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Christofle: A Pedigree Brand That Shines With Continuing Innovation Christofle is a name that resonates with elegance…a heritage brand that stirs thoughts of ultrachic style and grandeur. It is one of the world’s most acclaimed creators of silver, and, for the past 184 years, it has brilliantly maintained its status among luxury designs for the table and throughout the home. Christofle is now comfortably – and quite beautifully – ensconced at Forty One Madison in a 6,000square-foot showroom on the 6th floor, a space that will serve
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year-round for meetings with key retailers, hospitality clients and interior designers who look to this French brand as a category innovator. The silver, silver plate and stainless artistry on display is dazzling and seductive. Impressive, too, is the breadth of the collection, with designs that answer today’s diverse lifestyle needs, milestone commemorations and aesthetic preferences. As Albi Large and Small Thermos
expected, the basics are here: flatware, trays and bowls, coffee and tea services, bar
accessories, and candlesticks. But also to be found are platinum and gold-rimmed porcelain dinnerware sets and colorful cut crystal champagne flutes. The assortment of giftware is extensive, with something for every possible lifecycle occasion. A distinctive series of jewelry is an obvious natural extension of the brand. And this year Christofle is venturing deeper into the world of home furnishings with design rock star Marcel Wanders. He already has a line of flatware, serving pieces and personal items and has partnered with the company again for the introduction of a spectacular chair. Wanders is just one of many name talents Christofle has worked with over the years. Other Atomes D'Argent Centerpiece Bowl
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include Michele Oka Doner, Jean-Marie Massaud, Ora-ïto, Gio Ponti, Andrée Putman, Karim Rashid and Martin Szekely. In choosing Forty One Madison for its new U.S. headquarters, Nicolas Krafft, Christofle’s President & CEO, said, “We’re delighted to firmly root ourselves here with our first permanent wholesale showroom. We’ve designed the space so that buyers can experience the beauty of living with silver.” Christofle has really put the polish on its new home, and it is “magnifique!” On the cover: Jardin d’Eden
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D O E R ’ S
P R O F I L E
Her dinnerware designs
among her innovative
were described as “avant-
contributions and, as
garde” when they were
much as they shook up
first introduced in the
a dormant tabletop
1980s. Actually, Dorothy
industry, they also became
Hafner’s creations were
commercial successes.
authentically ground-
Though Hafner’s patterns
breaking. Collaborating
are no longer in production,
with Rosenthal Studio
the shapes still are, and
Line, she literally changed
her originals are highly
the shape of dinnerware
coveted by collectors. She
as we know it. This
is continually percolating
intrepid ceramic artist
with creative ideas, but a
gave new and radical
ceramics comeback
forms to plates and
remains to be seen. For
hollowware, infusing them
the indisputable impact
with raucous patterns
she’s had on the tabletop
and riotous colors. “Flash”
industry, we’re excited to
and “Mars Landing” were
spotlight Dorothy Hafner.
PROFILE
Dorothy Hafner
sun and surf, and then following
What china pattern/brand
that up with a day or two in
do you use in your home? I have my own handmade patterns from the
If you could host a dinner party for six
’80s, and let my mood or the food that’s
famous guests—living or dead—who
being served decide what I use. So if we’re
would you invite? I think the conversation
eating Mexican, then out comes the more
would be lively, smart and fun with Stephen
brightly colored designs, while if it’s a filet
Colbert, Steve Martin and Charlie Rose plus
of sole, I pick out something a little more
Terry Gross, Rachel Maddow and Tina Fey.
conservative. Appetizer, entrée, dessert –
Can’t you just imagine the verbal fireworks?
all get a different design.
What’s the last gift you purchased for
What crystal pattern/brand do you use
someone and the occasion? For my
in your home? Years ago I bought from
studio manager’s birthday, I got her a coral
Rosenthal a pattern called Skal-Clear. I love
red lambskin wallet by Proenza Schouler at
What one thing about you might surprise
the chiseled and sculptural look of this – the
Neiman Marcus.
others? For all the exotic travel I’ve done and
tumblers are clear with a hefty, angular and
What is your favorite getaway destination
faceted base.
and why? Australia and a visit to the Great Barrier Reef. I love the color and motion of
Sydney where I can go to all the museums. What’s the last book you read? Cutting for Stone by Abraham Verghese. Reading is a passion, and this book had everything I look for: covering different cultures, generations, families. What profession other than your own might you like to attempt? I wish I could be a novelist.
creative trails I’ve followed in my life, I’ve never been to Disneyland and have always wanted to go.
snorkeling, being outdoors and enjoying the FORTY ONE MADISON
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LOBBY
Flower Power
Enlivens Lobby Settings Spring had sprung (finally), and flower magazine made sure that New York Tabletop Market attendees were able to experience it full tilt,
From flower magazine: Margot Shaw, founder and editor-in-chief, Kelly Baker, and Clarke Bohorfoush.
creating Lobby Settings with a welcoming “Garden Party” theme. The exquisite concepts brought today’s outdoor lifestyle to life and clearly illustrated that even fine tableware has a place beyond the boundaries of the dining room.
Portmeirion “Botanic Garden”
L’Objet “Pearl Flower”
Aerin for Lenox “Beachfront”
Bubbly + Blooms...are a glorious combination for genteel entertaining thanks to “Atlanta” wine cooler and “Helena” flutes from William Yeoward Crystal; “Beachfront” double old fashioneds from Aerin for Lenox; “Burnished Metal” tray from Donna Karan for Lenox; and “Botanic Garden” plates from Portmeirion. A “Filanda” bowl from Seguso holds the floral arrangement. On all settings: “Pearl Flower” photo frame from L’Objet and Matthew Robbins Designs floral décor.
A Posh Picnic...is the epitome of casual chic, thanks to table toppings such as: “Mikado” dinner plates from Royal Crown Derby at DeVine Corp.; “Perlee” platters from L’Objet; “Cole” flatware from Reed & Barton; “Essence Plus 2013” stems and “Marc Newson 1998” tumblers from iittala; and “White Elements” mugs from Royal Copenhagen.
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Royal Copenhagen “White Elements”
Vista Alegre Atlantis “Blues” LOBBY Michael Aram “Rock”
Cheery Charm...awaits guests amid a profusion
Waterford “Mixology” of blossoming cherry trees. Color is courtesy of not only Mother Nature but also: “Numa” vase from Villeroy & Boch; “Les Indiennes” plates from Philippe Deshoulières; and “Mixology” highballs from Waterford. Completing this setting: “Rock” cake server from Michael Aram; “Blues” decanter from Vista Alegre Atlantis; “Jardin d’Eden” flatware from Christofle; “Teema 1952” platter from iittala; “Whittier” jug from Ten Strawberry Street; and “Cielo” perforated plate from Hering-Berlin at Julia Watts.
William Yeoward Crystal “Lulu”
Ercuis “Latitude”
Jars Cèramistes “Ipso”
A Bouquet Buffet...is a thing of beauty, and with the addition of a trio of arrangements, the flower editors created an Eden of temptations. The “Ipso” and “Karo” vases are from Jars Cèramistes at Mottahedeh; “Lastra” bowl and tray from Vietri; “Bamboo” salad servers from Sambonet; “Latitude” macaron stand from Ercuis at DeVine Corp.; and “Lulu” decanter and tumblers from William Yeoward Crystal.
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D E S I G N E R D AY
Interior Designers
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With a video crew from Editor-At-Large in tow, four top interior designers trawled the halls of Forty One Madison, visiting a few of their favorite showrooms and ferreting out a few great finds. Tori Mellot, senior editor at Traditional Home, interviewed them along the way. Their enthusiasm for Forty One’s caliber of brands…breadth of finishing touch interiors products…and opportunity to learn from company experts was captured in segments posted on editoratlarge.com/editortv. In turn, they helped encourage dozens of fellow professionals to attend Interior Designer Day and experience the Show firsthand. Jon Call, Mr. Call Designs, admitted it was an eye-opening first visit. The Rosenthal Meets Versace Prisma amber-colored crystal desk accessories wowed him. He went on to learn what differentiates Limoges-made from all other china at Royal Limoges and Philippe Deshoulières, admired the simplicity yet sophistication of the designs at William Yeoward Crystal, and rhapsodized about the superiority of the glazes used by Denby, which is the dinnerware he recalled from his childhood. “It’s fun to see all these vendors under one roof and walk away with such an incredible education.” Jamie Drake, Drake Design Associates, is a Forty One aficionado who made a beeline for DeVine Corporation where he favors, among other brands represented there, Raynaud, Alberto Pinto, and J.L. Coquet (it sets his own table at home). L’Objet was another “must” stop for him. “Forty One is an incredible resource for me as a designer. I can complete the entire tablescape for a client, outfit a bar, or finish a sideboard, because it’s all here.” Kimille Taylor, Interior Design & Decoration, also is newly acquainted with Forty One, and was delighted to learn that numerous showrooms accord “to the trade” pricing and services. She was on the hunt for products answering the trend of “anti-restraint” and opulence in design, and immediately gravitated to the latest from Marchesa by Lenox, the “Old Imari” pattern from Royal Crown Derby, and the Tony Duquette collection at Mottahedeh. Her ultimate find? The silver macaron tower at Ercuis. Ghislaine Viñas, Ghislaine VIñas Interior Design, was bowled over by the bowls, vases, pitchers and other decorative accessories at Vista Alegre. She’s been a huge fan of the witty figurines by Jaime Hayon at Lladró, and also partial to the “Parrot Party” collection, but was excited by the new “Belle de Nuit” lighting. She fell for the mix of matte and high-sheen finishes on the Hering Berlin porcelain at Julia Watts LLC, where she also was wild for the colored handled flatware from Alain Saint-Joanis. At Hermès, color – particularly the rich cobalt of “Bleus d’Aileurs” dinnerware – also caught her attention. “Once your interiors are done, there’s a whole layer of styling that needs to be completed with bookcases, bar spaces, and display shelves. Forty One is a great place for designers to shop for the objects that finish these areas.”
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ICONIC DESIGNS
TABLE’S TOPS ICONIC DESIGNS OF THE DECADES
If Waterford defines crystal – which it does for a large part of the American population – then Lismore defines Waterford. The 60th anniversary of the pattern was
happens, creating prismatic effects that are
celebrated two years ago, and this ageless
visually intoxicating.
beauty has racked up an impressive history in
It’s no wonder that Lismore accounts for 40
a relatively short amount of time.
percent of all of Waterford’s sales globally and
Lismore Castle, once the home of Sir Walter
that over 300 skus are part of the Lismore port-
Raleigh, on Ireland’s southeast coast in County
folio. The line ranges from the tiniest two-inch
Waterford, helped inspire the pattern designed
shot glass up to a 24-arm, four-foot chandelier.
by master artisan Miroslav Havel. The cut stone
Helping to catapult Waterford’s rise to acclaim
architecture of this stately home is reflected
was the introduction of Lismore into the U.S.
in the crystal’s own refined diamond cuts,
market and creation of a brilliant ad campaign
composed into a symmetrical arrangement with
by one of America’s authentic “Mad Men,”
upward flowing wedge cuts. When light hits
Harry Pesin. Now a star in its own right, Lismore
all those precision cuts, the optical magic
has been cast in numerous films and TV shows.
Leonardo DiCaprio was its co-star in the most recent remake of The Great Gatsby. You can see it on HBO’s True Blood. And it was a Wisteria Lane favorite as character Bree Van de Kamp’s crystal of choice on Desperate Housewives. Queen Elizabeth famously said, “I like this clinky glass,” as she hoisted a Lismore stem to toast the President of Ireland during her visit there in 2011 — a moment captured on YouTube, no less. It is the valued ping…classic style…and extraordinary brilliance that make Lismore an unrivaled original. FORTY ONE MADISON
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The Forty One Scene Team Target – William Peterson, Angie Grieman and Chris Jackson – on their way to check out what’s new at Cambridge Silversmiths.
April Durham of Seguso picked up a light bite at the Bridal Guide café.
Color prevailed at Villeroy & Boch where Nicolas-Luc Villeroy, Isabelle von Boch and Bernard Reuter welcomed retailer Silvia Aizenman, of Costa Rican-based La Maison 718.
Ceramic designer Anna Weatherley and her namesake hand-painted porcelain collection at DeVine Corp.
The official opening of the exquisite new Auratic showroom was attended by Chinese diplomats and Forty One Madison’s Bill Rudin and Laurie Burns, who joined the manufacturer’s U.S. president Lewis Wong and chairman Quanhui Liu.
Christofle President and CEO Nicolas Krafft with retailer Patrizia Lipari of Montreal-based Maison Lipari at the showroom opening reception.
Sal Gabbay of Gibson Overseas with Regency collection designer Stevens Vaughn and Rodney Cone.
Waterford Wedgwood Royal Doulton hosted a party to celebrate designer Vera Wang and her collections. She was spotted at the festivities with WWRD CEO Pierre de Villeméjane and VP Michael Craig.
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Robin Goad (center), newly named general manager of Royal Copenhagen and iittala, met with Marsha Dautch and Diane Wexler of Buffalo-based Jenss.
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Olivier Pechou of Hermès and Michael Scully of Scully & Scully.
Arc International may be on the verge of a breakthrough with its new Edge glassware invented by Darrol Roberts, who toasted the launch with Arc’s Tom Moleski.
Damon Willmott and Todd Johnson of Joseph Joseph were on hand for the showroom opening event.
Industry consultant Pete Cash with Jackie Jihye Kim at the new Hankook Chinaware showroom, which also featured Jackie’s own Twig New York collections.
Gina Kwun and John Weeth of Gump’s with Julia Watts.
Leigh Katherine Loosbrock and Debra Frederick of Rochester, MN-based Tableside Manor were amazed at how Hering Berlin ceramicist Anika Raschke creates the bas-relief detail on cups and plates. The demonstration was an attraction in the Julia Watts showroom.
Mark Roland and Etsuji Yamazaki played hosts at Yamazaki to the macys.com crew, which included January Navarro, Whitney Kelly and Teddy Muto.
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Designer Christian Sieger with his firm’s latest creation – Ca’ d’Oro — for Fürstenberg.
Brothers Richard and Victor Setton have spiced up the Forty One Madison offerings with their line of La Collina Toscana gourmet olive oils, condiments and spices.
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Corwin Thompson is Forty One Madison’s new Buyer Services Representative and a welcoming face.
Michael Devine’s first ever dinnerware collection reflects his experience in textiles. It’s part of the Julia Watts portfolio of products. (Yes, that’s the Michael Devine who readers may remember once reported on trends for HFN.)
It was party time at Lenox and enjoying the after-hours event were hosts Peter Cameron and Lester Gribetz with Audrey Jacobs of Macy’s.
Fernando Gallego, worldwide CEO for Lladró, and his new CEO for the company’s USA operations, Brent McDaneld.
It made good sense to check out the new scents introduced by Mottahedeh, as the LV Harkness team learned. Visiting from the retailer were Mindy Mobley and Meg Jewett with the china company’s owner Wendy Kvalheim.
One Kings Lane’s buying group – Jennifer Fan, Natasha Hamm, Lauren Rowinski and Kat Palmieri – made a stop at the new Mateus, Philippe Deshoulières and Royal Limoges showroom where Virginie de Toustain worked with them. Houston-based Events retailer Sandra Porter and Regina Garcia paid a visit to William Yeoward Crystal where they worked with Darren Schick and Debra Krone.
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At Nambé, company vice chairman Jim Weyhrauch introduced the Von Maur buyers — Kristina Olson, Melanie Scheidler and Jennifer Schwallie – to designer Wei Young and his new “Oceana” collection.
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In the pink, Marisa LeDonne of Rosenthal hosted the Geary’s group including Natasha Asinas, Wendy Nelson, Peter Behnke and Tom Blumenthal.
Portmeirion Group was a stop for Belk buyers Cynthia Smith, Rita Andersen and Jessica Sansavera where they met with company executive Wendy Motlaq.
Gérard Lehmann led a tasting that emphasized the compatibility of his namesake stemware collections with varieties of wines.
Kim Madden of Reed & Barton met with Coastal Living editors Antonia van der Meer and Linda Hirst.
Joe McGrath and Maryida Lira of Boscov’s with Lance Wade of Sango.
Laurie Burns and Maximilian Riedel.
Bethesda-based retailer Timothy Albrecht, of Consider It Done, met with Michael Belleveau at Seguso.
Kitty Shields of Robinson Home Products (l.) hosted the JCPenney team including Steven D’lorio, John Ranney, Kevin McGhee and Leslie Clark.
Irv Zakheim, owner of Zak Designs, greeted Debbie Roe of The Andersons. The Ohiobased retailer was among the first visitors to the newly opened showroom.
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Peter Goldberger EVP of Noritake with Macy’s SVP Susan Bertelsen.
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One Who Will Be Missed
Note From Laurie Coming off of a tough first quarter, retailers who attended the April New York Tabletop Show were looking ahead and bullish on business for the balance of 2014. A positive attitude, coupled with abundant new product introductions, set the upbeat tone that resonated across all price points. The perseverance of great factories and worldwide brands and their resources was clearly evident, reflected both in innovative designs and ability to deliver to the market leaders of retail and e-tail. As for what’s trending, these were among the buzzwords rippling throughout the Show: American Chic, Opulence, Contemporary Retro, Brooklyn, Craft Beer, Blue, Showrooming, Webrooming, Upchanging. With newly opened or renovated showrooms on almost every floor, if you haven’t already, on your next visit to Forty One Madison, be sure to allow time to fully explore.
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