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Brian McCarthy remembers Albert Hadley By Cathy Whitlock
32 The Artful Life Designer Danielle Colding moves centerstage By Liz Logan
38 Simplicity With Soul Tina Ramchandani's Soulful Minimalism By Cathy Whitlock
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Departments 6 STYLERADAR By Alberto Villalobos
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STYLESPOTLIGHT Featured highlights of craft and design.
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DEFININGPIECES Items that sum up what a showroom is all about.
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HIGH-TECH ANTIQUES SHOPPING IS HERE The Gallery at 200 Lex powered by Incollect.
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EVENTSAT200LEX A look at a few recent celebrations.
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NEWSHOWROOMS Fresh faces and new designs.
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SHOWROOMDIRECTORY A complete list of who’s where in 200 Lex.
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BACKSTORY By Ted Lambert Sister Parish and Albert Hadley in their own words.
Alberto Villalobos shops 200 Lex, where design can tell its story.
10 BOOKS By Cathy Whitlock Curl up with a good book to tour the French and English countrysides or have a look at urban city living, all from home.
12 TROVE By Rebecca Stevens From the kitchen to the garden, this spring you can honor heritage in your home with everyday items.
14 FRESHPICKS The most current products in the 200 Lex showrooms.
46 EATS’N’SLEEPS By Annette Rose-Shapiro While safe at home, plan ahead for your next luxurious meal or take a virtual tour of the city's hottest new hotels.
48 GALLERY A picture-perfect showroom exhibition.
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Paul Millman Editor-in-Chief/Publisher Sheau Ling Soo Creative Director Ted Lambert Executive Editor Rebecca Stevens Managing Editor/Copy Editor Cathy Whitlock Features Editor Andrew French Photographer
CONTRIBUTORS Annette Rose-Shapiro Cathy Whitlock Liz Logan Rebecca Stevens Ted Lambert
NEW YORK DESIGN CENTER James P. Druckman President & CEO Daniel M. Farr Director of Operations Alix M. Lerman Chief Marketing Officer Chelsea Fagan Director of Partnerships and Events Madeleine Sherrington Manager of Marketing & Graphic Marcia Conwill Marketing Coordinator Alberto Villalobos Contributing Editor ON THE COVER Brian McCarthy photographed by Francesco Lagnese.
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LET TER FR OM TH E E D ITOR Dear Readers, As we make the final preparations for publication in the midst of a global pandemic, this issue's contents serves as a potent reminder of the power of home. It's up to us to care for one another – to create spaces and communities that nurture our daily lives. If we're lucky, we meet someone special early on who is willing to take us under their wing, show us the ropes, and share a few secrets of their success along the way. In this issue, ARRAY highlights three accomplished designers who all pay homage to their mentors. Tina Ramchandani’s early career was indelibly influenced by the five years she spent working for international designer, Vicente Wolf. Ramchandani credits Wolf for explaining his approach to design as well as the more practical side of juggling projects and working with clients. But perhaps most of all, she embraced Wolf’s global perspective and love of travel as a way to seek and find an endless well of inspiration (Simplicity With Soul, p. 38). Queens native Danielle Colding spent years studying cultural anthropology at Stanford and performing on the dance stage before making a graceful pivot into the design world. She learned important lessons at the start of her new career from the inimitable Keith Irvine. Although her personal taste differed greatly from his eclectic take on traditionalism, Colding describes Irvine as “a master” who opened her imagination and gave her confidence in her own talents (The Artful Life, p. 32). Brian McCarthy wrote the book on mentorship. Literally. The first job he landed after college was at the venerable Parish-Hadley. In 2015, along with Bunny Williams, he coauthored Parish-Hadley Tree of Life: An Intimate History of the Legendary Design Firm, wherein 30 designers recount their experiences of working there and how doing so forever influenced their own designs. McCarthy went on to an illustrious career, founding his eponymous company in the early ‘90s. He took away innumerable lessons from Mrs. Parish and especially Mr. Hadley, who he hails as a great editor of thoughts and ideas. Recently, McCarthy was presented with the Albert Hadley Lifetime Achievement Award by The New York School of Interior Design, a testament to his achievements, as well as a tribute to a man whose tutelage proved invaluable (Reflections on a Mentor, p. 24). These designers will, in turn, pass the torch to those who follow in their footsteps. Whether you are just eagerly starting out or already enjoying a long, storied design career, we hope that sharing in this tradition will be as memorable as it is inspiring.
Paul Millman Editor-in-Chief
Photo by Andrew French
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HONOR THE PAST DESIGN THE FUTURE
ALBERTO VILLALOBOS SHOPS 200 LEX, WHERE DESIGN CAN TELL ITS STORY. “STORYTELLING IS A KEY COMPONENT OF MY DESIGN PHILOSOPHY,” said Alberto Villalobos, principal of A. Villalobos. “Including my client’s history is the best way to personalize and create a space tailored to their unique background.”
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Although this has always been a key component of Alberto’s design philosophy, traditional craftsmanship has become more and more popular among designers across the industry. “It’s one of our responsibilities to champion craftsmen and to keep their traditional techniques alive, and more designers are moving toward that instinct.”
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For his recently designed pied- à -terre, his main inspiration came from the apartment’s exterior surroundings. Alberto concentrated on horizontal lines to ensure unobstructed park views, and focused on a color scheme based on the existing copper roof and park greenery. “The hallway in particular is a focal point of the client’s heritage,” Alberto said. “It operates as a gallery where their art is a main focus, and a story within itself.” Influences of the bronze bench by Christian Liaigre, the sculpture by Merete Rasmussen, and the mold in the bench are echoed in the overall craftmanship of the hallway design. Left: Showcasing the living room’s park views was a result of emphasizing the horizontal lines at play. An oversized ottoman with sliding tray by Troscan anchors the room, with a handcarved sculpture by Mathieu Nab.
Top: The hallway here doubles as a gallery space, showcasing part of the client’s art collection with a sculpture by Merete Rasmussen from J. Lohman Gallery. Bottom: A pop of color emphasizes the duality of the indoor space with the natural wood side table accent.
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The inspiration behind Alberto’s designs comes from imbuing significant memories into each client’s project, seamlessly integrating the clients’ past into their current lives. His advice to the novice home designer? Pay attention to detail!
The BD Donna Chaise in heathered wool, shown here with a faux-crocodile accent pillow, available at PROFILES.
Lucia Rise & Fall Pendant by Hector Finch through Harbinger.
Circuitry Chest by Theo Kamecke through Lorin Marsh.
Pair of French 1940s Transitional Style Red Chinoiserie Cabinets by Maison Jansen through Guy Regal at The Gallery at 200 Lex powered by Incollect.
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Bookshelf by Time & Style through Fair.
Odin Bronze Sidetable by Troscan through The Bright Group.
Ring Stool in shagreen and bronze by R&Y Augousti.
Shearling-Upholstered Lounge Chair by Fritz Hansen circa 1940 through Lawton Mull at The Gallery at 200 LEX powered by Incollect.
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Books
At Home in the English Countryside: Designers and Their Dogs Susanna Salk Rizzoli March 2020 224 pages $50
Decorate Happy Anthony Baratta February 2020 Rizzoli 240 pages $45
French Chateau Living: The Château du Lude Barbara de Nicolay Flammarion March 2020 264 pages $34.98
The Perfect Kitchen Barbara Sallick Rizzoli March 2020 272 pages $55
On the heels of her book At Home with Dogs and Their Designers, lifestyle author Susanna Salk offers another take on how to live stylishly with your pooch, this time in the English countryside. The homes of British all-star designers Kit Kemp, Anouska Hempel, Paolo Moschino, and Veere Grenney are showcased along with their whippets, retrievers, spaniels, and terriers.
The title of celebrated international interior designer Anthony Baratta’s book, Decorate Happy, says it all. Dubbed the “King of East Coast Chic,” Baratta’s first solo book showcases rooms filled with joy, lots of patterns, bold statement-making color, and “preppy-chic” style.
Although a trip to France's unique treasure may not be on the horizon, author Barbara de Nicolay’s book French Chateau Living is the next best thing. Situated on the banks of the Loir, the historic Chateau de Lude is representative of French architecture from the Middle Ages to the 19th century. Classical, Gothic and Italian Renaissance styles are represented in the castle’s elegantly appointed drawing rooms and apartments which hold the distinction of surviving the French Revolution.
Who better to advise on designing the ultimate kitchen than Waterworks co-founder Barbara Sallick? Everything you need to know about creating one of the most complex rooms in the house is covered from surfaces and storage to cabinetry, hardware, and (last but not least) style. Sallick covers the basics of functionality and addresses the role of the kitchen as the most popular gathering spot in the home.
Besides providing a look into idyllic British homes, the author offers great ideas on how to successfully co-exist with our four-legged friends, who remain a permanent fixture for life in the country. Dog owners and Anglophiles alike will find something of interest in this unique book. Salk’s books A Privileged Life, Celebrating WASP Style and Be Your Own Decorator are bestsellers. She hosts the popular “At Home With” video series that showcases top style-makers and their environs across the world.
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From interiors by the shore and a colonial revival to rustic country and Milan-inspired interiors, twelve of his favorite projects are featured, exemplifying his penchant for an All-American signature look. Baratta’s fearless decorating tips are a running theme throughout the book. It’s no wonder the multi-talented designer won the coveted Benjamin Moore Hue Award for lifetime achievement in design: his rooms are an explosion in color, Matisse-inspired pattern on pattern, and “a playground for creativity.” A Baratta-designed home exudes self-expression where color is everything, and his advice is simple, “To decorate happy, let your home be an extension of yourself and look for things that bring you joy.” At the end of the day, this is what decorating is all about.
The tour includes not only the well-preserved interiors; readers are taken on a journey through the French, English, and Chineseinspired gardens, unique horse stables, medieval 15th-century kitchen (updated for the present), and an Italian Renaissance studio that is painted by the School of Rafael. The author Barbara de Nicolay certainly knows her subject -- as she and her husband, Count Louis-Jean de Nicolay, live at the Chateau with their family.
The work of interiors designers Steven Gambrel, Gil Schafer, and Suzanne Kasler along with sage advice from cookbook authors and food columnists Julia Turshen and Melissa Clark is also featured. The Perfect Kitchen is a great companion to Sallick’s popular The Perfect Bath and an essential resource in decorating the room of your dreams (and your clients as well).
Curl up with a good book to tour the French and English countrysides or have a look at urban city living, all from home.
By Cathy Whitlock
Classicism at Home: Architecture of Alireza Sagharchi: Stanhope Gate Alireza Sagharchi Rizzoli March 2020 204 pages $85
New Vintage French Interiors Sebastien Siraudeau Flammarion March 2020 208 pages $14.98
Rooms by ZoyaB. Zoya Bograd Blurb July 2015 (no pages given) $250
City Living: Apartments, Lofts, Studios, and Townhouses Francesc Zamora Mola Rizzoli March 2020 420 pages $17.98
Classicism at Home marks the internationally-renowned, Londonbased firm Stanhope Gate’s debut book. Principal Alireza Sagharchi’s work as one of the world’s leading classical architects is captured in never-before-seen photographs, chronicling European Palladian villas, a country estate in Scotland, a residence in London’s Kensington Gardens, and a retreat on the Danube.
If you are a Francophile, then New Vintage French Interiors is for you. Part travel and part design, armchair travelers are taken on a voyage around the French countryside, touring a dozen interiors complete with charm, elegance, and sound design advice. From rooms filled with French country antiques and Provencal prints to a barn turned sleek modern loft, author Sebastien Siraudeau’s country interiors are both modern and traditional.
In its second edition, Rooms by ZoyaB. features the work of the renowned interior designer’s sophisticated and chic nurseries and children’s rooms. Whimsy and color are the order of the day as her rooms are often set against the backdrop of an ethereal mural. The birth of her daughter led to decorating children’s rooms, and today she is a leading authority on the subject.
City Living is a valuable resource on designs for metropolitan living. Whether you reside in an apartment, townhouse, loft, or studio, creating a beautiful and functional interior involves practical design. Author Francesc Zamora’s book features smallscale urban interiors (55 homes in all) that showcase urban living at its best. Making the case that “urban areas across the globe are experiencing a renaissance,” the book covers transformative and flexible living spaces from Germany, Spain, Italy, and Portugal to Sweden, Brazil, Mexico, Canada, and the United States. Offering tips on how to live with ecology in mind, the book covers adaptive reuse, urban infill, and micro-unit building designs through 600 fullcolor photographs and diagrams.
The architect’s work marries traditional planning and design with modern details and knowledge from the past: all told through unique interiors, exteriors, and elegantly manicured gardens. Architectural aficionado HRH The Prince of Wales pens the foreword of the book.
New Vintage French Interiors showcases inspiration on every page. Creative wall displays of antique gardening tools, curated collections of jewel-toned vases, pastel-hued bar spritzers, and weathered oars are just a few of the unique vintage details. Marking his sixth book on the subject of French lifestyle, be sure to check out French Style at Home, French Interiors and French Seaside Style.
The Manhattan-based interior designer is influenced by children’s fairy tales and the cinema including The Nutcracker, The Wizard of Oz, The Little Mermaid, Sleeping Beauty, and Peter Pan. Bograd’s to-the-trade Bograd Kids showcases her passion for baby and children’s furniture, bedding, rugs, lighting, and mirrors. The book is an excellent source of inspiration for designing classic stylish children’s spaces.
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CALIFORNIA EXTRA-VIRGIN This west-coast company was started by Aishwarya Iyer, a former venture-capitalist who left her job with a mission to create sustainable, small-batch olive oil. Containing nothing but cold-pressed, single-origin heirloom olives, each glass bottle of 100% extra virgin heirloom olive oil protects the contents with a UV-powder coating on the exterior. The design of the bottle itself was inspired by the cutouts in Henri Matisse’s Blue Nude. Whether it’s part of a spring vinaigrette or drizzled over a plate of fresh pasta, the bright and fresh notes in this heirloom olive oil makes all the difference in a dish. $37. Brightland.co
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2 TOTE-ALLY CHIC The city’s plastic bag ban is the ideal reason to shop for a new carry-all that can hold everything you need while running all your necessary errands. Hand-made with locally-sourced grasses, this basket is the perfect tote for your farmer’s market or an ideal carryall for everyday use. Artisan weavers in the Bolgatanga region of Ghana weave each individual basket from thick, durable, and beautiful elephant grass. These Bolga baskets derive from the crafts center of Northern Ghana, in which the surrounding villages represent the largest producers of fair-trade straw baskets in the country. $68. Search for “Bohemian Market Basket” at Thelittlemarket.com
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Muubs’ vision is to make long-lasting, honest, unexpected design with objects that age gracefully and express the beauty and intensity of nature. The Jar Lona is made solely with glass and copper, measuring nearly two feet tall. This decorative jar fits everywhere in the home. Use these to store your favorite kitchen pantry items like coconut flakes, chia seeds, steel-cut oats, or pasta. $50. muubs.com
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BEAN TO BAR Brooklyn-based Raaka Chocolate is a prime example of artisanal yet accessible chocolate. Founders Ryan Cheyney and Nate Hodges are committed to green practices and certified organic ingredients. The company has Fair Trade partnerships in the Caribbean, Africa, and Central America. Among their most popular items are the virgin chocolate bars, which uses unroasted cocoa beans in order to highlight the unique flavor profile of each variety. Raaka Chocolate’s gift subscriptions are available for 3, 6, or 12 months and include microbatches with seasonal flavors. $75-280. Raakachocolate.com
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WHIMSICAL WOODLAND MUGS
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This trio of hand-illustrated design inspired mugs are the perfect size for morning coffee, afternoon tea, or evening cocoa. Each charming enamel mug features an animal design inspired by archived Folklore illustrations. Constructed of lightweight steel and coated with durable enamel, these mugs are perfect for a durable but stylish gift or kitchen accent. Available with designs of a bear, hare, or fox. Wild & Wolf often produces complementary or matching teapots to bring together the whole set. $12 each or $36 for the trio. Wildandwolf.com/ collections/kitchen-dining
Fragrant and fruity, these mango chili CBD gumdrops are a combination of spicy and sweet with a hint of relaxation. With 20 mg of CBD in each gumdrop, these delicious handmade gumdrops contain a perfect daily dose. Made in small batches, the fragrant and fruity mango is balanced with ancho chili to give your sweet tooth a new level of sophistication. This signature item is an ideal gift for birthdays or housewarmings – or a tasty way to treat yourself! $50. Theachemistskitchen.com/products/ mango-chili-cbd-gumdrops-lord-jones
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FreshPicks T H E M OST CUR R ENT P ROD U CT S IN 200 LEX S H OW ROOM S .
New England Modern This Tall Cabinet of solid and painted wood by renowned architect and landscape designer Dan Kiley (circa 1950) is available at The Gallery at 200 Lex. Featuring six drawers and two doors, the piece is practically a freestanding built-in from the Charles and Margret Withers house (1951) in W. Newbury, MA. Provenance available. The Gallery at 200 Lex, 646.293.6633, email antiques@nydc.com
Hides and Seek After an original vintage dining chair, the Cow Chair by Julian Chichester with its Leather seat and slightly splayed, tapered Firmdale grey oak legs comes as an arm or side chair. Julian Chichester, Suite 604, 646.293.6622, julianchichester.com
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FreshPicks Classic Lines The Bowen Lounge Chair, from the Barbara Barry for McGuire Furniture Collection, is a modern take on a classic spindle chair. The curved back is crafted in solid walnut spindles with a supportive drop-in upholstered seat. The Bowen Lounge is also available with a maple frame in five finishes or a solid painted neutral cream. McGuire Furniture, Suite 300, 212.689.1565, mcguirefurniture.com
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Playing Favorites Generously sized and scaled, covered in luxurious grey leather, Studio A Home’s Severn Lounge Chair is the ultimate in comfort. It’s destined to become the favorite chair in your home. Classic lines and elegant details make this chair a strong fashion statement too. Also available in beige leather and muslin. Studio A Home, Suite 612, 212.725.8439, studioa-home.com
Dig This “Ancient Artifact III,” from Leftbank Art, exhibits nature’s influence on creativity. The image is printed on Kozu paper with torn edge to replicate an original on parchment. Framed under acrylic glass with paper floated over a black linen background. Made to order in other medium and size options. Leftbank Art, Suite 609, 646.293.6694, leftbankart.com
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Dennis Miller Associates would like to introduce you to the stunning Aberdeen Desk from Anees Furniture & Design. The first things that catch your eye are its slender, shapely, cast bronze (legs) in polished nickel, followed by the walnut top (here in charcoal ceruse) with a classic leather insert. Available in custom sizes and finishes. Dennis Miller Associates, Suite 1210, 212.684.0070, dennismiller.com
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Leading Edge The Freya Lounge Chair from Formations is shown here in a basketweave fabric with a fun and frilly frayed edge. Available in COM/COL, this piece is made in Los Angeles, CA. Formations, Suite 903, 212.684.0070, formationsusa.com
Perfectly Imperfect The Anguilla Cocktail Table from Baker Furniture has an asymmetrical geometric pattern of chalk-white eel skin surrounding a stair-stepped wooden frame. Part of the Baker Originals collection, this sophisticated cocktail table is a perfect centerpiece to any formal or family room. Baker Furniture, Suite 300, 212.779.8810, bakerfurniture.com
Positive Headlines The Channels Bed by Lorin Marsh is a careful study of line and mood. Vertical lacquer channels hold the eye in a soft focus while horizontal elements draw the eye down to create balance and stability. Whitewashed bleached sycamore and upholstered suede panels reinforce a sense of quiet calm. LORIN MARSH, Suite 809, 212.759.8700, lorinmarsh.com
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Sculpt The Light The ethereal, hand-blown, and sculpted glass of John Pomp’s Calla Chandelier from The Bright Group contrasts with the linear armature: creating a striking, minimal design. Shown here with three adjustable tiers of oil-rubbed blackened steel supporting six glass pieces in smoke with iridescence. Also available in solid brass with a choice of two or four tiers. The Bright Group, Suite 902, 212.726.9030, thebrightgroup.com
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Square Dance The large, six-light, Cube Pendant Light from Profiles is constructed of steel, papier mâché, and hand-blown glass. Shown here in gunmetal it is available in custom finish options. Hand crafted in San Miguel Dellande, Mexico. PROFILES, Suite 1211, 212.689.6903, profilesny.com
Soft Surround Stunning and sultry, Mr. Brown London’s delightfully compact Delilah Sofa marries soft curves with textured metal for a thoroughly modern statement piece. Shown here in rosewater velvet and a dirty Cuban gold finish. Available in COM and linen as well as velvet. Mr. Brown London, Suite 604, 646.293.6622, mrbrownlondon.com
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Silky Storm The Storm Rug from Odegard Carpets is a combination of Indian silk and wool, hand-knotted and woven into a design influenced by natural aerial formations. Available in custom colors and sizes. Odegard Carpets, Suite 1209, 212.545.0205, odegardcarpets.com
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That’s a Wrap The stately Leather Wrap Cocktail Table from Global Views features an MDF subgrate wrapped in luxurious leather and finished off with a solid travertine top. This diverse mix of materials creates a bold statement piece in any room. Shown here in dark grey leather. Global Views, Suite 612, 212.725.8439, globalviews.com
Italian Truffle The Luca Swivel, from the Hable for Hickory Chair Collection presents a new vision, inspired by a 1940s upholstered Italian smoking chair. The ash plinth base discretely hides the custom Hickory Chair swivel device, while its graceful serpentine arms, tight back, and spring-down seat cushion create a comfortable sanctuary. Shown here in truffle, it is available in all Hickory finishes and fabrics as well as custom choices. Hickory Chair, Suite 1600, 212.725.3776, hickorychairpearson.com
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REFLECTIONS ON A MENTOR B R I A N M CCA RTH Y R E M E M B E R S A L B E RT H ADL EY
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A prominent splash of color makes a statement in almost every McCarthy interior.
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or New York interior designer Brian McCarthy, learning at the feet of one of the most influential designers of the 20th century was the chance of a lifetime.
“Lucky me that my first job out of college was at Parish Hadley. I never imagined how that would unfold,” says the Pratt graduate. “Going to the firm was an eye-opening opportunity, and more importantly, Albert was one of the most generous and caring gentlemen. He wanted you to be involved every step of the way and had a whole confidence in teaching the younger generation. What he had was such a natural gift and he was a unique visionary.” Competition for a coveted job opening was fierce, and after a four-month interview process that dwindled to McCarthy and one other designer, the stars and the planets aligned. “I got a call from his secretary Eileen who asked me for my
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A HervÊ Van der Straeten chandelier provides a modern focal point in the living room of a residence in Manhattan’s historic Apthorp.
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An attractive custom glass and patinated bronze base table by Patrice Dancel is accented by furnishings that reflect the client’s 1920s Manhattan apartment.
birthdate and time of birth. Apparently, Albert was into numerology at that time in his life, and I guess my number was better.” It was a heady time in the mid-eighties for a firm whose client roster was a “who’s who” of Kennedys, Astors, Roosevelts, and Gettys. McCarthy’s first big job was the Degas- and Renoir-filled duplex of publisher and philanthropist Enid Haupt. Exposed to Hadley’s process, he details, “He was the most incredible editor of ideas and thinking things through. What he really taught me was you have to look at the past to the future, be curious, and always keep your eyes open.” He also learned from Mrs. Parish (who went by the name of Sister Parish) the mechanics of layering a room and how to “undecorate” with fabric.
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McCarthy eventually made partner, eventually starting his own firm, Brian J. McCarthy Inc., in 1991. His projects ranged from homes of ambassadors and Manhattan penthouses to a ski chalet in Switzerland and a residence in Monaco. One of his favorites is a recent boat project in Holland. “It was amazing and something I have never done before,” he muses. “The idea is the same, but the boat is moving!” Living by the credo that no two projects are alike, his style avoids the trappings of branded looks as he notes in his book Luminous Interiors (Rizzoli), “While there’s a thread that runs through everything, no two projects are ever alike: It’s all about the homeowner.” The AD 100 designer passes his knowledge down to the next up-andcoming generation of designers, relaying that design is not only about creativity; it’s a problem-solving business. “Design is a lot of architectural organization, spatial organization, and how we approach a job by looking for references and finding ideas that we can discuss collectively.” His process involves “putting together rooms of furniture and having everything
A 19th-century Chinese bamboo jacket and embellished wall panels preside over a Jonas bed and Borge Mogenson bench.
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Inspired by Matisse’s cutouts, Venetian hand-plastered walls make an intriguing backdrop in a Manhattan pied-a terre sitting room.
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Bold cerise red silk taffeta curtains give an eyecatching pop of color in the adjoining living room.
assembled by room on a bulletin board so my staff and I can stand and look at it all and really understand the dialogue the furniture is having independent of fabric. I then lay in the carpets and don’t lose sight of all the pieces—these were lessons I learned from Albert and the many years of trying not to make mistakes. It’s a practical way to check yourself.” In a fitting tribute to McCarthy’s career and Hadley’s tutelage, the multi-talented designer received the Albert Hadley Lifetime Achievement Award at the New York School of Interior Design’s annual 2020 gala this past spring. “A day doesn’t go by that I don’t think about Albert. It’s always something in the day that makes me reference him. He was exceptional in every way and the last of the great gentlemen.”
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Clockwise from left: In this Brooklyn duplex, the floral wallpaper here is a nod to the owner's love of fashion. A trompe-l'oeil black wallpaper on the ceiling adds depth and brings down the high ceiling. The light fixture is by Apparatus. Colding has been practicing interior design since 2002. She opened her own design studio in 2006. In Colding's former apartment in Brooklyn's Bedford-Stuyvesant neighborhood: Artwork by Charles Bibbs, an antique Chinese alter table, vases that belonged to her mother, and vintage candle sconces that her mother found at a flea market.
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or Danielle Colding, interior design isn’t all about adding new things to your home—it’s also about rediscovering the beauty of what you already have. One of her favorite projects was working on a colonial house in New Rochelle, with an owner who had a great collection of African and African-American art. Among all the beautiful objects, Colding drew inspiration from a humble piece—a folksy oil painting made by a friend of the owner. The painting’s stoney whites, dusty pinks, and rich blues became the color scheme for the room. “I fell in love with that piece,” she recalls. “Working with art is my favorite way to work, because you already have the star of the show. From there, I ask, does the room need to be a great background, or does the room need to draw out something from the art?” This eclectic, object-based approach drives Colding’s company, Danielle Colding Design, Inc., or dcdny. She’s developed her mostly residential practice in New York City over the past decade and a half, in spite of challenges, such as the 2008 economic crash.
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Top: Colding's former apartment in Bed-Stuy featured an eclectic mix of art and antiques. Right, Bottom: For a Colonial-style house in New Rochelle, N.Y., Colding chose furnishings to complement the owner's art collection. Here, the color of a pillow on a bench is coordinated with the artwork hanging above it.
Colding grew up in Queens, in a Tudor house with a stone fireplace, stained glass windows, and beautiful wood finishes. “My family didn’t have the money to keep up the house the way we would have liked to,” she recalls, adding that her mother was a nurse who often spent months or years paying off purchases of antique furnishings. Inexpensive art from her mother’s travels in Africa gave the space a personal and global feel. “In a very traditional house, we had a white linen Italian sectional sofa, which is the type of mixing of styles that you see now. My mom was doing that in the ‘70s and ‘80s!” But, design wasn’t an obvious career choice for Colding. She studied cultural anthropology, as well as African and AfricanAmerican studies at Stanford. Then she danced professionally for a few years in San Francisco. Feeling burnt out on dance,
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Left: Colding frequently uses wallpaper to add personality and a dynamic sense of movement to a room, as in the case of this otherwise modern bedroom. Right: For the living room mantle in this New Rochelle Colonial, Colding selected two vessels and a Circa sconce to complement an African sculpture from the owner's collection.
Bottom left: Working on the New Rochelle Colonial was mainly about creating "a beautiful envelope" for the owners' art collection. The project was mainly about adding fresh coats of paint, wallpapers and upholstery.
she searched for a career that involved working with people and beautiful things. That led her to study interior design at Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising in Los Angeles. In 2002, Colding returned to New York, where she worked at Irvine & Fleming and then Orsini Design Associates. The city’s late Keith Irvine was known for his stately, OldWorld interiors, full of chintz and lacquer. “He was my mentor, and he was a master,” Colding says. “His interiors had these incredibly fancy details, yet you could walk in and put your feet up on the ottoman, which was a great lesson. My aesthetic is not like his, but he opened my mind to the possibilities of design and showed me how to have confidence with clients.”
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Colding founded her own studio in 2006, but in 2008, unexpected circumstances decimated her business. She moved home to Queens, tended to her dying mother, and struggled to find a path forward. That’s when her friend Tanika Ray, host of HGTV’s “Design Star,” pushed her to audition, despite her misgivings. She was cast on the show and won in 2012. Her final project was designing a space for a pair of artists with funky taste and tons of original art. She went wild with color, and the clients loved it. In addition to the exposure, Colding says of the show, “I found my voice there. I became confident about putting words to my approach.” Today, Colding’s team is lean—just her and an assistant—but dcdny’s projects are mighty. Earlier this year, Colding was at work on a sixstory townhouse in Kips Bay and a penthouse in Dumbo. Because she
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For the living room of a newconstruction duplex in Brooklyn, Colding kept the furnishings modern and clean, but added texture, and a massive plant, to make the space feel comfortable. The checkered rug is cow-hide, and the coffee table is walnut.
Top: Colding livened up a bathroom in the New Rochelle Colonial with blackand-white wallpaper. Left: For the Brooklyn duplex, Colding kept the furnishings simple and modern, while allowing this floral wallpaper to make a statement.
loves working with art collectors, frequently her projects are about “creating a beautiful envelope for what the client already has,” she says—as in the New Rochelle colonial with the pink-and-blue painting. But Colding is also adept at warming up spaces that feel cold, as in the case of a newly-constructed Brooklyn duplex that looked like a white box. “The proportions
were all over the place,” she says. To bring down the high ceiling and give it depth, she chose a trompe-l’oeil black wallpaper that made it appear as if the ceiling was quilted. A staircase became an accent wall, thanks to a black-and-white wallpaper featuring photorealistic flowers—a nod to the owner’s passion for fashion. Colding says, “I want every home I work on to have a sense of soul.”
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Simplicity with Soul TI NA RA MCHA NDA NI'S MINDFUL MO DERNISM
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Top: Manhattan interior designer Tina Ramchandani specializes in refined and relaxed interiors that incorporate the lifestyles of her clients. Left: The designer takes her cues from the outdoors for this welcoming porch at her client’s Midvale, New Jersey residence.
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Today she heads up her namesake firm Tina Ramchandani Creative (TRC), and pays that mentorship forward to young designers. Concentrating mostly on residential interiors, Tina specializes in a signature concept called Soulful Minimalism™ which integrates her clients’ sophisticated lifestyles. “The term to me means warm modern interiors that capture the core of my clients living in the space that is clean, refined, but also relaxed. It’s a space where you are surrounded by the things that matter so you can focus on the people that matter.”
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Clockwise from top left: “The compromise of the aesthetic was ‘country modern’ and the country can be seen in this bed from Eloquence and the wooden art,” says the designer, while modern touches are infused with the articulating lights from Artemide, nightstands and accessories. Ann Sacks tile and Visual Comfort/Circa lighting complement the custom nine-foot master bathroom vanity. A charming giraffe photograph and modern egg style chair give the nursery a playful, modern feel. Twin beds and a modern multi-color stripe rug anchor a guest room. A handsome desk from Mr. Brown London and Kravet wallcovering were used for the “his and hers” home office nook.
Named a “2018 Next Wave” designer by House Beautiful, her full-service firm designs residences all over Manhattan, New Jersey, and the Hamptons as well as Los Angeles and Florida (including four time-intensive show houses). Her most recent project for a young couple who traded in their midtown Manhattan apartment for a home in Midvale, New Jersey, reflects her sensibilities as a soulful minimalist. “They bought a ‘builder house’ that was very symmetrical and square and did not have a lot of personality,” she details. “Since the wife was pregnant with her first child, they needed more space. The husband wanted a home with a place to cook and a chef’s kitchen outdoors and a more relaxed lifestyle.” Since time was of the essence due to the impending birth, Ramchandani immediately renovated four of the six bathrooms and decorated the spaces from floor to ceiling. Taking her cues from the outdoors, she says, “The outside of
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Since the couple loves to entertain, Ramchandini used multiple dining sets for both casual and formal dining.
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the house is green, and we did different shades of blues and greens in every room, so it felt like a cohesive house. He wanted modern, and she wanted country and ‘homey,’ so the palette gave the house a basic uniformity.” The couple moved their existing furniture to the basement and started fresh in all of the rooms, which meant sourcing all new modern furnishings (except for a vintage bar cart from the online antiques site lstdibs). Like her mentor, Ramchandani often experiences a case of wanderlust. In years past, she traveled a great deal to India to visit family and friends.
Top: The living room is a well thought out mix of neutral furnishings and modern touches, reflecting the core of the designer’s trademark soulful minimalism. Bottom: A vintage bar cart from lstdibs is one of the few antiques in the house.
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Travel is my inspiration, and not just in my work but in my life as it keeps me focused, grateful, and aware of the big picture. We get caught up running from one thing to the next and I love to see how others live and how they take on issues and stressors. it’s also great for design.” While Tina's future travel plans are on hold, she continues to draw inspiration from her previous trips. As for the aforementioned hotel lobby in Bombay, the space was the springboard for her career. “I walked into the hotel one day and saw this beautiful space with windows floor to ceiling and different layers of seating with an ocean view,” she details. “I had this amazing feeling of being uplifted. I thought whatever this is; it’s what I want in my life.” Top: A variety of blue and white patterns and solid white furnishings form the color scheme for the terrace. Bottom: Since the exterior of the house is green, the designer used varying shades of blues and greens in every room for a cohesive look.
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While safe at home, plan ahead for your next luxurious meal or take a virtual tour of the city's hottest new hotels.
Portale 126 W. 18th St. 917.781.0255 portalerestaurant.com
Veronika 281 Park Ave. S. 646.993.6993 veronikanyc.com
Ernesto’s 259 E. Broadway 646.692.8300 ernestosnyc.com
Quality Bistro 120 W. 55th St. 212.433.3330 qualitybistro.com
After more than 30 years at Gotham Bar and Grill, chef Alfred Portale finally has his first solo restaurant. Located in a renovated carriage house, the 114-seat restaurant offers dishes from several different regions of Italy. Portale’s menu features five categories—Cicchetti (small snacks) like crostini of baccala, shrimp and potato, and a fritto misto of calamari, shrimp and cod with a Sorrento lemon aioli; Antipasti of roasted fennel with black rice and blood orange; an assortment of pastas for the Primi; Secondi, including brodetti of cod, shellfish, lobster broth, and fettuna; and an assortment of Contorni. One surprise is the in-house grain milling program, which uses locally-farmed grains for making bread, polenta, and pastas. The unfussy design of the space is warm and inviting, with reclaimed timber, bleached white oak, and painted white brick walls accented by teal leather banquettes. Chef Portale brings a sense of modern Italian cuisine to his new restaurant without pretention.
Flatiron has a new Swedish photography museum, Fotografiska, and an accompanying café with an Old-World European flair. Verōnika, the 146-seat restaurant from Stephen Starr and chef Robert Aikens, has a menu with a distinctly Eastern European accent. Upscale takes on schnitzel, potato pierogis with caviar, and lamb goulash compete with the grand space. Designed by Roman and Williams, the dining room features leather chairs and velvet blue banquettes, with 20-foot ceilings, multi-tiered brass chandeliers and archways looming overhead. It’s easy to spend a good deal of money here, but there are also many items that won’t break the bank and are just as delicious. Try hors d’oeuvres like Oysters Vladimir or Herring Under a Fur Coat. Splurge from their selection of caviars or go for a classic entrée like Chicken Kiev. The dessert trolley boasts standards like Viennese chocolate cake, Charlotte Russe, citrus Bavarian cream, and Café Liégeois from the kitchen.
Basque cuisine comes to Manhattan in chef Ryan Bartlow’s new Spanish restaurant on the far end of East Broadway near Grand Street. After a stint at threeMichelin-starred Akelarre in San Sebastian, Spain and 12 years working in some of New York City’s best restaurants, the chef adds some of his own inventions to Ernesto’s menu, like calamari with squid ink, chicken croquettes, and pig’s ear with lentils and fried egg. The seasonally-focused menu changes daily, with Pinxtos—a small, tapas-style snack—and entrées like octopus brochettes with pear and salsa brava, tripe Madrid-style, braised ox tail, and grilled turbot. One of the Ernesto’s biggest hits is a towering platter of housemade chips piled with sliced Iberico ham. All pair nicely with the extensive natural wine list.
Quality Bistro brings the best of brasserie classics—with a twist— to its big multi-level French restaurant in Midtown. Chef Antonio Mora serves shrimp cocktail with passionfruit hot sauce and saffron aioli, and a Detroit tarte flambée topped with pepperoni cups. French onion soup comes with braised short rib and duck fat croutons. Poussin pressé and merguez spiced lamb chops round out the menu, which includes a variety of steak options. The restaurant also serves seasonal platters, including Bouillabaisse in the summer, and a pork shank choucroute in the fall. Housemade cocktails and an impressive dessert list are perfect for special celebrations, seated amongst comfortable round banquettes and potted trees. Quality Bistro also has two private dining rooms— The Avenue Room and The Boulevard Room—that can accommodate up to 50 guests.
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Lord & Moris Hotel 305 West 39th St. 212.268.3040 lordandmoris.com
Red Roof® introduces the Lord & Moris Times Square Hotel as part of its newly launched brand, The Red Collection™. This stylish new hotel in bustling Times Square even includes rooms with bunk beds that are perfect for friends and family vacations. The queen room offers two queen-size beds with a room divider for added privacy and a bar-style work desk. Bunk rooms have two sets of bunk beds for friends who want to have a night on the town without spending a small fortune. And the Family suite has a king bed and a set of bunk beds. This is cost-effective travel at its best. Custom fountains in the lobby provide free filtered water and each room has WiFi in each room flatscreen TVs, and more. Lord & Moris also offers group rates savings and makes it easy to book rooms for groups of 10 or more guests.
citizenM New York Bowery Hotel 189 Bowery 212.372.7274
Luxe Life Hotel 19 West 31st St. 212.615.9900 luxehotels.com/hotels/ life-new-york
Lyric at 70 Pine 70 Pine St. 646.598-0100 stay.lyric.com/70-pine
The former headquarters of LIFE Magazine in NoMad is now home to a 98-room boutique hotel. It’s impressive art collection from local artists pays homage to the talented artists, writers, and creative staff who lived and worked in the building. The building’s historic charm, with its Prohibitionera speakeasy bar (opening this summer in the hotel’s basement) sets a new standard for NoMad’s nightlife, with craft cocktails and a curated selection of wine and beer. There is also The Marilyn, a new American cuisine restaurant. The beautifully-appointed rooms and suites are petfriendly, offering cozy pillow-top beds, free WiFi, bathrobe and slippers, HDTV with Google Chromecast, work desk and chair, a laptop-sized safe, and Privai bath amenities.
Lyric at 70 Pine is housed in the Cities Services Building, a 67-story Art Deco masterpiece commissioned in the 1930s. This spectacular building is a homage to a movement defined by luxury and craftsmanship. The suites feature curated art, custom designed furniture, and a selection of the hottest design magazines in the world. No minibar here: but free snacks, water, coffee, and teas. What makes the Lyric so special is its suites. Even the smallest is bigger than many NYC apartments, with a fullyequipped kitchen complete with oven and dishwasher, sitting area, plush king bed, huge closet, and luxurious bathroom. Also included is a Bluetoothenabled vinyl record player, 48-inch Smart TV with cable channels, and free Wi-Fi. A restaurant and several other eating options are on the building’s first floor, and you can restock your snacks from the lobby too.
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Jan Yoors Charcoal Drawing at The Gallery at 200 Lex, 10th floor, 646-293-6633, incollect.com
Dewberry Chest at Mr. Brown London, Suite 604, 646-293-6622, mrbrownlondon.com
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Lanai Mirror by Barbara Barry at McGuire Furniture, Suite 300, 212.689.1565, mcguirefurniture.com
Ivy at Odegard Carpets, Suite 1209, 212-545-0205, odegardcarpets.com
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Vetro Chandelier at Baker Furniture, Suite 300, 212-779-8810, bakerfurniture.com
Crackled Footed Ceramics – Black Raku at Studio A Home, Suite 612, 212-956-0030, studioa-home.com
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Caldera Screen at The Bright Group, Suite 902, 212-726-9030, thebrightgroup.com
Onavillu Nightstand at Dennis Miller Associates, Suite 1210, 212-684-0070, dennismiller.com
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Amped Up Colors I at Leftbank Art, Suite 609, 646-293-6694, leftbankart.com
Astro Lounge Chair at LORIN MARSH, Suite 809, 212-759-8700, lorinmarsh.com
Island Coffee Table at Julian Chichester, Suite 604, 646-293-6622, julianchichester.com
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Spring Garden at PROFILES, Suite 1211, 212-689-6903, profilesny.com
De Lune Planter at Formations/Dennis & Leen, Suite 903, dennisandleen.com
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Bibi Spot Table at Hickory Chair, Suite 1600, 212-725-3776, hickorychair.com
Block Dot Charger-Multi at Global Views, Suite 612, 212-725-8439, globalviews.com
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1. Take Flight (opposite) The distinctive Royal Swan Chair from Baker Furniture is inspired by Russian royalty circa 1790. Finely carved naturalistic swans form the arms of the chair, accented by floral garlands and scrolls. 2. Delicious Details Troscan Design’s Tess Buffet at The Bright Group features woven leather doors and intricate bronze detailing. Bronze framed doors are also available with bronze mesh.
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3. It’s Always Sunny Leftbank Art can keep you thinking of spring all year round. “Bubblegum Beach” is a giclee image enlarged to wall mural size. Other mediums and sizes available.
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4. Fade Up The Antonia Wall Panel, from Profiles’ bespoke Antonia Wall Covering Collection, is custom made in Colombia. Shown here in degrade blue/silver. 5. Solid as a Rock Formations’ Bed Rock Bud Vases are a combination of organically-shaped river rock natural stones and an iron stand. 6. Fab Faux Mr. Brown London’s Prades Sideboard, with its faux shagreen finish, brings modern, geometric style to any room. Available in charcoal (as shown), or whalebone.
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7. Keep a Low Profile Thanks to Hickory Chair’s prowess of upholstery, the Frances Platform Bed achieves drama and grace. The hand-tailored, blind biscuit tufting is standard on the gracefully sleigh-shaped headboard, framed by beautiful American walnut. 8. Three-Armed Table A Peruvian Tooled Leather Coffee Table at The Gallery at 200 Lex features incised decoration depicting the British royal coat of arms, the Peruvian arms and the Rochdale family arms bearing the Crede Signo. 60
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9. Light and Dark The Kemizo Table at Dennis Miller Associates blends angular base members that are softened by inside radii, rounded tabletop corners and elliptically shaped profiles. 10. Suit Up The Tailored Sofa from Global Views is distinguished by a sleek pinstripe fabric worthy of Savile Row. A filet of solid brass runs along the front of the dark waxed, oiled walnut-finished frame.
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11. Float Away A sensuous shape evocative of a cumulus cloud, Barbara Barry’s Cloud Sofa for McGuire Furniture speaks to relaxed luxury. The Cloud Sofa is tightly upholstered with curved lines that seem to float off the floor.
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12. Second Skin The Derma Flatweave Rug, from Odegard Carpets, is hand-woven Himalayan wool full of playful detailing with subtle and sophisticated texture. Custom colors and sizes available. 13. Turn and Look Studio A Home’s Valencia Mirror borrows inspiration from classic Spanish design. Done in white metal cladding with an antique nickel (or brass) finish, this stately piece is sure to turn heads. 14. A Different Angle Julian Chichester’s stunning trapezoidal Massa Chest has three drawers, is finished in our new quarter-sawn bleached oak, and sits on round, fluted legs. 15. Four on the Floor Designed by Eny at Eny Lee Parker, the Stitch Stool at Lorin Marsh is a fashion-forward perch that’s bold and beautiful. Available upholstered and in glazed ceramic finishes. Shown in flock fabric. APR
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Studio A Home The painstaking carving process used in the Kyoto Etagére highlights the natural beauty and texture of wood not usually seen on plain surfaces. Peaks and valleys create an abstract sculptural texture that is organic in form. Painted matte black, the texture mimics that of delicate charcoal. Constructed of gmelina wood, a cousin to beechwood. Studio A Home, Suite 612, 212.725.8439, studioa-home.com
Leftbank Art A mixed media image framed under acrylic glass, “Mono Statue” is hand-painted on gallery-wrapped burlap with epoxy geometric accents. Made to order in other mediums and size options. Leftbank Art, Suite 609, 646.293.6694, leftbankart.com
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The dramatic Oculus Dining Table is covered in dyed eucalyptus veneer. The cool grey tones are perfectly juxtaposed by the gold leaf ocular accents on the base. At eight feet in length, this grand table is perfect for any meal. Global Views, Suite 612, 212.725.8439, globalviews.com
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The Bright Group The Cahn Closed Arm Chair is both sleek and cozy, simple yet luxurious. Cahn is available in customizable upholstery and wood finishes. Manufactured by BRIGHT in Middletown, New York. The Bright Group, Suite 902, 212.726.9030, thebrightgroup.com
Julian Chichester The Blow Side Table is a small, sleek, tubular bedside table in pebble-grain stitched black leather. The rails and feet are in a contrasting aged brass. Designed and manufactured in the USA by Julian Chichester. Julian Chichester, Suite 604, 646.293.6622, julianchichester.com
LORIN MARSH The Windsor Credenza comes dressed to impress in a headturning combination of curved satin bronze and solid walnut, finished with a reverse painted black glass top. Made by Lorin Marsh in New York City either as you see it, or with materials and finishes custom to your specification. LORIN MARSH, Suite 809, 212.759.8700, lorinmarsh.com
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Baker Furniture The Dutch Paneled Chest, from the Stately Homes for Baker Furniture collection captures the refinement of the late Dutch Republic, circa 1770. The chest features oak burl veneered drawers with shaped drop-handles and plain keyhole escutcheons with a dark bronze key. Baker’s design team proves that true elegance and luxury are timeless: spanning centuries, cultures and lifestyles. Baker Furniture, Suite 300, 212.779.8810, bakerfurniture.com
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Odegard Carpets The graphic design of Odegard Carpets’ Drips Rug is hand-woven in Nepal from Himalayan wool with silk accents. This bold explosion of color is well-suited for any contemporary interior. Available in custom colors and sizes. Odegard Carpets, Suite 1209, 212.545.0205, odegardcarpets.com
Mr. Brown London Mr. Brown London’s Mercer line is one of their most enduring and successful designs. A perfect example of Mr. Brown’s sleek, modern-yet-fun aesthetic, it is now available as the Mercer Dining Table in their iconic white smooth gesso or in warm dark oak combined with aged brass. Mr. Brown London, Suite 604, 646.293.6622, mrbrownlondon.com
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Formations The Link Side Table, designed and manufactured in California by Formations, is made of beautifully-sculpted iron with a patina finish. Formations, Suite 903, 212.684.0070, formationsusa.com
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Dennis Miller Associates Powell and Bonnell’s Galileo Dining Armchair features shapely show wood with tight upholstery and an integrated metal pull detail. Upholstered here in cattle call white leather with a black maple frame and a polished nickel pull. This piece is completely customizable. Dennis Miller Associates, Suite 1210, 212.684.0070, dennismiller.com
PROFILES The handsome and sturdy Adonis Dining Table by Randolf & Hein is shown here in oak with a fourtone finish. It is available in three standard sizes as well as with custom dimensions and finishes. PROFILES, Suite 1211, 212.689.6903, profilesny.com
MCGUIRE FURNITURE Inspired by Venetian gondolas, the Gondola Settee is based on Elinor McGuire’s original design. Made from rattan and rawhide with an upholstered seat, each piece is handcrafted in the McGuire tradition. Chic design and versatile finishes allow for complete customization, including as an outdoor settee, complete with a powder-coated aluminum frame and performance fabric. McGuire Furniture, Suite 300, 212.689.1565, mcguirefurniture.com
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Hickory Chair Conversations, like the Conversation Chair by Ray Booth, must go both ways! This sculptural piece allows you to do just that, accommodating you sitting forward or straddling the chair backwards. Inspired by a vintage Irish conversation chair, the comfort and character are sure to keep you talking. Optional weathered stone paint shown. Hickory Chair, Suite 1600, 212.725.3776, hickorychairpearson.com
The Gallery at 200 Lex This circa-1950 Three-Seat Shearling Sofa at the Gallery at 200 Lex is by master cabinetmaker Ludvig Pontoppidan, who participated in the Metropolitan Museum’s “The Arts of Denmark” exhibition. Completely restored and recovered in Scandinavian shearling and leather buttons. The Gallery at 200 Lex, 646.293.6633, email antiques@nydc.com
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Products available at The Gallery at 200 Lex powered by Incollect, 10th Floor, 646-293-6633, nydc.com/antiques
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Eventsat200Lex
A look at a few recent celebrations.
Dollhouse Beautiful On Thursday, February 27th, the New York Design Center partnered with House Beautiful to celebrate Dollhouse Beautiful, a series of eleven custom Victorian dollhouses created by the some of the most well-known designers within the industry. The eleven participating designers included: Peti Lau, Eneia White, Nicole Fuller, Sasha Bikoff, Kelly Finley, Jenny Dina Kirschner, Marie Flanigan, Alyssa Kapito, Cortney Novogratz, Young Huh, and Caitlin Wilson. Each dollhouse was a labor of love for the designers and reflected their own unique aesthetic and style. Guests were buzzing with excitement over the dollhouses as they enjoyed light bites and cocktails while admiring all the intricate details of the houses. All the dollhouses were auctioned off and the proceeds went towards the Kips Bay Boys & Girls Club.
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Designed by Sasha Bikoff Designed by Young Huh Peti Lau with her dollhouse Designed by Nicole Fuller Designed by Caitlin Wilson Guests admire the dollhouses Dollhouse Beautiful Marie Flanigan and Robert Ruffino
Valentine’s Lunch On Wednesday, February 12th the New York Design Center and The Gallery at 200 Lex invited guests to come together for a Valentine’s-themed lunch filled with shopping, delicious bites, and a perfume making workshop with Olfactory. It was the perfect setting to network with colleagues and shop the floor while getting into the Valentine’s Day spirit! Designers were also able to leave their own Valentine’s on special pieces throughout The Gallery as they browsed.
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Caroline Grant and Delores Suarez of Dekar Design Caroline Grant loves this shearling sofa Guests making their own scent with Olfactory Kathryn Given and Helene Oberman Kati Curtis loves this vintage chest Robin Henry, Laura Krey and Alberto Villalobos Sabine Rothman, Kaitlin Peterson and Julia Noran Saudah Saleem, Mel Studach and Elizabeth Mayhew Valentine's love was spread all around
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Holiday Shopping with The Gallery at 200 Lex On Tuesday, December 3rd, The Gallery at 200 Lex got into the spirit with a holiday shopping extravaganza! The New York Design Center was decorated to the nines in holiday décor to help shoppers get into the merry mood. Guests enjoyed a festive evening of shopping, good cheer, and fun. Guests were able to sip, shop, and mingle throughout the 10th floor. Adding to the magic of the evening, the art and antique dealers of the 10th floor curated a gift guide to help spark holiday shopping inspiration. Additionally, shoppers could purchase holiday ornaments to benefit Kips Bay Boys & Girls Club. The ornaments were designed to allude to different club activities with images of hockey skates, ballet slippers, a school bus, and painter’s set. 1. 2. 3. 4.
Beth Diana Smith and Eneia White Guests enjoy everything The Gallery at 200 Lex has to offer Guests mingle Guests explore the booths
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NewShowrooms
Fresh faces and new designs.
Amuneal Suite 1314, 215.516.5120 amuneal.com Amuneal’s showroom provides a special opportunity to see the breadth of their capabilities. Ranging from kitchen cabinetry, original shelving, lighting, and furniture to scale architectural models of stairs and sculptural installations, the work on display at 200 Lex demonstrates extraordinary range of hand finishes and custom capabilities. Amuneal is inspired by a refined sensibility, great attention to detail, and meticulous craft. Made in Philadelphia Since 1965.
Sherrill Furniture Suite 808, 212.464.7060 sherrilldesigncenter.com Sherrill Furniture Brands is a design-driven showroom open to the trade. Located in Suite 808 in the New York Design Center, the showroom is the first of its kind, displaying all eight brands in one location, including: Sherrill Furniture, CTH-Sherrill Occasional, Hickory White, Lillian August, Mr. & Mrs. Howard, Whittemore-Sherrill, MotionCraft and Precedent. Sherrill Furniture Brands brings an eclectic dimension to classic design with a vast variety of styles.
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Backstory
Sister Parish and Albert Hadley in their own words.
In Their Own Words:
By Ted Lambert
Parish-Hadley
Sister Parish (1910-1994) and Albert Hadley (1920-2012) formed a design partnership in 1962 that lasted over three decades and left behind a legacy and a firm that endures today. While many words have been written about them (see our cover story on Brian McCarthy), ARRAY thought it would only be right to offer them the chance to speak for themselves.
Behind every attractive room there should be a very good reason.
Decorating is not a look, it's a point of view.
SISTER PARISH
ALBERT HADLEY
“Innovation is often the ability to reach into the past and bring back what is good, what is beautiful, what is useful, what is lasting.”
“This is not an easy job.”
“It is only my eye that has helped me. I am still hopeless with that thing called a scale ruler.”
“When a person has flair, a grounding in the principle of design, and self-discipline, that person has the potential of being an outstanding designer.”
“Even the simplest wicker basket can become priceless when it is loved and cared for through the generations of a family.”
“Rooms should not be put together for show but to nourish one’s wellbeing.”
“Home, the idea of home, is my principal purpose.”
“Beige is atmosphere. It's bisque, it's ivory, it's cream, it's stone, it's toast, it's cappuccino. It’s well, it's magic.”
“It has not been an easy name, yet it has brought me many a laugh.” “I think everyone must have a memory of some house, some room, a vivid picture that will remain deep down in one forever.”
“The essence of interior design will always be about people and how they live.” “Ceilings must always be considered. They are the most neglected surface in a room.”
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