WINTER 2017
FEATURE
Turkish Delight: PAŞABAHÇE Takes Aim On Luxury Lifestyle So many exotic wonders are evocative of Turkey: vibrantly colorful bazaars…spiky minarets towering above gleaming mosque domes…exquisitely patterned ceramic tiles and intricate textile weaves...all important legacies of the country’s rich ancient history. But talking modern Turkey, Paşabahçe glass must be counted among this era’s wonders. The history of the esteemed glass factory is intertwined with the founding of the republic in 1934 by Mustafa Kemal Atatürk after the defeat of the Ottoman Empire in World War I. One of his first acts as Turkey’s president was the establishment of Paşabahçe (pronounced pasha-ba-chay). Today it’s the third largest glass manufacturer in the world and is unparalleled, uniquely owning its own mineral mines as well as designing and manufacturing its own cardboard packaging. Paşabahçe’s parent company is Şişecam, comprising three other divisions that
Fromage cheese server from Nude
include production of bottles (that’s how Paşabahçe got its start), flat glass (for industrial and automotive use, with Mercedes-Benz among its top customers), and chemicals (led by a team of scientists who also contribute to the innovations in glass and crystal benefitting Paşabahçe home goods products over the decades). Joining the Forty One Madison community in 2001, the Paşabahçe showroom and U.S. headquarters occupy a 3,000-square-foot showroom on the 7th floor that was completely renovated this past summer. The new space is now aglow with natural light pouring in from a bank of corner windows Beer Tester Borcam
– previously blocked from view – overlooking Madison Square Park. The added light effects have transformed the location into a brilliant setting for the brand’s equally brilliant collections of high-quality glass and lead-free crystal. The range is extensive and diverse, inclusive of every possible tabletop need and meeting every price point expectation: plates and platters, an array of drinkware and barware, bowls of every size and dimension, pitchers, decanters, serveware and accessories. Some products are
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Monte Carlo
hand-blown, some machine-pressed and an option, but a spectrum of colors is offered along with a choice of decorative motifs. Multitasking Borcam bakeware, produced from high-performance borosilicate glass, is another Paşabahçe staple, featuring key kitchen container requisites for food preparation, cooking, table presentation and refrigerator storage.
INTERIOR DESIGNERS WELCOME COMEBACK OF METROPOLITAN HOME
DESIGNER DAY
tempered. Clear and undecorated is always
Interior Designer Day at Forty One Madison kicked off with a breakfast reception toasting the return of Metropolitan Home magazine. It was an opportunity to meet associate editor Kaitlin Petersen, who used the occasion to speak about how valuable The New York Tabletop Market is as a resource for interior designers, with an incredible range of china, crystal, cutlery, and decorative accessories that can help them complete a project plus significantly add profitability to a practice. She also engaged interior designer Jon Call to create a display reflecting current trends. Among them was the concept of pairing high-end luxury with less pricey casual (such as L’OBJET dinner plates atop Pier 1 wicker placemats framed by Kate Spade New York flatware alongside William Yeoward Crystal goblets). Inspiring tablesetting created for the reception featuring products from Forty One Madison showrooms.
Camp Collection barware from Nude
Meg Brenner and Emily Barnes of Ralph Lauren Home and Katie Tomlinson and Deena Schacter of Veranda magazine.
As Paşabahçe nears a century of achievement, Nude, a sibling brand from Şişecam, has been added to stake its claim on the luxury market with highly aesthetic yet functional designs for today’s evolving lifestyles. On display in its own gallery within the showroom, Nude features collections created with some of the world’s most celebrated designers – Ron Arad, Ayse Birsel, Nigel Coates, Joe Doucet and Tomas Kral, to name a few. They’ve been given license to incorporate other materials with the crystal, such as brass,
Interior designer Julia Cotsarelis of Stonehill & Taylor, Kaitlin Petersen, Jon Call and architect Barry Goralnick. Courtney Adams, Ozlem Akcay and Rebecca Lee from the design firm Gabellini Sheppard Associates. Margaret Bauer of Eleven10 Design looks on as Kaitlin Petersen and Jon Call speak.
copper, concrete, marble and slate. “Nude fearlessly investigates innovative ideas,” said Neil Orzeck, Paşabahçe Managing Director, North America. “It’s challenging and stretching the imagination on the functionality of glass with exciting, dramatic results.” The Paşabahçe showroom and office at Forty One Madison are open daily. Jon Walker of House Beautiful and Jon Call.
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ICONIC DESIGNS
TA BL E’ S TOPS
IC ON IC DE SIGNS OF T HE DECA DE S “A rose is a rose is a rose.” But a vase? No other is like the Aalto from Iittala. It’s poetic, sensuous, compelling. And it has been in production the past 80 years, its undulating, organic form giving life to a collection that includes a range of sizes, colors and even options other than the original glass, such as steel bowls and wooden platters. Finnish architect Alvar Aalto conceived the vase for the Savoy, a
Iittala factory, demonstrating its pioneering vision and capability to
popular Helsinki restaurant that he designed. It enjoyed official
produce modernist designs for a new generation.
introduction at the Paris World’s Fair in 1937. Theories of Aalto’s inspiration for the shapely creation abound, and he added to speculations by personally naming it “Eskimo woman’s
Each and every vase in the Alvar Aalto Collection is mouth-blown at the Iittala glass factory. It takes seven craftsmen, 12 work stages,
leather trousers.”
1100° and 10 hours to
Ultimately, it became
produce a single unit.
Aalto’s namesake,
To commemorate the
establishing him as
design’s 80th anniversary,
a respected designer
Iittala, which now is a
who went on to design dozens of other furnishings that have achieved
brand registered by the Fiskars Group, has issued a smoky grey edition.
museum status and
In Alvar Aalto’s own words,
global acclaim.
“Form is a mystery that
Whether the Aalto vase is viewed as an interpretation of one of the thousands of lakes splashed across the
eludes definition but that gives people a sense of well-being.” No matter if you use his vase for a full bouquet or a single rose or choose
Finnish landscape, an
to treat it as a sculptural
amoebic cell, or a radical
art piece, it’s a design that
statement rejecting the conformist geometry of most glass designs over the centuries, it was a ground-breaking feat for the
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strikes an emotional chord and endures as a modern classic.
DOER’S PROFILE
Murray Moss is incomparable. Few in our industry have the same
experience as a place of commerce. His unimpeachable curatorial
degree of passion for and knowledge about the designers and
eye explains why, over the years, he’s been tapped to mount
their creations or the factories
exhibits for respected institutions
and their manufacturing
such as London’s Victoria & Albert
mastery. For the 18 years that
Museum, Frankfurt’s Museum
his MOSS gallery in New York’s
für Angewandte Kunst, and the
Soho design district was in
Warhol Foundation in Pittsburgh.
business, it helped introduce
He has authored several books,
American homeowners to
including Georg Jensen Reflections
furniture, tabletop and interior
(Rizzoli, 2014) and Baccarat:
décor brands and sources
250 Years (Rizzoli, 2013). To this
culled from around the world.
day, Moss is looked to for his
Moss helped to elevate
wisdom and expertise, heading
consumers’ taste levels by
Moss Bureau, a design consultancy
immersing them in an environ-
for museums, corporations
ment filled with livable style,
and private collectors. Singular and
functional forms and ingenious
savvy, he is deserving of
innovations. The store was as
being dubbed the dean of
much a museum and learning
our industry.
What china pattern/brand do you use in your home? No two plates or bowls are the same in our house. I enjoy porcelain and especially the historic, ancient manufactories so much that I am drawn more to the opportunity to experience a wide variety of expressions, rather than to be using one pattern only, and forever storing in a cupboard duplicates, waiting for a dinner party we will most likely never have! I particularly enjoy the examples we have and use daily, all mixed together: “Magic Flute Sarastro” (with gold embellishment) by Rosenthal; the simple white plates from the “B-Service” by Hella Jongerius for Royal Tichelaar Makkum; all variations of the Royal Copenhagen blue services; vintage 1930s “Circo” pieces designed by Gio Ponti produced by Richard Ginori, and random pieces from “Adonis” designed by Wolfgang von Wersin for Nymphenburg, 1951. What crystal pattern/brand do you use in your home? Again, like the dinnerware, each drinking glass in our cupboards is different from another.
We have a large collection which we select from daily, ranging from current production to quite rare vintage crystal, long out of production. I concentrate on crystal from Lobmeyr, and enjoy most using glasses from their “Patrician” service (Josef Hoffmann, 1917); “Commodore” (Oswald Haerdtl, 1950s); “Ambassador” (also by Haerdtl; 1925), and their “Alpha” simple tumbler (Hans Harald Rath, 1952). I also collect Baccarat, but enjoy particular patterns which are now out of production, such as “Maladetta” (1946), “Jose” (1970), and most of all their brilliant “Neptune” design (1988). And I cannot forget Moser, in the Czech Republic! I love mostly “Diplomat” from the ’40s. If you could host a dinner party for six famous guests—living or dead—who would you invite? Perhaps Lillian Hellman, Gore Vidal, William F. Buckley, Rachel Maddow, Sonny Mehta, and Mae West would be a lively table. What’s the last gift you purchased for someone and the occasion? A box of miniature chocolates
presented in a miniature “chest of drawers” ordered from Altmann & Kuhne, Vienna (the packaging was originally designed by Josef Hoffmann), for my friend Cecile zu Hohenlohe on the occasion of her birthday. What’s your favorite getaway destination and why? London. We can hit three shows a day and have ice cream at the intervals. What’s the last book you read? A Little Life, by Hanya Yanagihara. What profession other than your own would you like to attempt? Retirement (or perhaps semi-retirement)! What one thing about you might surprise others to know? When I was still in university, I studied on the side to become a professional mime. I was employed as the assistant mime to William Douglas (son of Supreme Court Justice William O. Douglas), who at that time was performing around the country.
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PROFILE
Murray Moss
DISPLAYS This window display is a feast for the eyes and a step right out of the catalog. Mimicking a Dutch still life masterpiece from the Baroque era but with a modern twist, the presentation of products includes: L’OBJET dinnerware; Ralph Lauren Home candlesticks; Cristal de Paris stemware; Eme flatware; Joe Cariati glass decanters; LSA vase; NasonMoretti carafe, and Miela corkscrew and bottle opener.
DISPLAY’S THE THING Gracious Home began 53 years ago as a mom-and-pop neighborhood hardware store on New York’s Upper East Side. While remaining faithful to its roots, it has evolved into a chic home décor resource offering an expertly curated merchandise assortment created by artists, artisans and designers from every corner of the globe, becoming a leading destination for interior designers plus the most savvy and discerning design enthusiasts. A tabletop department that easily rivals any of the most fabled emporiums anywhere in the world crowns this Cinderella enterprise. And working its abracadabra magic on the visual merchandising is a six-member team headed by creative director China Young along with visual merchandise manager Allison Winn.
Allison Winn
Study the artistry of Gracious Home’s merchandising platforms (catalog, in-store displays and website) and you’ll see the exacting details that romance an impressive selection of china, glass and flatware. The department’s buyer Diana Wilf joined in 2013, a major turning point as she’s guided the addition of the caliber of product that resonates with the store’s carriage trade clientele.
GRACIOUS HOME BY THE NUMBERS
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FULL GLASS STOREFRONT D I S P L AY W I N D O W S DEDICATED TO TABLETOP
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NEW YORK CITY L O C AT I O N S . 2 ON THE UPPER EAST SIDE PLUS WEST SIDE NEAR LINCOLN CENTER & C H E L S E A
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TABLETOP BRANDS
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11,000sf
IN UPPER EAST SIDE STORE HOUSING TABLETOP
In the hands of Young, Winn and crew, these tabletop designs take on a whole new 30% dimension as part of a seductive narrative. The inspiration boards they work from to G R O W T H I N TA B L E T O P S A L E S ON WEB OVER LAST YEAR mine concepts are studded with images from fashion runways, museum exhibits, color forecasts and the like. The initial interpretation is manifest in the Gracious Home catalog – a glorious, award-worthy, mega-size 10 1/2 x 13 1/2 inch, 75-page publication featuring original and compelling photography. The dots are then connected so that those pages are brought to life in the store displays and windows, plus mirrored on web pages. 6 WWW.41MADISON.COM
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Here’s just a sample of Fall 2016 visual treatments with an “Earthly Pleasures” theme. DISPLAYS Drama is achieved with simple components: Gracious Home’s private label dinnerware, Capdeco flatware, RedBliss mat, Studio A vases, Kenny Mack bowl and Kim Seybert napkin ring.
A stellar tabletop department crowns Gracious Home.
Lionel Richie Home china and glassware are a Gracious Home New York City exclusive – a rich color combination of purple and gold that’s fashionable and irresistible. Also on the table: Ricci Argentieri flatware and Via Venezia runner. Classic blue and white china from Richard Ginori goes glam with Ricci Argentieri flatware, William Yeoward Crystal, Kim Seybert napkins, runners, mats and napkin rings, and RabLabs candlesticks. NY NOW
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The Forty One Scene Joe Latona of Latona Specialties visited the VIETRI showroom where he caught up with Holli Draughn and the company’s CEO Bill Roberts.
Chef Gabriel Kreuther was filmed at his chic NYC restaurant for an online Editor At Large video discussing how he shops Forty One Madison showrooms to personally select tableware.
At Denby, Nicole Ramos and Todd Jarvis showed introductions to Haley Jag and Woody Powell of Belk.
Gina Baccari and Serena Williams (far right) of Libbey hosted a walkthrough for Meredith Rosoff and Melinda McGann of HomeGoods.
The One Kings Lane team – Jess Church, Bevin Landry, Rachel Gerli and Samantha Weiss – met at Jay Companies with Kalman Jay.
Allison Beeler of Sam’s Club and her colleague Kristina Distler (second from right) met at Fitz and Floyd with Sharon Nale and John Teilborg.
Fashion giant Vera Wang showed some love to Michael Craig, U.S.-based president of Fiskars Living Business, when she visited its showroom to review her Wedgwood designs.
WMF America’s Anne-Mari Kelly (second from left) met with the Gilt.com team: Erin Aiken, Sara Weaver, Natalia Owen, Natasha Mander and Sarah Pettit.
Linette Payne and Judy Kow, of Brooklynbased etailer Lucky Rubber Ducky/Tarzian West, worked with Ryan Murphy of Typhoon in the company’s new showroom.
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Kim Heslin and Matt Whitney of Lord & Taylor discussed business with Laura Profeta of Ralph Lauren Home.
At Herend VP of Export Laszlo Szesztay and Martin Herend’s Imports VP Kimberley Kimball welcomed Natasha Asina, Tom Blumenthal and Michael Sudjati of Gearys Beverly Hills to the showroom.
Buyers Theresa Schamine and Sarah Cooper of American Metalcraft worked with Artland’s Matt McNett.
Juliska Manager of National Accounts Rita Rosenblum (center) worked withTiffany Lee and Chelsea Brown of Bloomingdale’s.
Dominic Speelman, founder of MAKE International, gave an orientation of his new showroom and collections to Wynne Enterprises reps Susan Goldstein and Barbara McKeon.
Michael Giannelli, owner of the recently opened store East Hampton Gardens, made a stop at L’OBJET where he met with Maureen Farrell, VP Sales & Marketing.
Cari Coffman of Dillard’s got down to business at Homer Laughlin with Rich Brinkman, VP Sales, and Shannon Giambroni.
Renowned designer Thomas O’Brien (center) with his new collection for Reed & Barton and company excutives Lester Gribetz, President of Lenox, and Tim Riddle, President of Reed & Barton.
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Arc International CEO Fred Dohn with Director of Marketing Tom Moleski who’s retiring after 30 years with the company.
SHOWROOM S
The Forty One Scene Olivier Péchou, Hermès VP Tableware, and Jérôme de Lavergnolle, CEO of Saint-Louis Crystal, reviewed company business.
Nikko CEO Kenji Anzai showed Allison Keavey and Caroline Dickens of Wayfair.com the collections.
At Joseph Joseph Damon Willmott worked with Jennifer Judson of Dean & DeLuca.
Celebrity chef Geoffrey Zakarian (far right) was on hand for the launch of his signature collection at TarHong, along with company President Rob Quinn and Bill Curran of Bed Bath & Beyond.
Restaurateur Catalina Leuro-Rey of Nocces de Colombia explored possible purchases with Paul LeBarron in the recently opened RAK Porcelain USA showroom.
Bruno Bergman of Ohio-based Crystal Classics made Orrefors Kosta Boda a stop on his buying trip, where he met with Natalie Krill.
Visiting Royal Copenhagen artist Zenia Damgaard demonstrated the skillful precision needed to hand-paint Flora Danica.
Marisa LeDonne of Rosenthal worked with Alyssa Pasternack, Sarah Penry and Diana LeBrutto of Zola.com.
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Forty One Madison’s annual party always strikes a perfect balance for New York Tabletop Market guests to mix business with pleasure. A Voce was the scene to be seen at for the industry gathering.
med the Crystalite Laurie Burns welco Petr, Lubor Cerva Bohemia team: Patrik , and Thomas Firt. and his son Lubor Jr.
From Noritake: Peter Goldberger, Michele Evans and Jay Fingert.
n Marquardt, Fürstenberg’s Floria ter Behnke of Laurie Burns and Pe Gearys Beverly Hills.
ward Erich Saletin of William Yeo Frieman. id Dav rep s sale and l Crysta
utives: Deborah WMF Americas exec l. Kelly and Trish Voge Corrado, Anne-Mari
Rachel Chadwick from Supper Magazine and Diana Chiodi from Bauscher-Hepp.
ss Patterson of Anita Brady and Ro Robinson Home.
Joining from L’OBJET were Garrett Callahan, Jonathan Steadman, Caro le Boucher and Grace Debono.
Laurent Turmes, From Villeroy & Boch: the company’s and ch Isabelle von Bo a Knierim. new U.S. president, Lis
Kiyasa’s founding Bahadorzadeh family – sisters Kiana, Yasamin and their dad Kamran – toasted the evening with Virginie de Toustain of Royal Limoges.
artist Alice Dean Driver, ceramic tts. Wa Goldsmith and Julia
ncesco Laserra Giuseppe Chiodo, Fra o. ni of Bormioli Rocc and Leonardo Pleba
hedeh and April Paul Wojcik from Motta l. Durham from Rosentha
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Laurie’s Note Hang Onto Your Hats
Keeping up with change can be a challenge. Online shopping vs. in-store. Digital news delivery vs. traditional print and electronic. Social media influence vs. expert advice. The omnipresence of omnichannel retailing. No sooner do we embrace such seismic shifts than we have to recalibrate to about-faces as online stores open brickand-mortar and online publications add print editions. This unprecedented period of accelerated change is having its impact on the tabletop industry, yet history is on our side: Over centuries and generations, tabletop manufacturers have been leaders in adapting to continual change, conquering new landscapes of culture, dining, shopping and lifestyle. These companies are working hard to give their customers the types of products today’s market demands. They’ve come to understand that brands must give customers what they want, when they want it, and how they want it – and, so, logistics has become equally important, if not more, than product and price. From where I sit, tabletop is weathering this flux and delivering quite effectively.
We’re full speed ahead on our lobby renovation. Be ready to see Phase I completed at the next Tabletop Show in April 2017.
And, speaking of delivery and keeping up with changing times, we’d like to hear from you: This newsletter began publication in 1988. As we look to serve you, would you like to continue to receive the print edition? Or do you prefer a digital version be emailed to you? Let us know at info@41madison.com.
Laurie Burns