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16 Membership Has Its Comforts By Catherine McHugh In London, New York, West Hollywood, Berlin, and its new place at the beach in Miami, each Soho House is designed to make its guests feel right at home.

22 Americana & Folk Art By Cathy Whitlock Collecting the Past: A Quick Primer.

24 Catch Him If You Can By Cathy Whitlock The Architect as Everyman: A Profile of David Rockwell.

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9 CULTURECALENDAR By Catherine McHugh

A Machine-Age Modernist, the life and death of buildings, a history of Irish entertainers in America, and more. odern kitchens, the works of Edward Hopper, his and hers fashion, and a unique BOOKS&MEDIA By Cathy Whitlock Inspirational rooms from Charlotte Moss, HIgh Gloss, and must-have phone apps for the design crowd are what's hot in print and online. Read new tomes from Alexa Hampton and Suzanne Rheinstein, and stay connected with TROVE By Michele Keith Bring gifts that delight the nose, sharpen the senses, spice up the table, or bring the outside in and you’ll be the guest who returns again and again.

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Fish Tag offers inspired seafood, step into history at The Leopard des Artistes, and The James is our new favorite artistic-chic Soho retreat.e National and Setai Fifth Avenue are just a couple of our new favorite haunts and hotels MYFAVTHINGS Top interior designers share their favorite pieces and accessories of the moment. accessories and color choices. GALLERY The Tall and the Short of It. Going soft: ARRAY looks at the new pastels. FRESHPICKS The most current products in NYDC showrooms.

52 STYLESPOTLIGHT Featured highlights of craft and design.

60 DEFININGPIECES Items that sum up what a showroom is all about.

70 SHOWROOMPORTRAITS Profiles of some of NYDC’s most familiar names.

74 NYDCEVENTSCALENDAR A look at a few recent celebrations.

78 SHOWROOMDIRECTORY A complete list of who’s where in 200 Lex.

80 BACKSTORY By Hashim Rahman Inspiring Saturdays on 10: firstdibs@nydc opens 200 Lex to the public.

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Adam Cohen Technology Consultant MacConcierge.com Hardware/Software Consultant Contributors Michele Keith Catherine McHugh Hashim Rahman Shelley Wolson New York Design Center James P. Druckman President & CEO Daniel M. Farr Director Alix M. Lerman Director of Marketing Leah Blank Senior Events Manager Alana Moskowitz Design Services Manager Susan Lai Assistant Controller Vera Markovich Assistant Controller on the cover: David Rockwell in his Union Square offices. Photo by Andrew French. Grooming by Christina Carlsson.

letter from the editor Dear Readers, We all wear different hats at various times in our careers, but who other than David Rockwell wears so many so well all at once? From Beijing to Broadway, he is the quintessential man in motion. Our own Cathy Whitlock snagged him long enough to learn that for Rockwell, each new project is a blank slate (Catch Him If You Can, p. 24). If you travel half as much as Mr. Rockwell, you may know the pleasures of staying at a Soho House. With locations in London, Berlin, New York, West Hollywood, and now Miami, they’ve hit upon how to make each destination unique and at home in its city, while providing a familiar home away from home for guests. Catherine McHugh discovers how the design team achieves this relaxed glamour (Membership Has Its Comforts, p. 16). And if you haven’t noticed the changes going on over at 200 Lex, then you should swing by with friends—on a weekend! Taking the elevator to the 10th floor is now like visiting one of the greatest flea markets in the world. Best of all, it’s open to the public on Saturdays. Learn about the floor’s more than 40 select dealers in Hashim Rahman’s Backstory (Inspiring Saturdays on 10, p. 80).

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But before you step on that elevator, read Cathy Whitlock’s quick introduction to the world of Americana and collectible folk art (p. 22). While these entertaining pieces come in all shapes and sizes, what they have in common is that people connect with them in a very personal way. We hope you connect with ARRAY, too. Whether it’s as an essential business tool or just a fun little beach read, we hope we’ll spend some time together. And don’t forget your hat.

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By Catherine McHugh

A Machine-Age Modernist, the life and death of buildings, a history of Irish entertainers in America, and more. Prize-Worthy Showing Winner of the 2010 Hugo Boss Prize, Hans-Peter Feldmann has spent over four decades composing images into uncanny combinations—his work unearths the latent associations and sentiments that pervade the familiar landscape of our daily lives. His approach to conceptual art eschews any overt critical commentary on his subject matter, and instead opts for simple presentations that evoke a subtle poetic resonance. May 20–November 2, 2011. Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum, 1071 Fifth Avenue (at 89th Street), 212.423.3587, guggenheim.org Product Demonstrations The pieces in the Whitney’s exhibit, Cory Arcangel: Pro Tools, feature computer games to video, prints, and pen-plotter drawings, which have all have been created by means of technological tools and the mixing and matching of professional and amateur technologies. The centerpiece of the exhibition is a bowling alley consisting of large-scale projections of bowling games from the late 1970s to the 2000s modified to present a history of both video game bowling and of graphic representation in the digital medium. The exhibition also includes some of the artist’s Photoshop Gradient Demonstrations, which show fades between colors created by using the popular image processing software. May 26–September 11, 2011. Whitney Museum of American Art, 945 Madison Avenue at 75th Street, 212.570.3600, whitney.org Cory Arcangel (b. 1978), Photoshop CS: 84 by 66 inches, 300 DPI, RGB, square pixels, default gradient “Spectrum”, mousedown y=22100 x=14050, mouseup y=19700 x=180, 2010, from the series Photoshop Gradient Demonstrations, 2008. Unique chromogenic color print. Courtesy Team Gallery.

Hat with photograph by Hans-Peter Feldmann, Courtesy 303 Gallery, New York, and the artist.

In 1968 the iconic Irish folksingers, The Clancy Brothers and Tommy Makem, released Home, Boys, Home, their twelfth album on the Columbia Records label. Rodgers and Hammerstein Archives of Recorded Sound, The New York Public Library for the Performing Arts.

Emerald Entertainment The New York Public Library for the Performing Arts in collaboration with New York University’s Glucksman Ireland House is featuring Ireland America: The Ties That Bind, which explores how tradition and popular culture entwined to express Irish musical and theatrical expression within the U.S. in the 19th and 20th centuries. Through August 13, 2011. New York Public Library for the Performing Arts, Dorothy and Lewis B. Cullman Center, Donald and Mary Oenslager Gallery, 40 Lincoln Center Plaza, 917.275.6975, nypl.org

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Above: Narcissus, 1985, Private Collection, New York, © 2011 Dorothea Rockburne/Artists Rights Society (ARS). Right: Inner Voice, 1983, Private Collection, New York, © 2011 Dorothea Rockburne/ Artists Rights Society (ARS). New York, Photo: Billy Jim.

A Overdue Exhibition Dorothea Rockburne: In My Mind’s Eye, presented by the Parrish Art Museum, is the first career retrospective of this influential artist, surveying her output from the late 1960s to the present. The 50-plus piece exhibit includes: the monumentally scaled wrinkle finish paint-on-steel Tropical Tan (1967–1968); the seminal crude oil, paper, chipboard, and plastic installation Intersection (1971); the shaped canvas I am Pascal (1986); and the recent watercolor on Dura-lar works such as Three Point Manifold (2008). To underline the continuity of Rockburne’s career, the exhibition installation will follow a nonlinear trajectory, emphasizing the themes and variations that reappear throughout the work. June 19–August 14, 2011. Parrish Arts Museum, 25 Jobs Lane, Southampton, NY, 631.283.7006, parrishart.org

Interaction Research Studio (est. 2000), Goldsmiths University of London (UK, est. 1891), Prayer Companion (prototype, 2010), Photopolymer resin, dot-matrix display, printed circuit board, 13.8 x 8.7 x 5.5 inches (35 x 22 x 14 centimeters), Photo Credit: Interaction Research Studio, Goldsmiths University of London, UK.

Everybody’s Talking The Museum of Modern Art presents Talk to Me, an exhibition that investigates how people and objects communicate through interactive design. The exhibition features a global range of objects, focusing on concepts that involve direct interaction, including interfaces for ATMs, check-in kiosks, and emergency dispatch centers, other products that translate and deliver information, and expressive and talkative objects. Projects in current development form the bulk of the exhibition. July 24–November 7, 2011. The Museum of Modern Art, Special Exhibitions Gallery, Third Floor, 11 West 53rd Street, 212.708.9400, moma.org Dynamic Sculpture The Grey Art Gallery at New York University is hosting John Storrs: Machine-Age Modernist, which presents approximately 40 works by the American avant-garde sculptor. Storrs (1885– 1956) reinvigorated what had become primarily an academic medium with a dynamism and radicality previously unknown in the U.S. As the first major showing of Storrs’s sculpture in over 25 years, the exhibition focuses on his most innovative phase, the elegant abstractions of New York skyscrapers produced during the 1920s, which presaged the Minimalist movement that surfaced 40 years later. April 12–July 9, 2011. Grey Art Gallery, New York University, 100 Washington Square East,212.998.6780, nyu.edu/greyart Far left: Ceres, c. 1928, Wichita Art Museum. Museum Purchase, Friends of the Wichita Art Museum, Inc., Volunteers of the Sales/Rental Gallery. Left: Study for Auto Tower (Industrial Forms), 1920, Chazen Museum of Art, University of Wisconsin–Madison. Terese and Alvin S. Lane Collection. 10

Magic Realism The Museum of Art and Design opens a new window into how virtual reality has shaped our social and artistic environment since the 1970s with Otherworldly: Optical Delusions and Small Realities. The exhibition is organized around four themes that provide a context for the works, as well as a narrative thread for viewers: “Unnatural Nature”; “Apocalyptic Archaeology”; “Dreams and Memories”; and “Voyeur/ Provocateur.” Through September 18, 2011. Museum of Arts and Design, 2 Columbus Circle, 212.299.7777, madmuseum.org

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Beauty Shop, Lori Nix, 2010, Courtesy of the artist; ClampArt Gallery, New York.

American Style The Museum of the City of New York begins its presentation of The American Style: Colonial Revival and the Modern Metropolis from the outside, as visitors approach the red brick building with white-trimmed windows, which was designed by architect Joseph H. Freedlander and completed in 1932. The exhibit examines the works of several 19th-century master architects, and through photographs, furnishings, and an array of decorative arts, explores how this flexible and enduring American style reveals itself in celebrated architecture, interior design, silver, furniture, and more. June 14, 2011–November 6, 2011. Museum of the City of New York, 1220 Fifth Avenue, 212.534.1672, mcny.org

At the Princeton University Art Museum, The Life and Death of Buildings investigates the constancy of architecture as uniquely realized through the camera. The exhibit is also an indirect meditation on the upcoming 10th anniversary of 9/11, with its central theme highlighted by selections from Danny Lyon’s series The Destruction of Lower Manhattan (1967), which records the abrupt demise of the neighborhoods that were torn down to make way for the World Trade Center. July 23, 2011–November 6, 2011. Princeton University Art Museum, Princeton, NJ, 609.258.3788, artmuseum.princeton.edu Dmitri Baltermants, Tchaikovsky, 1945. Princeton University Art Museum. Museum Purchase, Fowler McCormick, Class of 1921, Fund /photo Bruce M. White.

Settee manufactured by the Company of Master Craftsmen, mahogany and modern upholstery, c. 1926, Museum of the City of New York, Bequest of Helen Van Praag Tallmadge (60.103.35), photograph by John Halpern.

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Books&Media Alberto Pinto Today

Charlotte Moss Decorates: The Art of Creating Elegant and Inspired Rooms

Kelly Hoppen Interiors: Inspiration and Design Solutions for Stylish, Comfortable Interiors

Campion Platt: Made To Order

Alberto Pinto and Julien Morel Flammarion 256 pages, $65

Charlotte Moss and Mitch Owens Rizzoli 224 pages, $50

Sarah Stewart-Smith Rizzoli 224 pages, $39.95

Campion Platt and Marc Kristel The Monacelli Press 232 Pages, $50

Alberto Pinto nails the future of design—interiors that are both classic and modern. Many a lucky (and wealthy client) has received “The Pinto Touch,” settings that are luxurious, decorative and designed with his own unique flair. The book celebrates the creativity and diversity of the French designer’s lengthy career and gives the reader a detailed sketch of some of his most cosmopolitan projects. Ranging from the private residence of an art collector in London to the stunning renovation of the Hostellaerie de Plaisance in France (he seldom does hotel interiors), readers will no doubt be inspired. Some of the more interesting projects are his tailored and colorful yacht commissions. While most designers rarely practice in this area, it’s fun to have the opportunity of a voyeuristic glimpse. Other standout profiles are a “haute couture jet,” an English Country house, a refuge in Marrakech, and the atrium of a Turkish pharmaceutical company. It is said that the designer has an encyclopedic knowledge of the arts and design and it shows, as there is literally something for everyone in this book. For fans of Alberto Pinto, I would also recommend his book Alberto Pinto: Table Settings.

Charlotte Moss has been one of my favorite interior designers since I first discovered her beautiful shop on Manhattan’s Upper East Side back in the ’90s (which was at the height of the French and English style movements). Her shop has closed, but thankfully, her work lives on through her designs and books (six to be exact). Her innate flair for style and her interiors filled with both touches of the historical and modern has made fans of many. Recently honored with Elle Decor’s Vision Award, Moss has had a very celebrated career as a designer, retailer, marketer, and über style maker. Perhaps she is best known for her design philosophy of “couture living,” which combines a fashionable, elegant eye and dressmaker details with an ease of relaxed comfort. Charlotte Moss Decorates is the designer’s design book and lived up to my expectations (I also recommend her sumptuous coffee table book Flair For Living). Illustrated with over 200 color photographs, Moss truly encourages the reader to simply “decorate,” breaking down the process through storyboards and sketches. Her use of color, attention to detail, and layering fabrics, textures, and patterns is wonderful. and very inspirational.

Kelly Hoppen has been on the design scene across the pond for many years, catching the eye of clients ranging from Victoria and David Beckham (the former Posh Spice wrote the book’s foreword) to Elton John. She was even named the International Interior Designer of the Year and awarded the Order of the British Empire (and how many designers can say that?). Hoppen also has a successful line of home furnishings, a shop in London, and an upcoming television show. Kelly Hoppen Interiors is the renowned Brit’s third book (East Meets West and Monochrome Home were prior works) and is more than just a monograph with beautiful rooms. Her work contains a tremendous amount of practical how-to advice and problem-solving solutions, all illustrated through mood boards, sketches, and photographs. A Hoppen interior is filled with symmetry, vintage and modern pieces, and clean straight lines, all against a neutral color palette. Design decisions and dilemmas are also covered, which include assessing a room, reconfiguring the space, and dealing with awkward layouts of the kitchen, bathroom, diningroom, bedroom, children’s rooms, and general living areas.

I have to admit I was not very familiar with the residential work of the award-winning architect Campion Platt (only his boutique hotel designs). Perhaps novelist Jay McInerney summed it up best when he wrote in the forward that Platt’s work is primarily a matter of “modernism with soul.” My take would be contemporary interiors with warmth, interest, and life. The book title Made to Order stems from Platt’s belief that one can have made-to-order furnishings and interiors to suit your own individual style. His firm is known for bespoke interiors, and he maintains that any room can be personalized on any budget. Platt’s rooms literally tell a story of the owner (hence the title of chapter one) and readers will be inspired to design with this in mind after perusing the 200-plus photographs and pages. Some of the standout interiors include a pool with a movie wall (think outdoor screening room) that hides a shower, a Manhattan pied-à-terre, a Sag Harbor captain’s house, and the modern restoration of a townhouse triplex. Urbanites will particularly enjoy his chapter on apartment living; I appreciated his detailed sketches of everything from the lighting to extensive floor plans.

By Cathy Whitlock

Inspirational rooms from Charlotte Moss, High Gloss, and must-have phone apps for the design crowd are what's hot in print and online.

Parisian Interiors: Bold, Elegant, Refined

High Gloss Magazine

Matchbook Online Magazine

Sweet Home 3D

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I am an admitted Francophile who enjoys anything that has to do with all things French so naturally Parisian Interiors: Bold, Elegant, Refined caught my eye. Written by author Barbara and photographer René Stoeltie, reading the book is like a personal private tour of some of the most interesting homes in Paris. And I can achieve this without even having to hop a plane. The book boasts “exclusive access into the homes of Paris’s finest art and antiques aficionados” and delivers on its promise. Twenty interiors of some of the city’s most celebrated artists, designers, historians, and collectors are featured in sumptuous photographs. While the book is low on text, the illustrations make up for it. I particularly loved viewing the spectacular estate of rocker Lenny Kravitz (a large photograph of John Lennon adorns the Grammyfilled mantel in his living room). The townhouse is Paris glam and apparently, Kravitz is a huge design aficionado. Other abodes of interest include the interiors of the whimsical home of a Parisian photographer, a Russian Dacha in the attic of a townhouse, the futuristic lair of art dealer and antiquarian Yves Gastour, and the prerequisite 18th–century dwelling but this time done with an artist’s flair.

There seems to be a flurry of online magazines these days with each striving to find their own identity (and readership). High Gloss Magazine entered the fray last month and I was intrigued as the editorial edict was right down my alley—“glamorous, modern and chic” and a “guide to a well-lived life.” The brainchild of founder Paloma Contreras (perhaps you know her from the popular style blog La Dolce Vita), the Houston-based blogger/ writer turned online editor-in-chief “wanted to provide readers with a stylish inspiration for every facet of life.” Joining Contreras as editors are Lauren Rauter of the Nashville boutique Rock Paper Scissors and Dabney Lee Woglom, designer of a lucite and paper goods line sold in Bloomingdale’s and Saks Fifth Avenue. Woglam is based in Manhattan. Recent editorial pieces included the launch of designer Diane Von Furstenberg’s DVF home collection, “What’s in your bag Chelsea Handler?,” top 12 investment pieces for your wardrobe, a rustic yet chic Montauk retreat designed by Roman and Williams, and entertaining expert Kelly Moore’s take on breakfast in bed. While High Gloss is still in its infancy, it’s safe to say they are off to a shining start.

Matchbook Magazine was on my radar after I started reading the blog of its cofounder and editorial director Katie Armour. Her often quirky, personal, and enchanting musings on style developed into an online magazine. I remember her “Plucky Pioneers” series that highlighted unique women of design and fashion and would bet this was the genesis for the online venture. Along with cofounder and creative director Jane Lily Warren (of the ultra-chic Lox Papers) and associate editor Fallon Hagerty (of the blog A Lovely Being), Matchbook’s editorial mix takes a page from James Bond: “classics—shaken and stirred.” Covering everything from décor and the arts to travel, fashion, and culture, Matchbook is very whimsical, appealing to readers who “secretly think they may be Babe Paley reincarnated” and “values eccentricity over convention.” Launched in January, Matchbook featured a cover story on “It Boy” fashion designer Chris Benz, the designs of a gentlemen’s artist studio in Sausalito, profiles of Diana Vreeland, Oscar Wilde, and author Pamela Keogh (Jackie Style) along with a beautiful travel piece on Berlin and the partners of the Finn jewelry line.

I hate to confess this but as a designer, I loathe doing floor plans and elevations. Thanks to the application Sweet Home 3D, some of my labor can be reduced. The free interior design app creates a 2D mockup of a room with all the furniture included and then displays it in 3D glory. Easier than the popular Sketch Up, it’s a great way to experiment with furniture plans and gives the client a nicely detailed view of your design scheme. And best of all, it’s free. While it’s not the most sophisticated, Sweet Home 3D easily does the job. The application comes with a handy user’s guide, video tutorial, and a variety of room models and objects. It also comes in handy when the redecorating bug hits and you want to change the layout of your furniture without all the backbreaking labor. Best of all, it is fairly easy to use and I like the floor plan, measurements, and 3D model all on one page. There are other applications of this type on the market, but this one appears to be much simpler. With so many design applications out there, I hope the days of the designer are not like those of the dinosaur.

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Bring gifts that delight the nose, sharpen the senses, spice up the table, or bring the outside in and you’ll be the guest who returns again and again.

01 RELAX. IT’S SUMMER. BREATHE! Even oenophiles who know how to take it easy will appreciate the convenience of aerating their wine with this simple device instead of decanting it and waiting an hour. The blown-glass Wine Globe aerator maximizes wine’s exposure to the air, which opens its flavor profile, lifting the bouquet to full flower. It fits securely in the bottle’s neck, is a cinch to use, and we’re told that it elevates all wines to a higher level. 4 x 5 inches. $24.99. truefabrications.com

NOT LIKE GRANNY EVER MADE Hard to believe these extraordinary Rubber Yarn bowls handcrafted in Italy by Neo are crocheted of neoprene rubber. Soft and silky to the touch, they’re also strong and durable. The small, medium, and large ones can nest one inside the other, and the neoprene yarn ribbons forming the giant version are a whopping oneinch wide. Available in white, gray, and black. Small: 7 x 7 x 4 inches. $48. Medium: 9 x 9 x 4.75 inches. $64. Large: 10.5 x 10.5 x 5.5 inches. $89. Giant: 21 x 10 inches. $595. gretelhome.com

03 A CUT ABOVE Only a supernova like Karim Rashid could turn something as utilitarian as a pair of scissors into a veritable objet d’art. The Sculptural Scissors he designed last year are flat, with sharp blades of hand-polished, Japanese stainless steel. What’s more, because the finger grips were developed with both left- and right-handed users in mind, they’re perfect for everyone. 7.25 inches long. $26. MoMAstore.org

04 SPLISH SPLASH Your host won’t want to save these for the bath. Designed by Tim Parsons for A.R. Wentworth, his glistening Splash bowls are fashioned of pewter. Each one is unique, the shape determined by the “splash” of the molten material, turning them into surprising works of art. Baby: 6 x 1.25 inches. $49. Medium: 8 x 1.25 inches. $119. Large: 14 x 1.5 inches. $279. gretelhome.com

GARDEN ON THE GO There’s always room for this miniature garden imagined by Bernard Vuarnesson and crafted in his native France. Supplied with four reusable felt pads and packets of edible clover, watercress, lettuce, and mustard seeds, it just needs to be planted, sprinkled with water, and given a little love. Sprouts begin shooting up in three days. 5 x 5 x 2 inches (when closed). $30. Garden refills are $9.50. Pylones stores and pylones.com

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Stacking the three pebbles of the Balance salt and pepper set requires as much dexterity as combining the right ingredients for a delicious meal. Made of porcelain by Woody Hsieh, the salt shaker is smooth and white, the pepper a rugged surfaced gray, and the white base, which is carved out, doubles as a bowl for dipping sauce or condiments. Salt: 2.6 x 2 x 1.2 inches. Pepper: 3.5 x 2.2 x 1.1 inches. Bowl: 4.5 x 2.8- x 0.9- inches. sfmoma.stores.yahoo.net

Custom decoupage plates by John Derian are definite conversation starters. Give them as art to display on the wall or as very special dishes to hold nibbles or keys. Created by placing the cutout paper between layers of glass, all 26 letters of the alphabet are available, as well as one with an ampersand and another (shown here) with an exclamation point and question mark. 5 inches in diameter. $45. Call 212.677.3917 or fax 212.677.7197 to order.

08 ONE UP ON NATURE There’s little outdoors—grass, trees, flowers, rocks—that Norman Magnusson hasn’t transformed into “aesthetic interventions on natural objects” utilizing nontoxic watercolors. He then photographs and prints them on 100% recycled paper woven of sugar cane and cotton fibers as pleasing to the eye as it is to the environment. Photos (unframed) range from 12 x 18 inches to 48 x 70 inches. $300 to $2,000. GreenNaturePrints.com

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By Catherine McHugh Vintage tiles adorn the bar front at the Club Bar in Miamiâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Soho Beach House, where guests can lounge on chairs with quadrille fabric custom prints near the rooftop pool that overlooks the ocean.

In London, New York, West Hollywood, Berlin, and its new place at the beach in Miami, each Soho House is designed to make its guests feel right at home.

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Today, the Soho House name evokes a members-only entrée to all the trappings of superior comfort and style. With its beautifully appointed vintage furnishings, spas, and drawing rooms—and, in New York, there’s even a renowned rooftop pool—along with its celebrated friendly staff, the enterprise seems to be the result of a carefully conceived master plan, but its origin was actually quite serendipitous: It all started because of the size of a doorway. When the building above founder Nick Jones’ London restaurant, Café Boheme, became available, he went to check it out and thought it would be perfect for a nightclub. “It’s a beautiful, old house with lots of small rooms and winding staircases and nooks,” explains Soho House’s interior designer Vicky Charles. “But because the doorway was so narrow, it wasn’t eligible for a license as a public space.” And, as the saying goes, when one door closes, another opens. So Jones, working with what was very much a Georgian house, decided that style would dictate the design for a private members’ club. Since then, the Soho House Group has expanded to nine club locations, in addition to several restaurants and spas. Last year was one of its busiest yet. In March 2010, Soho West Hollywood debuted on the top two floors of a 14-story Sunset Boulevard building, featuring fabulous views of L.A. from the Sky Penthouse; the club’s interiors have an Olde English club meets Old Hollywood feel. In the summer, the company transformed a restored Bauhaus building (which was originally built as a department store) into Soho House Berlin. In October, the group headed south, launching the Miami Soho Beach House in the redesigned and expanded historic Sovereign hotel, which includes a 16-story oceanfront tower. “each club always starts with a space and the location, so any de sign we end up doing begins with the bone s of the building and then it ’s mapped out,” Charles says. “They all have the same sort of formula in terms of a drawing room in the bar or the restaurant in all of the clubs. But in terms of the design, it’s totally dictated by the space.” A former waitress at Jones’ Café Boheme, Charles has worked with Jones for 12 years and handles all of the renovations and design work for Soho House. “By now we have a very ingrained sort of style,” she explains. “Nick is very involved with the specific design elements as well as the look and the feel of the place. It’s all very instinctual based on understanding what the brief of the overall look should be. So when we work with other interior designers, it’s usually to have them finish the architectural drawings and the details.” For Miami, Soho House did enlist help from the Martin Brudnizki Design Studio, who had worked with them on Cecconi’s restaurant in L.A. “They’re very professional and no drama, which is key,” Charles says. “They helped us a lot with the building in terms of where the molding details were and making sure that the overheard lighting was right. We’re very good about choosing a fixture, but not making sure we have the right number of spotlights and those kinds of details.” Clockwise from top left: On the terrace of the Club Bar at Soho House West Hollywood, George Smith armchairs face the ocean which you can see on a clear day; the spectacular view from the beach of Miami’s Soho Beach House; this Soho Beach House bedroom welcomes its guest with vintage leather arm chairs and custom cocktail cabinets; patrons at Soho House West Hollywood dine under olive trees in the roof garden. JUN

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Miami has 49 bedrooms, which were designed in-house. “That’s the fun bit,” Charles says. “It all comes together once you get the truck of antiques. We do quite a lot of antiques shopping. As per Nick, we deliberately don’t spec about 30% of each design; we’ll invariably find something great, and then a whole room will change slightly based on a fantastic lamp or a great bookshelf that you just have to fit in somewhere. we fly by the seat of our pants a lot of the time .” Jones’ brief for Miami was “flip-flop glamour,” so the goal was to achieve a very casual and relaxed yet also chic vibe. “We took on a lot of Miami’s Cuban and South American influences in terms of the color palettes, including the woods and tiles,” Charles says. “I also tend to send emails with reference images out to dealers we often work with from all over and then see what comes in. We borrow a lot of stuff to see if it works first. In fact, every room in Miami has a different vintage leather armchair that came directly from France.” Some of the collaborators the group worked with on Miami as well as other projects include Pintura Studio and Rogers & Goffigon (custom colors and fabrics), Brazil Baroque (hand-carved beds), L.A. Merida (jute rugs), and Soane (custom leather desks). George Smith developed its outdoor furniture range to include full sofas and Chesterfields for the venue and Wired Custom Lighting refitted all the vintage wall sconces. Jones and Charles designed the restaurant and drawing room tables themselves. “We’ll often see something we like and change it a little,” Charles says. “We work with a group of carpenters who work from something I draw up on a piece of paper and go from there. So our furnishings come from everywhere, really, but it almost always starts with antiques shopping. And not just posh antiques houses, but also junkyards and reclaimed yards—you find a great little piece and then you get it made.” The group’s focus is now returning to the New York location, which opened in 2003 in the meatpacking district. “It was originally an old warehouse, so it has a lot of exposed brick and old beams and we have the original floor in some of the rooms,” Charles says. “Ilse Crawford of StudioIlse did the original design, and she brought in a lot of the mid-century modern pieces we have. It needs to be updated to keep up with the designs for the other clubs, so the renovation will move on from what Ilse started. “The whole idea of all of the places is that they have to feel comfortable and make you want to stay there,” Charles concludes. “Some of our members are there every day, so we’re really focused on having the design work primarily from a comfort level.” Clockwise from top left: This Bayside Bedroom in Miami’s Soho Beach House features a hand-carved bed from Brazil and Farrow & Ball Dix Blue wall color; adjacent to the pool at the rooftop bar in Miami’s Soho Beach House patrons may relax on double beds that have built-in fans; this restaurant in Soho House New York contrasts Swarovski chandeliers with the venue’s original warehouse brick walls and old tin ceiling; Soho House West Hollywood’s screening room comes complete with custom armchairs and side tables for that old Hollywood glamour vibe; Cecconi’s Restaurant at the Miami Soho Beach House offers pergola dining enhanced with lightbulbs in mason jars; reclaimed wood paneling on the walls and antique dining chairs give a warm feel to this study in Soho House West Hollywood.

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By Cathy Whitlock

Americana & Folk Art Collecting the Past: A Quick Primer Often unique, often whimsical and always rooted in personal expression or a shared culture, designers and collectors alike are rediscovering Americana and folk art antiques. But unless you are an ardent collector or seasoned expert, the terms can be misleading. First, a quick primer is in order. folk art refers to objects with de sign elements such as line, form, texture, and color that are unusual and handed down through generations of people with common origins or religious backgrounds. the designs are functional, inventive , unexpected, and always original and authentic. Americana, on the other hand, incorporates folk art as well as anything that is American in design, identity, or purpose. Perhaps Jeff Bridgman, a wellknown dealer of American Antiques in Historic York County, Pennsylvania, sums it up best: “in its pure st form, americana is patriotic and/or nostalgic with regard to american culture. in its loosest form, it simply encompasses american paintings, folk art, furniture, silver, pottery, etc., with a bias towards the earlier periods .” Dealer Tyler Duran of Heir Antiques in Providence, Rhode Island, offers another take on the terminology. “I find the term Americana to be very limiting and prefer using Folk Art when describing something in the greater genre. Americana instantly conjures up images of whirligigs and flags when clearly it’s so much more than that. Similarly, thanks to great dealers like Just Folk, James and Judith Milne, and American Garage, the term Folk Art has lost some of that stigma that pools it into that category of too cutesy or overly country,” he says.

For those interested in collecting, Amy Finkel of Philadelphia’s M. Finkel & Daughter advises that the “market is getting better and it’s still a very good time to buy as very good material is available at somewhat lower prices than it was a few years ago. Good decorators are counseling their clients to get in there and get active—go to shows, shop online, etc.” And buy the best you can afford, as these cherished objects of history will always remain timeless. The following sources offer a treasure trove of Americana and Folk Art antiquities. You can also visit the vendors at lst Dibs@NYDC on the New York Design Center’s 10th Floor or go online to 1stdibs.com/nydc. judith and jame s milne | nydc booth 1001 | milneinc.com m. finkel & daughter | samplings .com susan wheeler home | susanwheelerhome .1stdib s .com jeff r. bridgman american antique s | jeffbridgman.com heir antique s | nydc booth 1034 | heirantique s .1stdib s .com Captions: 1. Dapper BBQ pig trade sign from Just Folk/lstdibs. 2. 19th-century original cream painted store cabinet with original glass can be found at East West Antiques/ lst dibs. 3. Hand-carved Folk Art portrait of a young man was made to memorialize a loved one. The piece is circa 1950s from Heir Antiques/lstdibs. 4. French paper-mache horse carnival costume from Heir Antiques/lstdibs. 5. 20th-century Wesley Stewart “The Toothpick King” Little Red Caboose from Just Folk/lstdibs. 6. Puppet musician with xylophone circa 1920 from Just Folk/lstdibs. 7. Hand-stitched Victorian doll wig made of flax and linen on custom three-foot-tall black museum stand, English circa 1880, from Heir Antiques/lstdibs. Pictured below: Circa 1940s paper-mache gorilla mask from a Halloween costume on black museum stand from Heir Antiques/lstdibs.

Why the interest in all things Americana and Folk Art now? Many attribute the resurgence to nostalgia and a time when things were made with quality. People tend to love the much bandied-about term “eclecticism” and finding some of the more unusual items can often add a subtlety and irreverence to an interior. Case in point—witness the power of a colorful donkey cigarette dispenser or a quirky puppet musician with a xylophone as the ultimate conversation piece. As to incorporating these items into a design scheme, Duran favors the work of interior designer James Huniford as he “uses Folk and primitive forms in his interiors (that) feels very fresh to me.” He also believes that “designers are moving away from overly painted and traditional forms of Folk Art and are drawn to subtle, primitive, and more irreverent themes.” in terms of collecting, dealers all agree one should heed the old adage of buy what you love and what makes you happy. Susan Wheeler of Seattle’s Susan Wheeler Home states, “Designers and retail customers alike continue to seek out unusual items that inject humor and personality into a home. Chandeliers, sconces, upholstered furniture, and large mirrors tend to be perennial best sellers, while sculpture and paintings are always popular.” Bridgman, who is the nation’s largest seller of the stars and stripes, notes that paintings, early photography, and American flags are hot sellers in the Americana category. “Quilts seem to be gaining ground after a long sleep—no pun intended. I think they all come back sooner than one expected.” Quilts are enjoying their time in the spotlight this month at the American Folk Art Museum’s exhibit “Super Stars: Quilts from the American Folk Art Museum” that is showing in New York City now through September 25th. JUN

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Catch Him If You Can The Architect as Everyman: A Profile of David Rockwell

If ever there were an Everyman of the architecture world, it would be David Rockwell. A man who wears many hats—production designer, product designer, author and yes, award-winning architect—his projects run the gamut and his accolades are many. From the global Nobu restaurants and JFK’s JetBlue Terminal to the W, Ames, and Andaz Wall Street hotels, no doubt a Rockwell space is familiar to the eat/shop/travel crowd.

Rockwell"s set designs for the Tony nominated play Catch Me If You Can. (Photo by Paul Warchol)

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1. David Rockwell photographed in his Union Square offices. 2. E Bar is a private space for a culinary theater. Patrons are seated at a custom formed Bronze Bar flanked by a grid of library card files, each holding an eccentric collection of Spanish objects. Mirrored red glass panels form a backdrop to the room and also frame a recessed Service Bar. This service bar/niche also acts as a display which when open reveals the day's culinary inspirations held on glass shelves or drawn on the chalk back wall. 3. "Listening Forest" in Imagination Playground at Burling Slip, an installation of intricate interconnecting pipes providing children an opportunity to engage in sensory exploration of sound. 4. Water and Wall restaurant main dining area and the open display kitchen. 5. Hand-blown gold-flecked glass spheres suspended on bronze cables line the back bar area of Adour, at The St. Regis, New York.

Rockwell’s route to success and design is not the traditional one. As the son of a vaudeville dancer and choreographer who grew up doing community theater on the Jersey shore, the proverbial die was cast early. “I was always intrigued by the idea of creating something from nothing,” he says, “as I was always interested in creating an environment around me from tree houses to low-tech forts.”

inspired by the television specials of the ’60s, particularly by the look of the Dean Martin specials.” He elaborates, “As a designer, you have to collaborate with a large group and it’s all about solving problems just like we do with architectural projects and creating environments. It’s an all-out attempt to tell and share the story with music. And it all can change in rehearsal.” The show had an earlier run in Seattle and made its Broadway debut in April.

Eventually the family moved to Mexico “where architecture and space was on a bigger scale,” which proved to be both pivotal and inspiring from a career standpoint. A move to New York City after graduation from Syracuse University and the Architectural Association in London found him working for a Broadway lighting designer and he never looked back. Theater appears to be the common thread of his work, so much so that one wonders if he was Busby Berkeley in a former life. Art direction (also known as production design) in theater and film is all about designing the visual look and the narrative of the creative medium, an application Rockwell took to heart not only with his entertainment projects but hospitality and restaurant installations as well.

No stranger to production design, Rockwell created the colorful and quirky stage sets for Hairspray (2002) on Broadway (which earned him a Tony nomination for best scenic design) and designed the film Team America: World Police (2004) directed by Matt Stone and Trey Parker (of South Park fame). He also designed the Swarovski crystal–emblazoned Oscar backdrop for the 2009 and 2010 ceremonies at Los Angeles’ Kodak theatre (ironically he worked as an architect on the Kodak 12 years ago). He has also been the set designer for Dirty Rotten Scoundrels and The Rocky Horror Show.

His most recent project is the design for the Broadway production of Catch Me If You Can, a high-flying musical comedy loosely based on the 2002 DreamWorks film of the same name. The play tells the story of Frank Abagnale, Jr., who runs away from home in search of a more glamorous life, forging checks and posing as a pilot, doctor, and lawyer along the way. Rockwell used vintage television shows as his starting point for the show’s production design. “I was

The creative process entices Rockwell as it’s all about the collaboration, research, and storytelling, and he approaches each project as if it were a blank script.“i have always been interested in narrative-driven environments and love to investigate what a space (such as a lobby) used to be . whether you are de signing a jetblue terminal or a re s taurant, i enjoy working with the client on the narrative .” His highly touted designs for Nobu are a classic case of restaurants as the new theater, and can be seen from Tribeca and Hong Kong to Dubai and the latest JUN

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1. Agent Hanratty (Norbert Leo Butz) and FBI Agents dancing during "Don't Break the Rules." (Photo by Paul Warchol) 2. Rockwell took his design cues from the Dean Martin television specials of the sixties. (Photo by Paul Warchol) 3. View of Nobu, Beijing's main dining room and sushi bar, with abaca screens and custom chandeliers. 4. Rockwell's designs for Adour Alain Ducasse NY at the St. Regis Hotel creates a haven for oenophiles 5. & 6. Rockwell's sets for Broadway's Catch Me If You Can capture the tale of travel and deception. (Photo by Paul Warchol)

addition, Nobu Bejing. The designs of any given Nobu utilize natural materials and texture that correlate with the particular region, while creating a unifying signature look for the highly successful chain. Founded in 1984, The Rockwell Group has an architectural and design team of 140 people with offices in Madrid and a representative in Dubai. Despite the dizzying array of projects, the firm also finds time for pro bono work such as Imagination Playground. Created as a social space for children to exercise both their minds and bodies, the project was the result of Rockwell’s five-year study of play spaces. The playground opened at Burling Slip near New York’s South Street Seaport in 2010, complete with rope-climbing structures, sandpits, and a water channel.

It’s hard to imagine the busy Rockwell has downtime, but when the phenomenon occurs, he can often be found cooking and throwing dinner parties. His passion for cooking resulted in designing a grill for Viking. “i am not a shopper,” the recent inductee of the james beard foundation notes. “most of the products i de sign are the one s i relate to.” Also in the Rockwell portfolio are the Tibetan-inspired designs for The Rug Company, handmade wallpapers for Maya Romanoff, and indoor/outdoor seating with Desiron. It looks like Rockwell is designing the world one space at a time, and one can hardly wait to see what he will come up with next.

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Eats’N’Sleeps Ciano cianonyc.com 45 East 22nd Street 212.982.8422

GO Burger goburger.com 1448 Second Avenue 212.988.9822

The Leopard at des Artistes theleopardnyc.com 1 West 67th Street 212.787.8767

Coppelia ybnyc.com 207 West 14th Street 212.858.5001

For a touch of the Italian countryside, head over to Ciano in the Flatiron District, where you’ll enjoy seasonal Italian cuisine served in a convivial, rustic atmosphere. Aptly named after a Tuscan village, the barn-chic restaurant designed by Filipa Fina exudes homey warmth, built with eco-friendly wood from the walls of an old farmhouse in upstate New York. It also features earth-tone paints and comfortable trattoria-style tables and chairs, details that make visitors feel like they’re tucked away in a cozy villa. Ciano’s hearth oven commands center stage in the main dining room, cooking up focaccias, ciabattas, and pizzas daily. Diners can also choose dishes from a bold menu created by acclaimed chef Shea Gallante, featuring traditional Italian flavor profiles enhanced with modern twists and techniques, such as Burnata di Bufala with broccoli rabe pesto, onion jam, and grilled country bread, or one of his signature dishes, succulent roasted veal meatballs with creamy white polenta, herbs, and truffle pecorino. Sommelier John Slover created the Market Menu beverage program, which allows patrons to order any of the 200 wines by the glass or half bottle. Top off the meal with one of Ciano’s specialty cocktails, like the Aperol Spritz made with Aperol, Hendrick’s gin, fresh lime and prosecco.

Meat and greet at this spunky eatery, BLT Burger’s new, contemporary uptown sibling, which has quickly become an Upper East Side favorite for its varied menu, fun atmosphere, and affordable fare. The restaurant offers habit-forming burgers, creative Kobe beef hot dogs, four types of fries, a variety of salads, and 13 milkshakes—some spiked! The concept’s comfort food is served in a sleek, casual setting designed by CCS Architecture. GO Burger features a 35-foot-long white oak and ebonized walnut bar, colorful subway-tiled walls, and intimate leather booths. A 70-foot-long graphic ceiling runs the length of the space, adding a modern touch to the comfortable 100-seat dining room below. A retractable garage door opens to the street, where a sidewalk café is available for those who wish to dine al fresco on the place’s signature patties, made with 100% Black Angus beef and a combination of sirloin, short rib, chuck, and brisket. Diners looking for alternatives can order the salmon burger with pickled red onions and arugula, or sample one of the new signatures, such as the UltiMELT: caramelized onions and bacon smashed between two rye and gruyère grilled cheese sandwiches. Indulge in sides like vidalia onion rings or spicy bbq corn and a Twinkie Boy shake to complete the experience.

Entering The Leopard at des Artistes is like taking a step back into time. Housed in one of Manhattan’s most legendary buildings, restaurateurs Gianfranco Sorrentino and his wife Paula Bolla-Sorrentino have redone the former Café des Artistes space, while paying homage to its artful history and giving the restaurant’s breathtaking romantic murals a much-needed restoration to their original colors. The landmarked Hotel des Artistes, the restaurant’s home, is the largest “studio building” in New York City, originally designed by George Mort Pollard and developed by Walter Russell as an artist’s cooperative apartment building in the beginning of the 20th century. The nine charming oil-oncanvas fantasy murals were painted and completed in 1935 by Howard Chandler Christy, an American illustrator, painter, and early building resident. Architects Roger Hirsch and Myriam Corti renovated the dining rooms with roomy and luxurious banquettes, incorporating classic and modern details, including a floor combination of rich walnut and terrazzo with large, playful zinc circles. Walnut-clad columns bring dramatic warmth and sophistication to the interior. To complement the setting, Chefs Vito Gnazzo and Claudio Cristofoli created a menu of Southern Italian cuisine rooted in the culinary traditions of Campania, Basilicata, Calabria, Apulia, Sardinia, and Sicily.

Neuvo-Latino cuisine has found a new home at Coppelia, a cheerful, 70-seat Chelsea neighborhood gem named after a beloved ice cream shop in Havana. Designed by Martin Heinz, the space evokes a traditional New York-style luncheonette updated with colorful Cuban accents. It sports a large marble bar with spinning stools available for counter-service seating, and guests will also enjoy the nostalgic red and royal blue booths made to look like the backseats of 1950s Chevy automobiles. A vibrant stained-glass window divides the kitchen from the off-white main dining room, which is accented by painted terracotta tiles that line the back wall. Authentic linoleum table tops are featured throughout while blue shutters punctuate the walls, completing the upbeat retro look. At Coppelia breakfast is offered all day, including seven varieties of huevos (eggs), blue corn meal pancakes with blueberries and agave nectar, and an extensive Cuban coffee service and pastries. The lunch and dinner menus offer small plates to start, followed by a large assortment of satisfying sandwiches and entrees such as camarones enchilados—dark rum-glazed shrimp, tomato salsa, white rice, and tostones. But save room for dessert: Choose one of the reconfigured American sweets popping with Latin flavors like tamarind, cajeta, cinnamon, and chipotle.

By Shelley Wolson

Fish Tag offers inspired seafood, step into history at The Leopard des Artistes, and The James is our new favorite artistic-chic Soho retreat.

Fish Tag fishtagrestaurant.com 222 West 79th Street 212.362.7470

Spasso spassonyc.com 551 Hudson Street 212.858.3838

The James New York jameshotels.com 27 Grand Street 888.526.3778

The Nolitan Hotel nolitanhotel.com 30 Kenmare Street 212.925.2555

Wine bar meets seafood restaurant at Fish Tag, renowned Greek chef Michael Psilakis’s “seafood parlor” on the Upper West Side, where he serves a fish-focused menu of creative Mediterranean-inspired dishes. The chef accomplishes the impossible, elevating Greek food to fine-dining status without charging a fortune, complemented by an extensive selection of wines, beers, and spirits. Designed by Bromley and Caldari, the 90-seat space is outfitted with sophisticated accents, including onyx-stained floors and a mix of wood, exposed brick, and metal which create a rustic-industrial feel. The front room boasts a spacious, 30-seat bar with a black-and-white speckled granite-topped counter where the full menu is served. Guests in the main dining room are seated at wood-framed dark gray table tops and sculpted dark brown wooden chairs on metal frames. Brushed-nickel light fixtures and industrial sconces illuminate the room. The granite-topped display table in the center has cheese, bread, and house-made charcuterie, while an adjacent custom-made table offers a clever take on classic appetizing selections of cured, smoked, and salted fish. Don’t leave without ordering the bacala and skordalia brandade “melt” with kefaloteri, smoked eggplant, and tomato confit; the less adventurous can choose any protein simply grilled over an open flame.

Spasso (Italian for “amusement”) is the perfect spot to enjoy a spirited atmosphere coupled with fantastic food, excellent service, and a distinctive wine and cocktail program. This rustic Italian eatery features authentic fare utilizing high-quality local and specially imported ingredients. The varied menu includes hand-rolled pastas, house-cured meats, and flawlessly baked breads. To enjoy them, Brooke Maples has created an inviting, warm space with stylish, modern touches. When guests enter the windowed-corner restaurant, they find an expansive bar area composed of high-top seating, where they can quaff artisanal beers, wines, specialty cocktails, and a selection of house-crafted aperitivo. Beyond the bar is a sophisticated collection of banquettes and classic tables. Natural colors and materials, such as reclaimed barn wood and hand-pounded metal, contribute to the laid-back environment. With an open kitchen design, the entire 65-seat restaurant is warmed by the scent of hearty Italian ingredients and the sight of delicious dishes being prepared. Diners revel in the traditional Italian cuisine with a contemporary spin, such as fritto misto di mare with Meyer lemon crema and chicory. The underground wine cellar houses 150 top-quality labels from Italy, and also serves an entirely Italian sparkling by-the-glass list of 20 selections.

Staying at The James is like living in a sophisticated, warmly modern museum. Its sleek look is a seamless blend of residential style and stateof-the art technology that also beautifully incorporates Soho artistry and sensibility. Designed by the Office for Design and Architecture (ODA) in collaboration with Perkins Eastman and with custom interiors by The James’ Amanda Sullivan, the hotel offers intuitive, guest-centric service, 114 rooms and suites bathed in natural light with unobstructed city views, a lush, urban garden, and a stunning rooftop pool deck and bar. In homage to the creative neighborhood it calls home, the hotel houses the Corridor Arts Program, a permanent collection of works by emerging local artists with pieces hand-selected by artist/curator Matthew Jensen, most famous for his “Nowhere in Manhattan” series. But art is everywhere, with signature room directional plaques and guestroom numbers designed by renowned artist JohnPaul Philippé, and the entryway installation QWERTY by Sarah Frost. Custom-created for the hotel, the piece is comprised of thousands of recycled keyboard keys used to cover an interior foyer wall, creating a mosaic-like effect. Celebrated chef David Burke completes the property with his airy, Soho loft-like restaurant David Burke Kitchen, featuring his always whimsical reinterpretations of American classics.

Welcome to Nolita—one of Manhattan’s most endearing and authentic downtown neighborhoods, full of commerce, culture, and characters. The abbreviation stands for “North of Little Italy,” and is a fascinating up-and-coming area, and the lovely Nolitan is the perfect place to stay to enjoy its many attributes. Extra bonus: The luxury boutique property is walking distance to many other New York landmark neighborhoods including SoHo, Tribeca, Little Italy, Chinatown, Greenwich Village, the East Village, The Bowery, and the Lower East Side. In addition, guests can easily navigate to Wall Street’s Financial District, the Times Square Theater District, Central Park or midtown from their centrally located Nolita base. The elegant yet accessible hotel offers charming personal touches and a familiar, friendly approach to service, making it the proverbial home away from home. Each room features a king- or queen-size bed, beautiful hardwood oak floors, walnut- and Corian-accented bathrooms appointed with rain shower fixtures, and modern entertainment and business amenities, along with innovative in-room dining by J&S Food Hall and free skateboards or bicycles for when you really want to take off and explore the city. And don’t leave Fido at home—pets are welcome and enjoy their own amenities program: We [heart] T.A.I.L.S. JUN

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Darren Henault (Darren Henault Interior Design) “This Andre Arbus Du Roi Chaise from Baker is the chicest thing I’ve seen in F-O-R-E-V-E-R. I’m a sucker for a chaise and this tops it.”

Top interior designers share their favorite pieces and accessories of the moment.

Jesse Carrier (Carrier and Company) “We adore this pendant light at Dennis Miller. It’s a multifaceted globe pendant that is reminiscent of the bold and crafted aesthetic of the Vienna Werkstatte. The fixture can be further transformed with customizable metal finish and glass. Its utilitarian good looks dress up kitchens and halls. It’s a modern classic.”

Callie Jenschke (Scout Designs NYC) “Here is one of our favorite accessories from NYDC’s 1stDibs: 1970s Pair of Goat Horn and Bronze Vases by Maitland Smith, 1stdibs.com/ nydc_item_detail.php?id=NY10-20-0572. We just love the mix of organic textures with sleek bronze finishes. Perfect for bookends or objet. We can’t get enough of the mix of natural materials and hardware especially this Fallon Labyrinth Maze Cuff from Barney’s. We’ll take two, please!”

Marie Turner (M. Elle Design) “This exquisite Tommy crystal glassware by SaintLouis Crystal debuted at a luncheon held in Majesty King George the VI’s (of the film The King’s Speech) honor at the Palace of Versailles’s Hall of Mirrors in 1938. The Tommy has received new attention recently, and although you see the stemware often, the tumblers are not shown as much. I think the tumblers are a cleaner and more modern look and the colors are divine. Put four of these glasses on your bar, one in each color, and you are the epitome of chic! Modern but traditional, this is the perfect accessory for 2011!”

Ed Ku and Etienne Coffinier (Coffinier Ku Design) “One thing that we are absolutely loving right now is the Rexford Mirror from Profiles. It is such a wonderful mirror with a frame that is very traditional in shape and meticulously crafted from the scales of pinecones. It's that twist on the traditional that makes this mirror so special. It would be perfect for a country house or a beach house, but we wouldn't hesitate to use it in a very sophisticated city environment. This mirror embodies what we love in design—taking the expected and making it unexpected with a smile.”

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The Bill Sofield Collection Ella Table available at Baker Knapp & Tubbs, 212.779.8810

Sikandra Finial, Fatehpur Finial Candle Stand, Fatehpur Finial, and Fatehpur Finial from the Viya Home for The Stephanie Odegard Collection available at Odegard, Inc., 212.545.0069

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Short and Tall Jacob coffee table available at Grange, 212.685.9494

Haiku Table by Bruce Knowlton available at Bright Chair Company, 212.726.9030

Winged Chair available at Brueton, 212.838.1630

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Lingerie chest available at Louis J. Solomon, 212.545.9200

Secretaire De Chalon available at C么t茅 France, 212.684.0707

The Laura Kirar Collection Parati Entertainment Cabinet available at Baker Knapp & Tubbs, 212.779.8810

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Rockburne rug available at Ted Boerner, 212.675.5665 Accent Commode available at Colombo Mobili USA., Inc., 212.683.3771 Facing page, clockwise from top left: Facing page, clockwise from top left: Color Works fabrics from Maxwell Styl Manhattan available at Fabrics available at Flourishes, Porcelanosa, 212.252.7370 212.779.4540 Status Symbol from Maxwell Fabrics Woodstock 5 coffee table available at available at Flourishes, 212.779.4540 Atelier Interior Design, 212.696.0211 New Classic Terra floor lamp Hallo Metok shown in Aegean (Red available at Atelier Interior Design, Spruce) available at Odegard, Inc., 212.696.0211 212.545.0069 Fluted Pendant Enormous available Alpha Workshopsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Eden Roc Button at Global Views, 212.725.8439 mirror available at Dennis Miller, 212.684.0070

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Kinkou Red Lacquer Bench available at Bolier, 212.684.0070

Lever by Anthony P. Browne available at S. A. Baxter, 800.407.4295

Looking Glass Cabinet from Barbara Barry Realized by Henredon collection available at Henredon, 212.679.5828

P9451-2-077 available at Metropolitan Lighting Fixture Co., 212.545.0032

Eglomise Drinks Table available at Hickory Chair Pearson, 212.725.3776 Custom panel in Neguro Nuri finish available at Profiles, 212.689.6903

Marbella Tierra Console Table available at Century Designer Showroom, 212.479.0107

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Take the Field The Ted Boerner Sidelines Media Cabinet puts you in the front row on the 50-yard line for any media event. Sidelines is shown here in walnut “fog” body, a white oak “sand” tray top, with Shift Pendant Cabinet Pulls from the Ted Boerner Collection for Rocky Mountain Hardware. Ted Boerner, Suite 515, 212.675.5665, tedboerner.com

Radiant Beauty This Italian 19th-century Day Bed from Colombo Mobili radiates beauty and sophistication. It is designed with hand-carved details and lyre-shaped arms to seduce its admirers. The wood is carefully selected cherry or mahogany which is then upholstered in C.O.M. with self-welt as well as two bolsters. Colombo Moboli USA, Inc., Suite 809, 212.683.3771, colombomobili.com JUN

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freshpicks Onda and On The Onda Sofa by Christian Werner is as multifaceted as it is straightforward. It combines modularity with a gentle, organic, new form, with all the options for individualization of a classic system program. Atelier Interior Design, Suite 202, 212.696.0211, atelier-nyc.com

Read the Rails With solid ash shelves and stark iron rails on casters, the Prado Bookcase Deck and Base from Hickory Chair add architectural and visual interest to any space. The base and deck can be used as a stacked unit or as individual pieces. The base comes standard with casters and is deeper than the deck. Hickory Chair Pearson, Suite 616, 212.725.3776, hickorychairpearson.com

Stake Your (Re)claim Reclaimed oak tables with hand-shaped steel strapping from Restoration Timber come in a variety of sizes and finishes. Claim your own brand-new, centuries-old heirloom. Restoration Timber, Suite 436, 877.980.WOOD, restorationtimber.com

Crackle Pops! The exuberant Crackle Pendant by Mark Figueredo at Dennis Miller Associates comprises handblown glass crackle balls in three sizes suspended by crystal bead chain, four incandescent lamps, and a stainless-steel mirror-polished backplate. Dennis Miller Associates, Suite 1210, 212.684.0070, dennismiller.com

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freshpicks A New Turn Windmill, by Porcelanosa, features a curvy, multicolored design. It has the look of a mosaic tile with the easy installation of a traditional ceramic tile. Windmill can be used on floors or walls for a unique look in any room. Available in two colors: Windmill Blanco Maramara Negro Marquina (pictured) and Windmill Marmara Negro Marquina Java. Porcelanosa, Suite 609, 212.252.7370, porcelanosa-usa.com

Play Reverie The Reverie Steel Frame Case Collection from Ted Boerner features this Media Cabinet. The San Francisco-based designer’s inspiration was the multitude of windows within the urban landscape and curiosity about what might lie behind them. Offered with painted or industrial glass, mirrored and customizable panels available. Ted Boerner, Suite 515, 212.675.5665, tedboerner.com

Ancient Modern Fluting, used in classical columns and pilasters, reminded the ancient architect Vitruvius of folds in drapery. To architects of his time, fluted columns represented rhythm, an important component of divine atonement. The Flute Suite by Robert A.M. Stern at S.A. Baxter, showcases a sleek display of the ageold pattern and its relationship to light and measure. S.A. Baxter Architectural Hardware, Suite 716, 800.407.4295, sabaxter.com

Show House Party The Sloane 2 Sofa from Vladimir Kagan Couture was introduced at the Kips Bay Show House. It provides comfort and ample room for seating or lounging. It is shown here in mohair velvet with a matte black lacquer base. Couture Showrooms, Suite 715, 212.689.0730, coutureshowrooms.com

Spice Things Up The pattern for Marocco, from Kasthall, takes its inspiration from North Africa while the texture itself is firmly rooted in the company’s woven bouclé rug family. Made from wool and linen, the eight color combinations are inspired by spices. The partnership of Scandinavian simplicity and oriental richness creates a sublime combination. Kasthall USA, Inc. Suite 611, 212.421.0220. kasthall.com All-Weather Sophisticate The Louis XV Lattice Chair is from Côté France’s new garden collection, which was designed by cabinetmakers who had a vision of classic furniture to be used outdoors. The collection includes chairs, tables, chaises, and dining chairs made of teak wood with details inspired by garden elements such as lattices, banisters, and bouquets. Côté France, Suite 1201, 212.684.0707, cotefrance.com

Carpet Magic Kravet’s Tibetan Carpet Collection offers 11 new transitional designs in modern colors and styles. In addition to the traditional wool and silk combinations, Kravet’s Tibetan carpets are now available in wool and banana silk, which is made from the stalk of the banana tree, and offers a similar sheen and texture to traditional silk for price-conscious shoppers. Kravet Fabrics & Furniture, Inc., Suite 401, 212.725.0340, kravet.com

Tongue In Groovy S. A. Baxter’s new Solid Metal Floor is installed in a way that is similar to wood flooring but the comparison ends there. Baxter’s flooring is uniquely engineered in various lengths and widths of tongue and groove planks. These variations, done in brass, architectural bronze, and white bronze allow for an infinite array of possibilities. S.A. Baxter Architectural Hardware, Suite 716, 800.407.4295, sabaxter.com

Refined Rustic Sugarloaf is Maxwell’s heavily textured upholstery fabric, woven to replicate a natural rusticlooking linen. The chunky weave is created using 100% polyester yarns for superior strength and durability while maintaining a luxuriously soft hand. The color palette features spicy reds and burnt oranges in addition to stunning purples, grays, browns, powdery whites, and ivories. Maxwell Fabrics available at Flourishes, Suite 414, 212.779.4540, maxwellfabrics.com

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Traditional Flare The Michael S. Smith Collection at Baker places great importance on upholstery, with classic forms that can be repurposed for generations to come. The Mayfair Sofa, inspired by 1930s English upholstery, has a shapely back that moves down to sculpted arms which slightly flare outâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;a study in continuous, sculptural movement. Baker Knapp & Tubbs, Suite 300, 212.779.8810, bakerfurniture.com

Glass Glow The Broadmore Sconce designed by Charles Loomis for The Bright Group features a solid translucent glass stem and decorative flameworked glass detailing that sets it apart. Its hand-constructed linen shade casts a warm glow, and the richness of its polished stainlesssteel finish reflects the quality workmanship. The Bright Chair Company, Suite 1511, 212.726.9030, brightchair.com

Dressed in Black Designed for Bolier & Company by John Black, the long, beautiful Bolier Classics Cabinet is shown here with a black lacquer case, santos rosewood doors, and gold gilt trim. You can also order it with an antique silver gilt trim. Bolier & Company, Suite 1216, 212.684.0070, bolierco.com

Fresh Crescents Originally commissioned by a New York designer as a custom dining table, the Crescent Table will be appearing in the Brueton showroom shortly. Crescent is a marriage of polished stainless steel and Bruetonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s exclusive Brutone bronze finish. Brueton, Suite 902, 212.838.1630, brueton.com

Italian Sun The Prism Collection at Global Views consists of a Charger Plate, a Large Vase, and Small Vase. The updated shapes are decorated with a glazing technique that is rarely seen today. Hand-painted in vibrant colors by artisans in Florence, Italy, each piece is a truly unique accessory. Global Views, Suite 613, 212.725.8439, globalviews.com 48

Home Branch Currey & Companyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Rainforest Chandelier at Metropolitan Lighting Fixture Co. is a composition of tree branches horizontally hung and lit with 14 candle lights. This large, impressive chandelier is made of hand-forged wrought iron in a rustic bronze finish. Metropolitan Lighting Fixture Co., Suite 512, 212.545.0032, minka.com

Tie-Dye For The Batik Kelim Collection is Stephanie Odegardâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s venture into hand-tie-dyed woven rugs. Inspired by batik textiles, the designs in the collection create spectacular abstract, ethereal and highly expressionistic motifs. The kelims are hand-woven wool flat weaves that have been produced historically in countries from North Africa to China. Odegard, Inc., Suite 1205/1206, 212.545.0069, odegardinc.comeg

Air Apparent The McDowell Coffee Table by Salvations /Architectural Furnishings is as light as air. The finely detailed iron frame is a textured forged bark, and it is paired here with a rich walnut top. Available in custom sizes and a multitude of finishes. At Profiles. Profiles, Suite 1211, 212.689.6903, profilesny.com

People Will Talk The Table Talk Dining Table, from the Barbara Barry Realized by Henredon Collection, is a chic, simple form with modern proportions. The rectangular shape, with striking mitered veneer top, rests on a walnut trestle base and includes an additional leaf. Henredon Interior Design Showroom, Suite 1601, 212.679.5828, henredon.com

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A Seat to Love This sofa is part of Louis J. Solomon's new collection of fully upholstered pieces that come in a large selection of fabrics (seen here in gold damask) as well as in the customer's own fabric. It is shown with a knife back cushion, rolled arm and dressmaker skirt, and comes with two throw pillows. Louis J. Solomon, Inc., Suite 911, 212.545.9200, louisjsolomon.com Juan In a Million The Lounge Chair by Juan Montoya for Century Icons is representative of Montoya’s distinct design aesthetic, one that pushes us forward, yet makes room for our cherished antiques. It’s shown here finished in black lacquer. Century Icons works with many of the industry’s great design talents to bring their work to life. Century Furniture Showroom, Suite 200, 212.479.0107, centuryfurniture.com

Three Times Two The Rotunda Table by John Saladino is composed of three sets of paired legs with a hammered bronze finish. An addition to Saladino’s Tertius Series, the table was designed for use in the new Emerald Green building by Glenwood Management. Saladino Furniture Inc., Suite 1600, 212.684.6805, saladinostyle.com

Moves Well The Porcelain Cup Stool/Side Table from Tucker Robbins—introduced at the 2008 International Contemporary Furniture Fair—is made out of colorful, lightweight porcelain crafted in Peru, and comes with finger holes for easy transport. Now it also comes in sunny new colors. Tucker Robbins, Suite 504, 212.355.3383, tuckerrobbins.com

DuBarry Was A Sofa Grange has introduced a new line of upholstery by Brownstone. The collection includes the DuBarry Sofa, which is made exclusively for Grange with an eight-way hand-tied frame, kiln-dried with goose/ feather down cushions. The traditional tufted back is made modern by the sleek metallic fabric. Grange, Suite 201, 212.685.9494, grange.fr

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STYLESPOTLIGHT F eatured highlights of craft and design .

1. Color Me Bold Modern Colors, a new collection from Kravet Couture, mixes embroidery, silks, velvets, leathers, linens, and textures in a wide assortment of rich textures, in the boldest of hues. 2. Press Pause Ted Boerner describes his Intermezzo Dining and Side Chairs as â&#x20AC;&#x153;places to sit, pause, and ponder.â&#x20AC;? JUN

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3. Casual Sophistication (facing page) Using classic menswear as inspiration, Maxwell set out to create Scotland Yard. The collection features masculine textiles of complementing and coordinating tartans, stripes, and checks that reflect a casual sophistication. 4. Get To The Point The sharp and stylish Stiletto Sconce by Charles Loomis at The Bright Group is made of handblown glass rods that create a sparkling effect. 5. Theatrical Pedigree The carved mahogany Art Nouveau Arm Chair now at Côté France was part of the set for George Bernard Shaw’s “Heartbreak House” which premiered in 1919 at the Comédie-Française. 6. Positive Negative Space With a distinctly Japanese feel, Wendell Castle’s masterfully designed Kyoto Cabinet at Dennis Miller Associates seems to hang in space within the curved outside frame. 7. Ingrid, in Denim Ingrid Denim is woven using a jeans fabric that is paired with Kasthall’s wool yarn to produce the pattern. It’s an alliance between the classic Swedish rag rug and the eternally young jeans culture. 8. Over and Out A diagonally cantilevered tempered glass top complements the truncated stainless-steel panels that comprise the base of the unique SMT Table at Brueton. JUN

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9. Balancing Act The slabs for the Floating Balance Coffee Table from Tucker Robbins are chosen for their beautiful grain. An inset wood slab and a center metal leg complete the illusion of floating balance. 10. Gilded Glass The Deco Sideboard from Colombo Mobili is handmade with Macassar ebony and Sipo mahogany. It is decorated with â&#x20AC;&#x153;Verre Eglomise,â&#x20AC;? the application of black and gold leaf on glass. 11. Leaf Me A Bunch This metal and glass Bunching Table finished in gold metal leaf is part of the new line of occasional furniture at Louis J. Solomon. 12. Barn Beautiful Reclaimed Elm Flooring at Restoration Timber comes from 200-year-old Midwestern barn beams re-milled into elegant tongue-and-groove flooring. Can be delivered pre-finished in a variety of stains, or unfinished. 13. Gothic Grandeur S.A. Baxter's gothic-inspired doorknob adds a stately, majestic presence. Shown here with a stepped rosette, knobs may be combined with the rosette of your choice. 14. Campaign Brass The Campaign Bedroom and Home Office Group from Grange is made of solid acacia wood with brass bead trim and casters along with solid brass hardware.

15. To Infinity and Beyond The Infinity Dining Table at Atelier, designed and crafted in Italy, is available in four diameters in a variety of glass, wood, and metal finishes. 16. Spruced Up The Red Spruce Collection is Odegardâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s venture into hand-hooked rugs from Nova Scotia. Ainu V, the modern and graphic design pictured, was inspired by a rare 20th-century Japanese kimono. 17. Bathed in Light With a clean, transitional silhouette, this 5-Light Bath Bar from Metropolitan Lighting has a classic deep bronze finish with brushed caramel silk glass. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s ADA compliant and can be mounted horizontally or vertically.

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18. Measure Up With the Milo Made To Measure Tables at Hickory Chair, you have a choice of four heights—Cocktail, Side, Dining, or Console—plus width, depth, and your choice of veneers for the inset top. 19. Crescent Lune The sculptural demilune Crescent Console is from the Barbara Barry Realized by Henredon Collection. With lacquered door fronts framed in rich walnut and fine tapered legs, it boasts a small footprint with generous storage. 20. The View From Above In the Vortex Table at Global Views, stainless-steel frames are stacked and welded together in a rotating pattern that conveys motion and creates a fantastic pattern when viewed from above. 21. Modern Bronze Age Richard Mishaan’s Modern Luxury Metal Cocktail Table for Bolier & Company has a burnished bronze metal frame with a glass top and shelf. 58

22. Outdoors in Marseille The Marseille collection is Century’s newest outdoor offering and includes dining and lounge chairs, bar stools, loveseats, chaises, and tables designed in hand-wrought steel. 23. Bathing Beauty The Piano Vanity by Porcelanosa is a high-gloss black vanity, wall mounted with claw legs in front, sheathed in lacquered silver. The richly marbled countertop features an undermount sink. Piano also features two spring-loaded hidden drawers. 24. Vertical Club Laura Kirar’s Arce Chest by Baker recalls the rebirth of luxury in the post-war period. Figured paldao veneers run vertically on the doors in contrast to the texture of the lacquer base. 25. Crossing the Pond The Palmer Chair by William Yeoward at Profiles represents the epitome of comfort and style from one of England’s best-known designers and stylists, now available in New York. JUN

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GRANGE Orleans is an understated modern take on the signature Louis-Philippe style sleigh bed. Handcrafted in solid cherrywood, the bedroom set is available in upwards of 25 Grange finishes in three levels of antiquing. Available in Twin, Full, Queen, King, and California King. Grange, Suite 201, 212.685.9494, grange.fr

Maxwell Fabrics Ego is a beautiful cotton sateen designed and developed in Italy exclusively for Maxwell Fabrics. Made from a blend of cotton and polyester, it has the crisp cool hand signature of cotton, yet possesses a uniquely soft and smooth finish. The addition of polyester also improves durability and color saturation. Maxwell Fabrics available at Flourishes, Suite 414, 212.779.4540, maxwellfabrics.com JUN

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Atelier The 690 Dining Chair by Joachim Nees offers easy good looks and a dramatic profile. The comfortably soft seat and back padding extend a warm invitation to sit and relax. Shown here in leather, the 690 is also offered in a collection of fabrics and in two seating heights, with matte or polished chrome or polished black chrome. Atelier Interior Design, Suite 202, 212.696.0211, atelier-nyc.com

BrIGHT A visual play on lines and planes in space, the Tetra Table from designer Evan Lewis features a base in cold-rolled steel finished with a handapplied patina that gives the steel a unique, lustrous bronzy look. Tetra can be customized in any finish. The Bright Chair Company, Suite 902, 212.726.9030, brightchair.com

ODEGARD Two esteemed leaders in the interior design community, Stephanie Odegard and Donghia combine their talents to interpret many of Donghia’s signature textile motifs into luxurious hand-knotted wool carpets in the Donghia for Odegard Collection, which features Truffula (shown in Caribbean blue). Odegard, Inc., Suite 1206, 212.545.0069, odegardinc.com

S.A. BAXTER This Quilted Lever is another modern spin on a traditional motif—a detailed pattern framed in a crisp, contemporary frame. This model is a perfect representation of the detail and precision that S.A. Baxter employs in creating each piece of sophisticated handcrafted hardware. S.A. Baxter Architectural Hardware, Suite 716, 800.407.4295, sabaxter.com

PORCELANOSA Marmol Carrara imitates the look of real marble while providing durability and the easy care of tile. Offered in a variety of sizes, including large format 12x35 inches, 12x18 inches, and 17x26 inches. Like true marble, Porcelanosa offers different colors: Blanco, Marfil, and Siena. This faux marble will be sure to fit in with anyone’s décor and budget. Porcelanosa, Suite 609, 212.252.7370, porcelanosa-usa.com

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DefiningPieces KRAVET Kravet has expanded their Guaranteed In Stock program with additional fabrics to make shopping and ordering easier than ever. The fabric collection features fresh new color palettes in unique and modern woven designs, bringing the total to more than 1,000 choices that customers can expect to ship within 24 hours. Kravet Fabrics & Furniture, Inc., Suite 401, 212.725.0340, kravet.com

Colombo Mobili USA Inc. The Louis XV-Style China Cabinet unifies movement, natural color, and sinuous form. The woods used are palisander, walnut, and imbuia burl. These woods create an astonishing contrast of colors, producing a gentle, yet complex look. It is constructed with four wood doors, three beveled glass doors, interior lighting, and an antique gold leaf carved crown. Colombo Moboli USA, Inc., Suite 809, 212.683.3771, colombomobili.com

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TUCKER ROBBINS When Tucker first started working with the Igorot tribe in the Philippines, he saw a large tree felled for street widening and asked if he could purchase it. He now collects such salvaged wood and gives it new life in The Japanese Satinwood Dining Table with natural, undulating edges. Each table is a one-of-a-kind design. Tucker Robbins, Suite 504, 212.355.3383, tuckerrobbins.com

C么t茅 France This Louis XV-Style Drawer Commode was originally commissioned for a French duchess during the reign of King Louis XV. It was later sold or given to the wife of a provincial governor who took it to Marseilles and had it inlaid with ivory. The simple yet elegant design inspired the aristocracy and local cabinetmakers. C么t茅 France, Suite 1201, 212.684.0707, cotefrance.com

Ted Boerner Everybody pile in! Skoop Sofa is more of a thrill ride than a typical sofa, with a high back for your head and integrated lumbar support for your back. Designed by Ted, whose favorite ride was the Tilt-a-Whirl, its exposed frame is available in walnut, white oak, mahogany, cherry, or maple with a variety of finishes. Ted Boerner, Suite 515, 212.675.5665, tedboerner.com

Dennis Miller A decidedly traditional profile is given new life in the Knightsbridge Lantern. The stainless-steel mesh cylinder is held in suspension within a black iron framework, encasing a polished nickel armature for a thoroughly modern spin, while the eight candle lights glitter with intensity closer to the original inspiration. Dennis Miller Associates, Suite 1210, 212.684.0070, dennismiller.com

PROFILES Like jewels in a crown, natural rock crystals glow warmly from within in the Estéral Chandelier by Pagani Studio. This elegant halo of light by Stéphane Pagani in crystal and bronze has a standard 38-inch diameter, but is also available in custom sizes. Profiles, Suite 1211, 212.689.6903, profilesny.com

Century The Custom Milan Conference Table showcases Century Furniture’s ability to realize a customers’ vision and adapt products to suit their needs. This example features satin walnut veneers on maple solids in a mink finish and stainless-steel bases. Available in any of Century’s 50+ finishes as well as custom finishes. Century Furniture Showroom, Suite 200, 212.479.0107, centuryfurniture.com

GLOBAL VIEWS The Stacking Block Console is a sculptural table expressed in crown-cut American walnut. On top, a rich walnut veneer lays out in a mitered box pattern. The playfulness mixed with beautiful materials combine to make a perfect accent to an entry hall or sideboard. Global Views, Suite 613, 212.725.8439, globalviews.com

Bolier The Modern Luxury Black Lacquer Console Table is shown here with gold gilt accents, metal, and semiprecious stone pulls. Richard Mishaan designed this standout piece for Bolier & Company. Bolier & Company, Suite 1216, 212.684.0070, bolierco.com

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Baker Knapp & Tubbs The L’Architect Desk was also named Table à la Tronchin after a style of writing desk popularized by 18th-century Swiss physician, Théodore Tronchin. This contemporary version was designed by André Arbus in 1958 for a famed art collector, with the convenient top raised and tilted to display art acquisitions to his guests. Baker Knapp & Tubbs, Suite 300, 212.779.8810, bakerfurniture.com

HENREDON The Cabachon Cocktail Table is from the Barbara Barry Realized by Henredon Collection. A graceful oval shape is married to function with a beveled glass top set into a curved frame. A second shelf allows storage and display. The piece is dramatic in wood and elegant in paint. Henredon Interior Design Showroom, Suite 1601, 212.679.5828, henredon.com

Louis J. Solomon This elegant, traditional, Louis XVI bed is a classic style for Louis J. Solomon. Shown here in an old connoisseur finish with soft green striping, it is also available in 30 standard finishes as well as custom orders. Louis J. Solomon, Inc., 911, 212.545.9200, louisjsolomon.com

Metropolitan Lighting Fixture Co. This 1-light, ADA-compliant sconce is part of the Alecia’s Necklace Collection designed by Alecia Wesner and inspired by her jewelry designs. The contemporary, geometric pattern is in a brushed nickel finish on top of etched opal glass. Metropolitan Lighting Fixture Co., Suite 512, 212.545.0032, minka.com

Brueton Deliberate sculptural interplay of cylindrical forms characterizes the Tee Console, designed by J. Wade Beam. The simplicity of the pedestal base flows into the cantilevered arms which are sliced to express and reveal the depth of the glass or stone top and sides. Brueton, Suite 1502, 212.838.1630, brueton.com

Kasthall USA Hagga Goose Eye by Gunilla Lagerhem Ullberg is a shaft-woven rug that gives you the freedom to combine patterns, colors, and accents precisely the way you want. Choose from five patterns and combine them in the way that appeals to you. Choose mixed- or single-color yarns, accent stripes, or divide the rug into several color fields. Kasthall USA, Inc., Suite 611, 212.421.0220. kasthall.com

Hickory Chair Pearson An authentic adaptation of an 18th-century table found in the James River Plantation Home, the Boden Round Extension Dining Table extends from 42 inches to 66 inches with the addition of its single 24-inch leaf, or add a second 24-inch leaf which allows the table to extend to 90 inches for additional guest seating. Crafted in fine mahogany or ash solids and veneers. Hickory Chair Pearson, Suite 616, 212.725.3776, hickorychairpearson.com

RESTORATION TIMBER Restoration Timberâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Reclaimed Saw Trace White Oak is original patina material that shows the saw marks from when the wood was originally cut 150 to 200 years ago. It makes a handsome border for a floor and the texture can be contrasted with other finishes and designs. Restoration Timber, Suite 436, 877.980.WOOD, restorationtimber.com

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ShowroomPortraits Profiles of Some of NYDC’s Most Familiar Names

APROPOS Suite 710

ATELIER INTERIOR DESIGN Suite 202

BAKER KNAPP & TUBBS Suite 300

BENJAMIN MOORE & CO. Suite 714

Apropos is a fourth-generation showroom to the design trade. Serving the design community for over 25 years with uncompromised service and product offerings, Apropos strives to be a leader for future generations to come. Apropos, Suite 710, phone 212.684.6987, fax 212.689.3684, apropos-furniture.com

Atelier offers an exceptional selection of residential and contract furniture, lighting, accessories, and artwork. The contemporary designs offered are advanced in quality, comfort, functionality, and aesthetics. Atelier's mission is to provide a plethora of lifestyle alternatives in contemporary living and provide highly personalized service and inspiration. Atelier Interior Design, Suite 202, phone 212.696.0211, fax 212.696.0299, atelier-nyc.com

Founded in 1902, Baker Knapp & Tubbs, Inc. remains one of the largest wholesale distributors in the industry with 17 showrooms located in major design districts throughout the United States and at the Chelsea Harbour Design Centre in London. Product assortment spans from historic reproductions dating back to the 17th century to modern designs from today’s most recognized independent designers. Baker Knapp & Tubbs, Suite 300, phone 212.779.8810, fax 212.689.2827, bakerfurniture.com

Benjamin Moore has opened the doors of its new designer showroom for the New York City design community. This to-the-trade showroom brings the company’s color design tools and color consulting directly to the New York City market. The goal is to be at the heart of the design community—to provide convenience, accessibility, service, and inspiration when it comes to color selection. Benjamin Moore & Co., Suite 714, phone 212.684.2001, fax 212.684.2115, benjaminmoore.com

BOLIER Suite 1216

THE BRIGHT CHAIR COMPANY Suite 902

BRUETON Suite 1502

CENTURY FURNITURE SHOWROOM Suite 200

Presenting a "modernist's view of classic form," Bolier offers a select portfolio of classic forms inspired by traditional fine furniture and shaped for contemporary lifestyles. Each piece reflects a dedication to design, materials and authentic craftsmanship and is created to be of lasting value. Bolier, Suite 1216, phone 212.684.0070, fax 212.684.0776, bolierco.com

The Bright Chair Company, known as a leading upholstered seating manufacturer located in Middletown, New York, is pleased to introduce you to Eno, a unique couture upholstered conference room swivel chair. With custom sizes available, Eno can fit into any environment, whether residential, corporate, or hospitality. Each chair is made to order within standard lead times. The Bright Chair Company, Suite 1511, phone 212.726.9030, fax 212.726.9029, brightchair.com

Brueton, a U.S. manufacturer based in New York, manufactures a full line of contemporary furniture including sofas, tables, chairs, case goods, and accessories catering to residential and commercial clients. In addition, Brueton offers vast custom capabilities, including fabricating the simplest to the most complicated stainless-steel products and architectural metals for architects and designers. Brueton, Suite 1502, phone 212.838.1630, fax 212.838.1652, brueton.com

Founded in 1947 and now a third-generation family-owned company, Century is located in Hickory, North Carolina. From the frame construction to the hand-application of finish and distressing, to the sewing and application of the fabric or leather, each piece of Century Furniture passes through the hands of some of the most experienced artisans and craftsmen in the industry. Century Furniture Showroom, Suite 200, phone 212.479.0107, fax 212.479.0112, centuryfurniture.com

COLOMBO Mobili USA, INC. Suite 809

CÔTÉ FRANCE Suite 1201

COUTURE SHOWROOMS Suite 715

DENNIS MILLER ASSOCIATES Suite 1210

Family-run since the 19th century, Colombo’s continuous tradition of handcrafting exceptionally exquisite pieces has made the company the face of classical furniture. The detail of the Console Table displayed is hand-carved with antique gold leaf accents. It is manufactured as every Colombo piece, with devotion to handmade quality and attention to detail, making it a future heirloom. Colombo Mobili USA, Inc., Suite 809, phone 212.683.3771, fax 212.684.0559, colombomobili.com

Visit Côté France for quality, style, and originality. The company’s French workrooms proudly boast generations of families continuing a tradition of fine handcraftsmanship. In addition to classic French reproductions in authentic finishes, Côté France brings tradition into the 21st century with vibrant colors and unique painted designs. They have also just introduced a garden collection of unique 18th-century designs made of teak. Côté France, Suite 1201, phone 212.684.0707, fax 212.684.8940, cotefrance.com

Couture Showrooms is now on the 7th floor. In addition to carrying the wellknown Vladimir Kagan Couture line, they have now expanded their offerings to encompass other prestigious names such as A.S. Morris, Spectrum West, Ron Seff, Axis Mundi, and Custom Designs by Luigi Gentile. Fabric and leather lines are available for your selection from their local workroom. Couture Showrooms, Suite 715, phone 212.689.0730, fax 212.689.1830, coutureshowrooms.com

Since 1983, Dennis Miller Associates has offered innovative furniture and lighting collections designed by architects, interior designers, and artisans. Its showroom provides a continually evolving showcase of contemporary and 20th-century classic design excellence. Its popularity with top designers speaks for itself. Come see the recent additions to Dennis Miller Fabrics, Lighting, and Rug collections. Dennis Miller Associates, Suite 1210, phone 212.684.0070, fax 212.684.0776, dennismiller.com

FLOURISHES Suite 414

GLOBAL VIEWS Suite 613

GRANGE Suite 201

HENREDON INTERIOR DESIGN SHOWROOM, Suite 1601

After 57 years, Maxwell’s reputation is rock solid. Now they have a new face and a fresh look as a younger generation of the Maxwell family sets the pace. They have unique insight and awareness into emerging new design trends, while presenting modern classic fabrics that add distinction, value, and vitality to projects. Maxwell Fabrics available at Flourishes, Suite 414, phone 212.779.4540, fax 212.779.4542, maxwellfabrics.com

Global Views is a home decor wholesale company with collections that blend various styles to make pieces that are elegant, exotic, refined, and casual. They offer a wide assortment of fashion-forward products from furniture to accessories that fit every price range. Global Views, Suite 613, phone 212.725.8439, fax 212.679.4927, globalviews.com

Grange, introduced in the United States in 1982, has a commitment to the techniques of master artisans. Each piece is handcrafted using 19th-century methods and materials and 21st-century green practices. Grange uses waterbased paints and varnishes to reduce emissions and good-sense forestry practices that honor the 60- to-80-year rotation. Since 1904, the factory has been based in the foothills of Lyon, France. Grange, Suite 201, phone 212.685.9494, fax 212.213.5132, grange.fr

The mission of the Henredon Interior Design Showroom is to service the design trade at the highest possible level, while offering a fashion-forward shopping experience. The showroom represents Henredon Furniture, Barbara Barry Realized by Henredon, LaneVenture, Maitland-Smith and LaBarge. Founded in Morganton, North Carolina, in 1945, Henredon now offers hundreds of beautiful wood and upholstery designs for every room. Henredon Interior Design Showroom, Suite 1601, phone 212.679.5828, fax 212.679.6509, henredon.com

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Hickory Chair-Pearson Suite 616

KRAVET FABRICS & FURNITURE, INC. Suite 401

LOUIS J. SOLOMON, INC. Suite 911

MCGUIRE FURNITURE COMPANY Suite 101

In September, Hickory Chair will celebrate its 100th birthday. Starting out as a manufacturer of dining chairs, the company motto was “Chairs made better than seems necessary.” Today, Hickory Chair offers 18th-century reproductions, collections that are inspired by 19th-century European arts and crafts and American antiques, and designer collections by Thomas O’Brien, Mariette Himes Gomez, Alexa Hampton, and Suzanne Kasler. Hickory Chair Pearson, Suite 616, phone 212.725.3776, fax 212.725.3763, hickorychairpearson.com

Kravet’s showroom strives to create a unique shopping experience for every designer in order to be the primary resource in the decorative fabrics and furnishings industry. Their goal is to create a comfortable workspace and resource center for designers that serves as an extension of their own design studios. Product selections are presented in an environment that is both functional and stimulating. Kravet Fabrics & Furniture, Inc., Suite 401, phone 212.725.0340, fax 212.684.7350, kravet.com

For more than 75 years, Louis J. Solomon has been an important source of traditional fine reproduction furniture to the trade. They specialize in producing 18th- and 19th-century French and English antique reproductions that have been carefully rescaled and restyled to appeal to the modern lifestyle. They are an important source to interior designers, high-end furniture retailers, and designer showrooms throughout the United States. Louis J. Solomon, Inc., Suite 911, phone 212.545.9200, fax 212.545.9438, louisjsolomon.com

The name McGuire is synonymous with style and elegance. For almost 60 years, McGuire Furniture Company of San Francisco has built a reputation for design and quality as gracious and lasting as the furniture it makes. McGuire consistently pairs classic and modern materials with innovative designs to provide a repertoire of furniture that has withstood, and will continue to withstand, the test of time. McGuire Furniture Company, Suite 101, phone 212.689.1565, fax 212.689.1578, kohlerinteriors.com

METROPOLITAN LIGHTING FIXTURE CO., Suite 512

ODEGARD, INC. Suite 1206

ORREFORS KOSTA BODA Suite 602

PALECEK Suite 511

Metropolitan Lighting Fixture Co. has been illuminating fine interiors since 1939. Now part of the Minka Group, the Metropolitan showroom represents lighting from all Minka companies, including George Kovacs, as well as products from other quality lighting manufacturers. Its large showroom offers one of the most comprehensive selections of designer-oriented lighting in the industry. Metropolitan Lighting Fixture Co., Suite 512, phone 212.545.0032, fax 212.545.0031, minka.com

Odegard is a leader in bold design and color innovation in the production of high-end, hand-knotted carpets. It has recently added the multiline Stephanie Odegard Collection featuring furniture, lighting, antiques, and decorative accessories from across the globe. In all her products, Stephanie Odegard requires strict adherence to social responsibility, raising standards of living for thousands of craftspeople in developing countries. Odegard, Inc., Suite 1205/1206, phone 212.545.0069, fax 212.545.0298, odegardinc.com

Orrefors designer Martti Rytkonen likes to give his clear crystal designs a narrative theme. Even in experiments with form and execution, his collections are always designed in true “Orrefors spirit.” In his Fashion series, he recreates the grid pattern of the city’s streets and avenues, while the subtle optics and finely rendered cuts suggest something of the pace and pulse of the exciting Manhattan scene. Orrefors Kosta Boda, Suite 602, phone 212.684.5455, fax 212.684.5665, orreforskostaboda.com

Since 1975, Palecek has built a reputation for creating distinctive handcrafted designs from the finest sustainable, natural materials. Founder Allan Palecek has developed an extensive global network of talented artisans, who together have created award-winning products that have made Palecek synonymous with a lifestyle encompassing beauty, innovation, and an appreciation for quality. Express yourself with Palecek. Palecek, Suite 511, phone 212.287.0063, fax 212.287.0066, palecek.com

PORCELANOSA Suite 609

PROFILES Suite 1211

RESTORATION TIMBER Suite 436

S.A. BAXTER ARCHITECTURAL HARDWARE, Suite 716

Porcelanosa, a leader in the manufacture and distribution of tile, kitchen, and bath products, provides cutting-edge designs of unparalleled beauty, uncompromising quality, and dependable service to clients. Porcelanosa, Suite 609, phone 212.252.7370, fax 212.252.8790, porcelanosa-usa.com

Serving the design profession since 1980, Profiles’ workrooms in the USA and Europe create pieces of uncommon beauty and imagination for residential and contract customers. They offer a full spectrum of furniture in a variety of woods, metals, and finishes, as well as finely tailored upholstery—all to the designer’s specifications. Profiles, Suite 1211, phone 212.689.6903, fax 212.685.1807, profilesny.com

Restoration Timber offers a wide spectrum of materials, including reclaimed wood flooring, wainscoting, beams, siding, and stock for furniture and cabinetry. Naturally weathered by a century or more of use, Restoration Timber provides wood rich in history, unparalleled in beauty, and solid with age. Environmentally responsible reclaimed wood adds warmth, depth, and character to almost any installation. Restoration Timber, Suite 436, phone 877.980.WOOD, fax 212.679.5408, restorationtimber.com

From handles to hinges, from levers to latches, S. A. Baxter manufactures hardware of exquisite complexity and finishes to adorn the doors and windows of luxury homes, chic hotels, and upscale retailers. They offer the deepest palette of patterns, metals, and finishes, and deliver the highest quality, custom-designed pieces for the upscale residential and luxury commercial markets. S.A. Baxter Architectural Hardware, Suite 716, phone 800.407.4295, fax 212.252.1031, sabaxter.com

SALADINO FURNITURE, INC. Suite 1600

TED BOERNER Suite 515

TK COLLECTIONS Suite 410

TUCKER ROBBINS Suite 504

Established in 1986 by renowned designer John F. Saladino, the Saladino Furniture collection currently has over 75 original designs of upholstery, case goods, and lighting. The line is available exclusively through its New York showroom among select antiques and accessories. A 75-page catalog may be purchased via the Web at saladinostyle.com. Saladino Furniture, Inc., Suite 1600, phone 212.684.3720 x31, fax 212.684.3257, saladinostyle.com

Ted Boerner, Inc., New York offers a diverse and captivating variety of home furnishings and artwork. The showroom includes collections from the following renowned designers and artists: Ted Boerner, Lesley Anton, Tracy Kendall, Christopher Farr, Michael Shemchuk, and Rick Chapman. Ted Boerner, Inc., Suite 515, phone 212.675.5665, fax 212.675.5654, tedboerner.com

For over two decades. TK Collections has been the sole importer of the classic French handcrafted rattan café chairs and stools along with French sidewalk café tables. In addition, its new collection also includes decorative wrought-iron table bases, coffee tables, and cast-bronze lighting made in France. TK Collections, Suite 410, phone 212.213.2470, fax 212.213.2464, tkcollections.com

From the beautiful wood grain featured in the Natural Bed to the Cup Stools sculpted in the Philippines, The Tucker Robbins showroom features products from all over the world, developed by Tucker and indigenous craftsmen. Tucker Robbins, Suite 504, phone 212.355.3383, fax 212.355.3116, tuckerrobbins.com

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NYDCEvents Calendar 1 stdibs@N YDC O pening Celebration with Elle Decor On February 16, 1stdibs@NYDC opened on the newly transformed 10th floor of the New York Design Center. The celebration, cohosted with Elle Decor, brought a who’s who of the design industry, boasting over 2,000 top designers, editors, and industry VIPs. Guests toured the 33,000-square-foot gallery space, with 53 fine antique and 20th-century design dealers from across the globe. In addition, an exhibition from the collection of Roger Prigent’s Malmaison was on display.

Left to right: Designers Alexa Hampton, Charlotte Moss, Alessandra Branca, and Elle Decor publisher Barbara Friedmann; Elle Decor editor Anita Sarsidi and designer Alex Papachristidis; Elle Decor Editor in Chief Michael Boodro joins NYDC’s Jim Druckman and 1stdibs’ Michael Bruno to inaugurate the new space; designers Etienne Coffinier and Ed Ku; Randall Tysinger poses in his antique gallery space; designer Juan Montoya and Fern Mallis; Ellen Ward Scarborough and Betsey Ruprecht in their space; designers Matthew Patrick Smyth and Phillip Gorrivan; Tucker Robbins with Jesse Carrier and Mara Miller; 1stdibs@NYDC branded scissors for the ribbon-cutting ceremony; Yvonne Prigent Locks and Roger Prigent with Lithgow Osborne who curated the Malmaison exhibition.

M odernism Redefined : The Bill S ofield C ollection in M c G uire On March 9, the McGuire showroom introduced its newest designer collaboration with a striking new line of indoor furnishings from award-winning designer Bill Sofield. The 15-piece collection is thoughtfully tailored, and blends the luxury and livability that reflect McGuire’s style. Visit the sophisticated new collection in Suite 101.

Top to bottom: The serene bedroom created in the McGuire showroom from Sofield’s new pieces; Bill Sofield chats with Kendra Frisbie, McGuire’s Marketing and Communications Manager, and Traditional Home’s Amy Bleier Long; new dining pieces from the collection, combined with Sofield Studio accessories; attendees gather to welcome the new pieces and celebrated designer. (Photos by Eve Kakassy)

C heck -I n To 200 Lex; Hospitality Day with Interior Design On March 30, the New York Design Center cohosted the 4th annual Hospitality Day with Interior Design magazine. Check-In To 200 Lex focused on hospitality design, with guests traveling the building to find industry professionals leading discussions and offering insight and expertise. This year’s headliners included Clodagh, Benjamin Noriega-Ortiz, David Rockwell, and Mark Zeff.

Left to right: Interior Design Editor in Chief Cindy Allen with David Rockwell, who presented past and current hospitality projects in the Keilhauer showroom; Tufan Eratici, Gretchen Anderson, and Rayon Black of the Atelier showroom pose with designer Benjamin Noriega Ortiz, who presented his work for the Mondrian brand; Jiun Ho and Jason Oliver Nixon discussed travel and design in the Bolier showroom; yellow banners indicated participating showrooms; Mark Zeff held a discussion highlighting his work on the Hard Rock Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas; Interior Design Publisher Mark Strauss with Ted Boerner's Frank Pontes; Stephane and Frouwkje Pagani shared their lighting design inspiration in PROFILES; Dennis Miller and designer Clodagh; designer Harry Daniell and his tabletop design in the Grange showroom. (Photos by Darren Ornitz)

V ictoria Hagan Loves P ROFILES Celebrating Valentine’s Day and the introduction of the Victoria Hagan Home Collection, PROFILES held an event on February 9 with the designer who was also signing copies of her new book, Victoria Hagan: Interior Portraits. Guests enjoyed cocktails and valentine treats as they viewed the stylish new collection designed to bring elegance to everyday living.

Left to right: Katie Brockman and Angela Jett of VERANDA pose with designers Scott Salvator and Michael Zabriskie; Valentine’s Day treats were festively presented; Claremont’s Sara Lloyd, Kathleen Wells, Kristen Edson, and PROFILES’ Katherine Tekworth Porter; Victoria Hagan signing her new book.

For a list of NYDC's upcoming events, visit nydc.com.

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DIFFA'SDiningbyDesign 2011 The New York Design Center was a proud industry sponsor of the 14th Annual DINING BY DESIGN, held March 17-21. The spectacular event, benefiting the Design Industries Foundation Fighting AIDS (DIFFA), coincided with the Architectural Digest Home Design Show at Pier 94 for the third year. DINING BY DESIGN unites internationally celebrated designers and local talent to build dynamic and innovative three-dimensional dining environments created especially for the event. The New York Design Centerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s dining atmosphere was designed by Etienne Coffinier and Ed Ku of Coffinier Ku Design, using materials from the NYDC showrooms. This year DIFFA honored Margaret Russell, Editor in Chief of Architectural Digest, for her hard work and dedication in making DINING BY DESIGN what it is today.

Left to right: David Sheppard, Executive Director of DIFFA, with Margaret Russell, the 2011 honoree; the entrance to DINING BY DESIGN with a giant chef created by The Alpha Workshops; designers Jes Gordon and Evette Rios with David Sheppard; Robert Verdi, Thom Filicia and Ted Allen; Vicente Wolf, David Sheppard and Alfredo Paredes; Margaret Russell accepts her award from Roger Thomas; Tracy Reese poses in front of her Effen vodka table design; Etienne Coffinier and Carolina von Humboldt at the NYDC table.

Left to right: The New York Design Center, designed by Coffinier Ku, featured products from NYDC showrooms Arteriors, Benjamin Moore, Global Views, Kasthall, Kravet, McGuire, Orrefors Kosta Boda, PROFILES, and Tucker Robbins; David Stark for Benjamin Moore showcased color stories, Mary Davis Interiors included a rug from Kasthall and screens from Century Furniture; Kravet's table was fabricated with materials from Kravet Coutureâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Modern Colors collection; The New York Times installation designed by Rauber & Rauber Interiors included pieces from Odegard and Tucker Robbins; a close-up of the place setting at the New York Design Centerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s table with flatware and glassware from Orrefors and Kosta Boda, silver from Christofle, bowls from Global Views, and napkin fabric supplied by Kravet.

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ShowroomDirectory A Complete List of Who’s Where In 200 Lex SHOWR OOM

S uite

PHON E

1stdibs@NYDC

10th Fl

646.293.6633 646.293.6687

Access To Design

424

S H OW RO O M

Keilhauer Primason Symchik, Inc.

S uite

P H O NE

FA X

1101

212.679.0300

212.679.5996

Kravet Fabrics & Furniture, Inc.

401

212.725.0340

212.684.7350

212.683.2668

Krug, Inc.

1415

212.686.7600

212.686.7686

212.684.6987

212.689.3684

LaCOUR, Inc.

1012

212.213.6600

212.213.9550

212.219.9922

212.219.4042

Laserow Antiques

408

212.988.9194

212.751.1590

212.751.2434

Louis J. Solomon, Inc.

911

212.545.9200

212.213.6972

212.213.8033

Luna Textiles

1410

212.251.0132

212.725.3430

510

646.797.3620

646.786.4818

Mannington Commercial Carpets

430

212.251.0290

212.251.0299

Atelier Interior Design

202

212.696.0211

212.696.0299

Maxon Furniture, Inc.

1307

212.684.7788

212.686.9781

Atlas Carpet Mills, Inc.

1314

212.779.4300

212.779.7905

McGuire Furniture Company

101

212.689.1565

212.689.1578

Auffray & Co., Inc

604

212.889.4646

212.889.4739

Metro Design Group, LLC

212.679.3305

212.679.3356

Baker Knapp & Tubbs

300

212.779.8810

212.689.2827

Metropolitan Lighting Fixture Co.

512

212.545.0032

212.545.0031

Barton-Sharpe, Ltd.

914

646.935.1500 646.935.1555

M. Topalian, Inc., Antique Carpets

802

212.684.0735

212.725.2185

Benjamin Moore & Co.

714

212.684.2001

212.684.2115

Napier + Joseph + McNamara, Ltd.

1509

212.683.7272

Boyce Products, Ltd.

1318

212.683.3100

212.683.5005

Odegard, Inc.

1205/1206 212.545.0069

212.545.0298

The Bright Chair Company

902

212.726.9030

212.726.9029

Orrefors Kosta Boda

602

212.684.5455

212.684.5665

Brueton

1502

212.838.1630

212.838.1652

Palecek

511

212.287.0063

212.287.0066

Calger Lighting

434

212.689.9511

212.779.0721

Paoli/ Whitehall

1110

212.683.2232

212.683.1297

Century Furniture Showroom

200

212.479.0107

212.479.0112

Peter Lawrence

906

212.213.8911

212.213.8728

Cliff Young, Ltd.

505

212.683.8808 212.683.9286

Porcelanosa USA

609

212.252.7370

212.252.8790

Colebrook Bosson Saunders

1111

212.401.6150

212.614.2378

Pringle-Ward Associates

1106

212.689.0300

212.689.7143

1211

212.689.6903

212.685.1807

212.213.1691

212.213.9843

Antique Rugs, Jerry Livian Collection 1014

212.683.2666

Apropos

710

Aqua Creations

427

Arc|Com Fabrics

1411

Architex

1320

Arteriors Home

212.545.9438

212.683.7011

Colombo Mobili USA

809

212.683.3771

212.684.0559

Profiles

Cosmopolitan Entertainment Systems

1601

212.679.5828

212.679.6509

Delivery By Design

Côté France

1201

212.684.0707

212.684.8940

Renaissance Carpets & Tapestries, Inc.

1006

212.696.0080

212.696.4248

David Edward/Blueridge Carpet

1416

212.689.2056

212.689.2206

Restoration Timber

436

877.980.WOOD

212.679.5408 212.252.9845

DECCA Contract

1414

Riservato & Co.

1307

212.252.9804

Dennis Miller Associates

1210

212.684.0070 212.684.0776

Rooms by Zoya B

433

212.726.0006 212.726.0061

DesignLush

415

212.532.5450

212.532.5360

Roubini Rugs and Furniture

701/706

212.696.4648

R & Y Augousti

419

646.293.6679

212.696.2475

DIFFA DIRTT Environmental Solutions

910 1516

212.727.3100 212.204.9026

212.727.2574

S.A. Baxter Architectural Hardware

716

800.407.4295

212.252.1031

Disegno by James DiPersia

606

212. 679.3927

212.679.2763

Saladino Furniture, Inc.

1600

212.684.3720

212.684.3257

Flourishes

414

Gans Bros.

FA X

212.779.4540

212.779.4542

Sanford Hall Carpets

400

212.684.4217

212.545.8376

212.532.7990

212.481.7051

Smart

1115

212.696.9762

212.683.1297

Gibson Interior Products

1310

212.685.1077

212.685.1078

Smith & Watson

801

212.686.6444

212.686.6606

Giorgetti USA

506

212.889.3261

212.889.3294

Studio Dekor Lighting

1015

212.995.8328

212.867.1960

Giorgio USA, Inc.

605

212.684.7191

212.725.2683

Sun Decor Fabrics

417A

212.213.2703

212.231.2708

Global Views

613

212.725.8439

212.679.4927

Ted Boerner

515

212.675.5665

212.675.5654

Gordon International

1401

212.532.0075

212.779.0147

texstyle/jamie stern

423

212.679.3935

212.679.4924

Grange

201

212.685.9494

212.213.5132

Thompson Contract

1111

631.589.7337

212.614.2378

Hamilton Furniture

601

212.213.2487

212.213.2723

TK Collections

410

212.213.2470

212.213.2464

HBF/HBF Textiles

1501

212.686.3142

212.471.3040

Tucker Robbins

504

212.355.3383

212.355.3116

Henredon

1601

212.679.5828

212.679.6509

The Levine Calvano Furniture Group, Inc.

1406

212.686.7600

212.686.7686

Hickory Chair-Pearson

616

212.725.3776

212.725.3763

Victor’s Sample Room

906

212.213.8911

212.213.8728

Hightower Group

1316

212.725.3509

206-260-3287

Vladimir Kagan Couture

715

212.689.0730

212.689.1830

In House Kitchen Bath Home

100

212.686.2016

212.686.2059

Weinberg Modern

407

646.291.2059

Indiana Furniture

1305

212.686.8500 812.482.9035

Wood & Hogan, Inc.

812

212.532.7440

212.532.4640

IFDA

417B

Wood Mode, Inc.

815

212.679.3535

212.725.3847

Italian Masterpieces Design, Inc.

604

Kasthall USA, Inc.

611

212.686.6020 212.686.6258 212.684.0484 212.684.0485 212.421.0220

212.421.0230

NYDC Café New York Design Center

646.616.0584 426

212.679.9500

212.447.1669

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Clockwise from top left: Heir, Gustavo Olivieri Antiques, Karina Gentinetta disegno, Branca, Stellar Union, Betsey Ruprecht, and Ellen Ward Scarborough

New York City is one of the busiest places on earth, and during the work week, time is short for almost everyone. But the 10th floor of the New York Design Center is now open to the public on Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., so there’s no excuse not to come visit! The NYDC has collaborated with 1stdibs.com to open 1stdibs@NYDC, a gallery space based on the successful online art and antique marketplace founded by Michael Bruno in 2001. The showroom represents 1stdibs’ first physical presence in the United States marketplace, and it provides a tangible space where designers and customers can see items in context. “Our collaboration with 1stdibs is the first and most important step towards making NYDC the destination for those seeking resources for products for today’s lifestyle,” said Jim Druckman, President and CEO of NYDC. Designers and consumers alike are now using Saturdays as an opportunity to browse, imagine, and buy. Saturdays are ideal for a relaxed stroll through the 33,000-square-foot space. In the afternoon, sun pours through the large windows and fills the wide open spaces, creating the aura of an outdoor flea market in Paris. Each of the 53 individually designed dealer galleries display items with great artistry, skill, and imagination. Darrell Dean’s gallery is a surreal landscape

of hauntingly beautiful objects, exemplified by four unique vintage mannequin heads ($1,200) as well as a pair of large clown shoes circa 1950s ($585). At New Orleans-based Karina Gentinetta’s gallery, one is transported to an older, grander time. There you will find a magnificent antique Italian giltwood mirror, circa early 1900s ($4,250), a finely detailed painted Swedish bibliothèque circa 1820 ($9,650), as well as antique French books, apothecary bottles, and French candelabras. Other dealers include Pascal Boyer, Deluxe, Elizabeth Pash, and the Ophir Gallery, specializing in Tiffany glass. In addition to the ever-changing dealer inventory, there is a 1,100-square-foot gallery space for exhibitions, lectures, book signings, and special events. Past presentations and events included a photography exhibition by Greg Lotus, who blends fashion with art and storytelling, pieces from the private collection of Roger Prigent of Malmaison, and most recently works from the Rhode Island School of Design MFA textile program. For a list of upcoming exhibitions and events, visit www.nydc.com. Come and be inspired—1stdibs@NYDC is open every Saturday from 10:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.

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