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Google's London HQ Goes Retro By Cathy Whitlock The innovative offices get a quirky makeover.

Immersed In Design By Jim Lochner The team behind Sleep No More extends the show's theatrical design into a pair of new restaurant/bars.

Celerie's Creative World By Cathy Whitlock Palm Beach and Manhattan designer Celerie Kemble demonstrates that diversity is a virtue.

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9 CULTURECALENDAR By Catherine McHugh Celebrating a centennial, going to extremes, striking a pose, and getting ready for a design close-up.

12 BOOKS By Cathy Whitlock

Central Park, Thomas Pheasant, and the anticipated celebration of the work of Mario Buatta are a few of the books on our shelves this fall.ead new tomes from Alexa Hampton and TROVE By Michele Keith A mélange of items from fun tableware to anxiety-reducing electronics to decorative pieces bound to bring joy to you and your guests.

34 EATS’N’SLEEPS By Shelley Wolson Conquer the West Village at Charlemagne, hoist a few at Upright Brew House, and step back into history with the fashionable Refinery Hotel.

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44 FRESHPICKS The most current products in NYDC showrooms.

54 STYLESPOTLIGHT Featured highlights of craft and design.

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

72 NEWSHOWROOMS 2013 Fresh faces and new designs. Opening fall 2013.

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

76 NYDCEVENTSCALENDAR A look at a few recent celebrations.

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80 BACKSTORY By Jim Lochner Shubert Alley celebrates a century of theatrical design.

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letter from the editor Dear Readers, Diversity has become an important word in today’s lexicon. Our culture grows more interesting and varied all the time, and expanding views and references can be seen in the design field in general and the stories featured in this issue in particular. Taking the best of everything, bits from all times and all styles, and combining them together to create something new—that perfectly describes what you’ll find in ARRAY. But as you’ll discover, diversity can take many forms.

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To outfit its new 160,000-square-foot headquarters in London’s Convent Garden, Google turned to the design studio PENSON to create a wild collection of spaces that serves the various needs and tastes of the company's 2,000+ employees. PENSON even recruited the staff to provide feedback during the design process. What PENSON came up with is a mélange of styles that mixes everything from English manicured gardens and floral prints, to James Bond villain cool, to Victorian futurism that would be at home aboard Captain Nemo’s submarine (Google's London HQ Goes Retro, p. 16). As the result defies a simple description, luckily we have lots of photos. Celerie Kemble also draws from diverse sources to inspire her work, effortlessly mingling classic forms and simple textures with more rare luxe materials, finishes, and fabrics. The Harvard-educated designer has built her reputation on refined yet livable spaces, avoiding what she calls “matchy-matchy” sameness. In her own 130-piece collections, Kemble cites influences from mid-18th century to early and mid-20th-century modern. Perhaps her most high-profile celebrity client to date is a certain 11.5”-tall model, for whom she designed a brand new Dream House (Celerie’s Creative World, p. 28). Punchdrunk, the outfit behind the long-running immersive theater hit, Sleep No More, designed the fictional McKittrick Hotel in Chelsea to house the production, a wordless updating of Shakepeare’s Macbeth. Now they’ve diversified—into real hospitality. The McKittrick added real-world restaurant and bar spaces to expand its trapped-in-time, make-believe world (Immersed in Design, p. 22), and the designs serve up dinner with a healthy portion of imagination. With so many ideas coming from every direction on display here, we hope you find inspiration for innovative combinations on your next project.

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Celebrating a centennial, going to extremes, striking a pose, and getting ready for a design close-up. Artistic Centennial The New-York Historical Society is revisiting the famous 1913 New York Armory Show on its 100th anniversary by displaying works by Duchamp, Matisse, Picasso, Cézanne, Gauguin, and Van Gogh in The Armory Show at 100: Modern Art and Revolution. In 1913, the International Exhibition of Modern Art came to New York. Organized by a small group of American artists and presented at the Lexington Avenue Armory, it introduced the American public to European avant-garde painting and sculpture. This exhibition seeks to explore how that first Armory Show inspired seismic shifts in American culture, politics, and society through a carefully chosen group of approximately 75 works. The exhibition includes American and European paintings and sculpture that will represent the scandalous avant-garde and the range of early 20th-century American art. It will also include historical works that the original organizers gathered to show the progression of modern art leading up to the controversial abstract works that have become the Armory Show’s hallmark. October 11, 2013–February 23, 2014. New-York Historical Society, 170 Central Park West at 77th Street, 212.873.3400, nyhistory.org Left: Francis Picabia (French, 1879-1953), Dances at the Spring, 1912. Oil on canvas, 47 7/16 x 47 1/2 in. Philadelphia Museum of Art, The Louise and Walter Arensberg Collection, 1950, 1950-134-155. © 2013 Artists Rights Society (ARS), New York / ADAGP, Paris. Right: Henri Matisse (French, 1869-1954), Blue Nude, 1907. Oil on canvas, 36 x 55 in. The Baltimore Museum of Art: The Cone Collection, formed by Dr. Claribel Cone and Miss Etta Cone of Baltimore, Maryland, BMA 1950.228. © 2013 Succession H. Matisse / Artists Rights Society (ARS), New York. Photography by Mitro Hood.

Giuseppe Penone’s Idee di pietra: 1303 Kg di luce (Ideas of stone — 1303 Kg of light), 2010. Bronze, River Stones, 900 x 400 x 200 cm. l 354 5/16 x 157 1/2 x 78 3/4 in. Courtesy Marian Goodman Gallery, New York/Paris.

Towering Presence In New York City’s Flatiron district’s Madison Square Park, a trio of towering bronze tree sculptures has taken root this fall. Madison Square Park Conservancy’s Mad. Sq. Art is presenting Giuseppe Penone: Ideas of Stone, a site-specific installation of three monumental, 40-foot-tall bronze trees. The renowned Italian artist’s signature manipulation of the trees’ natural forms interacts with the park’s lush landscape to highlight the relationships among man, sculpture, and nature. Rather than standing upright, they are twisted, crooked, and even uprooted. The exhibit includes traces of the materials used to construct the trees, including fingerprints, nails, wires, and even boulders, which are placed precariously on the trees’ branches as symbols of man’s interaction with the natural world. The installation will remain on view daily in the park. Through February 9, 2014. Madison Square Park Conservancy, 11 Madison Avenue, 212.538.1884, madisonsquarepark.org/art

Extreme Exhibition At the New Museum, Chris Burden: Extreme Measures is an expansive presentation of the artist’s work that marks the first New York survey and his first major exhibition in the U.S. in more than 25 years. Not only does it occupy all five floors of the museum, the exhibition also features the ambitious installation of two iconic works on the building’s roof—“Two Small Skyscrapers (Quasi Legal Skyscrapers) (2003/2013),” each measuring 36 feet tall—which will alter the visual panorama of lower Manhattan. The two structures speak to the constantly evolving nature of the urban landscape while also evoking the lost Twin Towers. “Ghost Ship (2005),” a 30-foot double-ended vessel originally designed to sail a 400-mile unmanned voyage guided by computer, hangs on the Museum’s façade like a lifeboat at the ready. As Burden’s 40-year career has moved across mediums, this exhibition presents a selection of his iconic work that calls physical and moral limits into question. Through January 12, 2014. New Museum, 235 Bowery, 212.219.1222, newmuseum.org

Left: Chris Burden, The Big Wheel, 1979. Three-ton, eight-foot diameter, cast-iron flywheel powered by a 1968 Benelli 250cc motorcycle, 112 x 175 x 143 in (284.5 x 444.5 x 363.2 cm). The Museum of Contemporary Art Collection, Los Angeles. Right: Chris Burden, All the Submarines of the United States of America, 1987. 625 miniature cardboard submarines, 96 x 240 x 144 in (243.8 x 609 x 365.2 cm). Dallas Museum of Art purchase with funds donated by the Jolesch Acquisition Fund, The 500 Inc., the National Endowment for the Arts, Bradbury Dyer, III, Mr. and Mrs. Bryant M. Hanley, Jr., Mr. and Mrs. Michael C. Mewhinney, Deedie and Rusty Rose, and Mr. and Mrs. William T. Solomon. OCT NOV

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Above left: Self-portrait and article on Florence Vandamm in The Greater London Illustrated, October 1911, from a scrapbook in the Vandamm Collection. Photo by Vandamm Studio/© Billy Rose Theatre Division, The New York Public Library for the Performing Arts. Right: John Bubbles as Sportin' Life in Porgy & Bess, 1935. Photo by Vandamm Studio/© Billy Rose Theatre Division, The New York Public Library for the Performing Arts.

Photographic Pioneer The New York Public Library’s exhibition, Pioneering Poet of Light: Photographer Florence Vandamm & the Vandamm Studio, seeks to illuminate what is perhaps the most widely published and least understood visual record of 20th-century performing arts. The Vandamm Studio’s output has largely been utilized only as an illustrative backdrop for the retelling of Broadway history. The prints, contact sheets, and negatives of theater, music, and dance in London (1908–1923) and New York (1924–1963) are among the Library’s most requested treasures but few realize that the visionary photographer and portraitist who lent her talent and name to the studio was a woman who opened her first studio in 1908. With a career spanning more than five decades, Florence Vandamm was one of the most prolific and widely published female commercial photographers of the early 20th century. Through February 28, 2014. New York Public Library for the Performing Arts, 40 Lincoln Center Plaza, 917.275.6975, nypl.org

Museum visitors enjoying the 2012 Origami Holiday Tree in the Grand Gallery. From the collection of the American Museum of Natural History, New York City.

Holiday Origami The American Museum of Natural History has an annual tradition of marking the start of the holiday season with a delightfully decorated Origami Holiday Tree that features ornaments inspired by permanent halls, current exhibitions, and the Museum’s collections. In the summer, volunteers from OrigamiUSA began folding to complete the nearly 1,000 individual pieces eventually displayed on the 13-foot tree. This museum tradition began over 40 years ago when late Museum scientist Alice Gray decorated a 3-foot tree in her office in the Department of Entomology with origami insects. The popularity of origami—as well as the size of the Museum’s tree—has grown steadily over the years. When the holiday season winds down, the volunteers spend a full day in early January stripping models from the tree, then weeks sorting, boxing, and storing the models still of exhibition quality and retiring the weary ones before they start discussing the next year’s tree. November 25, 2013–January 5, 2014. American Museum of Natural History, Central Park West at 79th Street, 212.769.5100, amnh.org SENDAK'S Wild Things

Top left: Maurice Sendak, Set design for "Where the Wild Things Are" Opera, 1979, Watercolor on Paper, Copyright Maurice Sendak. Bottom left: Maurice Sendak, Set design for "Where the Wild Things Are" Opera, 1979, Watercolor on Paper, Copyright Maurice Sendak. Right: Maurice Sendak, Little Bear (original illustration), c. 1960s, Ink & watercolor on paper, Copyright Maurice Sendak.

The New Britain Museum of American Art is hosting a touring exhibition commemorating the work of the legendary American illustrator and writer Maurice Sendak (1928–2012). The exhibition features approximately 70 select works by the late artist, accompanied by 50 statements on the influence of Sendak’s work from notable figures, including Tony Kushner, Dr. Seuss (Theodor Geisel), Spike Jonze, Stephen Colbert, Tom Hanks, Lemony Snicket (Daniel Handler), New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg, and President Barack Obama. The comprehensive exhibition celebrates the 50th anniversary of the publishing of the universally revered and genre-breaking book, Where the Wild Things Are. Other highlights found here include original book illustrations, opera set design drawings, movie concept sketches, and other works on paper. Many are on loan from private collections and friends of the artist, showcasing his range and unyielding originality as a champion of the fierce power of children’s imagination. A reading nook and in-gallery activity guides are also part of this family-friendly presentation. November 9, 2013–February 9, 2014. New Britain Museum of American Art, 56 Lexington Street, New Britain, CT, 860.229.0257, nbmaa.org

Strike a Pose The Brooklyn Museum is hosting The Fashion World of Jean Paul Gaultier: From the Sidewalk to the Catwalk, the first international exhibition dedicated to the groundbreaking French couturier. Inspired by the beauty and diversity of global cultures, Gaultier’s superbly crafted and detailed garments are playful, poetic, and transformative. This multimedia exhibition is organized around seven themes tracing the influences on Gaultier's development—from the streets of Paris to the cinema—since he emerged as a designer in the 1970s. It features approximately 140 haute couture and prêt-à-porter ensembles, from the designer’s earliest to his most recent collections, many of which are displayed on custom mannequins with interactive faces created by high-definition audiovisual projections. Accessories, sketches, stage costumes, excerpts from films, and documentation of runway shows, concerts, and dance performances, as well as photographs by fashion photographers and contemporary artists illustrate how his avant-garde designs challenge societal, gender, and aesthetic codes in unexpected ways. October 25, 2013–February 23, 2014. Brooklyn Museum, 200 Eastern Parkway, Brooklyn, 718.638.5000, brooklynmuseum.org

Ready for His Close-up The Museum of Modern Art is presenting Dante Ferretti: Design and Construction for the Cinema. Since 1969, Ferretti has served as the production designer on more than 50 feature films, 24 opera productions, and over a dozen television, museum, fashion, festival, and publication projects. His careerdefining work has been done in collaboration with such master filmmakers as Federico Fellini and Martin Scorsese, among many others. This exhibition examines the design practice for film through the lens of Ferretti’s work, which is distinguished by the structural role it plays in the collaborative process of cinema art. As digital technology transforms the way films are staged, replacing the real with the virtual, Ferretti’s work comes at what may be the end of a 100-year-long tradition of full-scale, studio-built environments for films. This exhibition also serves to document this transitioning of cinema practice. The center of the exhibition is a large labyrinth of screens, set between the pillars in the Titus 1 Lobby, onto which are projected highlights from Ferretti’s film work. Through February 9, 2014. Museum of Modern Art, 11 West 53rd Street, 212.708.9400, moma.org Dante Ferretti (Italian, b. 1943). Ferretti Labyrinth exhibition design. 2013. Mixed media. Courtesy of the artist.

Clockwise from top left: 1. Grace Jones models one of the designs in Jean Paul Gaultier’s women's ready-to-wear spring-summer collection of 2013. © Patrice Stable/Jean Paul Gaultier. 2. Karl Lagerfeld, Untitled (Alek Wek) Numéro, March 2000. “Dubar” gown from Jean Paul Gaultier’s “Romantic India” women’s spring-summer haute couture collection of 2000. Camouflage evening gown featuring myriad khaki, cinnamon, and papaya tulle ruffles. © Karl Lagerfeld. 3. Ad campaign for Jean Paul Gaultier’s “Elegance Contest” and “Casanova at the Gym” women’s and men’s ready-to-wear spring-summer collections of 1992. Art direction and photography by Gaultier. © Jean Paul Gaultier. 4. Jean Paul Gaultier (French, b. 1952). Corset-style body suit with garters, 1990, Duchess satin. Worn by Madonna during the “Metropolis” (“Express Yourself”) sequence of the Blond Ambition World Tour (1990). Collection of Madonna, New York. Photo: The Montreal Museum of Fine Arts, Christine Guest. 5. Scene from The Skin I Live In, directed by Pedro Almodóvar, 2011.© EL DESEO, D.A., S.L.U. Photo by José Haro.

No Walk in the Park Didier Aaron is showcasing recent watercolors by Andrew Zega and Bernd H. Dams in its presentation of CENTRAL PARK NYC. This exhibition documents the beauty and diversity of Central Park’s architecture, sculpture, and ornament—the rich complement of pavilions, bridges, memorials, and monuments that enrich this National Historic Landmark and constitute a cherished element of New York City’s cultural heritage. The artists’ complementary training and skills as architects and historians allow them to render authoritative restitutions of historic buildings in a highly realistic watercolor technique that has become their trademark. The watercolors range widely in format, from intimately scaled studies to large ornamental details dramatically delivered life-size, and present both wellknown park landmarks and the discovery of lost structures and unrealized projects from the era of the park’s construction. Didier Aaron, Inc. will donate 10% of all proceeds from the sale of the watercolors to the Central Park Conservancy. October 23–November 8. Didier Aaron, 32 East 67th Street, 212.988.5248, didieraaron.com

Gothic Bridge. Watercolor. Courtesy of Didier Aaron, Inc.

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books Jeffrey Alan Marks: The Meaning of Home

Central Park NYC: An Architectural View

Mario Buatta: Fifty Years of American Interior Decoration

Stephen Sills: Decoration

Jeffrey Alan Marks Rizzoli 224 pages, $45

Bernd H. Dams and Andrew Zega Rizzoli 208 pages, $75

Mario Buatta and Emily Evans Eerdmans Rizzoli 432 pages, $45

Stephen Sills Rizzoli 256 pages, $65

Bravo TV’s Million Dollar Decorators star and Southern California interior designer Jeffrey Alan Marks has released his first book aptly titled Jeffrey Alan Marks: The Meaning of Home. His trademark tailored interiors filled with European accents and coupled with a relaxed informality indigenous to the California lifestyle have made him one of the most sought-after interior designers. Fans of the show will enjoy a tour through a variety of client homes ranging from a movie star’s London townhouse and a Santa Monica Canyon beach house to a charming Nantucket cottage filled with nautical embellishments. The charismatic designer also details the method to his creative process and opens up his address book to favorite shopping haunts for antiques, furniture, and fabrics. The book coincides with his firm JAM’s (that would be Jeffrey Alan Marks) 20th anniversary and a welcome addition to your design library. Famed chef Suzanne Goin of JAM-designed restaurants Lucques and Tavern writes the book’s forward.

Perhaps one of Manhattan’s most recognizable and iconic landmarks, Central Park is heralded in all its glory in the book Central Park NYC: An Architectural View. Paris-based authors and historians Bernd Dams and Andrew Zega explore the architecture of the park’s most beautifully designed and intriguing buildings and sculptures through wonderful watercolors, archival documents, and historic photographs from its inception to present day. The incredible pavilions, memorials, monuments, arches, bridges, and even a 3,500-year-old Egyptian obelisk are chronicled right down to their ornamental details in over 120 watercolors and 55 black-and-white illustrations. Even the most seasoned New Yorker who thinks they know everything about the 160-year-old park will enjoy the behind-the-scenes history discussing how many of the park’s original elements (crafted by Calvert Vaux and Frederick Law Olmstead) have been altered, demolished, or were sadly never realized. The creation and evolution of the city’s most beloved park is explored from the Bethesda Fountain to the USS Maine Memorial and is a must for those who love architecture.

It’s about time the famed Prince of Chintz had his own book. The colorful internationally acclaimed interior designer (who is synonymous with the English Country House style) has designed interiors for luminaries such as Billy Joel, Malcolm Forbes, and Barbara Walters in a storied career that spans five decades. His self-proclaimed “Undecorated Look” balances a mixture of contemporary with antique furnishings with a liberal use of color. His edict over the years is timeless, explaining, “A house should grow in the same way that an artist’s painting grows. A few dabs today, a few more tomorrow, and the rest when the spirit moves you. When the painting is completed (as no room ever should be), it never reflects the artist’s original conception. A room should come together through this process, as the people living in it grow, and where their needs and paths take them, in order to achieve the ultimate timeless undecorated look.” Influenced by the work of legendary Sister Parish and Colefax and Fowler, readers will enjoy the tour down memory lane of some of his most illustrious interiors from the President’s guest quarters at Blair House to a residence for singer Mariah Carey.

If you don’t recall the name of Stephen Sills, you might remember his work with business partner James Huniford of Sills/Huniford. Sills’ first book reflects the residential work of his now solo career that is filled with wonderful classical and modern interiors evoking the past and present. His trademark use of a muted color palette, unusual finishes, and luxurious fabrics are all against a backdrop of what Elle Decor termed as “jaw-dropping modern art.” Architectural Digest best described his work as “a lucid synthesis of opulence, rigor, and surprise.” Sill’s body of work spans a “who’s who” from Vogue editor Anna Wintour, Allure editor Linda Wells, and Tina Turner to the Connaught Hotel in London. His book, a follow-up to his best-selling tome Dwellings, features 16 luxurious homes complete with a modern Aspen retreat, an estate on Long Island’s North Shore, a country house in Bedford, and a penthouse on Fifth Avenue.

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Central Park, Thomas Pheasant times, and the anticipated celebration of the work of Mario Buatta are a few of the books on our shelves this fall.

Thomas Pheasant: Simple Serene

The Detailed Interior: Decorating Up Close with Cullman & Kravis

Suzanne Kasler: Timeless Style

Axel Vervoordt: Living with Light

Thomas Pheasant Rizzoli 336 pages, $60

Elissa Cullman and Tracey Pruzan Monacelli Press 272 pages, $65

Suzanne Kasler and Christine Pittel Rizzoli 304 pages, $55

Axel Vervoordt and Michael Gardener Flammarion 264 pages, $75

ARRAY readers will no doubt recognize the work of Thomas Pheasant as he was featured on the spring 2013 cover. Dubbed one of Architectural Digest’s “Deans of American Design,” the fourth-generation Washingtonian is known for his neoclassical and modern interiors that are a true study in serenity. His quiet, restrained style fused with classical lines have graced homes across the world and his furniture lines for Baker and McGuire. He is also best known for his work on the prestigious Hay-Adams Hotel (and second home to diplomats and heads of state) in our nation’s capital. Pheasant’s lavishly illustrated monograph filled with some 175 color illustrations showcases residences from New York, Paris, and Moscow, along with his recent renovation of Blair House. Years in the making, the book educates the reader on his fundamental principles and philosophy of design making him not only a designer, but also an excellent teacher.

I have long been a fan of the work of Elissa Cullman and the late Hedi Kravis, whose residential work is as varied as their clients—who live in residences ranging from a Georgian home in Houston and a New York City pied-a-terre to a Tudor Revival in Old Westbury and a Florida mansion. Once steeped in old-world formal designs, the firm’s aesthetic has evolved with the times into relaxed, lighter interiors where antiques still play a major force. The Detailed Interior follows their first book Decorating Master Class and pays special importance on the most crucial—and often overlooked—element of design: details. The AD 100 designer is known as a perfectionist as evidenced in every one of her interiors. Through beautifully illustrated chapters on an array of design projects, authors and designers Cullman and Pruzan pull back the curtain and portray how readers can employ the slightest detail—from hand-carved moldings and metallic thread grass cloth to the bold colors of an abstract painting—in their own interiors and create a harmonious whole.

Atlanta-based interior designer Suzanne Kasler’s long-awaited second book is finally here. Her award-winning projects have been featured in major shelter magazines and signature licensed products ranging from Hickory Furniture to Ballard Designs, and along with her first tome Inspired Interiors has garnered a national following. Written in conjunction with House Beautiful senior editor Christine Pittel, the book showcases her elegant and soothing interiors filled with tailored furnishings, European accents, and an eye for detail—using a scarf as a throw or attaching a simple satin banding to the bottom of a chair. Her use of midcentury antiques, neutral color palette, and custom upholstery exhibit a classic sophistication, and the designer’s passion for Chanel is evident in some of the tiniest details such as the piping on a drapery. Kasler’s book presents her work in a beach house in Watersound, a formal farmhouse in Tennessee, and a luxurious Georgian mansion in Atlanta’s Buckhead. And perhaps the book’s chapter titles say it all— Authentic, Glamour, Relaxed, Chic, Natural, and Classic—all attributes of a Suzanne Kasler interior.

Living with Light marks acclaimed Belgium designer, antiques, and art collector Axel Voorvoordt’s fourth book. A huge international sensation, his work has been heralded in magazines too numerous to cover. Whether you have been to Belgium or not, you most likely are a fan. His latest work focuses on 20 interiors that extol the virtues of a classic Vervoordt interior filled with harmonious living. Vervoordt’s design philosophy is simple: Create a refined balance between art and nature to create timeless spaces. Each room incorporates the essentials of nature—light, water, metal, and wood—and combines classic and contemporary elements against a setting of fine art. The book includes breathtaking properties ranging from country to sea and is a definite must for any serious design library. In a world of designers who specialize in serenity and light, he is the real thing. Accept no imitations.

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By Michele Keith

A mélange of items from fun tableware to anxiety-reducing electronics to decorative pieces bound to bring joy to you and your guests.

Tutti Fruit-T Designer Ron Gilad delivers a twist on the traditional fruit bowl with this unique T-shaped design. Made of painted metal, supported by silicon feet, the distinctive design puts nature on display, just in time for this year’s bumper crop of fall apples. 19.5 inches x 19.5 inches x .75 inches. $329. gnr8.biz

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Need We Say S’More? When it’s too cold to build a roaring fire outside and too much work to light one inside, this indoor roaster produces campfire-worthy marshmallows anytime. Using a stainless steel electric heater, it’s safe and easy to use with children. Great for s’mores or toasted gooey goodness year round. Includes four stainless steel forks. 14 inches x 14 inches x 5.5 inches. $69.95. hammacher.com

More art than light fixture, this spider-shaped lamp is bound to make everyone who sees it smile. Inspired by sculptor Louise Bourgeois, French designer Marie Christophe created the lamp measuring approximately 17.7 inches x 18 inches at the top and 22 inches at the base. Made of black wire embellished with black crystals, the light glows from the spider’s “body” in the center. $1,350. lisafontanarosa.com

04 Drink Up! The rich glow of fine aged whiskey has met its match. Made by Italian firm Nason and Moretti, renowned since 1925 for the elegance of its exquisite designs combined with the timeless magic of Murano glass, these handblown glasses shimmer with gold leaf reflecting the beverage within. 4.75 inches. Set of six for $565. mossPOP.com

PIcK uP wIth PANAchE Perch the hedgehog toothpick holder on a bowl of any hors d’oeuvres from olives to tartlets and watch them disappear fast. Made of recyclable ABS plastic, the Museum of Modern Art exclusive comes with 22 spears. Designed in France by Erwan Péron in 2011. 1.75 inches x 2 inches x 1.5 inches. $22.50 for museum members; others $25. MoMA.org

dEAd or AlIvE A quick glance in this mirror and you be the judge. Just in time for Halloween, this unique Day of the Dead mirror is made by hand by native Mexican craftspeople, following techniques and iconic cultural imagery handed down through generations. 11 inches by 9 inches. $175. mosspop.com

08 stEAM coME truE With the Humidifier S, designer Naoto Fukasawa extends the modern look of his popular Version III humidifier into a sleeker, taller version. Available in red, brown, and white, the Humidifier S runs a maximum of eight hours and can even incorporate aroma oils to soothe your stress away. 6.12 inches x 6.5 inches x 6.5 inches. $219. gnr8.biz

NEvEr losE AGAIN The hipKey™ Proximity and Movement Alarm helps keep valuables safe. Whether iPhone, iPad, child, or pet, the compact hipKey will help protect those things you care about most. Simply attach the device to the item. If it is moved too far from you—the maximum range is 164 feet—an alarm sounds. Sleekly oval in shape, the anodized aluminum ring fits comfortably in palm or pocket, and is battery-powered with a micro USB charger. 0.31 inches x 1.96 inches x 1.96 inches. 2-inch diameter. 0.78 oz. $89.95. Hippih.com

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London HQ Goes Retro The innovative offices get a quirky makeover. Think of the company Google and all sorts of references come to mind—innovative, informative, and groundbreaking are just a few of the adjectives associated with the world’s most famous Internet search engine. Designing the London headquarters to reflect a corporate culture known for its immense creativity and out-of-the-box thinking would be no easy feat. Perhaps one of the company’s top ten objectives as noted on the Google website says it all: “Y o u c a n b e s e r i o u s w i t h o u t a s u i t .”

Top: Employees have the opportunity to plan their own gardens in the “Allotments” area. Left: Crimson blue and white chintz and tufted walls make up the “Granny’s Bedhead” boardroom.

Opposite: Top left: A Hobbit influenced niche provides both a working and meditation area for employees known as “Googlers.” Middle: The Union Jack colors provide a contrast to the stark white geometric laminate bookcases. Top right: A whimsical airlock doubles as door hardware. Bottom: Influenced by a British pub, hunter green tufted walls, rug, and upholstery make up the workspace known as the “Velourumptious Snug.”

The task of creating the new super headquarters fell to the international architectural and interior design studio PENSON, which previously designed Google’s engineering offices in Victoria. Located in the Renzo Piano–designed Central Saint Giles in London’s Covent Garden area, the 160,000-square-foot offices feature an array of spaces ranging from a dance studio, gymnasium, and a town hall for conferences to cafes and restaurants, all with the added bonus of a panoramic view of the London skyline. Throw in spaces known as Secret Gardens, Allotments, Google Park, and the Lala library and one thing is certain—this is both an atypical nine-to-five office environment and a place one would love to work.

PENSON designers were given full responsibility for all aspects of the design with a team of six based on-site throughout the yearlong process. T h e d e s i g n e r s p r e pa r e d f o r t h e p r o j e c t b y a l l ow i n g t h e s ta f f e r s ( k n ow n a s “G o o g l e r s ”) t o pa r t i c i pat e i n u s e r - g r o u p d i s c u s s i o n s a n d vo t e v i a b a l l o t b ox o n d e s i r e d s pac e s . “Through these workshops PENSON asked Googlers to vote with +1 stickers for various ideas for different spaces,” explains founder Lee Penson. “At one point a London double-decker bus was fully covered with +1 stickers. This process allowed us to see if our ideas like Google Park, Allotments, and English gardens were popular.”

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Top: A stark white semi-circular sofa makes a mid-century statement in the Lala Library. Bottom left: The use of tufted walls and a cottage chintz fabric make a reappearance in a conference room. Bottom right: An innovative six-player ping pong table often aids in employee creativity. Opposite: The â&#x20AC;&#x153;Hedge Your Betsâ&#x20AC;? Secret Garden provides employees with a respite from the workplace.

Of the initial design plan Penson notes, “the only comment from Google at the start of the design story was to simply make the office space more mature and not to use the Google corporate colors in a literal way. This, with our idea about making the space inherently English, was the initial thinking behind the scheme.” This idea translated into placing the Google logo in small tiny lights (and only one meter long) above the main reception desk. And in a customary nod to Great Britain, a huge Union Jack covers the walls in the reception area. “T h e

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Unconventionality and quirkiness appear to be the order of the day. As the gap between fun and the workplace is bridged, the cuttingedge designs are custom-made for creative thinking, meditating, and relaxation. Cases in point: Secret Gardens—private booths aka small meeting pods on the balcony that seat up to four Googlers and are equipped with Wi-Fi—make for an alternative place to work. Furniture groupings on faux grass carpet doubles as another multifunctional workspace in a relaxed atmosphere known as Google Green.

Allotments provide an area for employees to grow whatever they like such as tomato plants (an idea so popular there is a waiting list). Contrasting the outdoor environs are the contemporary designs for the Lala library, a space reminiscent of the offices of AMC’s hit show Mad Men. A large circular sofa framed by fringed curtains and scads of pillows surrounded by inspirational books complete the look. Inspired by the spare bedroom of Penson’s own grandmother, the Grannies Flat is a complete departure from what we know here as “corporate America”; tufted surfaces, tasseled lampshades, rocking chairs, and chintz pattern upon pattern make a bold statement. The designers drew from a variety of inspirations. “English gardens, flowers, native hedges, fabrics, stitching patterns, colors, and timbers were all used in an eclectic way. The overall concept that emerged quite inherently and fairly late into the design process was the London townhouse theory in that the lower floor had an urban basement feel (YouTube’s floor) and the next floor had an English wool feel with squishy floors and fabric to resemble an English living room,” explains Penson. As expected, the spaces are highly sustainable and green. Reclaimed and recycled materials and water-based products were employed whenever possible, adhering to Google’s own “Red List” of toxic materials that could not be used. As a result, visitors have been known to mention the fresh smell in the work areas. The Google

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And where else can a jet fighter ejection seat, a Hobbit Hole seating area, and Granny Retro Style effectively be part of the décor?

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By Jim Lochner

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In Design The team behind Sleep No More extends the showâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s

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Nestled among the designer showrooms, boutique restaurants, and grime-covered warehouses of Manhattan’s burgeoning Chelsea neighborhood stands the foreboding, fictional McKittrick Hotel. Named in homage to Alfred Hitchcock’s Vertigo, the site has been the home for the past two years to Sleep No More, the hit immersive theatrical production created by British theater company Punchdrunk. Loosely based on Shakespeare’s Macbeth, the actors move silently—and often swiftly—among the floors, conveying the story through choreography, while audience members, hidden behind anonymous white masks, are encouraged to create their own theatrical experience by following the characters from room to room or exploring the space on their own. But the show provides more than a disturbing collection of decaying Art Deco, desiccated animal remains, and decapitated dolls. O n t h e b u i l d i n g ’ s u p p e r f l o o r s , t h e u n i q u e d e s i g n h a s b e e n i n c o r p o r at e d i n t o t wo c o m p l e m e n ta r y b a r a n d r e s ta u r a n t s pac e s —G a l l ow G r e e n a n d t h e H e at h — e x t e n d i n g t h e s h ow ’ s h a u n t i n g at m o s p h e r e a b ov e a n d b e yo n d t h e p e r f o r m a n c e .

Opposite: An abandoned train station is the “last outpost” for Gallow Green’s verdant rooftop bar. (Photo by Paul Wagtouicz) Sleep No More: The McKittrick Hotel (top), where you can check out any time you like but you may never leave. A stuffed buck stands guard over Macbeth’s internal machinations (bottom). (Photos courtesy of The McKittrick Hotel)

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Gallow Green, the building’s verdant rooftop bar, which opened in 2012, has become a popular pre- and post-show watering hole. The focal point of the space is an aged, abandoned train car built from barn wood, its yellowed, tattered, diaphanous curtains ghostly billowing in the breeze. “The idea of a train station was interesting to us,” says designer Livi Vaughan. “The town [of Sleep No More] is very contained—there’s no way in or out of it, no obvious roads, and no cars. The train station is the furthest point you need to get before you could be away and elsewhere—it’s the last outpost.” Though this outpost is not technically part of the Sleep No More story, the space was designed in the same “visual world.” The show’s rusty medical implements are mirrored in the tarnished farm tools hanging in Gallow Green’s water closets, while the coded messages chalked onto the asylum’s cold metal ceiling echo in the snippets of Shakespeare sonnets carved into the bar’s weathered wooden benches. Vaughan and co-designer Beatrice Minns had never designed an outdoor space, “ s o h av i n g s o m e t h i n g t h at wa s t o ta l ly e x p o s e d a n d h a d t o wo r k i n t h e day o r n i g h t wa s a c h a l l e n g e .” Gallow Green incorporates the show’s combination of open and cozy, intimate spaces, “so you feel like you still have your own place within the bar that you can settle somewhere. You don’t want to reveal the entire space in one go. You should be able to be in a space and feel it for what it is.” Every space was also designed “so that it always feels alive,” says Vaughan. “From a designer’s perspective, it makes it so much more of a challenging job, between interior design and set design, in a way, because everything has to be real.” Wisteria vines climb the weathered trellises and concrete columns to form a canopy, threatening to eventually poke through the worn canvas ceiling and overtake the space. “Real” materials, such as the gray flagstone floor, terra-cotta pots, and the proliferation of overgrown flora, allow the space within Gallow Green to breathe. “I t i s l i k e b u i l d i n g a s e r i e s o f c o m p l e t e wo r l d s , a n d e v e r y t h i n g h a s t o h av e c o n t e n t w i t h i n i t . W e wa n t p e o p l e t o e x p l o r e a n d t o u c h .”

Opposite, top: The Heath* offers a new entertainment venue seemingly far removed from the dramatic scenes, such as Macbeth’s banquet, of Sleep No More (bottom). (Photos by Giafrese* and courtesy of The McKittrick Hotel) This page, top: Weathered wood and overgrown greenery greet you at Gallow Green’s entrance. (Photo by Paul Wagtouicz) Middle: The dusky Art Deco glory of the Manderley Bar. (Photo by Allan Zeped)

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The Heath, which opened this summer, provides the missing link between the shadowy drama of Sleep No More and the forsaken beauty of Gallow Green. Here, the show’s saturated reds and darker color palette provide a rich backdrop to the vibrant dining and performance space, while its functioning dining car mimics the grand, bygone era of luxury trains. (Think Gallow Green in its heyday.) The Heath features live dance music by the Heathens, the venue’s house band, and has so far hosted concerts by the Preservation Hall Jazz Band and the release party for Lady Antebellum’s new album. At both Gallow Green and the Heath, audience members can ease into the atmosphere of Sleep No More (and perhaps steel themselves for the experience with a little liquid fortitude) and gather after the show to compare notes. “I think people really want to talk afterwards and tell stories. They want to decompress,” Vaughan explains. “P e o p l e wa n t t o b e i n vo lv e d i n s o m e t h i n g a n d t h e y wa n t t o b e pa r t o f a wo r l d ,

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Sleep No More recently celebrated 1,000 performances and its success has since set the stage for other immersive productions in the area. As immersive theater continues to grow in popularity, its influence will no doubt further challenge the boundaries of storytelling through design and may even impact future eating and drinking establishments. “I hope audiences who have a chance to explore Sleep No More really feel like they can create their own story and discover this world that we’ve made,” Vaughan says. “The design is there to support the world.” For more information on Sleep No More, Gallow Green, and the Heath, visit sleepnomorenyc.com.

Previous page, counter-clockwise from top left: The haunting world of Sleep No More: Macbeth and Lady Macbeth in a deadly pas de deux*; withering memories; “Out, damned spot!”*; audience members observe the action from behind their masks; Gallow Green incorporates a combination of open and cozy, intimate spaces, “so you feel like you still have your own place within the bar that you can settle somewhere." **; The Preservation Hall Jazz Band performs at the Heath+. Above: Sleep No More’s coded messages left by the dead. (Photos by Robin Roemer*, Paul Wagtouicz** and Giafrese+; all others courtesy of The McKittrick Hotel)

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Celerie's Creative World PALM BEACH AND MANHATTAN DESIGNER CELERIE KEMBLE DEMONSTR ATES THAT DIVERSIT Y IS A VIRTUE.

The multi-faceted author, interior and home furnishings designer Celerie Kemble. (Photo by Patrick Cline)

By Cathy Whitlock Left: Natural materials form an interesting wall vignette in a Manhattan pied-a-terre designed by Kemble Interiors. Below: The Heidi Étagère in crème lacquer with gilt accents is from the designer’s own collection at Henredon.

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As the daughter of Palm Beach–native interior designer Mimi Maddock McMakin, Kemble spent most of her childhood in a constant design tutorial. Time spent around fabric samples, paint chips, construction sites, and antique stores clearly had an impact as she learned what makes a room comfortable, how to design spaces for conversation, and the importance of quality and craftsmanship. Reflecting on her mother’s influence she says, “Both of us are much happier in a whimsical space as opposed to buttoned-up, too ‘matchy matchy’ spaces.” After graduating from Harvard, Kemble spent time in the field of film production before yielding to the call of interior design. Today the contemporary trendsetter heads up the New York office of Kemble Interiors (the firm her mother started in 1982) with a staff of seven and a Palm Beach office of 15

employees. The mother of three has spent the past decade-plus cultivating an impressive résumé of residential and corporate interiors, furniture, rug, and fabric lines, and even authored two books (Celerie Kemble: To Your Taste in 2008 and Black and White and a Bit in Between in 2011). Frequently associated with Palm Beach design (which often connotes preppy pink-and-green chic), the city’s actual style is quite different. “p a l m b e ac h i s a v e r Y t r a d i t i o n a l p l ac e w i t h a h u g e r a n g e o f s t Y l e s . t h e c i t Y i s d e f i n e d b Y w h i m s Y a n d fa n ta s Y a n d h a s a l o t l e s s r e s t r i c t i v e b a s e t h a n w h at m o s t p e o p l e t h i n k . s t Y l e h e r e — p e o p l e g o a l l o u t ,”

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Kemble is known for her sophisticated design sensibilities; her interiors are characterized by a tailored glamour with a liberal use of luxe materials such as shagreen and parchment, while paying a nod to 20th-century designs of the past. And there is no better example of this aesthetic than the pied-à-terre she created for a client in the Barbizon 63 condominium.

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Once the famed Barbizon Hotel for Women, the brick Italian Renaissance and late Gothic Revival–style building on 63rd and Lexington was a cultural institution, housing young career women from actresses Candice Bergen, Ali MacGraw, and Joan Crawford to writers Sylvia Plath and Joan Didion.

tive arts studio. A paper with a shimmery opalescent glow graces the front entry, creating a subtle-yet-wow factor. In another Kemble signature, the studio staff hand-applied silver leaf to the ceiling and finished the walls with a hand-rubbed ivory and cream paint that resembles the tusk of an elephant.

The high-powered client with multiple homes had only one day to shop and gave Kemble and her staff a four-month window for completion. “W e d i d t h e j o b b a s e d o n o n e m e e t i n g o n ly a n d s h o p p e d w i t h t h e c l i e n t f o r t wo - a n d - a - h a l f h o u r s at t h e N e w Y o r k D e s i g n C e n t e r w h e r e w e wa n d e r e d t h r o u g h p i c k i n g o u t l i g h t i n g , r u g s , a n d f u r n i t u r e ,” she says of the client who hired her after seeing her work in a book. “The only criterion was the pieces could not look like they came off the showroom floor. They wanted a chic, comfy, low-maintenance pied-àterre.” Kemble primarily utilized New York resources and designers such as Profiles, Dennis Miller, John Salibello, Robyn Brooks, Etched Design, and E. Braun for linens.

To combat the problem of a “showroom look,” she supplemented custom showroom furnishings with antiques. “W e p u r c h a s e d a l o t o f a n t i q u e a n d v i n tag e i t e m s a n d a s a r e s u lt , t h i n g s b e c a m e a l o t m o r e q u i r k y a n d h u m o r o u s i n s t e a d o f f e e l i n g m a n u fac t u r e d . I f e v e r y t h i n g c o m e s f r o m t h e s a m e s ta r t dat e , yo u c a n f e e l i t . I t ’ s n i c e t o h av e d e c a d e s … o r t h at f e e l i n g o f d e c a d e s ,” Kemble notes.

To create a feeling of luxe, almost every surface is treated with some sort of specialty finish. “I love Micasa wood and I wanted everything to have a gloss and finish like a pale iridescent texture,” she notes. Kemble took into account the reflection of the light in the apartment and collaborated with another NYC resource, Alpha Workshops, a New York City–based decora-

Top: A high gloss reflective ceiling treatment provides a luxe factor at a residence in Manhattan’s Barbizon. Opposite: Kemble’s eclectic designs for a model apartment in Manhattan House.

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Left: Wallpaper placed in a horizontal pattern and a sunburst ceiling fixture are just a few of the interesting design accents at Manhattan House. Below: Gin End table from the Celerie Kemble for Henredon collection features three circular shelves of lacquered raisin leather that rotate 360 degrees.

Creating a home for an imaginary client became the muse for the designs of a model apartment at Manhattan House, an iconic historic landmark building that was converted into a luxury condominium on the Upper East Side. Thankfully armed with a “sizable budget,” Kemble transformed the barren stark white spaces in just five short months. In homage to the building’s

origins, she decorated the two-bedroom residence with ’60s furnishings and classic upholstery patterns, and unlike most model designs, was given free rein to buy vintage. In a look she terms “feminine modern,” the rooms are clear of tassels and trims. “There is a high-low mix in terms of the furnishings,” she says. Decorative touches include a peach-apricot rug from

Stephanie Odegard and artist-designed custom wall finishes that closely resemble wallpaper. The interiors afforded her the use of one of her more favorite materials—shagreen. “I l i k e t o wo r k w i t h m o r e u n u s u a l f i n i s h e s s u c h a s s h ag r e e n t h at i s f o u n d i n c o m b i n at i o n w i t h p o n y hair on the chairs.

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Her love of shagreen—along with lacquered leather, eglomise rosewood, marquetry, dyed penshell, and faux bamboo— shows up in her collection Celerie Kemble for Henredon. Referencing the decorative elements of early 20th-century styles ranging from Swedish designs of the mid 1700s and French 1940s to the work of iconic early 20th-century designers like Tommi Parzinger, Samuel Marx, Jacques Adnet, Sister Parish, Maison Jansen, and Dorothy Draper, the line echoes her mantra. “I love to design from the point of a decorator and look at what is useful in the marketplace. It’s kind of a collector’s collection and I tried to create a huge variety that would look like antiques. It’s the realization of a dream,” Kemble says of the 130-piece collection. Her burgeoning design empire also includes a fabric and wallpaper line with Schumacher, rugs with Meridian, and an outdoor line with Lane Venture. Perhaps her favorite project came when she received a call from the venerable toy manufacturer Mattel, which asked several designers to create a new “dream home” for none other than Barbie. Apparently the iconic blonde fashion doll was looking for a change of pace and putting up her Malibu digs for sale (fictitious price tag of $25 million). Kemble imagined a Manhattan pied-à-terre on Central Park South decorated with furnishings and lamps from her own collection, plus a variety of antiques from lstdibs @ NYDC. With its bright scenic patterned celadon walls, dome skylight, and circular tufted white sofas, Neon art, an elephant table, and a dolphin lamp, the result was colorful Palm Beach chic meets Manhattan Regency. “Imagining that house was so much fun. I couldn’t get over the level of fantasy.” Kemble’s most recent venture was the master bedroom designs for Tradional Home magazine’s Hampton Designer Showhouse in Southampton this past summer. Designing a showhouse represents its own built-in restrictions and time restraints—the designers were only allowed to use their own products. “This was a huge challenge as I didn’t want the whole room to feel like a marketing campaign,” Kemble explains. “Fortunately all these children came together!” To avoid the feel of new construction, the walls of the 28 foot x 22 foot space were decorated with her Schumacher Acanthus Stripe paper to give texture and envelop the room. The peaked ceiling of the 14 foot x 14 foot alcove was treated with a subtle paint striation. “Instead of playing it safe, I added this vivid accent (on the ceiling) that resembled wicker and made the room feel like sunlight.” Her goal was to “ c r e at e a c oz y y e a r - r o u n d r o o m t h at wa s n o t g e o g r a p h i c a l ly t h e m at i c . I n d e s i g n i n g f o r t h e H a m p t o n s e v e r yo n e g o e s ‘ b e ac h y ’ o r t o ta l ly m o d e r n . I wa n t e d t o c r e at e d e p t h s o f c o m f o r t a n d c u lt u r e i n t h e r o o m .”

Top: A sitting area off the main bedroom of the Hampton Designer Showhouse offers an array of home furnishings from Kemble’s wallpaper, fabric, and lighting collections. Middle: Kemble’s Acanthus Stripe wallpaper from F. Schumacher and Company “envelops the room” providing both texture and interest. Bottom: Kemble’s Andrew Server from Henredon with its eglomise glass top inlay and mix of Philippine mahogany, gemelina, and rosewood shows her love of exotic materials.

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Eats’N’Sleeps Juni juninyc.com 12 East 31st Street 212.995.8599

Charlemagne charlemagnenyc.com 679 Greenwich Street 646.558.5623

The Elm theelmnyc.com 160 North 12th Street, Brooklyn 718.218.1088

Upright Brew House uprightbrewhouse.com 547 Hudson Street 212.810.9944

Juni offers a seasonally evolving menu showcasing the bounty of the harvest and local ingredients at their finest. The 50-seat restaurant’s elegant, clean design is the ideal backdrop, keeping the focus on the table and allowing chef Shaun Hergatt’s culinary artistry to shine. Known for his careful technique, artistic plating, and his ability to evoke vibrant flavors, Hergatt utilizes nature’s colorful palette, allowing guests to eat with their eyes first. Menu descriptions are simply stated by each dish’s ingredients. At dinner, a meal may begin with “Satur Farms toy box tomatoes - bush basil - tomato geleé - blue basil flowers” and continue with “veal tenderloin - quinoa - burdock - mizuna.” The diverse wine and beverage program offers cocktails with natural ingredients and freshly picked vegetables, produce, and herbs. The boutique restaurant’s monochromatic aesthetic—constructed by Jane Capellini with a collaborative design by Meyer Davis and Hergatt—lets Hergatt’s vibrant dishes take center stage. Guests sit beneath beautiful Venetian arched ceilings in the 20-seat front room, while large silver patina mirrors reflect the sun’s glow in the second room, which features exposed beams and earth-toned leather banquettes.

Charlemagne aka Charles the Great embarked on a mission to unite the people of Europe into one kingdom. With a similar mission, owner Vanessa Repice and her team has reclaimed a small piece of the West Village with the restaurant Charlemagne, rediscovering a hidden architectural gem and turning it into an American brasserie. Deconstruction revealed tin ceilings, honeycomb tile floors, a massive chandelier, and the beautiful bones of a place originally called Lynch’s Pub in the pre-Prohibition era. The made-over space has great light (huge windows), dark-stained wood paneling, comfortable handcrafted wooden booths, and a ten-seat bar suitable for dining adjacent to the raw bar. The European-inspired American menu offers such fare as zesty pepperoncini tempura or live razor clams prepared à la plancha, dressed with parsley pesto, garlic, capers, anchovy, and chili flakes, and finished with garlic breadcrumbs and lemon. Lacinato kale and apple salad is sweet, tart, bitter, and bright, with chopped celery leaf, parsley, and slightly sharp ricotta salata, lemon, and olive oil. Entrees are designed for one or two people and include fresh pasta, such as a light, fresh whole-wheat fusilli carbonara, tossed with black trumpet mushrooms, English peas, bacon lardons, and egg.

At The Elm, celebrated chef Paul Liebrandt, renowned chef/partner of Michelin-starred Corton, serves classical, yet forward-thinking French fare with his personal contemporary approach to ingredients and technique. Known for his fine-dining endeavors, he opts out of white-tablecloths here. Liebrandt breaks the menu down by category: Raw, Sea, Land, and Shared. A meal may begin with crudités of baby lettuces, fruits, and vegetables served with green olive–tuna crème, or foie gras with spiced strawberries and almonds. Dishes from the sea and land include “Flavors of Bouillabaisse” with halibut, mussels, orange confit, and fennel blossom, or Swiss chard angolotti with lobster, corn, and shishito pepper. The Elm’s atmosphere by Parts and Labor Design is inspired by its proximity to historic McCarren Park as well as the industrial and artistic cradle of trendy Williamsburg it calls home. This aesthetic is defined by the use of exposed beams, a living green wall, an axe installation, and modern light fixtures. This fall, Liebrandt and his executive chef Mazen Mustafa, will debut an eight-seat chef’s counter, adjacent to the stunning open kitchen, serving a multicourse tasting menu inspired daily by what is most seasonal.

This sunny West Village outpost is a java bar by day and a hip craft beer bar by night. It features specialty coffees and lattes (lavender and madagascar vanilla infusions!) and a carefully selected, extensive list of desirable craft beers by the pint or half-pint, as well as hard-to-find obscure bottles and brands. The eatery serves café-style cuisine utilizing the best New York sources: Meats are from Pino’s Prime Meats; breads hail from Amy’s Bread; and pickles are from Horman’s. Guests can choose light breakfast fare of muffins and croissants; lunch and dinner bar snacks, sandwiches, and signature plates; and weekend brunch specials including fruit, granola, beignets, breakfast dishes, and mains—sandwiches, burgers, and salads. Rustic charm emanates from this classic bistro with eclectic reclaimed design elements, a solid wood bar, decorative accent lighting, and eclectic artwork. Diners have their choice of hangouts in the two-level space: upstairs, for the full menu of pub fare and brews, or they can venture downstairs where a trio of pinball machines creates a festive atmosphere. Need a place to take a group? The pinball room and full restaurant are available for private events.

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Conquer the West Village at Charlemagne, hoist a few at Upright Brew House, and step back into history with the fashionable Refinery Hotel.

VACCA Grill & Lounge vaccanyc.com 416 West 203rd Street 212.544.0070

Goodfella’s goodfellasusa.com 391 Second Avenue 212.545.8500

Marlton Hotel marltonhotel.com 5 West 8th Street 212.321.0100

Refinery Hotel refineryhotelnewyork.com 63 West 38th Street 646.664.0310

In upper Manhattan, entrepreneur and acclaimed fine artist Dario Oleaga has transformed a 5,800-square-foot former mechanic’s garage with ultra-high ceilings into a shimmering art gallery and restaurant, showcasing the work of the best Dominican Republic artists together with excellent Latin American–influenced cuisine. Working with architect Ruperto Arvelo, ARVELO architecture+design, pllc, Oleaga has made dining at VACCA an experience that stimulates all the senses. Behind the original garage door visitors see a striking Champagne lounge, set off by an entire wall filled with the finest sparkling French wine. In the main dining room, the massive LED-chandelier with artwork projected onto it anchors the front room and lounge. While they dine, guests view a sculptural mural composed of 94 translucent back-lit horns in changing colors and a 3-D mural of butterflies composed of paper and posters. On the ceiling, Oleaga has created waves of shimmering fish scales of diverse textures and colors. To complement the setting, chef Humberto Leon (formerly of STK Downtown, Mesa Grill, Bolo, and Rue 57) has created a delectable menu of grilled steaks and seafood, a raw bar, and ceviche—prepared simply with local seasonal ingredients and EuroLatino influences.

Goodfella’s brings award-winning traditional wood-fired oven-baked pizza and hearty family-style ItalianAmerican cooking to Gramercy Park. The new restaurant sports antique tin ceilings, comfortable wooden booths, and a welcoming bar. At the heart of the restaurant, just behind the bar, sits the specially built woodfired brick oven, where pizzas cook in 2 minutes and diners watch the pizza-maker toss and spin dough that turns into insanely good crispy, crunchy semolina crust, neither too thin nor too thick, that stands up to generous toppings. The Old World–style, New York–style, and gluten-free pies can all be customized with everything from anchovies to zucchini. There are also specials, including the inventive Smokin' Goodfella, topped with fresh mozzarella, roasted pepper cream sauce, and fennel-specked Italian sausage, which won “best pie in the world” in a recent Las Vegas competition. The brick oven is put to good use for dinner entrees as well, such as the wood-fired ribeye steak served with sautéed spinach and roasted potatoes. You’ll also find classic veal, eggplant, or chicken “parm,” served with vegetables and pasta, and, of course, mouthwatering meatballs. Delizioso!

Built in 1900, the building once known as the Marlton House has long attracted theater and counterculture icons. Valerie Solanas was living in the Marlton House when she shot Andy Warhol, and Lenny Bruce lived here while standing trial for obscenity. Dame Maggie Smith, John Lithgow, and Mickey Rourke all spent time here, while Jack Kerouac wrote two novellas, The Subterraneans and Tristessa, while living in the hotel. Following a multimilliondollar renovation by hotelier Sean MacPherson, the Marlton is now a stylish boutique property inspired by postwar Paris as well as its own Greenwich Village past. The hotel’s design, with 107 rooms spread over nine floors, including two penthouse suites with terraces, maintains the architecture of the historic structure, while updating it with an eclectic refinement. French influences are evident throughout—with its original herringbone wood floors, brass fixtures, crown moldings, private marble bathrooms, and aura of refined elegance. MacPherson designed the property entirely himself, and looked to the Paris depicted in F. Scott Fitzgerald’s Tender is the Night, as well as his own stays in that city’s Hôtel de Saints Pères and Hotel Ritz, as models for this baby grand hotel.

The Refinery Hotel has become the newest property in New York’s fashion district. Originally built as a high-end millinery factory and tea salon in 1912, the 197-room hotel has fashion-forward, loft-like guestrooms featuring custom furniture, original artwork, industrial-chic design, 12foot high ceilings, Frette linens, and a 24-hour fitness center. The hotel also hosts a premium, signature restaurant and bar, managed by In Good Company Hospitality, with a street entrance on West 39th Street. Refinery’s lobby lounge and the stunning 3,500-square-foot indoor/outdoor rooftop lounge were designed by Stonehill & Taylor, and offer food and drinks alongside direct views of the Empire State Building. Its neo-Gothic arches and windows are surrounded by nostalgic sculptural accents. Stonehill & Taylor revitalized the space with subtle riffs on period details and clever nods to the Colony Arcade building’s history. New York’s Garment District was established in the early 20th century when manufacturers migrated uptown to be closer to the city’s leading department stores and retailers. Throughout the years, several townhouses gave way to the Colony Arcade, which quickly became home to hat manufacturers, setting the stage for what would become the future Refinery.

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Snakeskin, bubbles, and Moroccan tiles are just a few of the items inspiring designers this fall.

Jamie drake (drake design Associates) “The Herve Van der Straeten Bubbling Dore mirror from Ralph Pucci is a convex delight. Its molded bronze frame sprouts Bohemian glass bubbles. It’s like Mr. Bubble for grownups!”

Glenn lawson (Glenn lawson, Inc.) “What do I like most about fall? The reds, the golds, the fantastic foliage, but even more— the song, “Autumn Leaves.” Listen to these three winning versions by Diana Krall, Nat King Cole, and Jo Stafford. The composition is heartfelt, bittersweet, evocative, and romantic. It never gets old.”

dennis Miller (dennis Miller Associates) “I recently visited the retrospective Kolomon Moser, Designing Modern Vienna exhibit at the Neue Galerie in New York City, and was struck by Moser’s incredible sense of detail. His pieces display a very restrictive use of geometry and form, yet their graphic quality conveys considerable spirit and animation. Moser’s body of work illustrates a timeless, contemporary quality, despite being over 100 years old, and the exhibition’s catalog will be a great addition to my design library. I wish I could feature him in my showroom!”

Jamie herzlinger (Jamie herzlinger Interiors) “I believe elieve a big trend for this fall/winter is going to be Moroccan tiles. One of my favorite companies to work with is Mosaic House—they have the most wonderful collection of Zellige tiles, which are beautifully handcrafted from unrefined white clay and glazed with traditional colors. The tiles are unique, irregular, and look stunning when mixed in with traditional white marble.”

Jennifer Apple (Maxwell fabrics) “My favorite things for fall are: first, a Barbara Bui blue skin cuff. Every wardrobe must have a chic skin accessory and so should every stylish décor. It’s inspired by Maxwell Fabrics Angelfire faux-snakeskin designs. The second is my Yigal Azrouel Python scarf. It’s a brilliant combination of new colors and works to pull together any outfit. It’s pure inspiration for trendy watercolor florals like Maxwell Fabrics’ vivid Stratosphere collection. Third, my new scent for fall, See by Chloé—an energetic fruity floral fragrance, highlighting apple, jasmine, and ylang ylang.”

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GALLERY Fall Fashion F orecast: Stylish with a C hance of Da z z le.

Pinwheel Chest available at Kindel, 646.293.6649, kindelfurniture.com

Multipurpose Velvet Solids available at Kravet Fabrics & Furniture, Inc., 212.725.0340, kravet.com OCT NOV

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Ostra Bowl available at Baker Knapp & Tubbs, 212.779.8810, bakerfurniture.com

Pinecone Door Pull available at C么t茅 France, 212.684.0707, cotefrance.com

Votive Bunch Hanging Lamps available at Tucker Robbins, 212.355.3383, tuckerrobbins.com

Tufted Sofa available at Louis J. Solomon, Inc., 212.545.9200, louisjsolomon.com

Contemporary Horn Lamp available at John-Richard, 646.293.6668, johnrichard.com

Parc Royale Chandelier available at Metropolitan Lighting Fixture Co., 212.545.0032, minka.com Getty 2 Door Low Cabinet available at Julian Chichester, 646.293.6622, julianchichester.com

Empire Andirons available at DESIRON, 212.353.2600, desiron.com

Grosvenor Club Chair available at Christopher Guy, 212.684.2197, christopherguy.com

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Clockwise from top (facing page): Chamont Chandelier available at The Bright Group, 212.726.9030, thebrightgroup.com Gaultier Screen available at Arteriors, 646.797.3620, arteriorshome.com Feeling of Fall Fabrics available at Henredon Interior Design Showroom, 212.679.5828, henredon.com Oak Tree Rug by Delinear available at Dennis Miller Associates, 212.684.0070, dennismiller.com

Clockwise from top (this page): Studio Cape Town small geometric prints in 60 colors from Maxwell Fabrics available at Flourishes, 212.779.4540, maxwellfabrics.com Laharia Dhurrie and Jour Jali Side Tables available at Stephanie Odegard Collection, 888.988.1209, stephanieodegard.com Encrusted Petal Pillows available at Global Views, 212.725.8439, globalviews.com Omnibus Sectional Sofa available at Vladimir Kagan (Couture Showroom), 212.689.0730, coutureshowrooms.com

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Big And Tall On design projects where size doesn’t matter, bigger is sometimes better, which is why Powell & Bonnell up-scaled its popular Alto stool. With a wider, deeper seat and higher backrest, the Contralto Stool remains lightweight, comfortable, and sophisticated. Available at Dennis Miller in bar or counter height and a variety of finishes. Dennis Miller Associates, Suite 1210, 212.684.0070, dennismiller.com

Second That Emotion Thom Filicia is universally known for creating modern, yet classic interiors that retain an inviting warmth. Filicia’s second collection of fabrics for Kravet builds upon the success of the first collection, launched in 2010. Based on Filicia’s American chic aesthetic, this collection features easy, relaxed basics as well as bold signature prints. Kravet Fabrics & Furniture, Inc., Suite 401, 212.725.0340, kravet.com OCT NOV

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Tri-fecta The Trident Table from Tucker Robbins is a cerused white oak top on a brushed-steel base. In Taoist rituals, a trident bell is used to summon the presence of deities and spirits. The trident is also associated with Poseidon, Greek god of the sea, the Roman god Neptune, and Shiva, a Hindu god. Tucker Robbins, Suite 504, 212.355.3383, tuckerrobbins.com

Hat Tricks With exceptional quality and classic design, The Metropolitan Lighting Fixture Co.’s Hat Box Pendant transforms a timeless style into modern lighting. Whether you choose the square, rectangle, or oval, your room will have the perfect capper. Available in architectural bronze, brushed nickel, polished nickel, and satin brass. Metropolitan Lighting Fixture Co., Suite 512, 212.545.0032, minka.com

Sweet and Low Bright’s new Gesine Lounge Series, designed by Douglas Levine, features graceful curves and elegant presence. The collection, including this sofa, brings forward the low-slung luxury of the ’40s and ’50s, translated for today’s refined contemporary interiors. Available in a variety of lengths and depths, including custom sizes. The Bright Group, Suite 902, 212.726.9030, thebrightgroup.com

Iron Lady The Ferrus Bed, part of the Celerie Kemble for Henredon collection, was inspired by the garden-like ironwork of French designers Gilbert Poillerat and Jean Royere. Natural iron is bent around brass spheres to create a light, airy, and dramatic frame for the sweeping scalloped upholstered headboard. Lotus-like flower finials cast in brass are also incorporated. Henredon Interior Design Showroom, Suite 616, 212.679.5828, henredon.com

Screen Play Arteriors is introducing its first collection of fireplace accessories, which includes screens, andirons, and tools. The captivating design of the Gina Screen, both geometric and organic, was born out of appreciation for the mysterious beauty of flames, and only gets more interesting when backlit by firelight. Arteriors, Suite 608, 646.797.3620, arteriorshome.com

Rapid Return Rapids, from The Sari Lights Collection of rugs by Stephanie Odegard, is made from recycled sari yarns, normally used in traditional Indian womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s garments. The yarns are recycled, re-spun and hand-knotted into original and exclusive graphic designs on a wool foundation. The colors are unique and mottled, making each piece a work of art. Stephanie Odegard Collection, Suite 1209, 888.988.1209, stephanieodegard.com

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White Palace Inspired by a solid marble panel in the Taj Mahal, Julian Chichester’s new Wilhelm Cabinet features a hand-applied white gesso cabinet and matching sliding doors with a raised hexagonal detail that can be all white, or white with an aged mirror backing. The Wilhelm has easy access and ventilation panels for media use. Julian Chichester, Suite 604, 646.293.6622, julianchichester.com

Midtown Modern The Lexington Pouf was inspired by DESIRON’s recent showroom move from SoHo to the NYDC. The lines of the piece are reflective of what is seen directly out of the showroom windows facing Lexington Avenue, while embodying a midcentury modern point of view. Shown in black walnut, matte brass, and pull-up leather. DESIRON, Suite 702, 212.353.2600, desiron.com

Catapult Seat First designed in 1947, the Barrel Chair catapulted Vladimir Kagan into design stardom. It was inspired by his awe of the Zeppelin airships. This Kagan signature piece offers comfort and over 50 years of pure style. Available in two sizes and over 200 fabrics, leathers, and suedes, as well as COM. Vladimir Kagan (Couture Showrooms), Suite 715, 212.689.0730, coutureshowrooms.com

3 Doors Up The Aroma 3-Door Credenza, with its smoked eucalyptus veneer, is fast becoming an iconic piece in the John-Richard portfolio. The sunburst door pulls use a jagged symmetry that contrast nicely with the geometric nature of the doors. While it has a vintage midcentury influence, Aroma has the height and storage capacity for today’s interiors. John-Richard, Suite 603, 646.293.6668, johnrichard.com Watch the Birdie The Oiseau Cabinet by Christopher Guy is from his Mademoiselle Collection, inspired by the style of Coco Chanel, as if she were alive today and commissioning her house. With unique carved handles and exquisite bas-relief songbirds carved into the blonde wood door panels, Oiseau is ideal for books, cocktails, or entertainment systems. Christopher Guy, Suite 1601, 212.684.2197, christopherguy. com

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Space Odyssey A mid-century-inspired elegant design makes the 2001 Sofa by Robert Marinelli a perfect solution for a 21st-century home. With top framed wood and upholstered sides, the sofa floats on open legs giving lightness to a full surrounded environment. Available at PROFILES. PROFILES, Suite 1211, 212.689.6903, profilesny.com

Daum Right Côté France is proud to be featuring special pieces from Daum, the legendary French glassmaker founded in 1878. Many of the pieces are tributes to nature. This Frosted White Amaryllis Vase embodies Daum’s reverence for natural forms and showcases the company’s expertise in a creative process handed down for generations. Côté France, Suite 1201, 212.684.0707, cotefrance.com

Couture Classic The Martine Cabinet from The Michael Smith Collection at Baker Knapp & Tubbs is a bold neoclassical statement with couture details reminiscent of the post-war Hollywood Regency. The top rim is a single complex casting, and the body has a remarkably precise inlaid brass bead, substantial decorative collars, and delicate pulls. Baker Knapp & Tubbs, Suite 300, 212.779.8810, bakerfurniture.com

Hip Swivel Brueton introduces the Patrick Swivel Bar Stool, designed by the prestigious architectural firm Bentel & Bentel. Originally designed for a hotel client, the Patrick is now part of the Brueton line. In environmentally friendly stainless steel, with a polished or satin finish, bar, or counter height, and with or without the swivel. Brueton, Suite 910, 212.838.1630, brueton.com

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A Maze-ing skill The Maze Compote at Global Views is a perfect example of the companyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s newest color direction. For fall, they are focusing on tonal blues: cobalt and ink with occasional splashes of brighter tones. The ceramic compote is handmade in Italy and given a two-glaze finish that requires a truly skilled hand. Global Views, Suite 613, 212.725.8439, globalviews.com

A Modern occasion This Mid-Century Occasional Chair from Louis J. Solomon is a brand new classic, with dramatic faired arms and refined tapered legs. The exposed wood base and the legs can be custom-finished. Choose from the companyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s selection of luxurious fabrics or send them your COM. Louis J. Solomon, Inc., Suite 911, 212.545.9200, louisjsolomon.com

riding high Sunburst and Thunder are from the Maxwell Fabrics Stratosphere Collection. Sunburst features fresh watercolors in a pixelated, hand-painted floral pattern and Thunder provides a complementing accent with bold vivid stripes. Choose from supersaturated hues that bring your upholstery and drapery to life with vibrancy and texture. Maxwell Fabrics available at Flourishes, Suite 414, 212.779.4540, maxwellfabrics.com

stern Architecture Kindel Furniture Company is pleased to be releasing a preview of their new Robert AM Stern Collection, designed by the internationally renowned design and architectural firm from New York. The line is inspired by historical precedents and updated with clean lines and elegant detailing executed by the craftsmen and craftswomen of Kindel. Kindel, Suite 510, 646.293.6649, kindelfurniture.com

STYLESPOTLIGHT F eatured highlights of craft and design .

1. Floored by Werneck (opposite) Kravet has announced the launch of a new line of rugs based on the work of the late Brazilian muralist, Paulo Werneck. 2. Modern Primitivism Tucker Robbins pays homage to sculptor Constantin Brancusi, the patriarch of modern sculpture, and one of his greatest influences. The ten-piece Brancusi Stacks Sculpture collection serves as a tribute to the artist.

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3. Airy Solid (opposite) Knowlton—known for its solid, clean forms—offers the new Cantilever Étagère, which embodies strength and openness at the same time. Available at Bright, it's shown in hematite oak ceruse with light bronze legs. 4. London Calling After the success of his London Chair, Andy Jaber of Anees Upholstery designed the London Chaise, available at Dennis Miller Associates, in a variety of finishes and nail head trim options. 5. Back in Arms The Osaka Sofa at Brueton is a stylized tuxedo sofa with a softly curved back that is inserted into the shapely curved arms, adding a unique architectural element. 6. Hot Stuff The Laurel Convex Mirror by Downtown at PROFILES is first heated to an unimaginable temperature, then cut and molded while still almost molten, allowing the scalloped edge and bubbled surface to take shape. 7. Axe Nicely The small Axe Vases at Global Views, with their distinctive concave sides and a flattened top, are crafted in Tuscany and glazed in various shades of sea and sky.

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8. Indy Light Inspired by one of Arteriorsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; best-selling mirror collections, the gold-leaf iron Indy Wall Sconce has two lights and an antique mirrored back plate. Hang this piece alone or group in pairs for a mirrored look. 9. Forget Me Not Metropolitan Lighting Fixture Co. wants us to remember that a perfectly placed pair of sconces can enhance any room. The Barton Sconce comes in aged brass and polished nickel. 10. Night Flight The Migrations Credenza from JohnRichard illustrates the beautiful patterns formed by migrating birds in flight. This exquisite scene is reverse-painted by hand onto black glass.

11. Math to the Max A marriage of geometric aesthetics with luxurious materials, the Maxhedron Light by Brooklyn-based lighting designer, Bec Brittain, is a new addition to the DESIRON showroom. 12. Paint and Polish Much skill and care goes into the manufacturing of this Brass and Glass Console from Louis J. Solomon. The glass is hand-painted and the finish is hand-rubbed. 13. Top Towers Henredonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Montaigne Rectangular Dining Table has twin tower bases and bronze fasteners for an assertive architectural presence. The innovative ceruse finish highlights the innate beauty of the oak top. 14. Draper Designed Dorothy Draper designed the Braziliance Commode two-door cabinet in 1939. The oversized acanthus leaves and carved shell and serpentine molding on the doors showcase Kindelâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s ability to execute complex designs. Available in wood or painted finishes.

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15. Body Beautiful The VK Chaise at Couture is a classic Vladimir Kagan piece contoured to fit the body perfectly and please the eye. Available with one arm or two. 16. Scandinavian Sculpture In the 1950s, Baker Furniture introduced Scandinavian Modern furniture to America. With its sculptural forms and curved surfaces, the Copenhagen Bench is a nod to this legacy. 17. Stitches in Time Stephanie Odegard took various pieces of traditional felted Indian wool and stitched the pieces together into a charming and unique Multi Mosaic design. 18. Start Your Engine As illustrated in his Formula One Desk, available from C么t茅 France, designer Oliver Garcia combines rare woods, steel, aluminum, brass, etched glass, and sometimes precious stones in his contemporary furniture.

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19. Top Brass The Henri from Julian Chichester is a low, long, brass-clad bookcase. The geometric, almost Chinoiserie, shelves have brass fronts and either a contrasting red or a subtle brown velvet inside. 20. Miles of Tiles La Belle Vie from Christopher Guy is an exquisitely detailed mosaic, featuring 27,000 stained monochrome glass pieces, evoking pleasure and freedom with a romantic twist. 21. Cape Crusade Maxwell Fabrics available at Flourishes has introduced Studio Cape Town, a unique mix of small-scale geometric designs using cozy chenille with bright tangerine and berry tones among the 60 colors to choose from.

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De. FIN.ingPieces items that sum up what a showroom is all about.

Tucker Robbins Inspired by Jean-Michel Frankâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s work in the early 20th century, the Cubist and Geode Chests are classic pieces of minimalist home ware. The clean lines and geometric qualities contrasting with the undulating grain of the pickled oak marry the ideas of nature and art effortlessly. Tucker Robbins, Suite 504, 212.355.3383, tuckerrobbins.com

KRAVET Bring the indoors outside with new trimmings from Kravet Design. Greek key banding, colorful rope, sleek geometrics, and fresh fringe can now be applied to outdoor upholstery without sacrificing quality and durability. Kravet Fabrics & Furniture, Inc., Suite 401, 212.725.0340, kravet.com

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dEsIroN The Bleecker Cocktail Table exemplifies DESIRON’s signature style of clean modern lines, rendered in handcrafted materials, balancing form and functionality. The brass base is precision welded, curved and then topped with smoked bronze glass. The piece is hand-built in the company’s New Jersey factory by expert craftsman and is fully customizable. DESIRON, Suite 702, 212.353.2600, desiron.com

chrIstoPhEr Guy The La Dame Chair features camellia blossoms at the center of its low-slung back. The heroine of Dumas’ novel, La Dame aux Camélias, also the source of Verdi’s opera Camille, was an inspiration to Coco Chanel, who used the namesake flower as a decorative element on a simple white-trimmed black suit in 1933. Christopher Guy, Suite 1601, 212.684.2197, christopherguy.com

cÔté frANcE The limited edition Skull Cabinet from Atelier Claude Nicolet is a very unusual design, crafted by one of the top contemporary furniture makers in France. The skulls are casts of a human model in resin, and lacquered and detailed by hand. The box is lined and shelved with red Perspex. Côté France, Suite 1201, 212.684.0707, cotefrance.com

Louis J. Solomon, Inc. Design an upholstered bed that’s uniquely your own. Quality solid hardwood construction is incorporated into each bed made in America by Louis J. Solomon. Many different sizes, panel treatments, and fabric choices are available. Find the style that fits your vision and create the look you’re dreaming of. Louis J. Solomon, Inc., Suite 911, 212.545.9200, louisjsolomon.com

Henredon Interior Design Showroom The sumptuous Charmed Life Bed, with its channeled back headboard and scalloped line, is where you’ll want to live for years to come. It can be ordered with fully upholstered side and foot rails, or a wide pleated attached dust skirt as shown. Part of the Barbara Barry Realized by Henredon collection. Henredon Interior Design Showroom, Suite 616, 212.679.5828, henredon.com

Dennis Miller Associates The hallmarks of the Stratus Night Stand by Altura Furniture are rectilinear forms floating on Asian-inspired notched bases. Available in a myriad of sizes, configurations, and finish combinations, including two drawers, two doors, or a single drawer with open cubby. Shown in cerused burnt ash, with bleached ash drawer front, and dark bronze pulls. Dennis Miller Associates, Suite 1210, 212.684.0070, dennismiller.com OCT NOV

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John-Richard While scouring antique markets, John-Richardâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s designers occasionally find a forgotten innovation and have the opportunity to bring it into the modern age. The Hidden Games Table Cabinet was inspired by such an antique. The side-opening door reveals three leather-topped card tables that can be used individually or bunched together to form a long table. John-Richard, Suite 603, 646.293.6668, johnrichard.com

PROFILES The contemporary Beam Chandelier by Marian Jamieson at PROFILES has a classic feel. Available in myriad combinations of woods, metals, and glass, the Beam makes a quiet statement in a hallway, over a dining table, or in the kitchen. PROFILES, Suite 1211, 212.689.6903, profilesny.com

BAKER KNAPP & TUBBS A French Modern form, Barbara Barryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Salon Chair is another elegant exposed wood chair from her collection. Despite a small footprint, the curved back offers surprising comfort. This chair goes anywhere from a great room with conversation groupings to a downtown condo with more style than space. Baker Knapp & Tubbs, Suite 300, 212.779.8810, bakerfurniture.com

Vladimir Kagan (COUTURE SHOWROOMS) Introduced by Vladimir Kagan for the Kips Bay Show House, the Sloane 2 is destined to become a timeless classic. This comfortable sofa provides ample seating and is perfect for entertaining or lounging. Sloane 2 can be customized to fit the entire room décor, or stand alone in simple elegance. Vladimir Kagan (Couture Showrooms), Suite 715, 212.689.0730, coutureshowrooms.com

ARTERIORS Inspired by one of Global Views’ top-selling designs, the Piper Lamp comprises a black iron cube and a vintage brass geometric pattern superimposed on the surface. The rectangular silk shade is the color of the brass and is lined in ivory cotton. The brass finial matches the surface pattern. Arteriors, Suite 608, 646.797.3620, arteriorshome.com

THE BRIGHT GROUP The Jett Lounge Chair exemplifies how designer Douglas Levine captures the mood of the mid-century esthetic for contemporary interiors. A modern twist on a “Mad Men” era vibe, the Jett range of lounge, side, and swivel chairs offers an array of options including all Bright finishes. Made in New York. The Bright Group, Suite 902, 212.726.9030, thebrightgroup.com

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Metropolitan Lighting Fixture Co. Low ceilings get a bad rap, but even low ceilings deserve a touch of glamour. With its crisp bejeweled leaves cradling Strass crystals, the Rivendell Flush Mount fixture by Schonbek will make even a height-challenged room stand tall. Available in heirloom gold, Etruscan gold, French lace, heirloom silver, wet black, and silvergild. Metropolitan Lighting Fixture Co., Suite 512, 212.545.0032, minka.com

Kindel Furniture Kindel Furniture builds each piece of furniture in their Grand Rapids, Michigan, factory using the time-honored techniques represented here in the Breakfront Display Cabinet. The companyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s commitment to handcraftsmanship, hand-selected veneers, hand carving, bench assembly, and hand finishing is what makes Kindel a true American luxury brand. Kindel, Suite 510, 646.293.6649, kindelfurniture.com

stEPhANIE odEGArd collEctIoN Inspired by Uzbekistan silk Suzani embroidery, Stephanie Odegard has reinterpreted and stylized this classic design by extracting motifs and executing the designs in unexpected color combinations using hand-dyed vegetal dyes. Made in Nepal of 100% handspun, hand-dyed Himalayan wool. Custom colors and sizes available. Stephanie Odegard Collection, Suite 1209, 888.988.1209, stephanieodegard.com

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The Tuxedo Sofa is Bruetonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s modern, simplified, slimmed-down version of the original. It stands on thin tubular stainless steel legs that give it a light floating appearance. The common denominator of all Tuxedo sofas is the height of the arms and back, which are always at the same level. Brueton, Suite 910, 212.838.1630, brueton.com

The Danish Cabinet is a beautiful oak cabinet with vellum fronted doors and hooped metal feet. It is available in a firmdale grey oak finish with black vellum doors or light oak limed finish with ivory vellum doors. Because vellum is a natural skin, color variation is inevitable. Julian Chichester, Suite 604, 646.293.6622, julianchichester.com

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GlobAl vIEws The stunning Link Console mixes effortlessly into a traditional or contemporary environment, a versatility that is found in many Global Views products. The new walnut and ivory lacquer finish gives warmth to the clean lines and traditional shape of the console, creating a piece that is both classic and fresh. Global Views, Suite 613, 212.725.8439, globalviews.com

MAxwEll fAbrIcs Studio LA from Maxwell Fabrics is a heavyduty upholstery collection of plush chenille and linen, the perfect look for modern commercial and residential settings. Exclusive to Maxwell Fabrics, Studio LA offers six patterns and more than 40 colors to choose from. Maxwell Fabrics available at Flourishes, Suite 414, 212.779.4540, maxwellfabrics.com

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Bakes & Company Suite 430, phone 631.725.1010 bakesandcompany.com Bakes and Company offers both kitchen and interior design and custom cabinet manufacturing. For over six years, Bakes & Company has worked with architects and homeowners alike, taking projects from initial concept right through to kitchen design, cabinet manufacturing, and final installation. This year, the Hamptons Designer Showhouse featured a beautiful Bakes & Company kitchen.

Phillips Collection Suite 601, phone 336.882.7400, fax 336.882.7405 phillipscollection.com For nearly 30 years, Mark and Julie Phillips have displayed a striking skill for discovery, from one-of-a-kind treasures to new trends. They’ve searched the world for exciting products for their design-oriented customers. Today, with the same spirit of innovation, The Phillips Collection discovers designs and designers, and matches them with an incredible range of production resources developed over decades of travel.

Brunschwig & Fils, Lee Jofa Suite 401, phone 212.725.0340, fax 212.684.7350 kravet.com The New York Design Center is pleased to welcome Brunschwig & Fils and Lee Jofa to the Kravet showroom. Lee Jofa has been a leading source of high-end decorative fabrics for almost two centuries. From the White House and the Palace of Versailles to romantic country cottages, Brunschwig & Fils fabrics, wallcoverings, and furnishings have appeared for over a century.

Raul Carrasco Suite 1502, phone 212.966.6112, fax 212.966.6113 raulcarrasco.com Blending his own designs with pieces procured from around the world, Raul Carrasco offers a mix of modern furnishing, vintage objects, glass art, and metalwork. For over 15 years, Raul Carrasco has adorned South Florida’s finest homes and businesses with a distinct mix of contemporary, yet warm and timeless furnishings with a flair for the international.

Currey & Company Suite 506 curreycodealers.com Currey & Company are well-known for their lighting products, interior furniture, garden furniture, and accessories. Chandeliers and wall sconces form a significant part of the company’s business. Hand-forged iron products have long been the specialty of the company, but the range includes a variety of materials such as hand-carved wood, porcelain, and brass.

Sedgwick and Brattle Suite 815, phone 212.736.6454, fax 212.244.9131 thomfilicia.com Thom Filicia and the TFI team celebrate the opening of his first to-the-trade showroom, Sedgwick & Brattle. Sedgwick & Brattle will be a one-stop-shopping showroom that features products from the Thom Filicia Home Collection, a curated collection of products from various vendors around the country, as well as one-of-a-kind vintage and antique pieces.

In House Kitchen & Bath and Wood-Mode Cabinetry Suites 1511 &1515, phone 212.686.2016, fax 212.686.2059 inhousekbh.com In House was founded in 2007 with the singular purpose of creating New York’s premier showroom for the kitchen, bath, and home. This summer, they relocated to a new showroom on the 15th floor. By forging relationships with select manufacturers, In House Kitchen & Bath speaks to the lifestyle of their discerning clientele. The showroom offers Wood-Mode Cabinetry, a benchmark in the industry.

Tectonic Flooring Suite 1316 tectonicflooring.com Flooring isn't just about form, it's about function too, and Tectonic floors have managed to find the perfect equilibrium. They offer a wide range of solid timber flooring products and advanced coatings and finishes to provide the best timber flooring with a lifetime structural guarantee.

M|n modern living supplies Suite 408, phone 212.619.1615, fax 646.349.5619 modernlivingsupplies.com Modern Living Supplies Originals evoke a chic mid20th-century modern aesthetic. Each M|n Original piece is built to order by special request and tailored to a client’s specific needs. Admired for sculptural yet functional designs from Paul McCobb, Gio Ponti, Milo Baughman and Gerald Thurston, Modern Living Supplies offers beautiful originals and timeless antiques.

Townhouse Kitchens Suite 421, phone 212.684.TOWN townhousekitchensnyc.com Townhouse Kitchens provides the finest quality custom cabinetry, matched with the exceptional design skills of its experienced founder, Joy Young. Townhouse offers unlimited design possibilities tailored to each individual space. Finish choices may include anything from high gloss exotic veneers to custom color paints. Upon completion, all of their cabinetry is installed by skilled craftsman.

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Profiles of Some of NYDC’s Most Familiar Names

ARTERIORS Suite 608

BAKER KNAPP & TUBBS Suite 300

THE BRIGHT GROUP Suite 902

BRUETON Suite 910

Founded by Mark Moussa in 1987, Arteriors is a Dallas-based company that specializes in decorative accessories, furniture, and lighting that appeal to design lovers with up-to-date sensibilities. Launched with a focus on traditional accessories in classic materials, the company collaborates with experienced artisans and manufacturers around the world producing a full spectrum of styles in luxury materials and finishes. Arteriors, Suite 608, phone 646.797.3620, fax 646.786.4818, arteriorshome.com

Founded in 1902, Baker Knapp & Tubbs, Inc. remains one of the largest wholesale distributors in the industry with 16 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

The Bright Group is a unique collection of handcrafted, American-made furnishings, combining the extensive product range of Bright Chair Co. with artisan designers and manufacturers. Whether the focus is seating, case goods, or lighting, The Bright Group searches the country for quality product lines, great new designs, and an esthetic that is popular in contemporary environments. The Bright Group, Suite 902, phone 212.726.9030, fax 212.726.9029, thebrightgroup.com

Brueton, a U.S. manufacturer based in New York, manufactures a full line of contemporary furniture including sofas, tables, chairs, casegoods, 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 910, phone 212.838.1630, fax 212.838.1652, brueton.com

CALGER LIGHTING, INC. (HAIKU) Suite 434

CHRISTOPHER GUY Suite 1601

CÔTÉ FRANCE Suite 1201

COUTURE SHOWROOMS Suite 715

Backed by years of research and development and hundreds of prototypes, Haiku reflects the attention to detail the Big Ass Fan Company is known for worldwide. Its industry-leading efficiency, silent motor, tops-in-class airflow, sustainable materials, quality craftsmanship, and minimalist design combine to create the perfect air-moving machine. With eight patents worldwide, Haiku is a true original. Haiku (at Calger Lighting, Inc.), Suite 434, phone 212.689.9511, fax 212.779.0721, haikufan.com

Christopher Guy’s new 20,000-squarefoot penthouse showroom at NYDC strengthens the brand’s offering to designers and architects. The showroom will showcase Christopher Guy's latest collections within an environment that includes three suites, each portraying varying lifestyles. The showroom also features the state-of-the-art Christopher Guy Design Lab, an ideal working environment for interior designers to complete entire design projects. Christopher Guy, Suite 1601, phone 212.684.2197, fax 212.684.2123, christopherguy.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. Recently introduced is a collection of 18th-century reproduction outdoor teak furniture and a solid bronze lighting collection. 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, the company has now expanded its 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

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ShowroomPortraits DENNIS MILLER ASSOCIATES Suite 1210

DESIRON Suite 702

GLOBAL VIEWS Suite 613

HENREDON INTERIOR DESIGN SHOWROOM, Suite 616

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 newly expanded collections of the Dennis Miller fabrics, lighting, rugs, and furniture lines. Dennis Miller Associates, Suite 1210, phone 212.684.0070, fax 212.684.0776, dennismiller.com

Desiron, designed by Frank Carfaro, is a highly celebrated luxury furniture design company with a focus on benchmade, fully customizable home furnishings. The company's 4000-square-foot showroom concentrates on a contemporary clean aesthetic with strict attention to detail and finishing. Desiron manufactures its pieces in Kenilworth, New Jersey, at their state-of-the-art facility, just 19 miles from downtown NYC. DESIRON, Suite 702, phone 212.353.2600, fax 212.353.0220, desiron.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

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, Barbara Barry Realized by Henredon, LaneVenture, Maitland-Smith, LaBarge, and Taracea. Founded in 1945 in Morganton, North Carolina, Henredon offers hundreds of beautiful wood and upholstery designs for every room. Henredon Interior Design Showroom, Suite 616, phone 212.679.5828, fax 212.679.6509, henredon.com

John-Richard Suite 603

Julian Chichester Suite 604

Kindel Suite 510

KRAVET FABRICS & FURNITURE, INC. Suite 401

Design is the heart of John-Richard, and its collections feature superior craftsmanship, exquisite design, definitive luxury, and exceptional value. The company is proud to work with interior designers who appreciate the intricate details in their lamps, mirrors, artwork, and furniture. The staff of John-Richard love to see the creative ways in which the interior design community brings pieces to life in various projects. John-Richard, Suite 603, phone 646.293.6668, fax 646.293.6669, johnrichard.com

Julian Chichester’s new showroom brings a British influence to The New York Design Center. Interpreted in a distinctively contemporary way, Julian Chichester channels the great designs of the 19th and 20th centuries to create eclectic, transitional furniture. The showroom will also feature Julian Chichester’s brand new line, Mr. Brown. The pieces are more accessible, giving classic English formality a knowing twist. Julian Chichester, Suite 604, phone 646.293.6622, fax 917.591.2413, julianchichester.com

The value in any product is determined by the quality standards of the maker. Kindel Furniture Company has been painstakingly committed to the use of the finest materials and processes since its establishment in 1901. Owned by the Fisher family of Muncie, Indiana, since 1964, the company has always maintained family ownership along with integrity for 100% American-made furniture. Kindel, Suite 510, phone 646-293-6649, kindelfurniture.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. The company’s goal is to create a comfortable workspace and resource center for designers that serves as an extension of its own design studios. Pictured: Modern Colors II, by Kravet Couture, is inspired by a modern vibe and the artistry of global design today. Kravet Fabrics & Furniture, Inc., Suite 401, phone 212.725.0340, fax 212.684.7350, kravet.com

LOUIS J. SOLOMON, INC. Suite 911

Maxwell Fabrics (Flourishes) Suite 414

METROPOLITAN LIGHTING FIXTURE CO., Suite 512

PROFILES Suite 1211

Since 1930, Louis J. Solomon has had a reputation in the industry for fine traditional furniture. Over the past ten years the company has introduced more than 200 new transitional and contemporary styles that complement the quality styles it has always been known for. Please visit to see the latest additions in the company’s showroom. Louis J. Solomon, Inc., Suite 911, phone 212.545.9200, fax 212.545.9438, louisjsolomon.com

Maxwell Fabrics is a third-generation, family-run business celebrating its 60th anniversary in 2013. Maxwell Fabrics makes thousands of beautiful fabrics available for upholstery, drapery, and bedding design projects—commercial or residential. Order online at maxwellfabrics.com. Maxwell Fabrics is also available at Flourishes Inc., Suite 414, phone 212.779.4540, fax 212.779.4542, maxwellfabrics.com

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

Serving the design profession since 1980, PROFILES’ workrooms in the USA and in Europe create pieces of uncommon beauty and imagination for both residential and contract customers, offering 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

SALADINO FURNITURE, INC. Suite 1600

STEPHANIE ODEGARD COLLECTION Suite 1209

TUCKER ROBBINS Suite 504

WOODWRIGHTS WIDE PLANK Suite 714

Established in 1986 by renowned designer John F. Saladino, the Saladino Furniture collection currently has over 75 original designs of upholstery, casegoods, 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

The Stephanie Odegard Collection is a leader in bold design and color innovation in the production of high-end, hand-knotted carpets. The collection also features handcrafted furniture, lighting, antiques, and decorative accessories from across the globe. In all of her products, Stephanie Odegard requires strict adherence to social responsibility, raising standards of living for thousands of craftspeople in developing countries. Stephanie Odegard Collection, Suite 1209, phone 888.988.1209, fax 212.545.0305, stephanieodegard.com

For over 25 years, Tucker Robbins has presented contemporary design produced in the artisanal tradition, respecting the environment and the culture. The company customizes the sizes and finishes for its furnishings for interior designers, and all wood materials are salvaged, not cut down. The timeless designs are produced by highly skilled craftsmen. Tucker Robbins, Suite 504, phone 212.355.3383, fax 212.355.3116, tuckerrobbins.com

Woodwrights Wide Plank offers an extensive selection of wide plank floors— from traditional to modern—in both classic and prefinished varieties. The durability and uniquely American character of wide plank floors have influenced generations of designers, architects, and builders seeking to recreate the distinctive, elegant look. The company firmly believes that responsible stewardship of natural resources is not just business, it’s a good investment in the environment. Woodwrights Wide Plank, Suite 714, phone 212.390.8944, fax 212.390.8955, woodwrightswideplank.com OCT NOV

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NYDCEvents Calendar A look at a few recent celebrations.

TradHome Spring Issue Celebration

RISD Textiles New Talent MFA Exhibit

The New York Design Center was joined by Traditional Home on May 15th to celebrate the spring issue of TRADhome and introduce this year’s 10 New Trad Designers. Guests mingled with the honored designers in the recently opened DESIRON showroom. The festive evening included a unique glitter wall photo booth and signature cocktail.

The New York Design Center hosted the Rhode Island School of Design (RISD) Textile Department New Talent Exhibition in the 1stdibs® at NYDC gallery on June 5th. Twelve students transformed the space with their incredible work. Largely handproduced, their stunning pieces were displayed on walls and draped on life-size mannequins. Two students were recognized with the Sherri Donghia Award of Achievement. Congratulations Agustina Bello-Decurnex and Chase Taylor. © Karen Cattan Photography

Left to right: Traditional Home’s Editor in Chief Ann Maine, Publisher Beth Brenner and Jenny Bradley pose with NYDC President Jim Druckman and DESIRON’s Frank Carfaro; TRADhome’s 10 New Traditionals; New Trad Kristin Rocke (center) poses with Jenny Bradley and Ann Maine; New Trad Andrew Howard with Katie Howard; New Trad designers Heather Garrett and Taylor Borsari; Designers Callie Jenschke and Nicki Clendening of Scout Designs with Ron Marvin; Designer Pierre Frey and Traditional Home’s Tori Mellott; New Trad Katie Lydon with Jenny Bradley; New Trad Summer Thornton; Designers Nick Olsen and Drew McGukin. ©Patrick McMullan Ronald Riqueros/ PatrickMcMullan.com 76

Left to right: New York Design Center President & CEO Jim Druckman poses with Sherri Donghia and award winners Agustina Bello-Decurnex and Chase Taylor; the beautifully displayed work of RISD MFA Textile students.

AD Loves NYDC Architectural Digest Editor in Chief Margaret Russell celebrated “AD Loves NYDC” on June 20th, as she and the editorial team selected eight of their favorite finds in the NYDC showrooms. Attendees traveled to participating showrooms, including ARTERIORS Home, Baker Knapp & Tubbs, Dennis Miller Associates, DESIRON, Henredon, Julian Chichester, PROFILES, and Woodwrights Wide Plank Flooring, to view the highlighted products, all branded with a special heart from the publication labeled for the event.

Clockwise from left: Henredon’s Todd Sessa poses with designer Celerie Kemble and AD’s Margaret Russell in front of Kemble’s Ravenal Bookcase for Henredon; Kevin Kraus from Woodwrights Wide Plank Flooring shows AD’s Bill Pittel their Reclaimed Oak Flooring; the Lexington Wall Mirror from DESIRON; Margaret Russell with Dennis Miller and his showroom’s Wendell Chair; ARTERIORS Home’s Draco Dining Table. Photo Credits © Matthew Carasella Photography/Social Shutterbug.

Ninth Annual firstLOOK™ The New York Design Center presented the Ninth Annual firstLOOK™ on July 17th. Twenty-four contract showrooms provided a first look at their newest products. In attendance were more than 1,000 of the A+D industry’s top principals, architects, and designers. In addition to the new product information, attendees were given the chance to win an iPad Mini in every participating showroom.

Top, left to right: Davis Furniture displays the company's new product; Jeff Hollingsworth and Jennifer Hollingsworth Cashion from new showroom DARRAN Furniture; Bruce Golden from Stylex Seating; Bottom, left to right: Joe Davis and Jesus Griñan from Andreu World with Carol Symchik; Rick Stanaland shows off new product in the LaCOUR showroom; Peter Spalding of Gordon International with the NYDC’s Dennis Cahill. Photo Credits © Will Ragozzino/SocialShutterbug

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1stdibs at NYDC

10 Fl

646.293.6633 646.293.6687

Kasthall USA, Inc.

611

212.421.0220

Access To Design

424

212.679.9500

Keilhauer Primason Symchik, Inc.

1101

212.679.0300 212.679.5996

Andreu World America

1111

Antique Chinese Furniture

804

212.447.1669

212.696.0080

Kindel

510

646.293.6649

Korts & Knight Kitchens by Alexandra Knight

716

212.3924750

212.421.0230

855.200.LEXI

Antique Rugs, Jerry Livian Collection 806

212.683.2666

212.683.2668

Kravet Fabrics & Furniture, Inc.

401

212.725.0340 212.684.7350

Apropos

710

212.684.6987

212.689.3684

Krug, Inc.

1415

212.686.7600 212.686.7686

Aqua Creations

427

212.219.9922

212.219.4042

La Bastille

1305

Arc|Com Fabrics

1411

212.751.1590

212.751.2434

LaCOUR, Inc.

1412

Aristeia Metro

1416

646.761.4711

Lampworks, Inc.

Arteriors Home

608

646.797.3620 646.786.4818

The Levine Calvano Furniture Group, Inc.

Atelier Interior Design

202

212.696.0211

212.696.0299

Atlas Carpet Mills, Inc.

1314

212.779.4300

212.779.7905

Baker Knapp & Tubbs

300

212.779.8810

212.689.2827

Bakes & Company

430

631.725.1010

Bolier

804

Boyce Products, Ltd.

212.213.6600

212.213.9550

903

212.750.1500

212.750.1671

1406

212.686.7600 212.686.7686

Lexington Home Brands

212

212.532.2750

Louis J. Solomon, Inc.

911

212.545.9200 212.545.9438

Luna Textiles

1410

212.251.0132

212.725.3430

McGuire Furniture Company

101

212.689.1565

212.689.1578

212.684.0070 212.684.0776

Metropolitan Lighting Fixture Co.

512

212.545.0032 212.545.0031

1318

212.683.3100

212.683.5005

Milano Smart Living

711

646.293.6691

The Bright Group

902

212.726.9030

212.726.9029

M|n Modern Living Supplies

408

646.486.3272 646.349.5619

Brueton

910

212.838.1630

212.838.1652

M. Topalian, Inc., Antique Carpets 802

212.684.0735 212.725.2185

Calger Lighting

434

212.689.9511

212.779.0721

Napier + Joseph + McNamara, Ltd. 1304

212.683.7272 212.683.7011

Century Furniture Showroom

200

212.479.0107

212.479.0112

Niermann Weeks

905

212.319.7979

Christopher Guy

1601

212.684.2197

212.684.2123

Orrefors Kosta Boda

602

212.684.5455 212.684.5665

City Spaces NYC

1106

800.876.2120

Palecek

511

212.287.0063 212.287.0066

Cliff Young, Ltd.

505

212.683.8808 212.683.9286

Paoli/ Whitehall

1110

212.683.2232

Colombo Mobili USA

809

212.683.3771

Pennoyer Newman

416

212.839.0500 212.839.0501

Côté France

1201

212.684.0707 212.684.8940

Phillips Collection

601

336.882.7400 336.882.7405

Couture Showrooms

715

212.689.0730 212.689.1830

Porcelanosa USA

609

212.252.7370

Currey & Company

506

Pringle-Ward Associates

1109

212.689.0300 212.689.7143

DARRAN Furniture

1116

212.961.6984

Profiles

1211

212.689.6903 212.685.1807

DECCA Contract

1414

212.689.2056 212.689.2206

RAUL CARRASCO

1502

212.966.6112

Delivery By Design (DBD)

Dock

212.213.1691

Renaissance Carpets & Tapestries, Inc.

912

212.696.0080 212.696.4248

Dennis Miller Associates

1210

212.684.0070 212.684.0776

Restoration Timber

212.532.5450

Richard Cohen Collection

212.684.0559

212.213.9843 212.532.5360

436 801

212.532.2875

212.319.6116

212.683.1297

212.252.8790

212.966.6113

877.980.WOOD 212.679.5408 212.696.4938

212.696.5333

DesignLush

415

DESIRON

702

212.353.2600 212.353.0220

Rooms by Zoya B

433

212.726.0006 212.726.0061

DIFFA DIRTT Environmental Solutions

707 1516

212.727.3100 212.204.9026

212.727.2574

Roubini Rugs and Furniture

706

212.696.4648 212.696.2475

R & Y Augousti Paris

419

646.293.6679

Flourishes

414

212.779.4540

212.779.4542

S.A. Baxter Architectural Hardware

1205

800.407.4295 212.252.1031

Frazier

901

212.447.4444 212.447.5555

Saladino Furniture, Inc.

1600

212.684.3720 212.684.3257

Gibson Interior Products

1510

212.685.1077

212.685.1078

Sanford Hall Carpets

400

Giorgio USA, Inc.

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backstory Stars in the Alley

By Jim Lochner

T he heart of Broadway celebrates a century of theatrical design .

Clockwise from top left: Sculptor Mihaly DeKatay displays his Shubert Alley plaque; the Jacobean interior of the Booth Theatre*; the lights go out on A Chorus Line after a recordbreaking 15 years; the razzle-dazzle revival of Chicago starts its long run at the Shubert in 2000*; the Shubert Theatre exterior circa its opening in 1913. *Photo by Whitney Cox, courtesy The Shubert Archive. All other photos courtesy The Shubert Archive.

A few steps west of Times Square’s clogged pedestrian walkways and naked cowboys sits the physical and symbolic heart of Broadway—a 300-foot thoroughfare known as Shubert Alley. At the entrances on 44th and 45th streets stand two venerable theaters celebrating their centenaries this fall— the Shubert and the Booth. Originally named for Sam J. Shubert, the head of the powerful producing family who died in 1905, and actor Edwin Booth (brother of the infamous John Wilkes Booth), architect Henry Beaumont Herts (1871–1933) built the two theaters in 1913 as a single structure on one lot. Only a two-foot brick wall separates the stage areas in the middle of the block. Herts was well known for incorporating the elaborate and ornamental Beaux-Arts style in earlier venues such as the Lyceum and New Amsterdam Theatres, and the Brooklyn Academy of Music. But his designs for the Shubert and the Booth reflect the changing tastes in turn-of-the-century architecture—still elaborate, but marked by a more restrained classicism. The two theaters share an architecturally unified exterior, described by the New York Tribune as “Venetian Renaissance, with certain modern adaptations,” incorporating arcades and rusticated piers, and a combination of brick and terra-cotta. Herts also etched polychromatic sgraffito frescoes into wet plaster to cleverly conform to a statute in the city’s building code forbidding any part of the edifice to project beyond the building line. Today, these theaters represent the last known surviving examples in New York of this once-popular decorating technique. While the exteriors exhibit a rare, unified whole, the interiors create distinctly different atmospheres. The inside of the Booth was inspired by Tudor sources and features regal Jacobean wood paneling to enhance the acoustics of the intimate space. Stars such as Anne Bancroft, Henry Fonda, and Paul Newman once gazed out on the rich, deep reds of the house, and classic plays such as You Can’t Take It with You and That Championship Season, and chamber musicals like 80

Sunday in the Park with George and Next to Normal have premiered here. In 1915, in an odd bit of theatrical synchronicity, the Booth even hosted a revival of Our American Cousin, infamous as the play Abraham Lincoln attended the night he was assassinated by John Wilkes Booth. Though the Shubert’s flamboyant interior design provided the perfect dramatic frame for larger-than-life stars such as Katharine Hepburn, Mae West, Rex Harrison, Vivien Leigh, and Ingrid Bergman, it more properly reflects the theater’s original intent to serve as a home for extravagant musical productions. O.H. Bauer decorated the space with high-relief ornamental plaster panels of classical figures and simulated drapery, while artist J. Mortimer Lichtenauer accentuated the intricate plasterwork with a grand cycle of theatrically themed paintings inspired by Renaissance sources. The first Tony Award winner for Best Musical—Cole Porter’s Kiss Me Kate— opened on this stage, as did future Tony-winning tenants A Little Night Music, Crazy for You, Spamalot, and Memphis. Barbra Streisand made her Broadway debut here in 1962 in I Can Get It for You Wholesale and the Tony-and Pulitzer Prize-winning A Chorus Line became “one singular sensation” for a record-breaking 15 years (6,137 performances). This fall, the “rotten children” of Matilda will continue to rebel at the Shubert, while the Booth is set to host a new revival of Tennessee Williams’s The Glass Menagerie. But to quote that cinematic salute to backstage bitchery, All About Eve: “Nothing is forever in the Theatre. Whatever it is, it’s here, it flares up, burns hot, and then it’s gone.” With a century’s worth of theatrical performances fading into memory, the Shubert and the Booth’s landmark status thankfully allows them to continue as enduring symbols of early 20th-century theatrical architecture and design. And with this city’s penchant for new construction, that’s as close to a guarantee of “forever” as we’re likely to get. For tickets, visit us.matildathemusical.com and theglassmenageriebroadway.com.

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