special programs supported by media partners: Architectural Digest, British House & Garden, Contract Magazine, Editor at Large, Elle Decor, House Beautiful, Interior Design, Luxe Interior+Design, New York Spaces, Rue Magazine, Traditional Home, and Veranda.
Left to right: Editor At Large’s Sophie Donelson leads a discussion with designer Amy Lau, Kipton Cronkite, and Karen Kuo of Robert Kuo in the McGuire showroom; Ken Wampler, The Alpha Workshops, with designers Jamie Drake and Celerie Kemble, pose with Dennis Miller in his new showroom; Interior Design Editor in Chief Cindy Allen hosts a presentation with designer Ghislaine Viñas in the Keilhauer showroom; designers gather in the Century Furniture showroom to meet Elle Decor Editor in Chief, Michael Boodro, and learn about the Designer Registry program; British House & Gardens Editor in Chief Sue Crewe with designer William Yeoward in PROFILES; House Beautiful Publisher Kate Kelly Smith proudly introduces editorial staff in the Baker Knapp & Tubbs showroom, Sabine Rothman, Abby Tabak, Orli Ben Dor, and Editor in Chief Newell Turner; the doors at 200 Lexington are branded for the event; Ed Ku and Etienne Coffinier with Stephanie Odegard; Jim Druckman, NYDC President and CEO, with Cindy Allen; Juan Montoya signs his self-titled book in the Century Furniture showroom; designers Suzanne Kasler and Barclay Butera, both of whom hosted presentations; New York Spaces Editor in Chief Jason Kontos with designer Tara Seawright; Matthew White, of White Webb, signs his book, Italy of my Dreams, in the Tucker Robbins showroom. 74
W illiam Yeoward D I N N E R I N P ROF IL ES Margaret Russell and Jim Druckman hosted dinner in the PROFILES showroom on September 21 to celebrate the eve of “What’s New What’s Next @ 200 Lex” and welcome designer William Yeoward’s furniture collection available exclusively in Profiles. Designers and friends spent the evening viewing the new pieces and buzzing about the event that would commence the following day.
Left to right: Designer William Yeoward with one of the evening’s hosts, Margaret Russell; designers John Yunis and Thomas Jayne; designers Elaine Griffin and Kirsten Brant, Architectural Digest’s Mitchell Owens and designer Jamie Drake; designers Suzanne Kasler and Eric Cohler; Margaret Russell with designer Bunny Williams; Samantha Kingcombe of William Yeoward and Jobi Blachy; designer Mark Zeff and Robert Ruffino.
casa showroom opening and carpet e xhibition On November 9, casa held an exhibition showcasing the works of women in modern carpet design in honor of its showroom opening. The exhibit, titled Mother Nature, displayed five fresh and contemporary carpet designs reflecting the aesthetic of the new showroom. Designers included Malene Barnett, Amy Helfand, Tania Johnson, Judy Ross, and Tracey Sawyer. Visit the new showroom in Suite 707.
Clockwise from top left: Mother Earth designers Judy Ross of Judy Ross Textiles, Amy Helfand, Tracey Sawyer of The Nought Collective, Malene Barnett of Malene b, and Tania Johnson of Tania Johnson Design
M olton Brown Home F ragrance C elebrates L aunch in P ROF IL ES On December 8, the NYDC partnered with Molton Brown to celebrate the launch of their new home fragrance line. Molton Brown's new collection includes five candelas designed to stimulate ones senses in mood enhancing scents—Nightingale’s Song, Imp's Whisper, Golden Solstice, Night Tempest and Firefly Embers. Each candle was paired with a piece of furniture in the PROFILES showroom by a top interior designer. Participating designers included Barbara Ross & Lauder Bowden, BHR Design Group, Nicholas Calder, Calder Interiors, Daniel Heighes Wismer and Gregory Dufner, Dufner Heighes, Kirsten Brant, k.brant interiors and Laura Kirar, TRU design.
Left to right: Lauder Bowden and Barbara Ross pose with cast glass coffee table and Nightingale's Song candela; Laura Kirar with the Negresco desk and Imp's Whisper candela; Nicolas Calder with Notched bench and Firefly Embers candela; Kirsten Brant with Frances Elkins steel chairs and Golden Solstice candela; Gregory Dufner and Daniel Heighes Wismer with William Haines' Valentine sofa and Night Tempest candela; Laura Kirar, Kirsten Brant, Daniel Heighes Wismer, Gregory Dufner, and Nicholas Calder.
F ornasetti Tapestry Collection Introduction in Roubini Celebrated artist Barnaba Fornasetti introduced his newest tapestry collection to Roubini Rugs on November 8. The extraordinary collection reflects the wit and whimsy behind the Fornasetti name. The 12 tapestries represent the 12 months and 12 suns. They were inspired by hand-printed pages of calendars created by Piero Fornasetti for Gio Ponti, who sent them to the Ponti families’ closest friends as New Year’s gifts.
Left to right: Showroom owner Sam Roubini with Barnaba Fornasetti; a display of the new tapestries; Veranda’s Katie Brockman with showroom manager Colette Roy; a stack of the Fornasetti books.
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MasqueradeBall 2010 The New York Design Center and The Alpha Workshops hosted the Fifth Annual Masquerade Ball on October 27. This spectacular event unified the industry with editors, designers, architects, and manufacturers all dressed incognito for the occasion. Costumed guests took the theme, “Le Vrai & Le Faux Chic” (based on the work of artist SEM) literally, and stepped back to turn-of-the-century Paris, all in hopes of winning a Best Costume Award from one of the eight media sponsors. The evening raised funds for The Alpha Workshops Studio School, a nonprofit organization that trains and employs people living with HIV/AIDS in the decorative arts field. The New York Design Center would like to express gratitude to all of the sponsors and guests for making the 2010 Ball a huge success. The continued support over the past five years has helped raise over $300,000 for The Alpha Workshops.
best costume winners
Left to right: The NYDC lobby welcomes guests with extra-large SEM-inspired puppets and a hand-painted logo referencing the theme, all created by The Alpha Workshops; Architectural Digest: the Architectural Digest staff dressed as “Celebrity Convicts” award designer Drew McGukin and David Durst for their Before and After getup; ARRAY: representing ARRAY Magazine, the NYDC awards the “Glee-ful” Elle Decor staff; Elle Decor: Elle Decor’s Michael Boodro with Susan Becher PR’s Degas ballerinas; House Beautiful: a very “Blue” House Beautiful team awards designer Ondine Karady, dressed as Veuve Clicquot champagne; Interior Design: Ken Wampler, Executive Director of The Alpha Workshops, wins Best Costume from Interior Design; New York Spaces: New York Spaces awards designer Marina Killery and David Orentreich for their ensemble; Traditional Home: Traditional Home awards Ramon Woo of Odegard creatively dressed as a poodle; Veranda: Veranda’s housewives place the Best Costume award on Kevin Peterson and Tomas Georgi as Holmes and Watson.
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Left to Right: Beth Greene, Ann Feldstein, and Victoria Corea of Kravet, with Zoe Settle; Chris Abbate, Danielle Devita, Alexandra Zwicky, and Kristen Coleman of Novita PR/Design-Calendar; Richard Frazier and designer Laura Kirar, Tru Design; designers Joan Michaels, Jayne Michaels, and Susan Van der Lind; Sophie Donelson and Julia Noran, Editor-at-Large; designer Dennis Rolland; Josh Schoenfelder, Margaux Caniato, Lisa Jasper, and Nicole Janok of VP+C; designer Amy Lau and staff; designer Todd Moore; New York Design Center’s Alana Moskowitz, Jim Druckman, Alix Lerman, and Leah Blank; Pierre Frey, of Pierre Frey, and Ashley Stark, of Stark Carpet; Joe Harney, Piera Sacino, Roby Hastie, and Tony Manning; Ellie Somerville and Michelle Adams representing LONNY (London and New York); designers Kristen McGinnis and Brad Ford. Photo Credits ©Ryan McCune/PatrickMcMullan.com; ©Sunny Norton/GuestofaGuest.com
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ShowroomDirectory A Complete List of Who’s Where In 200 Lex SHOWR OOM
Access To Design
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S H OW RO O M
Keilhauer Primason Symchik, Inc.
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P H O NE
FA X
1101
212.679.0300
212.679.5996
Antique Rugs, Jerry Livian Collection 1014
212.683.2666
212.683.2668
Kravet Fabrics & Furniture, Inc.
401
212.725.0340
212.684.7350
Apropos
710
212.684.6987
212.689.3684
Krug, Inc.
1415
212.686.7600
212.686.7686
Aqua Creations
427
212.219.9922
212.219.4042
LaCOUR, Inc.
1012
212.213.6600
212.213.9550
Arc|Com Fabrics
1411
212.751.1590
212.751.2434
Laserow Antiques
408
212.988.9194
Architex
1320
212.213.6972
212.213.8033
Louis J. Solomon, Inc.
911
212.545.9200
Arteriors Home
510
646.797.3620
646.786.4818
Luna Textiles
1410
212.251.0132
212.725.3430
Atelier Interior Design
202
212.696.0211
212.696.0299
Mannington Commercial Carpets
430
212.251.0290
212.251.0299
Atlas Carpet Mills, Inc.
1314
212.779.4300
212.779.7905
Maxon Furniture, Inc.
1307
212.684.7788
212.686.9781
Baker Knapp & Tubbs
300
212.779.8810
212.689.2827
McGuire Furniture Company
101
212.689.1565
212.689.1578
Barton-Sharpe, Ltd.
914
646.935.1500 646.935.1555
Metro Design Group, LLC
212.679.3305
212.679.3356
Benjamin Moore & Co.
714
212.684.2001
212.684.2115
Metropolitan Lighting Fixture Co.
512
212.545.0032
212.545.0031
Boyce Products, Ltd.
1318
212.683.3100
212.683.5005
M. Topalian, Inc., Antique Carpets
802
212.684.0735
212.725.2185
The Bright Chair Company
1511
212.726.9030
212.726.9029
Napier + Joseph + McNamara, Ltd.
1509
212.683.7272
Brueton
1502
212.838.1630
212.838.1652
Odegard, Inc.
1205/1206 212.545.0069
212.545.0298
Calger Lighting
434
212.689.9511
212.779.0721
Orrefors Kosta Boda
602
212.684.5455
212.684.5665
Century Furniture Showroom
200
212.479.0107
212.479.0112
Palecek
511
212.287.0063
212.287.0066
Cliff Young, Ltd.
505
212.683.8808 212.683.9286
Paoli/ Whitehall
1110
212.683.2232
212.683.1297
Colebrook Bosson Saunders
1111
212.401.6150
212.614.2378
Peter Lawrence
906
212.213.8911
212.213.8728
Colombo Mobili USA
809
212.683.3771
212.684.0559
Porcelanosa USA
609
212.252.7370
212.252.8790
Cosmopolitan Entertainment Systems
1601
212.679.5828
212.679.6509
Pringle-Ward Associates
1106
212.689.0300
212.689.7143
Côté France
1201
212.684.0707
212.684.8940
Profiles
1211
212.689.6903
212.685.1807
David Edward/Blueridge Carpet
1416
212.689.2056
212.689.2206
Reliable Delivery Associates (RDA)
212.213.1691
212.213.9843
DECCA Contract
1414
Dennis Miller Associates
1210
212.545.9438
212.683.7011
Renaissance Carpets & Tapestries, Inc.
1006
212.696.0080
212.696.4248
212.684.0070 212.684.0776
Restoration Timber
436
877.980.WOOD
212.679.5408 212.252.9845
DesignLush
415
212.532.5450
Riservato & Co.
1307
212.252.9804
DIFFA DIRTT Environmental Solutions
1016 1516
212.727.3100 212.727.2574 212.204.9026
Rooms by Zoya B
433
212.726.0006 212.726.0061
Roubini Rugs and Furniture
701/706
212.696.4648
212.696.2475
Disegno by James DiPersia
606
212. 679.3927
212.679.2763
S.A. Baxter Architectural Hardware
716
800.407.4295
212.252.1031
Elijah Slocum
804
212.689.0451
212.689.4189
Saladino Furniture, Inc.
1600
212.684.3720
212.684.3257
Flourishes
414
212.779.4540
212.779.4542
Sanford Hall Carpets
400
212.684.4217
212.545.8376
212.532.7990
212.481.7051
Smart
1115
212.696.9762
212.683.1297
1310
212.685.1077
212.685.1078
Smith & Watson
801
212.686.6444
212.686.6606
Giorgetti USA
506
212.889.3261
212.889.3294
Studio Dekor Lighting
1015
212.995.8328
212.867.1960
Giorgio USA, Inc.
605
212.684.7191
212.725.2683
Sun Decor Fabrics
417A
212.213.2703
212.231.2708
Global Views
613
212.725.8439
212.679.4927
Ted Boerner
515
212.675.5665
212.675.5654
Gordon International
1401
212.532.0075
212.779.0147
texstyle/jamie stern
423
212.679.3935
212.679.4924
Grange
201
212.685.9494
212.213.5132
Thompson Contract
1111
631.589.7337
212.614.2378
Hamilton Furniture
601
212.213.2487
212.213.2723
TK Collections
410
212.213.2470
212.213.2464
Gans Bros. Gibson Interior Products
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PHON E
424
212.532.5360
HBF/HBF Textiles
1501
212.686.3142
212.471.3040
Tucker Robbins
504
212.355.3383
212.355.3116
Henredon
1601
212.679.5828
212.679.6509
The Levine Calvano Furniture Group, Inc.
1406
212.686.7600
212.686.7686
Hickory Chair-Pearson
616
212.725.3776
212.725.3763
Victor’s Sample Room
906
212.213.8911
212.213.8728
Hightower Group
1316
212.725.3509
206-260-3287
Vladimir Kagan Couture
715
212.689.0730
212.689.1830
In House Kitchen Bath Home
100
212.686.2016
212.686.2059
Weinberg Modern
407
646.291.2059
Indiana Furniture
1305
212.686.8500 812.482.9035
Wood & Hogan, Inc.
812
212.532.7440
212.532.4640
Wood Mode, Inc.
815
212.679.3535
212.725.3847
IFDA
417B
Italian Masterpieces Design, Inc.
604
Kasthall USA, Inc.
611
212.686.6020 212.686.6258 212.684.0484 212.684.0485 212.421.0220
212.421.0230
NYDC Café New York Design Center
646.616.0584 426
212.679.9500
212.447.1669
backstory Robert passal—Inspired Coexistence
By Hashim Rahman
Take an inside peek at interior and architectural designer Robert Passal 's office digs .
Left to right: A collection of traditional, vintage, and contemporary objects shows clients how to juxtapose the old with the new—a traditional form is set off by the clean lines and finishes of a new piece. Robert Passal and his team in their 22nd Street design office—the open-air floor plan promotes the involvement of all team members in each project.
Robert Passal—an acclaimed interior and architectural designer—is all about creating harmony through unexpected combinations. He blends the modern with the traditional; he splashes vibrant color on monochromatic tones; and he uses found pieces to bring out a sense of story. His office space exemplifies his unique style and inspires his future creations. Passal shares his West 22nd Street office with Pascal Boyer, whose furniture gallery gracefully unfolds into the rear, openair, communal workspace occupied by Passal and his three-member design team: Alex Freitas, Austin Bradley, and Gena Dorminey. Music, pictures, collected objects, and design examples surround the group, creating an atmosphere where “we’re inspired by each other,” said Passal. Here are a few elements of Passal’s workspace: At the room’s center is a large oak partner’s desk designed by Passal. With slide-out compartments for printers and drawers for hanging files and keyboards, the desk is a perfect example of Passal’s way of infusing modern, functional twists into classic form. Above the desk, a large rectangular lantern with six gesso white candelabras provides a sense of intimacy to the openair space. Two side walls contain photographs of finished interiors. The photos display the broad range of Passal’s style, and help clients visualize different design concepts. One of Passal’s favorites is a photo of a sitting room bathed in creams and neutral tones, which hangs next to the same client’s outdoor cabana space. 80
At the office entryway is a group favorite: a seemingly marble, seemingly stone, but actually all maple console. With a faux black marble top, and legs carved in the likeness of neoclassical stone artifacts, Passal and his team use this piece to show that one kind of material can be made to look like another. Atop the console is a sleek vintage ‘70s orbital lamp with a custom-made shade from Paul Bhon; it’s a perfect example of the traditional/modern juxtaposition that Passal likes to show clients. Adjacent to the lamp are two collected items—a Victorian-era bronze jewel box adorned with precious stones and filigree work, and a vintage kaleidoscope with Venetian decorative paper. Under the console lies a hard-to-notice Stephen Sprouse chest with Louis Vuitton aqua-turquoise graffiti. These items represent the storied objects that Passal likes to utilize and surround himself with. Opposite the console is an urban garden stool and two Passal-designed classic Louis XV-style chairs. Far from ordinary, the garden stool has an hourglass shape and is wildly decked out with just about every color in the rainbow. The Louis XV-style chairs, also far from typical, are upholstered in vintage African kaftans. Passal likes to use these eye-catching pieces to show how monochromatic schemes can come alive when juxtaposed with unexpected darts of color.
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