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Where Luxury Meets the American West Experience Buffalo Collection BY MARY STANGER
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“The people who come in express the way it affects their senses – the smells of the bison leather, the warmth of the wood. You can tell everything was made with love.” This is the way Michael Levenberg, co-owner and founder of Buffalo Collection, describes the furniture line he and his wife Laura created together years ago. Located in the heart of historic downtown Scottsdale, their showroom features extraordinary, hand-crafted, heirloom furniture, home décor and accessories – all of which blend luxury with the rugged American West. And, for many people – whether they have heard about the collection, seen an ad or read about it in a magazine, they don’t really understand and appreciate it until they’ve set foot in the store and experienced it firsthand. “It is very experiential in here,” Michael said. “We want people to come in and look, touch and feel what we have to offer.”
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Buffalo Collection contains work from more than 50 craftsmen and artisans, and includes everything from exquisite paintings and bronze sculptures to gorgeous wood tables and furniture. Every item in the store is made in the USA and personally hand-picked by the Levenbergs, who travel often to meet with each of their artists. Many of their artists have been with them from the very beginning of the company’s founding, and the owners take great pride in representing each of them. And, while the two share business responsibilities, it is Laura who provides the layout and design, putting her touch on the showroom. “I like everything to look beautiful from all sides and all angles,” she said. “Each item has a purpose and
