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The dining room: Vintage Paul Evans

chairs, vintage Jacques Quinet light
fixtures. The table is custom, fabricated
(like much of the woodwork)
by Mack Custom Woodworking.
Photographs by Albert Vecerka

The staircase:
Practically a sculpture,
it is freestanding steel
and bronze, and was
brought in by crane. The
slabs are walnut, The living room: Straight off
from western Oregon. the rack from the developer.
BEFORE
The Inside-
Out Duplex
Everyone loves
a terrace. So why not
turn the whole
living room into one?
RENOVATION Andrew Franz
ARCHITECT
BUILT 2011
BEFORE A pair of large but

not very distinctive
West Side condos.
AFTER Cali-style indoor-

outdoor living, way
up in the sky.
you at first thought this was a house in Palo Alto

r Sausalito, you could be forgiven your mistake. The living
om evokes nothing so much as warm California design:
ose earth tones, the walnut ceiling, the monumental
eel-and-bronze staircase with live-edge treads, and most
f all the porosity between indoors and out. That grassy
ackyardwith a full-grown lawn, even!turns out to be
stories up.
The clients, explains architect Andrew Franz, had been
outdoor spaceso much so that they were willing to move
from a townhouse they adored to this new condo building, which
has far less inherent charm. I mean, where else are you going to
get 2,600 square feet of terrace? he says. To that end, they com-
bined two units for a total interior
space of about 5,500 square feet, The living room: Lamps and
forming a dogleg shape. Part of chandelier came from
Wyeth. The sofas are architect
Franzs design brief was to create a Andrew Franzs own design,
progression from the common fabricated by JM Upholstery.

Remade The Inside-Out Duplex
P H OTO G R A P H S : E S TO (C U R R E N T ) ; CO U R T E S Y O F A N D R E W F R A N Z A R C H I T EC T P L LC ( B E F O R E )
The terrace: The lawn gradually gives way to bluestone slabs that run from the terrace into the living room.
When the doors are retracted, theres barely a boundary between them.
spaces facing the terrace (which are earthier, with more wood) to
the private ones, like the bedrooms and offices (which are more
BEFORE
urbane and refined). You can see the difference in those big wood-
en slabs: The coffee table is an enormous rosewood stump, the
slab at the base of the staircase is irregular but smoother, and the
one that serves as a desk upstairs is quite mannered. Or as you
make your way from the terrace to the interior: Grass gives way
to bluestone, which gives way to wood, which leads to an angora
carpet in the bedroom.
That kind of play among textures seems to extend to every
surface in the apartment. The kitchen cabinets are lacquered, but
not so heavily that the grain of the veneer disappears. The bronze
handrail of the staircase is wrapped in leather, for touchability.
Theres silk wallpaper everywhereIve never seen so much silk
in one project, says Franz. Everything that isnt wood. And of
course theres the grass itself, where the couple and their four
children spend a lot of time. They really do retract the doors,
too, says Franz, not just for photos. They celebrate the outdoor
The terrace as it was: A very lonely barbecue setup. space. Wouldnt you? christopher bonanos
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Remade The Inside-Out Duplex
The ceiling fixture:

Its by Stilnovo.
The rug: Antique In the bedroom: Vintage The upstairs entry: The wallpaper is Schumachers Chiang
Persian Serab, made Jacobsen Egg chair, in Mai Dragon pattern. The rolltop area in the cabinetry at
of camel hair. leather, from Fritz Hansen. right is a docking station for charging phones and iPads.
S TAN D AR D design francesco binfar
giovanni gastel photography

Remade The brick walls: The patchy paint is neither a special faux finish nor distressed from age. When they were painting
Built for big gatherings.
The square sofa: Designed

by Duman, it has an
upright central cushion
that shifts, allowing groups
to sit on one side, or for
Simon Preston and Duman
to push it back and recline
while watching TV.
When its set up for he lower east side gallerist Simon

dinner: The squarish Preston likes to throw the occasional din-
table you see in the ner party after an opening. When it came
photo at upper left
becomes one section time for him and his partner, the Turkish-
of this temporary born architect Koray Duman, to renovate
arrangement. this sixth-floor walk-up around the corner from the
The dining table: gallery, those parties were an inherent part of the plan.
It also serves as
a drawing space Why go out to a restaurant if we could do this at
for Koray Duman home? Preston asks. That would require a giant din-
during the day. ing table, and that in turn meant acquiring, and break-
ing through into, the apartment next door.
Still, Duman, who recently renovated a four-story
Photographs by Peter Murdock

the bricks, says Duman, they first applied this sealer, and I immediately told them, Stop! I like it like it is.
Both the TV projector and

the screen retract into the ceiling.
BEFORE
studio-gallery and sculpture garden in East Harlem for The oak floors: Duman
resisted any fancy finishes
Richard Prince, worried about ending up with a generic here as well. We put a white
white-box look. So no detail went undiscussed. The stain on them, which we
floor-to-ceiling bookshelves wound up not gallery white wiped off immediately, he
but a friendly Kermit the Frog green. (When he chose recalls. Then we applied a
natural clear finish.
the color, Simon even asked one of his artists, says Du-
man.) He took pains to highlight the buildings bones,
exposing its raw brick. And he pushed the kitchen into a
unique side nook, lined on all sides with stainless steel.
A previous renovator had installed standardized win-
dows that were too small for the openings, filling in the
gaps with framing and Sheetrock; Duman tore it all out

Remade Our Dining Table Seats 40
The master bedroom: A slim band of book storage is cleverly worked into the platform bed.
A previous renovator had installed windows that were too

small; new ones let in nearly 25 percent more light.
and installed right-size windows with nearly 25 percent
more glass area (and light).
In the opened-up, brightened-up living room, he
floated two conversation areas: a square sofa and a nine-
by-five-foot plywood-topped dining table. Sitting at
B E F O R E P H OTO G R A P H CO U R T E S Y O F KO R AY D U M A N
either would prompt guests to turn to their sides to talk.

I wanted to provoke real intimacy, Duman says. If it
sounds like a fanciful dream for an art-world dinner
party, you cant fault him for trying.
But maybe it worked. Last year, even though construc-
tion wasnt done yet, the duo gave the apartment a trial
run with a dinner honoring one of Prestons artist friends,
the painter Caragh Thuring. A trip to Chinatown yielded
a handsome, inexpensive service for 40. Three four-by-
ten-foot sheets of plywood, with sawhorses underneath,
extended the dining table the length of the room. Recalls
Duman, The space and the furniture performed won-
The kitchen: Even the ceiling is stainless steel. It was
built mostly for Preston, whod been the household chef, derfully, with everyone connecting long into the night.
but Duman liked it so much that hes cooking more, too. david hay
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The kitchen: Nothing
was custom. The
table and cabinets
are all from Bulthaup,
with Vitra chairs and
a Moooi chandelier
above. As Nancy says,
If you want a
Rolls-Royce, you buy
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BEFORE
The foyer: Sliding gold panels

hide more storage. Nick Dine
dropped the ceiling slightly to
install lighting, adding a cutout
to accommodate the swing of
the front door.
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He immediately
said, Lets get rid
of the walls.
money. It also had orangey parquet and too many small rooms.
Nonetheless, Nick knew what to do: He immediately said, Lets
get rid of the walls. They started with three bedrooms; they
ended up with one.
The renovation contained a few surprises that slowed things
downlike interior columns that hadnt been on the buildings
plansbut some things were a snap. Mother and son did all their
shopping in a one-week binge, eschewing custom work in favor of
off-the-rack systems and cabinetry. Nick also took pains to elimi-
nate details (like thresholds) that could potentially be a problem
as Nancy grows older, and he covered the floor with easy-to-
maintain speckled Marmoleum. It feels very safe, Nancy notes,
for someone just about to be 80. Downsizing turned out to be
surprisingly painless. Nancy donated piles of clothing and kitch-
enware, and sold all of my vintage furniture, she says, without
any pangs of nostalgia. It felt really good.
The spacious open plan was a considered choice. At an earlier
point, Nancy says, she and Nick had intended to include a study
with a sofa. Then she realized something: I thought, Why the hell
do I need a study? Somebody will just want to sleep over. They can
sleep on the couch. But they can alsoshe points across the street
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RENOVATION Joe Serrins his apartment. When he moved into this Art
ARCHITECT
Deco building four years ago, he made minimal
BUILT 1939 changes to the floor plan, moving a wall in the
BEFORE An apartment he kitchen to make his bedroom smaller and re-
loved and its blank- vamping the bathroom. Its charming, this era
slate twin upstairs. of apartment buildings. The scale of the rooms
AFTER The old apartment is really pretty, the proportions are great. They
reproduced in the new, have a real sweetness about the details and
with a couple of tweaks.
things, so we kept most of it, he says. The only
a little disappointed was the view (meh) and
the light (ditto). This year, when the identical apartment four
floors up came on the market, he grabbed it; he plans to move
everything upstairs and reproduce the whole place verbatim, with
barely a tweak.
Its an eclectic arrangement, whatever floor its on. None of the
furniture really matches, or goes together, but the pieces talk to
38 n e w y o r k d e s i g n h u n t i n g Photographs by Annie Schlechter

The paint: Four colors
divide the room into
zones, ignoring the
moldings completely.
to an identical space four floors above.
The lamp: A Wendell

Castleish design by
Alan Friedman, it was
a purchase made
with a client in mind.
Serrins liked it too
much to give it up.
a al
.
A Reproduction Original
BATH
BEFORE
KITCHEN
BEFORE
Old kitchen and bath:

The former was grim, the
latter charming but worn.
The kitchen: The shelving is custom, made by

Wood by Design to Serrinss specs. The statuary-
marble countertop and backsplash add a luxe
topping to Ikea cabinetry. The doors on either side
of the Bosch oven are Sub-Zero mini-fridges.
The bathroom: Its the only room that Serrins did over
completely. The bisected mirror has one panel in rosy
peach. Its not a very colorful bathroom, he says,
but thats the colorand it makes you look really tan.
each other in a nice way, he says. I like that it doesnt

feel overdesigned. Its all things that I like, so it feels
consistent. Sentimental pieces inherited from his
grandmother live alongside art collected from friends
and vintage shops and items bought for clients that
didnt quite work for them (plus one Wendell Castle
inspired lamp that he decided he just couldnt give up).
Its a lot of years of accumulation, so its been edited in
that way.
A modern paint scheme helped pull all that eccentric-
ity together, with a yellow-gray-cream-white system of
color blocks that divides the living room into four unique
zones. I wanted it to be four because I liked the idea that
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The print:
By the artist
Matt Connors.
A cool guy,
says Serrins.
I babysit his
dog.
The blue paint: I liked the relation of that to the carpet, which is my grandmothers, says Serrins, and the curtains, which are pink.
The paint was following the logic of the sunlight.

The ceramic lamp:
Its vintage, bought in
a shop in New York; Serrins
BEFORE thinks that the painting
next to the closet, which
he found upstate, might
be by the same artist.
The curtains: Theyre

shirting fabric. Serrins
made the ombr treatment
himself, dunking the
bottom in a bucket of pink
dye. The bed was designed
by Serrinss own studio.
Serrins says. The paint was really following the logic of the
sunlight. This corner is the darkest, so its bright yellow.
The paint runs over the molding and ignores the logic of the
moldings, breaking that traditional way of painting.
The quad-color treatment wont be transitioning to the
new place, but that doesnt mean there wont be something
equally bold. Were going to do a pattern on the ceiling. Im
thinking of making a big peach-colored oval. The archi-
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handrails are part of the buildingthe little step down [at
the entry], which was a thing they did then. My friends love
to have a little Evita moment on the stairs. k at ward
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our furniture every
as well. Youll have to
day. People see fancy
get it stripped to the
houses with Louis
frame and rebuilt.
XIV chairs, but we
It often is probably
dont live the same
more expensive than
way we did before,
buying a new piece.
in houses with 23
Is it usually a better rooms. Thats why
idea to get some- the down cushion is
The
thing new, then? really no longer
We do a ton of custom usedits more of
furniture, and from the person thats
a foam-and-down
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my perspective, going to use it?

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its like getting a suit Some people slouch.
dont have servants
Upholsterer
made. If youre Some people sit
running around
making a custom sofa, very upright. I work
plumping them every
you have to bring from a practical
time we sit. People
your clients in and standpoint. You can
will call me and say,
I need to have them put any kind of fabric
Ive had this down
sit down. I can tell on it, but is it going
cushion for eight
within a few minutes to suit you?
months and its at.
how this person sits But there are Well, youve got to
on a regular basis. probably fabrics uf it every time.
I see how they feel that you prefer We sit on our couches
comfortable so I know not to work with, every single day.
what to ofer them or that are less kat ward
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Its better if people

have strong opinions
and strong visions:
I love a sea of daffodils
in spring or I hate
places that have
hydrangeas. Its about
ideas, not just shopping.
green. Its got kind of a client said, Those
a weird, prehistoric are the plants that
look to itits a great grow in the cracks
plant, as opposed to where I grew up in
a yew hedge or some- the Bronx. Those
thing huge. Very tight sumacs are scraggly,
deciduous trees, like but there are others
fastigiate white birch, that are so beautiful
can also make a skin- glossy sumac,
nier boundary and shining sumac.
give you more space.
Whats something
I see that you to be wary
often do gardens ofa common
that are more problem you run
wild- or natural- up against?
lookingis that Wanting one of every-
a diferent job thing. You have to
from something ratchet it backif you
more traditional? have everything youre
Wild is actually a lot asking for, youre
of work. Its harder going to have a little
and more time- theme park, and its
The Landscape consuming to make

something look like
its always been there.
So it requires more
not going to look good
or feel good. Its not
for lack of skill. Its
just way, way, too
Designer
than just handing much enthusiasm.
things of to someone k.w.
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author, Wild by Design ly. The English garden

hedges, and things
like that, ll up small
A lot of us who ditional gardens are space really quickly. If
have outdoor actually supposed to you layer it, you make
space have just be bigger, like the the space seem bigger.
little slices of shrubs. If you really What plants are
backyardhow want a shrub to stay good for that?
can you get the tiny-garden-size, you I like Mahonia aqui-
most out of have to hack it back folium [a owering
a tiny garden? every year. Once I did shrub that looks a lit-
You have to pick a very small garden tle like holly]. A lot of
plants that are not that was kind of tropi- people dont, but its
going to grow too big. caleven though its actually great because
Many, many plants New York City and it stays kind of de-
that people use in tra- not the right zone mure, and its ever-
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A lot of people
William Armsby like a sprayed
Principal, Arm & Leg Furniture finish, but visible
brushstrokes are
nice. If done by
How do you get
started with someone whos
a new client?
Inspiration images. good, its great.
Usually I ask if they
have anything on very uniform. I think
Google image search; the whole psychedelic
sometimes we start grain pattern is kind
a private Pinterest of pass. More and
board. That allows me more popular these
to get a sense of what days is a flat lac-
theyre looking for, quera solid, bold
and allows me then to color in a flat tone
give them a ballpark that doesnt reflect
estimate of how much much light.
its going to cost. The
best clients are the Is there anything
people who have a to watch out for or
very strong idea of be wary of when
what they want before choosing a inish?
they reach out. There are some that
dont touch up well
New York ofers on-site. Its important
some unique chal- for people to know
lenges for building. that. If you choose
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It presents a lot of lacquer, its extremely
problems, just with beautifulbut say six
the logistics of doing months down the
work in Manhattan. road a kid dings it,
I build everything to that would be way
t through not only more diicult and
the front door of expensive to repair.
the apartment but Latex paint you
also the double front can do yourself,
doors of a building. at home, rather than
You try and measure chase down the
everywhere, try and cabinetmaker. k.w.
anticipate every little
possible problem. But armandleg
you can never really furniture.com;
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t until you try it.
I had one installation
of a kitchen island,
and I had measured the right material
is cheating, but if you
everything really because its extremely
look back, the whole
carefully, and I stableyou want
idea of veneer is more
thought Id nailed it. it to remain true.
about stability than
It came down to
anything else. If you
less than a centi- For those veneers,
were to build a whole
meter! But it got in. then, what kind
kitchen out of solid
Weve just been wood, in the modern of inishes are
through a hot and Henrybuilt style, the popular, or your
humid summer doors would not close particular favorite?
does that make at. Some people If youre going to
a diference think using an MDF choose a wood grain,
in how you build? [medium-density - my favorite currently
Ive learned that a lot berboard] with veneer would be a white oak.
of people think veneer on it is cheap, but its Its very pretty and
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Paint the ceiling

the same color
as the wall, or
a little bit lighter,
to make an envelope
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of the space.
Usually, I meet with
the designer and try a few weeks ago to
to create whatever it touch up.
is they envision. If
theres anything I can Should people
do to enhance that, count on that?
Ill make suggestions It depends. We just
where I think its did a round of touch-
appropriate. I want ups in an apartment
to create a mood on the Upper West
space, and I like to Side where they have
work with people a lot of children, and
who want to create a I was amazed at what
mood. There was a good shape it was in.
project in Quogue Plaster is a good,
working with a sturdy surface, but
designer from L.A. a lot of timesin the
two years ago, a city and the coun-
house with a library tryleaking pipes
that they wanted to and burst pipes cause
look like limed oak damage. k.w.
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Founder, Serpentine come in and be like,
Studio Is that what its
going to look like?
I hold hands a lot.
How do you start ing to look like this How do you gener-
the process of get- on the second day, so ate your ideas for
ting a wall going? they can understand a pieceare you
I do samples until the process. affected by the
everybodys happy, Making sure they room or the light?
on a board and some- dont get nervous. What I bring to
times with a drawing. Yes. Sometimes col- my jobs is the
Sometimes I say, ors change, depend- ability to see the
This is what its going on whats reflect- whole composition
ing to look like on the ing in through the of the space and
first day. And then windowif theres a understand the
well put on another lot of greenery out- ambience it is
coat and say, Its go- side, you have to seeking to achieve.
exper ts
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Take kitchen
cabinets all the way
up to the ceiling.
Anyone who cooks
has platters or cake
plates you dont use
every daystorage
up there is great.
How and what What about hiding

you paint can trick the electronics and
the eye, I guess. TVs that run our
People always say if lives these days?
you paint a ceiling So much ugliness.
dark, you bring a ceil- Ive started remotely
ing down, but thats locating everything.
not always true. If I just do an AV closet,
you have it contrast or if its something
with the wall, it will thats local in the
make it feel higher. bedroom, Ill run it to
And it adds richness, the closet in that
too: Its the biggest room. No ones doing
surface in the room, DVDs anymore.
so having it be a little A lot of times Ill use
bit unexpected, Stealth speakers and
theyll suddenly be put them in the wall,
like, Wow. and they can be
plastered over, and
you can paint or wall-
paper over them.
The Interior Designer You can put them in

a weird place without
it looking weird.
How do clients
access it all,
Wesley Moon if its hidden?
Principal, Wesley Moon, Inc. Everything can be
done by remote
control and put onto
your iPad or a little
touchscreen. Theres
What if you What can you do
more stuff, but its
have that less- about that?
easier to condense
than-ideal space, Proportion is always
into one location.
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the postwar a big thing. Its about

Sometimes Ill wall-
apartment? having contrast.
mount a small iPad in
In New York, every- When you create
the kitchen. I had one
one talks about contrast, you create
client whos a big
postwar like its depth. Keep some
cook, so we put it near
such a bad thing. But things lower, and
the range so she can
there are a lot of good some things higher.
pull up recipes while
things about a post- Everything in the
cooking, but also
war apartment, and a room shouldnt be
control other things
lot of times the rooms the same height. I
in the house, or even
in those apartments like to keep most of
answer the door. k.w.
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George Vensons
atelier Voutsa creates
a series of hand-
painted lampshades
that are phenomenal.
Each is unique
and full of life.
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Branding expert, Apparatus Studio
Cinnamon Projects makes the most
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mostly buy vintage great work, and watch there to use as
at auction or people respond to it. bedside lamps.
from dealers. Rago The Frick Collection The design is
auctions have the serves all those romantic, detailed,
best unreserved sales agendas exceedingly and incredibly
and deals, and well. well finished.
Wright is the house 1 E. 70th St., nr. Fifth 124 W. 30th St., nr.
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Wright, wright20 does flowers to
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980 Madison Ave., options are tightly Tariq Dixon and
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212-585-0200 on point, and a fantastic retailer of
for a splurge or smart and handsome
IDEA at Dover event, the execution things for the
Street Market is the is unparalleled. homebed, bath,
place to find the 160 Fifth Ave., nr. and table linens, as
most extraordinary 21st St.; 917-671-6847 well as dinnerware.
booksnew, rare, Beyond the goods,
vintage, you name it. Meurice Garment theyve developed
Their Instagram ac- Care is the fixer of a strong editorial
count is genius and so many late-night section, with stories,
keeps me dangerous- spills. My wardrobe interviews, and
ly aware of the wouldnt be the style guides.
latest inventory in same without them. trnk-nyc.com
NYC, London, 245 E. 57th St.,
and Paris. Currently, nr. Second Ave.;
Im pining for 212-759-9057
Furniture Retrospec-
tive, by Donald Judd. Joseph Carini Carpets
160 Lexington Ave., has beautiful hand-
at 30th St., second knotted rugs, made
fl.; 646-837-7750 with integrity. The
inventory is vast and
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antiques mall. I go when it comes to
there for smaller variety and quality.
items like china, And if you get
silver, and jewelry, as the right employee,
well as larger mid- you can do a
century pieces that little bargaining!
I can refinish. 888 Broadway, nr.
1050 Second Ave., at 19th St.; 212-473-3000
56th St.; 212-355-4400
Unless you truly know
I try to go to a non- someones taste, give
Book Culture is toxic dry cleaner them flowers. I love
one of my favorite that either uses wet Barbaras Flowers in
stores: cute and cleaning or CO2 Harlemthe attention
family-friendly, and cleaningI like Green to detail does not
the recommendations Apple Cleaners. go unnoticed. I also
are great. 8 Spruce St., nr. Gold splurge on orchids,
536 W. 112th St., St. (various locations); my favorites, at
212-601-9702 Banchet Flowers.
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(various locations); Some of theirs go
212-865-1588 They arent giving up to $1,500, though,
anything away, if you so be careful!
Manhattan Art and know what I mean, Barbaras Flowers,
Antiques Center but ABC Carpet & 2522 Frederick
is basically a giant Home is incredible Douglass Blvd,
nr. 135th St.;
212-234-3211;
Banchet Flowers, 447
W. 16th St., nr. Tenth
Ave.; 212-989-1088 Theres nothing better Collette and Darling For cleaning, I refer
than getting lost are my go-tos for to thumbtack.com.
Im a person whos at the Strand. Its so consignments and Its a really compre-
sensitive to smells, massive, especially sample sales. Both are hensive aggregated
and Soapology when you get to hidden gems that are list of home services.
is pretty much my the basement, but it never overcrowded.
version of heaven, feels like home. Collette, 153 E. 70th When I go to dinner
because you can de- 828 Broadway, at St., at Lexington Ave.; parties, I pick up
sign your own custom 12th St.; 212-473-1452. 212-348-9800; a good bottle of dry
skin-care products. Darling, 1 Horatio St., ros. Lately, the
67 Eighth Ave., nr. I love and appreciate at Eighth Ave.; best Ive tried is MiP
13th St.; 212-255-7627 any galleries that 646-336-6966 (Made in Provence).
truly strive for They carry bottles by
an ethnically diverse I buy almost every- the boatload at East
roster of talented thing online to River Wines & Spirits.
artists, like Jack avoid crowds, but 302 Pleasant Ave.,
Shainman, Alexander for unique knick- at 116th St.;
Gray Associates, knacks I go to Ode. 646-964-4229
Project for Empty shopodestudio.com
Space, and Long
Gallery Harlem.
When it comes to
buying, I usually
refer to indepen-
dent dealers
like Alaina
Simone and
Lizanne Merrill.
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Greg, and I share
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and never cease
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having it in our
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section on Donghias should be fresh and encing it on our
website is a great easy to access, so walls. When you find
way to get beautiful Im partial to my art that resonates
pieces that are local Whole Foods with you, you never
perfectly made at floral department. tire of it. For me,
a nice discount. Ive The selection is art is the primary
found a limestone usually very good if layer in every space.
table, lamps, youre just looking 530 W. 22nd St.,
lampshades, and for a simple, do-it- nr. Tenth Ave.;
a console table yourself arrangement 212-929-2262
there. People hear for your kitchen
sample and assume counter. Nice orchid I love crystal items
somethings going plants, too. from Baccarat. As
to be defective, 226 E. 57th St., hostess gifts, the
but because Donghia nr. Second Ave. Flora Biseau vase or
updates the show- (various locations); the Harcort 1841
room so often, 646-497-1222 small bowl feel
certain pieces special and elegant,
just get taken out I like to have my and easily blend into
of rotation. lampshades custom anyones dcorthey
donghia.com made by Stonegate manage to be both
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For rugs, I love the exact size, color, decorative when you
the Milliken and shape for a may not know
inspiredesigner comparable price someones exact
series. This program to high-quality, off- aesthetic.
(which lets buyers the-shelf shades. 635 Madison Ave.,
order from a large stonegatedesigns.com. nr. 59th St.;
menu of patterns in 212-826-4100
custom colors)
allows me to Im not a fashion
produce perfectly guy, Im not a watch
sized and colored guy, and Im not
patterned carpet a car guy. But I am
affordably. an art guy, and
millikencarpet.com Dashwood Books has
an incredible selec-
Demolition Depot tion on contempo-
is the best place for rary photography.
architectural I feel like it was made
artifacts and antique just for me.
garden ornaments. 33 Bond St.,
Even the salvaged nr. Lafayette St.;
pieces are from 212-387-8520
building exteriors,
or intended for
gardens. I love to
use them inside
to lend instant soul
to brand-new
interiors. Plus, its
great fun to walk
through the yard.
216 E. 125th St.,
nr. Third Ave.;
212-860-1138
a unique quality to our day for last-
any wardrobe. minute events and
Anishka Clarke eppersonnyc.com;
646-600-2459
photo shoots.
322 Flatbush Ave.,
& Niya Bascom anishka: The
nr. Carlton Ave.,
Prospect Heights;
Co-founders, beautiful safety-
razor-and-organic-
718-783-0038
Ishka Designs neroli-oil set from We call on Brooklyn-

Oui Shave makes based restorer
for a great unisex Burnett Coburn for
Uprise Art is an gift that lasts flooring and
affordable online forever. And it looks installation work. He
gallery that incredibly sexy can do anything,
represents inde- in a bathroom. hes meticulous, and
pendent artists in ouishave.com hes very transparent
various forms of about his process.
media. They often The selection of 917-754-9680
have pop-up gorgeous, everyday
exhibitions and are flowers at DNY Wesley Daniels,
always showcasing Natural Land has owner of
artists youd find more than saved 33 Woodwork, Inc.,
at major national art does all our custom
fairs. You can lease millwork, furniture,
to buy, make custom and restorations.
requests, and get Originally from
recommendations on Guyana, he has
pieces for your space, decades of experi-
style and budget. ence at home and
upriseart.com in New York. We
return to his shop
Greenlight Bookstore time and again.
in Brooklyn has 693 Mother Gaston
an amazing selection Blvd., nr. Riverdale
and diversity of Ave., Brownsville;
authors and genres. 917-609-5683
The shop also
has great events, niya: When it
comes to hostess
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readings and signings gifts, Ts & Ts
by celebrated authors. Associes creates
beautiful porcelain
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Portland Ave., Fort tabletop pieces
Greene; 718-246-0200 that are also func-
tional conversation
We love the custom pieces. I especially
clothes at Epperson, love the Thirsty
where theres stemwarewhite
a wonderful fashion porcelain with
and costume gold interiors. You
designer (named can get them at
Epperson). His H.P.F., Christopher
signature style in Manhattan.
of raw edges and 98 Christopher St.,
shape-shifting nr. Bleecker St.;
garments adds 212-807-0140
Our go-to for

hardware is Simons
Hardware & Bath
on Third Avenue.
The guys at the
counter are remark-
ably knowledgeable
and friendly and
the range of prod-
ucts they supply is
just perfect.
421 Third Ave.,
nr. 30th St.;
212-532-9220
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Wa r d r o b e p r o v i d e d b y C A N A L I
Part
Five spaces that

take their occupants
from morning sun
through evening drinks.
Eat,
Sleep,
Swim,
Grow,
Drink
The cabinets are The island is one of The backsplash: The client loves
custom Bulthaup; a kind, ordered peonies, says Elizabeth
the concrete work from leicht.com. Bomberger. So since we had
surfaces were poured a large cabinet-free wall space,
by Counter Culture. we decided to go with a climbing-
vine effect. The staff at Sicis
tile worked with her to fabricate it
after shed viewed hundreds of
samples and dozens of drawings.
Photograph by Regan Wood

Kitchen
Peonies and vines led to a kitchen with
a rare pink center (thats very well done).
The light fixtures

came from
Arteriors Home.
The window-
treatment
fabric is from
Designers
Guild.
my client told me she wanted a fun,

urban tree house, says Homepolish designer
Elizabeth Bomberger. Bold colors, orals,
and organic movement. Usually an exuber-
The stove, by BlueStar,
was initially going to be the ant wish list calms down by the time the
only pink note in the room kitchen is addressed, but in this case the re
CO U R T E S Y O F H O M E P O L I S H
besides the tile flowers. was turned up. The pink peonies on the
Gradually, designer and client
decided to extend the palette
backsplash and the BlueStar stove ignited
to the big work island. the desire for more, and before long designer
and client were ordering a color-matched
kitchen island. I was very nervous, as they
were done by two different companies, Bom-
berger says, but the vibrant pinks ended up
matching perfectly. wendy goodman

Pool A Moroccan-themed
Village den where they
come for the waters.
The traditional tadelakt

painted plasterwork
was executed
by Art in Construction.
we did a total demolition, Brian

Sawyer of Sawyer Berson says of the work
that went into renovating this Village
townhouse. The excavation underneath
went so deep that it reached a primeval
forest stream. To keep the basement dry,
we had to build a massive concrete bath-
tub to hold the foundation. So then, natu-
rally, they promptly filled part of it up with
water again.
The swimming pool you see here looks
out on the houses lower-level garden. Its
not on the lowest level; downstairs is yet
The tile on the walls
another floor containing a study (with win- is from Mosaic House.
dows that look into the pool itself), a gym, It required precise
a bar, and a wine room. This house is as calculations and many
layouts, Allen says.
self-sufficient as a medieval castle, and
when you are taking a dip or resting at
poolside, it would be easy to convince your-
self that you are in a riad in the medina of
a Moroccan city instead of doing your laps
in the general direction of Union Square.
DD Allen, founding partner of Pierce
Allen, decorated the house, including this
over-the-top-yet-relaxed interior with
mosaic-tiled walls and carved-wood
screens covering windows that overlook a
cozy banquette. The lighting was impor-
tant, she says: It had to be sexy and exotic.
I wanted to create a place you want to settle
in to. Even come high water. w.g.
The swimming pool, six and a half

feet by 36, is used by the family year-
round. When youre in the study below
this floor, windows into the sides of
the pool allow you to come face-to-
face with anyone whos swimming.
Photograph by Eric Piasecki

The hanging lanterns
are Ars Cenedese
Cesendello lights.
The curtain portires

are Fortuny fabric;
the ones on the French doors
are Donghia fabric.
The Moroccan poufs are from The custom-made slipper

Serena & Lily, the Berber rug is from chairs are covered in Stark
F.J. Hakimian, and the pillows are fabric with Penn & Fletcher
covered in Oscar de la Renta fabric. custom embroidery.

Bedrooms Pod
people?
Not
these
kids.
Marlons room:
Hes 3.
Photographs by Annie Schlechter

Over the top: A little private space for Max, with an opening that
allows him to climb over and visit his brothers room.
Maxs room: Hes 13.

The pure wall:
Meyers and Cahill
didnt hang any art
in the living room,
instead treating
the big wall itself
as a graphic piece.
And inside it:

The approach pays
homage to Joe
Colombos Living
System Box1 and the
densely packed,
modular furniture he
designed, architect
George Switzer
says. The blue dresser
rolls into the play
space under the bed.
u r e , george s w i tzer , fou n di ng

principal of Swis.Loc Architecture, could
have built two regular bedrooms for his
clients two kids. But Switzer didnt have
a ton of space to work withthis is a
1,300-square-foot loft for a family of four.
Fortunately, the clients were a family open
to something idiosyncratic: Zesty Meyers,
co-founder of the great 20th-century-
design gallery R & Company, and his wife,
Maureen Cahill. We treated this like a
work of art, Meyers says, standing in front
of a white wall punctuated by rounded
doorways that peek into wonder-world
pod bedrooms. There is no art on the wall
here, because the wall itself has its own
graphic beauty, especially when the north-
ern light pours in.
Its an approach to kids bedrooms that
was widely seen in New York City in the
68
bedrooms
1980s, Switzer says. The inspiration for

the kids rooms came from many fronts,
including sci-fi-movie sets and nasa con-
cept drawings of the 1970s. Also from fur-
niture by Joe Colombo and Verner Panton;
Meyers is an avid collector of the work of
both designers, and has put pieces by them
in both rooms.
Marlon, who is 3, has the unit closest to
the windows, fitted out with mobile storage
units on casters that can be moved to any-
where he has spread out his toys. His broth-
er, Max, is 13, and a passionate collector
himself, so his room has lots of display
space and the added feature of a smart-
phone-controlled color-changing LED
system, incorporating UV LEDs that illu-
minate his collection of fluorescent rocks.
Theres also a panel in his roomsecret,
at least until nowthat opens to reveal a
piece of the lofts history, showing part of
an original baluster of the stairway and
a cache of bottles and letters from its many
years as a perfume factory. Form follows
function here, but it also follows fun. w.g.
The beds: Max (on top),

with Marlon on his
bed, which is accessed
by built-in steps.
The glow: Max can adjust the

color of the illumination
(and switch to UV) through
an app on his smartphone.
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For a French-born New Yorker, trees he
knew from his youth meant time regained.
For the fountain, the

artist Serge Besanon
created this copper relief
of two water maidens.
The outline of the Alps in
the background, lined
up precisely with the
Empire State Building,
evokes the view Dr.
Casanova has from his
home in Southern France.
The pink marble slabs

came from the same quarry
that supplied Versailless
Grand Trianon in 1687.
Down below: The ground cover

is laid down on four inches of lightweight
organic planting medium.
Garden
On this side of the
penthouse rooftop,
the trees include purple
beech, swamp oak,
paper birch, blue Atlas
cedar, European
larch, and Swiss pine.
new york garden designers often face difficult constraints:

too much shade on a narrow terrace, old structures that cant
handle the load. But when creating this Chelsea rooftop green
space, Christian Duvernois worked under an unusual one: sense
memory. His client, Dr. Jean-Laurent Casanova, had a Proustian
requirementa remembrance of greenery past, if you will. He
asked Duvernois to plant several species of tree that he had known
as a boy in France, the ones that he remembered from visits to his
grandparents in the French Alps and Normandy. And he also
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garden
The trees on this side are willow oak, Corsican
black pine, river birch, and male ginkgo. Next year,
the edges of the roof garden will be planted with
vines, so they can climb and cover the bare masonry.
envisioned a waterfall over a sculpture to

The little white table is a classic by Eero Saarinen for Knoll. The sculpture is by Rudolph Serra. symbolize the many cultures in which hes
lived, including that of the country he made
his second home.
Three summers ago, the trees and their
planters were lifted atop the house by
crane and set in place. Since then, a creep-
ing ground cover of sweet-smelling cham-
omile flowers, mixed with bugleweed and
varieties of sedum, has grown and flour-
ished. The rooftop, planted with wild
grasses and edged with an ipe-wood fence,
both acts as a noise bufer and conjures up
a beach bungalow. The two gardens hum
with bees and avian guests, on what were
once slabs of concrete. w.g.
The glass-topped table is by

the artist Ivan Stojakovic;
its titled Green Stage 1 and
contains preserved plants.
Cellar
Under a Park Slope townhouse,
a cool cave for family and friends.
The Eastern-red-
cedar planking on
the ceiling looks
luxe but came
from Home Depot.
This carved medallion

is a cask top. We
bought two of them at
an antique fair roughly
25 years ago, says
Jessika Auerbach,
and weve kept them
in storage since then,
waiting for the
perfect wine cellar.
We have it now!
The wine racks are a

mix: stock products
from Wine Cellar
Innovations, mixed
with some custom-
built ones that
had to fit around
plumbing lines.
The exposed brick

arches, original to the
Park Slope house, were the townhouse standing above this
stripped and repointed.
The floor in the wine wine cellar is a well-preserved beauty, with
room is brick tile, and richly detailed intact woodwork. When the You reach this cool enclave through a
the doors and windows owners, Jessika and Jonathan Auerbach, basement screening room, the walls of
are custom steel with
insulated glass.
hired the firm Delson or Sherman Archi- which show of the buildings rubblestone
tects to renovate, everyone wanted some- foundation, giving the atmosphere of a
thing a little more rustic downstairs. We castle with a mysterious wooden door set
didnt want to make anything too perfect, into the masonry. (No, theres no cask of
partner Jef Sherman says, showing where amontillado back there.) That door is new
new brickwork blends in with the old. The but made of salvaged wood and an old re-
cellar is built to hold 1,500 bottles, a sizable place grille, and serves to disguise a return-
number of them containing Chianti pro- air vent and provide access for the air-
duced by the couples own Ca di Pesa vine- conditioning equipment. The atmosphere
yard, which they purchased in 1998. is chill; so is the wine. w.g.
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A retractable
movie screen drops
from this slot.
The exposed foundation walls of the house are local rubblestone. Recessed LED The scroll-legged coffee
lighting highlights their texture and gives the illusion of a higher ceiling. table is from Singapore.
After Cecil Beaton
checked into a hotel
room, it never
looked the same.
Beaton in 1966.
Part
cecil beaton hated hotel roomsat least, as they

looked when he checked in. But by the very nature of his
work, the great interior designer, costumer, photographer,
and artist spent a lot of time away from his home in Eng-
land, and that meant staying in hotels, especially in New
York. So, of course, he did what any self-respecting world-
class aesthete would: change everything.
In his early years, hed merely accessorize his room with
(as Andrew Ginger explains in his new book, Cecil Beaton
at Home) trunkloads of baubles, hauled from England and
kept in storage in New York between hotel stays. A bowl
of Christmas ornaments might occupy a table, regardless
of season, if it pleased him; lamps might get wrapped top
to bottom in red fringe, and be set alongside a small taste-
ful Picasso. Once he was done, the room would regularly
become an impromptu photo studio, with those lamps
rearranged to provide artful naturalistic lighting.
Beginning in 1945, though, these ad hoc redecorations
got stepped up, and he turned pro. The Plaza Hotels new
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1966
THE ST. REGIS
Beaton felt the need for
each hotel-room project
to outdo the last. This
suite on the 18th floor
of the St. Regis was
his final one, and his
most outrageous:
These spatter-paint
draperies and rugs
share a room with other,
relatively conventional
window treatments
in tangerine velvet.
If I were younger,
wrote Beaton, Id go
whole-hog hippy.
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then
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The painting is Fernand Lgers
Divers, Blue and Black, now
owned by the Metropolitan
Museum of Art. The strong
colors in the screen and
curtains, said Beaton, were
inspired by a visit to Pablo
Picassos drawing room.
public-relations directoran honest-to-God prince,

Serge Obolensky, who was trying to perk up the aging
propertyasked Beaton to redecorate a room completely.
(He was paid for his work with a deep discount at the
hotel and its restaurant and bar.) He raided the Plazas
storehouse of antique furniture for its best pieces, added
bright strong textiles and a great big Lger painting, and
instantly turned Suite 249251 into a destination.
It was the beginning of a great run. In 1949, Obolensky
moved to the Sherry-Netherland and invited Beaton to
try his hand again, this time in a duplex suite. There the
1949
result was even more dramatic: black doorframes, height-
THE SHERRY- ened color downstairs, monochrome upstairs in the bed-
NE THERL AND room. Then came rooms at the Ambassador (now gone,
Greta Garbo posed for
it was on Park Avenue at 51st Street), the Drake (at Park
one of Beatons portraits
in the sitting room, seen and 56th), and finally the St. Regis in 1966. Every one
here. The little paintings topped the last; the St. Regis room, especially, looks years
in the foyer are all red ahead of its time, covered in bursts of yellow and purple
playing cards; Beaton dealt
his guests a royal flush. that still seem avant-garde.
None of these rooms was meant to be permanent, and
none was preserved. The most they ever lasted was five
or six years, says Ginger, and [the work] wasnt treated
with any sense of respect in that way. When fashion
changed or the hotel changed hands, they were disman-
tled. (Beaton, for his part, spoke about them as designs
that were casually put together, and in fact each was done
in a couple of months or so.) But, after all, Beatons
motivation was partly to provide himself with some-
1954
where to stay, and once he
THE AMBA SSAD OR moved on, the rooms reason
The Art Nouveau wicker for being went with him. It
furniture came from
a closed-down spa resort
mattered so much to him
in Saratoga Springs. The that he lived in an environ-
wallpaper and other details ment that he created, Gin-
were heavily adapted ger says. He seemed to live
from Asian designs; Beaton
puckishly called the whole in the moment that way.
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In the living room:

Artist Clarina Bezzola, seen
here, brushed up on the
old-fashioned plastering
THE
techniques she learned
in school to make the white
sculptural wall.
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WA LL S
James Ramsey had

designed a speaker
console similar to this
one for his own
apartment. Bezzola
saw it and asked, Can
you make it bigger?
Inside the wall:
Bezzola created
a nook with
a flat-screen and
built-in shelves.
A custom mattress cushions the niche.
To offset the curvilinear

wall, Ramsey designed an
L-shaped banquette.
in 1997 for $80,000, renovated it, and sold it for

$960,000 when they split up in 2010.) So there she was,
with a minus-charm house that had to be gut-renovated
and a handsome carpenter boyfriend who told her he
would set up an office in her house and do all the work.
After a while I realized, Hes never going to finish, and hes
larina bezzola didnt get her wish. I would rather never going to move out! she says, erupting into laughter.
have taken something with more charm, the Swiss-born She eventually broke up with him and fired him.
artist says, describing the Brooklyn house she purchased So she Googled architects and new york and cold-
in 2011. I mean, this place had not only zero charm; it had called the principal of the first firm that came up. Improb-
minus charm, mostly owing to a ham-fisted renovation ably, that happened to be James Ramsey, whose raad
that involved a lot of different kinds of marble. I would Studio is now in the news for creating the Lowline, the
rather have bought a decrepit house where an old woman underground park in Manhattan. But back in 2011, his
had lived her entire life. But if she had found that lovely office was a hole-in-the-wall with two desks. It was the
fixer-upper, would she have ended up creating the spec- smoothest, most beautiful collaboration ever, Bezzola
tacular moonscape wall in her living room? says, beaming. Collaborating with Clarina was such a
Besides, the house is around the corner from the studio treat, Ramsey agrees. Designing and envisioning these
Bezzola purchased in 2008. (Back then, she was living in architectural versions of her work basically turned the
an East Village duplex with her now-ex-husband and entire building into an experiential art piece.
commuting to Brooklyn for work. Its one of those real- I really wanted to make a space that felt her, he
estate-jackpot stories; the couple bought the apartment continues. Her art is very provocative and biomorphic.
Bezzola Googled architects
and new york and cold-called
the first firm that came up.
The open
staircase leads
to Bezzolas
painting studio
and bedroom.
But if we went for that vibe for the whole place, it

would look like a mess, and would do the work a
disservice. So creating a space that was clean-lined
enough to highlight the work while actually also
having it be a functional artists space was an impor-
tant balance to strike.
Their collaboration was a rapid-fire exchange of
ideas between artist and architect. Bezzola now thinks
she was drawing on a favorite book from her child-
hood, Barbapapa, about sweet creatures that could
change shape depending on what they wanted to ex-
press. They lived in a house that was like this bubble
house, she explains. It was one of my favorite books
when I was 6 years old, and it still is! She has also
recently discovered the Swiss architect Peter Vetsch,
who built earth houses whose similarly curved shapes
seem to grow out of the ground. Swiss people she
muses. I dont know how many you have met, but
they are so repressed. The society is so tight and struc-
tured that everyone kind of swallows everything until,
by the time something actually comes out, its really
weird. The weirdest people I have met in my life are
all from Switzerland. wendy goodman
The bathroom:
Its an open wet
room, with a shower,
a drain in the
floor, and lots of
thriving plants.
The breakfast-room
furniture is low to the
ground, with Chiclet seats
that Molly Findlay
designed. Made of stacked
pillows, its upholstered
in Dropcloth,
by Martyn Thompson.
M TR A I N
Fr o m
100 n e w y o r k d e s i g n h u n t i n g
Great Rooms
The small mirrored art

piece came from the
Williamsburg shop
Mc & Co., now closed.
to
ME AD W
The paint color
is Borrowed Light,
by Farrow & Ball.
Findlay made the colorful blocks piled in the window

corner: Theyre called Anxiety Cubesthey cause and
relieve anxiety simultaneously as you handle them.
Can a Nyack
house be as
avant-garde as
a Williamsburg
apartment?
Molly Findlay
made it so.
Photographs by
M A RT Y N T H O M P S O N
The low marble table was a gift from her friend Carl Chaffee, who had a store in Williamsburg.
olly findlay and her husband, Everard, and their
two daughters, Isadora and Eleanor, were torn about
leaving Brooklyn. But once they made up their minds
we wanted to try a new adventure, Findlay says, and
a favorite caf, Zebulon, had just gone out of business
they decided to seize the opportunity to invent a world
of our own making, la Team Zissou. You do get the
feeling that the family of hero-creatives in Wes Ander-
sons The Life Aquatic might have gone for the house
that the Findlays ended up with: a 1918 seven-bedroom
in Nyack with multiple porches where no two rooms
are alike. We both loved it immediately, Molly says.
After they fixed a lot of broken windows, refinished the
floors, and began hacking away at the overgrown
grounds, it was basically fine.
Soon enough, though, they decided to intervene in
the house a little more deeply, on the advice of a Thai
Buddhistmonk friend who briefly lived with them. He
advised us to help all the spirits move along and make
space for the new inhabitants, Molly says. (Another
friend, a shaman, came along astrally to help them move
to the light.) The new dcor took the form of neither
quasi-period furniture nor hard modernist geometry.
Instead, everythings soft. The rooms have washes of
sherbet color on the walls and squishy, family-friendly
The ottoman: Covered in woven fabric and vinyl, its by Ryan Schaefer.
The painted screen On the kitchen wall,

is by the artist art by the kids.
George Venson.
The glass sculpture on the mantel is by Chris Wolston.
The blue tiles surrounding the The Parterre table was designed by
fireplace are original to the house. Molly and fabricated by Gregory Rukavina.
The blue ceramic cubes on the table We made it from extra parquet
are by another artist friend, so it appears to extend from the floor.
Courtney Smith.

ant to inve t
The artwork is by
Chris Gentile, who makes
sculptures and then
photographs them.
The painted polka-dot drum is by Olaf Breuning, created for a Trinidadian benefit project that Everard runs.
our o in am sou.
That pink neon glow

comes from the
Chris Wolston
designed lamp by
the door.
The two sofas

are from Pace.
A junk-shop
sculpture
Findlay had
replated.
The big knot at the center of the room is called Mrs. Noodle Pillow,
designed by Findlay and configurable in any manner of shapes.
A Buddhist-monk fri a
advised us
102
to e p s ve a g.
The paint colors

are appropriate
to 1918, when the
house went up.
Apparently Charles
Lindbergh once
landed his plane in our
meadow, Findlay
says. And before
the house was here,
the land was home
to a small abbey.
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us
waa
ass ma
ma e an ar
artist
i t
f end
fr d, i ha
h Kahn..
The rattan
furniture came
from an estate
sale nearby.
Vintage chair
by Alvar Aalto
for Artek.
The geometry of the architecture is Another Wolston piece, That wallpaper! Its Farfalla,
enough design for the winter bedroom, this one in terra-cotta. by Nina Campbell.
with a simple bed and a Berber
wool rug the couple bought in Marrakech.
dcor. In the living room, pink neon lighting glows over

Mrs. Noodle Pillow, a set of upholstered soft tubes (of
Findlays own design), 90 feet long altogether, that can
be configured in myriad ways. (It holds the center of the
room, with two more-conventional couches nearby.)
Certain aspects of suburban life took adjustment. The
upkeep of the five-acre grounds was more than they were
used to. But its become a family activity: Molly and Eve-
rards eldest daughter, Isadora, has become an avid bee-
keeper (trs Brooklyn!), and the trees on the property
have become members of the family, as everyone has
studied up on the various types and their properties.
Their appreciation of the creative community in Nyack
even encouraged the Findlays to establish an artists
organization called Mother of Thousands. (Everard de-
scribes it as doing infrastructural advocacy, meaning
that it brings artists and scientists and people in other
lines of work together for special projects, akin to artistic
Happenings.) Leaving town also had one unexpected
effect: The move has invigorated our relationship with
New York in a way. We actually go out more in New York
City now to specific events, and friends come here for
sleepovers. Spirits out; guests in. w.g.
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Great Rooms
The artworks are

Paintstik oils from
Richard Serras
Reversals series.
The fluid sensation of space and light is amplified through the erasure of right angles in the
apartments custom-built architectural elements, Ghiora Aharoni explains.
The silver leaf
reflects light
within the space,
eliminating
the need for
freestanding
lamps. Recessed
cove lighting
does the job,
discreetly.
SWING
TIME
A jewel-box one-bedroom that pares Art Deco down to its most elegant moves.
Photographs by AV I A D BA R-N E SS
111
The extra-wide (20-inch) oak planks in the floor cascade
down the two steps in the living room, and their seams
are lined up with those on the wall. I mean, maybe
you wouldnt notice that, Aharoni says, but it creates
a sense of harmony, even if you dont know why.
If a s a machine for living,

maintained within. The space Aharonis client
purchased was a one-bedroom, built in the pre-
his is silver leaf, hand-applied, war vernacular with a foyer leading into each
each square, Ghiora Aharoni says, room, creating a lot of dark, unnecessary spaces.
in the entrance of this Chelsea pied-- It took a year and a half to rebuild, from totally
e client, he says, wanted something gutting the space to laying in the final details, and
omething small and spectacular. He entailed a research trip to the Muse des Arts D-
ioned this as a work of art. If you be- coratifs in Paris. The result is a glowing, intimate
Le Corbusiers dictum that a house universe of free-form space, a hybrid of conven-
machine for living, think of this as the tional apartment and loft. The kitchen, dining,
ple Watch version: the most stream- living, and sleeping areas arent blurred together,
nt, seamless possible version of itself. but they are open to one another. Once you have
Its Art Deco form without the jazzy-fussy pat- adjusted to the palette of soft, glowing, silver re-
terns: simplified and timeless. flective light, you realize there is nary a right angle
The apartment is itself in a 1939 Deco building, in the place, nor a light fixture, for that matter.
modest looking from the street but immaculately The design of the kitchenwait, is that area the
The rounded edges continue in
the living-room furniture.
The coffee table is Aharonis
own design; the couch is
a Vladimir Kagan Swan.
this is the Apple Watch version.

The room divider contains storage space, a fireplace that opens through
to the bedroom, and a nifty pivoting TV that faces couch or bed.
kitchen? It has a counter, and curved-glass-en-

cased shelving, but its nearly invisible until you
are on top of it, when you can see that its equipped
for a real chef.
A custom-designed divider gives the bedroom
some privacy and contains a fireplace open to
both the living room and the bedroom, as well as
a pivoting flat-screen TV that can face either area.
Most remarkable is the bathroom vanity counter,
which runs like a satin ribbon from the bathroom
wall on through the bedroom, flows into a sink,
and continues on to form bedside tables. It is
made of one unbroken piece of black Corian, a
material, Aharoni notes, that is very hard to do;
The bedside lights flip down into
the wall; theyre made by the
British company Astro Lighting.
The rest of the

furniture is all
built-in and custom.
The Zig Zag chair is

a classic by Gerrit Rietveld,
first produced in 1934.
The glass in the
bathroom door
shifts from opaque
at the bottom
to clear at the
top, allowing in
light while
providing privacy.
The counter is black

Corian, running
from the bathroom
through the
bedroom wall and
then meandering
down to become the
it is such a diva. It is not friendly at all. (He makes
side tables in one a point of adding that hes highly dependent on
continuous line. the contractors F&N Solutions, who have worked
with him for more than a decade and match his
Like all the silver level of attention to detail.) Inside the bathroom,
leaf, the titanium
tiles in the shower
light reflects off titanium tilessmaller than the
are meant to reflect average bathroom penny tiles, more like dimes
light into the room and the pocket door, when closed, has a Deco
and add shimmer.
motif within the glass.
Thats about the only classic Deco element in
The tiny but
the apartment. The rest is about form and ma-
powerful handheld
shower is from terial. All these details were handcrafted, he
Dornbracht. says, running his hand over a silver-leaf wall,
explaining how each square was laid down.
These were caressed for, like, two weeks. w.g.

8 The Listings
Part
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About This roster of over 900 contractors, painters, plumbers, furniture stores, antiques dealers, architects, designers, and more has been
vetted by New York editors in consultation with top style and design professionals. It isnt intended to be comprehensive, but we hope
the it will be a helpful starting point and useful resource, whether youre gut-renovating a home, reupholstering a sofa, or merely replacing
Listings the backsplash in your kitchen. As always, with services, architects, and interior designers, ask for references before committing.
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Accessories
& Dcor
ABODE NEW YORK
179 Grand St., nr. Bedford Ave., Ste. A,
Williamsburg
718-388-5383; abode-newyork.com
$$$$$
This inviting space resembles a well-decorated living
room, with contemporary clocks on the walls, vibrant
accent rugs, and sleek decorative objects topping
shelves, desks, and coffee tables.
A&G MERCH
111 N. 6th St., nr. Berry St., Williamsburg
718-388-1779; aandgmerch.com
$$
The focus here is on reasonably priced wares from up-
and-coming designers; the aesthetic is industrial and
offbeat. Small items like mugs with animal faces co-exist
with big-ticket pieces like sofas and coffee tables.
ANNIES BLUE RIBBON GENERAL STORE

232 Fifth Ave., nr. President St., Park Slope
718-522-9848;
blueribbongeneralstore.com
$$
Floor-to-ceiling shelves line the stores walls, displaying
party supplies, childrens items, pet products, and kitch-
enware. Quirky finds such as American-flag spatulas
are also part of the motley inventory.
ANTHROPOLOGIE
1230 Third Ave., nr. 71st St. (various locations)
212-288-1940; anthropologie.com
$$
The crack team of designers at this Urban Outfitters
owned brand has mastered the French-flea-market
aesthetic. Affordable bohemian homewares seem to
come pre-lived-in.
ATELIER COURBET
175177 Mott St., nr. Broome St.
212-226-7378; ateliercourbet.com
$$
Melanie Courbets shop-cum-gallery blends contem-
porary pieces, like bicycles made by Renaissance man
Pharrell Williams, with delicate crystal from glass-
maker Saint-Louis. Old-school craftsmanship is the
Adapted from a photograph in Time and Place, by Steven Gambrel (Abrams, 2012). common denominator in the exquisite collection of
objects, furniture, and home accessories.
BEAM
ACCESSORIES & DCOR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118 KIDS FURNISHINGS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .135 240 Kent Ave., nr. N. 1st St., Williamsburg
ANTIQUES & VINTAGE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .120 KITCHEN & BATHROOM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .135 646-450-1469; beambk.com
$$
APPLIANCES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .125 LIGHTING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .136 As the name suggests, this Williamsburg storefront
BEDDING & LINENS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .125 MUSEUM SHOPS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .137 stocks home-brightening accents like geometric leather
BOOKS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .126 ONE-STOP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .138 trays and neon Pendleton blankets. The cheery team
CARPETS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .127 PAINT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .139 also offers interior-design services spanning home or-
ganizing, paint selection, and accessory styling ($50 for
CERAMICS & GL ASS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .128 RECL AIMED & SALVAGE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .139 a one-hour introductory in-home consultation).
FABRICS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .128 TABLETOP & KITCHENWARE . . . . . . . . . . . . .140
FLOORING. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .129 THRIFT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 141 BEST MADE CO.
FURNITURE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .129 TILE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 141 36 White St., nr. Church St.
888-708-7824;
GARDEN & OUTDOOR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .134 WALLPAPER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .142 bestmadeco.com
HARDWARE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .134 WINDOW TREATMENTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .142 $$
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This outdoorsy shop stocks beautiful handcrafted Nepal, and beyond. Plus, theres a green slant: Vases 347-689-9143; life-curated.com
axes, compasses, and flashlights that look equally are fabricated from old magazines, and Engage $$
appropriate in a city living room or on a campsite. Greens sturdy totes are woven from recycled paper. This concept shop has home goods for creative 20-some-
things with limited budgets. Start with balloon-dog
CANVAS HEARTH CABINET bookends or a chic chevron picture frame.
426 Broome St., nr. Crosby St. 250 W. 26th St., nr. Eighth Ave., second fl.
212-372-7706; canvashomestore.com 212-242-1485; hearthcabinet.com LOTTA JANSDOTTER
$$$ $$$ 131 8th St., nr. Third Ave., Ste. 2, Gowanus
Urbanites looking for a rustic aesthetic flock to this No chimney, no problem: This company makes good- 718-755-9945; jansdotter.com
store for artisanal ecoconscious ceramics, textiles, and looking and ingenious ventless fireplaces that burn $$
accessories. The company prioritizes sustainable ma- gel cartridges instead of logs. Jansdotter translates cheery textiles into tote bags, nap-
terials and fair-trade products whenever possible. kins, table runners, paper goods, and framed prints. The
HERMS aesthetic is Scandinavian, but with a breezy organic twist.
CARTIER 691 Madison Ave., at 62nd St.
653 Fifth Ave., at 52nd St. (various locations) 15 Broad St., nr. Wall St. LOVE ADORNED
212-457-3202; cartier.us 212-751-3181; usa.hermes.com 269 Elizabeth St., nr. Houston St.
$$$$ $$$$$$$ 212-431-5683; loveadorned.com
Its back in the sparkling landmark Fifth Avenue shop Beyond the signature leather handbags and luxe silk $$$$$
(as of September 6) that shows off all of Cartiers clas- scarves, Herms carries elegant housewares, bedding This well-curated shop offers a treasure trove of hand-
sic fare, with featured home dcor like finely crafted and bath linens, tableware, and a limited selection crafted jewelry, tableware, and home goods. Score
timepieces and sycamore boxes. of furniture. out-of-the-ordinary pieces like Shibori-dyed duvet
covers or Afghan peace rugs.
CHESNEYS IMPORTS FROM MARRAKESH
979 Third Ave., nr. 58th St., Ste. 1119 88 Tenth Ave., nr. 15th St., in Chelsea Market M. CROW
in the Decoration & Design Building 212-675-9700; importsfrommarrakesh.com 16 Howard St., nr. Lafayette St.
646-840-0609; chesneys.com $$ 212-625-1797; mcrowcompany.com
$$$$ Avid travelers thrill to this stores charming designs $$
For its luxury fireplaces and wood-burning stoves, by Moroccan artisans, including custom tiles, hard- Tyler Hays opened this offshoot of his store BDDW in
Chesneys finds limestone from Portugal, Turkey, ware, rugs, and more. For those who want to browse 2013, stocking it with a gorgeous array of handmade
and England; marble from Spain; and coral stone a more extensive selection, make an appointment to home, kitchen, and clothing designs. Plenty of pleasing
from Italy. visit the warehouse in New Jersey. little surprises here, like the hand-painted jigsaw puz-
zles and ceramic butter dishes with little animal tops.
CREEL AND GOW JONATHAN ADLER
131 E. 70th St., nr. Lexington Ave. 53 Greene St., nr. Broome St. (various locations) MAISON 24
212-327-4281; creelandgow.com 212-941-8950; jonathanadler.com 470 Park Ave., at 58th St.
$$$ $$$$$ 212-355-2414; maison24.com
This natural-wonders emporium is full of ephemera This designer of playful yet tasteful furniture and ac- $$$$$$
for eccentric and chic homes. Find sophisticated stone cessories is practically a New York institution. Adlers This playful shop sells one-of-a-kind toys and home
boxes, selenite logs, and the stores signature silver- deep inventory includes his classic peeling-banana accessories with a glam twist: Hello Kitty LED lamps,
dipped shells. sculptures and vases modeled after shapely women as and a mirror with a scabrous message addressing the
well as parlor games and needlepoint pillows. easily offended.
DELPHINIUM HOME
353 W. 47th St., nr. Ninth Ave. KIITOSLIFE MICHELE VARIAN
212-333-7732; delphiniumhome.com 1262 Third Ave., nr. 73rd St. 27 Howard St., at Crosby St.
$$ 212-843-9121; kiitoslife.com 212-343-0033; michelevarian.com
The front of this packed-to-the-gills accessories shop $$ $$$$$$$
holds clocks and picture frames. In the back, find A boutique specializing in the legendary Finnish house What began as a store for handmade pillows now in-
high-end bathroom products, kitchenware, and an of graphic color, Marimekko. Gussy up your mid- cludes lighting, furniture, wallpaper, and decorative
anything-goes section of candles and barware. century-modern dcor with linens and table settings objects both vintage and contemporary. Items like an
designed in the 60s and 70s or opt for some of the industrial rolling bar or a copper pendant lamp reflect
DOMUS C more contemporary prints. a refined simplicity that still feels handmade.
413 W. 44th St., nr. Ninth Ave.
212-581-8099; domusnewyork.com LALIQUE MISSONI HOME
$$$$$ 609 Madison Ave., nr. 58th St. 519 Broome St., nr. Thompson St., second fl.
This small, unaffected space caters to those looking to 212-355-6550; lalique.com 212-719-2338; missonihome.com
accessorize upscale homes with distinctive exotic $$$$$$$ $$$
goods. Much of what the owners bring back from their Sparkle seekers come here for crystal accents in all The Italian fashion companys New York showroom
yearly buying trips overseas is handmade, equitably forms: jewelry, home dcor, mirrors, door handles. boasts a sumptuous home collection that includes
and sustainably. Theres a six-tier chandelier overhead and a fountain towels, dinnerware, and more in its signature bright
afloat with swan figurines. patterns and stripes.
FUEGO 718
249 Grand St., nr. Roebling St., Williamsburg LANCELOTTI HOUSEWARES MONGO
718-302-2913; fuego718.com 66 Ave. A, nr. 5th St. 246 Smith St., nr. Douglass St., Carroll Gardens
$$$ 212-475-6851; lancelotti.com 917-671-7696; mongobrooklyn.com
This stores colorful handmade goods are from Brook- $$ $$$$$
lyn as well as far-flung places like Peru, Italy, Mexico, This intimate, well-stocked shop has linens and Mongos accessories and home dcor are sourced from
kitchenware as well as quirky furnishings for the a host of local designers, with a focus on environ-
space-conscious. mentally friendly recycled and reused materials.
By appointment only . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
LA SIRENA NEST INTERIORS
Consulting services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
27 E. 3rd St., nr. Second Ave. 172A Ninth Ave., nr. 21st St.
Made in N.Y. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 212-780-9113; lasirenanyc.com 212-337-3441; nestinteriorsny.com
K Ecofriendly. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $$ $$$
E Fantasy and folklore are vividly embodied by this At this small boutique, handblown glasswork, vin-
Y Budget. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ stores Mexican accessories, art, and home furnish- tage and contemporary furniture, decorative pil-
Mid-range. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $$ ings. The shop stocks a vast array of items ranging lows, and lighting pieces make up the bulk of the
High-end. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$$$ from museum-quality collectible pottery to obscure stock (some of which comes from New York artists
Mexican wrestling memorabilia. and designers).
Very high-end. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$$$$
New listings in red. LIFE:CURATED OROBORO
186 Grand St., nr. Bedford Ave., Williamsburg 326 Wythe Ave., at S. 1st St., Williamsburg

718-388-4884; oroborostore.com URBAN ZEN
$$$ 705 Greenwich St., nr. 10th St.
O N L I N E O N LY
Free spirits and world wanderers shop here for an eclec- 160 Mercer St., nr. Houston St.
tic mix of Native American and Japanese-inspired 212-206-3999; urbanzen.com
items. Striped ceramics by Paula Greif are particularly $$$
sought after. There are books, quilts, and candles, too. This retail offshoot of the Urban Zen Foundation offers CHEN CHEN & KAI WILLIAMS
papier-mch accents, scattered Buddha statues, and chen-williams.com
THE PRIMARY ESSENTIALS chunky minimal wooden furniture. The accessories, $$$
372 Atlantic Ave., nr. Hoyt St., Boerum Hill culled from founder Donna Karans travels, range from These Pratt-educated industrial designers prac-
718-522-1804; theprimaryessentials.com Haitian decorative objects to small leather goods. tice welding, jewelry-making, and woodcarving
$$ in their Brooklyn studio. The marble-and-alu-
The prevailing aesthetic at this new Brooklyn boutique VERSACE BOUTIQUE minum Wrenn desk and a chunky stone bangle
is minimalism. Youll find a well-curated selection of 647 Fifth Ave., nr. 52nd St. are just a few of their inventive offerings.
housewares and decorative objects by Toyo Sasaki, Ter- 212-317-0224; versace.com
rapin Stationers, and many other designers. $$$$ DOT & BO
The va-va-voom clothing brand is also renowned for dotandbo.com
SAKS FIFTH AVENUE home goods and tablewares, designed and crafted in $$
611 Fifth Ave., nr. 49th St. true over-the-top Italian style. Bright colors and vivid Mostly furniture and tableware, plus accesso-
212-753-4000; saksfifthavenue.com patterns define the various collections, as does the ries. A little mid-century, a little mod, a little in-
$$$ liberal use of gold. dustrial chic, nearly all well-made for the price.
The famed department store stocks agate bookends
from cult favorite RabLabs, classic Alessi tools, and WARM MAN OF THE WORLD
Baccarat serving pieces. There are also home lines 181 Mott St., nr. Kenmare St. manoftheworld.com
from designers like Donna Karan. 212-925-1200; warmny.com $$-$$$
$$ Man of the World began as a quarterly magazine
SARAJO This thoughtfully curated shop stocks hard-to-find for Dos Equis Guy types, but its branched out with
31 Howard St., nr. Broadway pieces that will make any home that much cozier. Find an eclectic online store, carrying red-white-and-
646-370-6801; sarajo.com ceramics by Eric Bonnin, soaps by Saipua, and hand- blue bocce sets and bar-cart essentials that would
$$$ blown glass by Warm owner Rob Magnotta. make Donald Draper red with gin and envy.
September 21 marks the return of this warmly re-
membered shop, which opened in Soho in 1989 and WILLIAM-WAYNE & CO.
closed a decade ago when the owners moved back to 846 Lexington Ave., nr. 64th St. 212-752-3590; alicekwartler.com
Portland. Theyre now on Howard Street, with the 40 University Pl., nr. 9th St. $$$
familiar eccentric, beautiful mix of fashion and home 212-737-8934; william-wayne.com This spacious midtown shop attracts collectors from
dcor: Chinese court robes, inlaid furniture from the $$ around the world with its antique sterling-silver,
Islamic world, and lots and lots of textiles. The social set relies on William-Wayne for its large enamel, and crystal pieces. Large glass cases around
selection of tasteful items for upscale old-school the perimeter hold a carefully curated selection of
THE SHOP AT THE STANDARD, HIGH LINE homes. Choose from Raynaud porcelain, Mottahedeh cocktail, bar, and vanity accessories from brands like
444 W. 13th St., nr. Washington St. tea sets, and specialty items like platinum caviar buffet Tiffany and Cartier.
212-784-5520; shopthestandard.com plates and an elegant magnifying glass for your desk.
$$ ANTIQUERIA TRIBECA
This store is a playground of delightful bric-a-brac. In YU INTERIORS 129 Duane St., at Church St.
the mix are cashmere throws and Martone Sweeter 15 Greene Ave., nr. Fulton St., Fort Greene 212-227-7500; antiqueria.com
bikes, with nary a shot glass in sight. 718-237-5878; yuinteriors.com $$$$$$$
$$$$$ This gallery of French Art Deco pieces has desks,
STEVEN ALAN This smallish space is so crammed with goods (pillows, dining-room suites, lighting, accessories, and more.
373 Atlantic Ave., at Bond St., Boerum Hill ceramics, candles) that it may take a few moments to no- Parisian distressed-leather club chairs start at $7,500
929-295-9124; stevenalan.com tice the antique furniturea mix of traditional and mid- a pair. Check out the website in advance to get first
$$$$ century styles. Some of the design-forward, handcrafted dibs on new stock, which arrives every few months.
Find a meticulously curated selection of clean, mini- objects on display here are made by Brooklyn artists.
malist homewares, like blankets by Khadi and Co. AREA ID
and ceramics by Eric Bonnin. 262 Elizabeth St., nr. Houston St.
212-219-9903; areaid.com
STILL HOUSE
117 E. 7th St., nr. Ave. A
212-539-0200; stillhousenyc.com
Antiques $$$$$$$
This high-end Nolita shop features an enviable col-
lection of original mid-century-modern furnishings
$$
Simple items like blown-glass vases and bronze bat
skulls are crafted with a minimalist touch at this store,
& Vintage from the United States, Italy, France, and Sweden as
well as reproduction sofas, club chairs, and chaises
longues in similar styles, all upholstered in buttery
which carries Zenlike home furnishings made from ABINGDON 12 washable ultraleather.
natural materials. 613 Hudson St., nr. Jane St.
212-206-6845 ARKITEKTURA
THE STUDIO AT ONE KINGS LANE $$$ 1324 Lexington Ave., at 88th St., Ste. 250
315 Hudson St., nr. Vandam St., eighth fl. In this preCivil War townhouse in the West Village, 212-334-5570; arkitektura.com
212-430-7800; onekingslane.com you can browse a trove of art objects that span time $$$
$$ and tastes, including unusual glassware, industrial Shop here for mid-century moderns greatest hits and
Online flash-sale pioneer One Kings Lane has ex- furniture, and a few dumbbells. Abingdon 12 is a pri- terrific reproductions, like chairs and tables by Eliel
panded into the physical world, with a new show- mary source for the work of artist Rodger Stevens. and Eero Saarinen, plus some by Edwin Lutyens. Bring
room of meticulously curated vignettes featuring a an architect friend if you can: Arkitektura offers its own
mix of vintage pieces and products from designers ADELAIDE classically designed furniture and table lighting (plus
who sell on the site. Consultants are on hand to offer 702 Greenwich St., at 10th St. a 40 percent general discount) to those in the trade.
free design guidance. 212-627-0508; adelaideny.com
$$$$ ASH NYC
SUNDIAL NYC This store is an Art Deco dream, with rosewood bar 143 Roebling St., nr. Metropolitan Ave.,
1050 Second Ave., nr. 56th St., Gallery 54 consoles, clean-line sofas, glass cocktail shakers, and second fl., Williamsburg
in the Manhattan Art & Antiques Center high-back club chairs. Stockincluding furniture, 347-422-0078; ashnyc.com
212-593-2323; sundialfarm.com design objects, and art from the 30s through the $$$$$
$$$$ 50sis replenished weekly, so swing by often. This gem-packed home-dcor shop stocks a singular
Indulge your inner explorer by raiding this trove of mix of high-quality vintage piecesfrom designer
antique clocks and timepieces from England, France, ALICE KWARTLER ANTIQUES furniture to wall decorationssourced from an array
Germany, and Switzerland. 445 Park Ave., nr. 57th St. of dealers, estates, and auctions.
BAC 212-717-6600; dalvabrothers.com
16 Crosby St., nr. Grand St. $$$$
212-431-6151; gallerybac.com Dalva Brothers specializes in French antiques for AUCTION HOUSES
$$$$ modern-day Josephines: sumptuous and of the high-
Twentieth-century European furniture, objets dart, est quality, including a selection of Svres porcelain
lighting, and rugs fill this converted warehouse. Scan- and clocks from Louis XIV to Charles X.
dinavian design is well represented, and the owners CHRISTIES
passion for French furniture is evident in his hand- DAVID DUNCAN ANTIQUES 20 Rockefeller Plz., nr. Sixth Ave.
picked array of tables and chairs. 247 E. 60th St., nr. Second Ave. 212-636-2000; christies.com
212-688-0666; davidduncanantiques.com $$$$
BAXTER & LIEBCHEN $$ The famed auction house does periodic sales
50 Laight St., nr. Hudson St. Duncan has been in the trade for more than two de- of interior and decorative arts items as well
212-431-5050; baxterliebchen.com cades, with a specialty in lightingboth contempo- as the estate sales of private collectors. It also
$$$$$ rary and modern makers and 19th- and 20th-century offers art storage and appraisal services.
This vintage dealer moved their extensive trove of pieces, examples by Bagus and Caldwellthough youll find
including a wide range of Danish modern furniture, from many fine furnishings and objects here. DOYLE NEW YORK
Dumbo to Tribeca. Chairs and benches by designers Finn 175 E. 87th St., nr. Third Ave.
Juhl and Arne Jacobsen are especially popular. DAVID STYPMANN CO. 212-427-2730; doylenewyork.com
40 W. 25th St., nr. Sixth Ave., $$$$$$$
CAFIERO SELECT Gallery 112, lower level This auction house is all about the client, of-
36 E. 2nd St., nr. Second Ave. in the Showplace Antique + Design Center fering everything from the usual estate and
212-414-8821; cafieroselect.com 212-226-5717 appraisal services to online personal shop-
$$$$ $$ ping. Its specialities are jewelry and fine art,
David Cafiero runs his interior design firm from this Stypmann has a superlative eye for all kinds of pottery, as well as celebrity estates.
shop, filled with an eclectic array of furniture, lighting, glass, and bibelots that you wont find anywhere else.
tabletop goods, and art thats constantly replenished He also specializes in converting banisters and sal- KENO AUCTIONS
as he travels. vaged wood items into lamps. 127 E. 69th St., nr. Lexington Ave.
212-734-2381; kenoauctions.com
CITE DE VERA $$$$
32 Greene St., nr. Grand St. 1 Crosby St., at Howard St. One of the citys newer auction houses
212-431-7272; citenyc.com 212-625-0838; deveraobjects.com (founded 2009), Keno has a particular focus
$$$$ $$$$ on items from the 17th to the 20th centuries.
The distinctive contemporary furniture in this shop in- Browse a dreamy array of European and Asian an- Appointments are recommended.
cludes Italian Cecchini custom pieces and exclusive col- tiques, contemporary pieces, and jewelry created by
lections from Maruni, Palau, Kontextr, and many more. Federico de Vera from a combination of old and new PHILLIPS
The Maruni chairs provide a refreshing alternative to the materials. The selection is wide-ranging and includes 450 Park Ave., at 57th St.
ubiquitous plastic Ghost chairs you see around town. vintage Venetian glass and 19th-century Santo figures 212-940-1300; phillips.com
from the Philippines. $$$$
CITY FOUNDRY This trendsetting contemporary outfit
365367, 369 Atlantic Ave., DEAR: RIVINGTON+ hosts design, fine art, photography, and
nr. Hoyt St., Boerum Hill 37 Great Jones St., nr. Lafayette St. jewelry auctions. Its professionals also work
718-923-1786; cityfoundry.com 212-673-3494; dearrivington.com with clients on private sales.
$$$ $$$
Sohrab Bakhshis impeccably curated shop has ex- Moon Rhee and Heyja Do mix high-end pieces with ROLAND AUCTIONEERS & VALUERS
panded to a chain of three storefronts on Atlantic antique finds and retrofitted looks in both their cloth- 80 E. 11th St., nr. Broadway
Avenue packed with industrial and mid-century- ing and homeware sections, which feature industrial 212-260-2000; rolandsantiques.com
modern furniture, objects, and lighting. items and whimsical knickknacks. Theyve also been $$$
building their vintage fabric archives for 20 years. Specializing in 20th-century modern antiques,
CLINTON HOWELL ANTIQUES furnishings, pianos, and Oriental rugs, this
30 E. 95th St., nr. Lexington Ave., Ste. 5B DELORENZO GALLERY small family-owned house offers appraisals,
212-517-5879; clintonhowell.com 969 Madison Ave., nr. 76th St., fourth fl. auctions, and estate liquidation to the trade and
$$$$ 212-249-7575; delorenzogallery.com the public. Appointments are recommended.
English antiques and decorative arts approached with $$$$
pomp and circumstance are available here. Gilding, Haute-French design reigns here. Find exceptional SOTHEBYS
crystal, mahogany, and ivory are all well-represented Art Deco pieces by masters like mile-Jacques Ruhl- 1334 York Ave., nr. 72nd St.
in elegant cabinets, frames, furniture, and an exten- mann and Jean Dunand. 212-606-7000; sothebys.com
sive collection of mirrors. $$$$
DIDIER AARON Industry heavyweight Sothebys holds sales
COHEN & TALIAFERRO 32 E. 67th St., nr. Madison Ave. in a variety of furniture and decorative-arts
59 E. 54th St., nr. Park Ave., Ste. 62 212-988-5248; didieraaron.com categories, including 20th-century design,
212-751-8135; ctraremaps.com $$$$ silver, timepieces, and objects of virtu.
$$$$ This group deals in fine art and drawings as well as Like many such auction houses, it also offers
Dealer Richard B. Arkway gave his cartography col- furniture and objects from the 17th, 18th, and 19th appraisal services and holds private sales.
lection to his former partners following his retire- centuries. Aaron regularly sells to museums and cul- Appointments are recommended.
ment in 2009. They have continued to operate the tural institutions in addition to private clients.
showroom under a new name, maintaining Ark-
ways level of scholarship and commitment to dis- DIENST + DOTTER ANTIKVITETER Jim Dines old studio), Donzella is packed with furniture,
covering fine and rare maps from the 15th through 411 Lafayette St., nr. 4th St. lighting, and an array of objects that range from Gi Ponti
19th centuries. 212-861-1200; dienstanddotter.com tiles to walnut armchairs by Vladimir Kagan.
$$$
CRAIG VAN DEN BRULLE This exquisite spot is Scandinavian in every way, from DUANE MODERN
192 Elizabeth St., nr. Spring St. its offerings to its existential vibe. The stock is primar- 306 E. 61st St.,
212-925-6760; craigvandenbrulle.com ily 17th- to mid-20th-century antiques, plus a large nr. Second Ave., second fl.
$$$$ collection of lighting from modern designer Poul 212-625-8066; duanemodern.com
Designs by legends like Barovier & Toso, T.H. Robsjohn- Henningsen. $$$$$$$
Gibbings, and Gi Ponti fill this sophisticated show- A well-edited shop, Duane sells an interesting mix of
room. You might find a Silas Seandel Brutalist mirror or DONZELLA mid-century European and American furniture and
vintage lamps from 30s France or 40s Sweden. 17 White St., nr. Sixth Ave. objects as well as its own custom line of contemporary
212-965-8919; donzella.com furniture. You might find a pair of American tufted
DALVA BROTHERS $$$$ slipper chairs or etched egg-shaped ceramic lamps or
53 E. 77th St., nr. Madison Ave. A mecca of mid-century design (its located in Pop artist cerused-oak side tables by Vestry.

EILEEN LANE ANTIQUES FURNISH GREEN dinavian furniture and ceramics. Highlights include
236 E. 60th St., nr. Second Ave. 1261 Broadway, nr. 31st St., Ste. 309 Josef Frank furnishings, vases by Berndt Friberg, and
212-475-2988; eileenlaneantiques.com 917-583-9051; furnishgreen.com chairs by Finn Juhl.
$$$ $$
A staple since the 80s, this showroom moved uptown At Furnish Green, estate-sale modern and mid- INTERIOR DESIGN BUILDING
six years ago. It specializes in antique Swedish furni- century classics have been refurbished in environ- 306 E. 61st St., nr. Second Ave.
ture and alabaster lighting fixtures. There are ar- mentally friendly lacquers and paints. Rustic farm theinteriordesignbuilding.com
moires, sideboards, and armchairs crafted from lumi- pieces round out the inventory. $$$$$$$
nous blond birch with black details, plus polished This 110-year-old structure is home to numerous
chandeliers hanging from silk ropes. GERALD BLAND dealers in antiques, art, and lighting. Its seven floors
232 E. 59th St., nr. Second Ave., sixth fl. hold spaces dedicated to vendors including Liz
ELIZABETH STREET GALLERY 212-987-8505; geraldblandinc.com OBrien, Lee Calicchio, and many more.
209 Elizabeth St., nr. Prince St. $$$$$$$
212-941-4800; elizabethstreetgallery.com Although it began primarily as a source for 18th-century JONATHAN BURDEN
$$$$ antiques, the stores collection has evolved to include late- 47-20 33rd St., nr. 47th St.,
Come here for an atmospheric mash-up of architec- 17th- to 21st-century pieces, all assembled with a contem- Long Island City
tural and antique objects, including second-century porary sensibility. There are also one-of-a-kind designs 212-941-8247; jonathanburden.com
Greek and Roman carved-stone vessels, 16th- to 19th- made by melding antiques with new items. $$$$$$$
century architectural elements and statuary, and This well-edited showroom of antiques and curiosities
20th-century folk art and curiosities. GREENE STREET ANTIQUES is gallerylike in its reverence for form and craftsman-
210 E. 60th St., nr. Third Ave. ship. Works come from all periods and genres, includ-
1STDIBS 212-274-1076; greenestreetantiques.com ing contemporary pieces designed by the owner.
200 Lexington Ave., nr. 33rd St., tenth fl. $$$$$$$
in the New York Design Center Check out investment-quality finds from the Bieder- KARL KEMP ANTIQUES
646-293-6633; 1stdibs.com/nydc meier, Art Deco, and Jugendstil movements in Euro- 36 E. 10th St., nr. Broadway
$$$$$$$ pean furniture design, from the early-19th century to 200 Lexington Ave., nr. 33rd St., tenth fl.
The online antiques auction house has its own dedi- the middle of the 20th. Restoration, upholstery, and in the New York Design Center
cated showroom at the New York Design Center. The custom services are also available. 212-254-1877; karlkemp.com
space covers the entire tenth floor of the massive $$$$
building, boasting 33,000 square feet of vintage and GURIDON Kemps mother was an avid collector, and her legacy and
antique goods culled from all over the world. 86 34th St., nr. Third Ave., Ste. D602, taste still guide his selection of neoclassical and Bieder-
Industry City meier pieces from the early through the late-19th century.
FLAIR 718-384-2499; gueridon.com
88 Grand St., nr. Greene St. $$$ LANTIQUAIRE & THE CONNOISSEUR
212-274-1750; flairhomecollection.com With a warehouse in Brooklyn, a booth at the New 36 E. 73rd St., nr. Madison Ave.
$$$$$$$ York Design Center, and an online gallery, this dealer 212-517-9176; lantiquaire.us
Flair has vintage, antique, and contemporary furni- provides any number of ways to buy its mid-20th- $$$$
ture from the United States and Europe that dates century European antiques. The Connoisseur gallery was founded in 1935 by Count-
from the 20th century. In contrast, the Flair Home ess Ruth Costantino, the first female fine-art dealer in
collection offers modern accessories such as throw HADLEY ANTIQUES America, who furnished homes for families like the
blankets and vases. 1026 Lexington Ave., nr. 73rd St. Vanderbilts, Rockefellers, and Kennedys. It merged with
212-535-7002 LAntiquaire in 1982 and is now one of the citys finest
FORK + PENCIL $$$ purveyors of European decorative arts and antiques.
18 Bergen St., nr. Court St., Cobble Hill Come here for English and French wares from the first
718-488-8855; forkandpencil.com half of the 20th century, including Art Deco English LAS VENUS
$$ barware from the 20s to the 50s, intricate Victorian 888 Broadway, nr. E. 19th St., second fl.
The warm, old-fashioned atmosphere here is more desk accessories, and figurative mantel accessories. 212-358-8000; lasvenus.com
Cape Cod than Cobble Hill, and all profits are donated $$$$$$$
to charity. The stock is a pleasant mix of high-end and HORSEMAN ANTIQUES In this hodgepodge of 60s, and 70s mod furniture and
affordable finds, from housewarming gifts to invest- 351 Atlantic Ave., at Hoyt St., Boerum Hill lighting, determined hunters will also come across
ment antiques. A back alcove is packed with childrens 718-596-1048; horsemanantiques.net custom design and classic upholstery.
books and educational games. $$$
Beware of falling objects at this jam-packed emporium. LEE CALICCHIO, LTD.
FRANK ROGIN, INC. Horsemans five floors hold tons of mid-century and an- 306 E. 61st St., nr. Second Ave., second fl.
212-431-6545; rogin.com tique furniture, lighting, and decorative objects, plus one in the Interior Design Building
$$$ of the largest stained-glass collections on the East Coast. 212-588-0841; leecalicchioltd.com
Make an appointment at this Chelsea shop to browse $$$
European 20th-century furniture from the designers HOSTLER BURROWS This showroom offers an ever-changing array of furni-
who defined that time and place. Rogin has also 51 E. 10th St., nr. Broadway ture, lighting, and objets dart from the past 300 years.
started crafting reproductions of pieces by designers 212-343-0471; hostlerburrows.com Recent finds include a Belgian Atilla desk and a 19th-
like Ren Gabriel. $$$$$$$ century mahogany guridon from France.
This massive gallery is filled with 20th-century Scan-
FRED SILBERMAN LILLIAN NASSAU, LLC
36 W. 25th St., nr. Sixth Ave. 220 E. 57th St., nr. Second Ave.
212-924-6330; fredsilberman.com 212-759-6062; lilliannassau.com
$$$ $$$$$$$
This store made a specialty out of selling Italian fur-
niture and lighting from the mid-20s to the 60s be-
CONSIGNMENT Nassau is a specialist in the world of Tiffany: lamps,
glass, pottery, and even Louis Comfort Tiffanys lesser-
fore anyone else was interested in Fontana Arte and known paintings. The shop also carries a selection of
Paolo Buffa. Silberman still makes regular buying pieces of Steuben Glass as well as American and Euro-
trips to Italy. DCOR NYC
pean furniture and ceramics from the 20th century.
159 W. 25th St., nr. Seventh Ave.
212-488-4977; decornyc.com
FRESH KILLS LINDA HORN
$$$
68 34th St., nr. Third Ave., Ste. C403, 1327 Madison Ave., at 93rd St.
This store, which sells new and vintage fur-
Industry City 212-772-1122; lindahorn.com
niture, accepts items on consignment from
718-388-8008; freshkillsflagship.com $$$$
high-fliers who have tired of their (barely
$$$$$$$ This store has an extensive stock of furniture, mirrors,
used) designer dcor. It takes only upmarket
Make an appointment to look at this dealers high-end and decorative accessories, all chosen with a stylish,
pieces, unsoiled and in good condition, and
vintage and mid-century-modern furniture and ac- discerning eye. Specializing in 19th-century European
offers them at reasonable prices.
cessories. Milo Baughman and Grete Jalk are just two antiques, its also known for English and French ma-
of the designers that can be found in the mix. jolica earthenware.
LIZ OBRIEN 212-206-1494; mantiquesmodern.com
306 E. 61st St., nr. Second Ave. $$$$$$
212-755-3800; lizobrien.com Four thousand square feet brimming with industrial O U T O F TOW N
$$$ artifacts from the Machine Age to the mid-80s and
Specializing in furniture, lighting, and textiles from works by 50s French designers, chrome furniture, and
the 30s through the 70s, this store offers European one-offs like a giant Imhof clock shaped like a wrist- AVANTGARDEN
and American pieces by Samuel Marx, Gabriella watch. The furniture is complemented by Depression- 87 Westchester Ave.,
Crespi, and Maison Jansen. era art and Lucite-skull bookends. nr. Lower Trinity Pass Rd.,
Pound Ridge, N.Y.
LOBEL MODERN MARTAYAN LAN 914-764-0010; avantgardenltd.com
200 Lexington Ave., nr. 33rd St., Ste. 915 70 E. 55th St., nr. Park Ave., sixth fl. $$$
in the New York Design Center 212-308-0018; martayanlan.com This renovated 50s gas station is a source
212-242-9075; lobelmodern.com $$$$ for charming vintage lighting and furniture
$$$$ Find antique maps of all shapes and sorts: atlases, with a vibe thats both organic and
This design gallery trades in collectible mid-century globes, and individual sheets as well as rare books contemporary. The owners have a line of
furniture, lighting, and art from the 40s through the from the 15th through 19th centuries. For serious col- bespoke furniture and lighting as well.
80s. Most of the items were originally made-to-order lectors with serious means.
pieces from furniture designer Karl Springer and BEALL & BELL
Murano-glass designer Anzolo Fuga. Lobel also works METROPOLIS MODERN 430 Main St., nr. Central Ave.,
with clients to refinish and reupholster tables and 200 Lexington Ave., nr. 33rd St., tenth fl. Greenport, N.Y.
seating to match any dcor. in the New York Design Center 631-477-8239; beallandbell.com; $$$
917-669-4540; metropolismodern.com A quiet little antiques shop that entices
LOST CITY ARTS $$$ Hamptonites over to the North Fork,
18 Cooper Sq., at 5th St. This is a full-service antiques-furniture showroom: Beall & Bell has everything you need
212-375-0500; lostcityarts.com Not only will Metropolis Modern experts sell you a to furnish a beach cottage in a rustic but
$$$ pair of vintage andirons, they will source the mid- modern style. New finds come in every Thurs-
In this airy shop, browse restored and original mid- century sofa of your dreams, rent you the perfect deco- day; get there early to beat the decorators.
century Scandinavian and American furniture and rative vase for your film shoot, and even rewire your
fixturesincluding works by George Nakashimaas grandmothers lamp. DOVECOTE
well as Italian lighting. 56 Post Rd. E., nr. Church Ln.,
MODERN ANTHOLOGY Westport, Conn.; 203-222-7500;
LUCCA ANTIQUES 68 Jay St., nr. Water St., Dumbo dovecote-westport.com; $$$
306 E. 61st St., nr. Second Ave., fourth fl. 123 Smith St., nr. Pacific St., Boerum Hill A chic source for stylish antiques for every corner
in the Interior Design Building 718-522-3020; modernanthology.com of the home that are never fussy and always fun,
212-343-9005; luccaantiques.com $$$ from chandeliers and rugs to vases.
$$$$$$$ The manly vibe here is fewer beer kegs, more Scotch,
In search of a gilt mirror from the 1700s? You might say owners John Marsala and Becka Citron. That EARLE D. VANDEKAR
find it at Lucca, which boasts an array of fine 18th- and ethos translates to tufted leather sofas, vintage wood- OF KNIGHTSBRIDGE INC.
19th-century pieces as well as reproductions from the and-wrought-iron worktables, and antique globes. 65 McKinley Ave.,
Lucca Studio in-house collection. White Plains, N.Y.
MODERNLINK 212-308-2022; vandekar.com; $$$$
MACKLOWE GALLERY 35 Bond St., nr. Lafayette St. Furniture is just one of this stores specialties
667 Madison Ave., nr. 61st St. 212-254-1300; modernlink.com the others being engravings, woolworks, por-
212-644-6400; macklowegallery.com $$$$$$$ trait miniatures, and 20th-century ceramics.
$$$$ Danish vintage pieces make up about 90 percent of
Rare museum-quality finds such as signed Tiffany the stock here, but you will also find Pandul lighting MCERLAIN ANTIQUES
lamps are the pride of this decorative-arts gallery, and contemporary furniture by Bensen. 456 Springfield Ave., nr. Woodland Ave.,
which also has Art Nouveau and French turn-of-the- Summit, N.J.; 908-598-7300;
century pieces. MODERN LIVING SUPPLIES mcerlainantiques.com; $$$
200 Lexington Ave., nr. 33rd St., Ste. 408 The inventory here tends toward the ornate
MAISON GERARD in the New York Design Center and elegant, with an extensive mix of pieces
43 and 53 E. 10th St., nr. Broadway 646-373-1579; modernlivingsupplies.com from Europe and Asia. Lighting is a particular
212-674-7611; maisongerard.com $$$ specialty: Crystal and Empire-style chandeliers
$$$$ Mark Naylons shop stocks high-quality wares from and grape-cluster lamps from Italian
Purveyors of French Art Deco pieces as well as exhibi- the 50s through the 70s, as well as examples of his restaurants of old are prominently featured.
tors of 20th-century European art and furniture, original bench-made pieces. The company also has a
Maison Gerard carries fine wood-, lacquer-, and workshop in Brooklyn for restoration, repairs, and PRIVET HOUSE
bronzeware. Recently, it added a slew of pieces from custom jobs. 13 E. Shore Rd., New Preston, Conn.
contemporary designers to its collection. 860-868-1800; privethouse.com; $$$
MODEST DESIGNS Privet House offers a colorful, eclectic range of
MALLETT 200 Lexington Ave., nr. 33rd St., tenth fl. products, mixing antiques and vintage, as well
929 Madison Ave., at 74th St. in the New York Design Center as kitchenwares sourced from around the world.
212-249-8783; mallettantiques.com 44 Dobbins St., nr. Nassau Ave., Greenpoint
$$$$ 718-384-2799; modestdesigns.net
An antiques dealer since the mid-19th century, Mallett $$$$
specializes in pieces from the 18th century and the Despite its name, Modest Designs is anything but: NESLE, INC.
Regency. Theyve supplied some of the most impor- Display pieces from the collection of mid-century- 38-15 30th St., Long Island City
tant private collections around the world, as well as modern finds can be decidedly over the top. Look for 212-755-0515; nesleinc.com
those of the Victoria and Albert Museum and the superb offerings such as Arne Bang ceramics, a Ga- $$$$
Metropolitan Museum of Art. briella Crespi center table, or a rare Art Deco dresser The ceiling here is hung with antique chandeliers
by Gilbert Rohde. from France, Italy, Russia, and Austria, many by no-
MANHATTAN ART & ANTIQUES CENTER table 18th- and 19th-century designers. Nesle also
1050 Second Ave., at 56th St. NELSON & NELSON ANTIQUES creates reproductions of vintage designs, all made in
212-355-4400; the-maac.com 1050 Second Ave., nr. 56th St., Ste. 58 Europe by expert craftsmen.
$$$$$$$ in the Manhattan Arts & Antiques Center
This three-floor spot contains dozens of galleries of 646-863-5416; nelsonandnelsonantiques.com NEWEL
antiques from Europe, the Americas, Asia, and Africa. $$$$$$$ 306 E. 61st St., nr. Second Ave., third fl.
Some vendors offer repairs and restoration, too. This chichi boutique carries sterling-silver candlesticks, 32-00 Skillman Ave., nr. 43rd Ave.,
jewelry, tea sets, flatware, picture frames, and center- Long Island City
MANTIQUES MODERN pieces. Youll also find cut crystal, enamels, and signed 212-758-1970; newel.com
146 W. 22nd St., nr. Seventh Ave. jewelry pieces by Cartier. $$$$

Nine thousand square feet in Manhattan, 55,000 in chased from this trendsetting shop. It still has one STERLING PLACE
Queens! In addition to selling an enormous selection of the best modern collections around. Greta Mag- 363 Atlantic Ave., nr. Hoyt St., Boerum Hill
of English, French, and Italian antiques from the 17th nusson Grossman and Joaquim Tenreiro designs (various locations)
through 20th centuries (plus smaller collections of are specialties. 718-797-5667; sterlingplace.com
rare Moorish and Black Forest antiques), Newel also $$$$$
regularly furnishes TV and movie sets. R. LOUIS BOFFERDING A collectors playground, this shop features antiques
232 E. 59th St., and vintage-inspired pieces, such as a sonokeling-
NICHOLAS BRAWER nr. Second Ave., fifth fl. wood stool, open-sided mahogany bookshelves, and
28 E. 72nd St., at Madison Ave. in the Fine Arts Building a pair of museum-worthy 1920s apothecary cabinets
212-772-2664 212-744-6725; bofferdingnewyork.com that came out of a drugstore in Indianapolis.
nicholasbrawer.com $$$$
$$$$ This antiques dealer features works by legendary interior STEVEN SCLAROFF
If youve seen a pair of giant binoculars in a home- designers of the 20th century, such as Elsie de Wolfe, 44 White St., nr. Church St.
design tableau recently, theres a good chance they came Syrie Maugham, and John Dickinson. A wide selection 212-691-7814; stevensclaroff.com
from this aviation-centric shop. Brawer deals in chrome of items from the 17th to 21st centuries is on offer. $$$$$$$
and brass antiques from the 19th and 20th centuries, Twentieth-century American and European pieces
all revolving around the world of gentlemens sport. REGENERATION with simple lines and gentlemanly appeal can be
38 Renwick St., nr. Spring St. found here. The selection includes refurbished and
OBSCURA ANTIQUES & ODDITIES 212-741-2102; reconfigured vintage items and offbeat accessories like
207 Ave. A, nr. 13th St. regenerationfurniture.com a French brass lamp with a horse-shaped base.
212-505-9251; obscuraantiques.com $$$
$$ Home furnishings from the 50s and 60s are well TODD ALEXANDER ROMANO
Most of the stores outr inventoryincluding taxider- priced at Regeneration; upholstered pieces (sofas 232 E. 59th St., nr. Second Ave., fourth fl.
mied animals, medical apparatus, and memorabilia from $3,500) are an even better bargain. There are in the Fine Arts Building
from fraternal organizations (think Masonic and Elk also items from Jan Yoors and Pamela Sunday, and
Lodge pins and badges)is fairly priced. Although the the store now sells its own custom line.
stock is dominated by bottles, beakers, books, and bric- O N L I N E O N LY
a-brac, youll also find some vintage clothing. REPOP
143 Roebling St.,
OLDE GOOD THINGS at Metropolitan Ave., Williamsburg
ALAN MOSS
149 Madison Ave., nr. 32nd St. 718-260-8032; repopny.com
1stdibs.com/dealers/alanmoss
(various locations) $$
$$$$
212-321-0770; ogtstore.com RePOPs vintage furnishings arrive courtesy of owner
This dealer carries sconces, ceramics, and dec-
$$$ Russell Boyles road trips along the East Coast. He
orative objects from the 20s through the 60s,
This overflowing two-story maze of antique furniture, stocks the shop with Danish and mid-century-modern
but the real stars here are the crystal and metal
lamps, and hardware offers grandfather clocks and furniture, as well as cabinetry, industrial tables and
chandeliers, also products of that era.
stained-glass windows under a ceiling hung with chairs, and small curiosities. Interior-design services
chandeliers, plus an astronomical number of beautiful are also available.
APTDECO
doorknobs and delightful odds and ends.
aptdeco.com
RETRO MODERN
$$$$$
145 ANTIQUES 99 University Pl., nr. 12th St.
AptDeco aims to make buying and selling fur-
43-10 23rd St., Ste. 2A, Long Island City 212-674-0530; retromodernlighting.com
nishings online hassle-free. Their teams
718-472-2441; 145warehouse.com $$$$$$$
pick up and deliver all products, and can verify
$$$$ Just because its old doesnt mean its strictly period,
the quality of merchandise, taking the guess-
This vast showroom of tasteful French antiques never as is proved by this very current vintage-lighting gal-
work out of buying that new sofa online.
gets old. Amid the 19th-century settees and gilded lery. The collection specializes in lamps and fixtures
mirrors are Art Nouveau chandeliers and inlaid ar- from the mid-20th century but also includes furni-
moires to make a room truly extraordinary. ture, mirrors, and decorative objects.
FEARS AND KAHN
fearsandkahn.co.uk
PAULA RUBENSTEIN RITTER ANTIK
$$$$$$$
21 Bond St., nr. Lafayette St. 35 E. 10th St., nr. Broadway
This virtual vintage shop specializes in the kind
212-966-8954; paularubenstein.com 212-673-2213; ritterantik.com
of sleek kitsch and weird luxury found in
$$$$$$$ $$$$$$$
a wealthy neighbors retro-inspired living room.
Open since 1990, this revered antiques shop focuses The owner here is a former ad man who started selling
Furniture comes in wild colors (think coral and
on American textiles from the 19th and 20th centuries antiques in the 60s, acting on his love of Biedermeier
orange) and chrome plating; dcor items
and also has a collection of home dcor, photography, furniture. Now his 7,200-square-foot showroom dis-
have included a walrus-shaped cooler in alumi-
and furnishings. plays the largest collection of this style of furniture in
num and brass.
the United States. Theres also a lower-priced array of
PHILIP COLLECK starter pieces for novice collectors.
THE HIGHBOY
311 E. 58th St., nr. Second Ave.
thehighboy.com
917-692-8855; philipcolleck.com SHIBUI JAPANESE ANTIQUES
$$$
$$$$ 38 Washington St.,
This online antiques and fine-art emporium
Located in a freestanding 1857 house, this dealer of nr. Water St., Dumbo
sells intriguing objects from the industrys
antique English furniture and art specializes in chi- 718-875-1119; shibui.com
most trusted dealers. Browse by style
noiserie, mirrors, and screens. $$$
(Art Deco, Country French) or search for
The specialty here is tansu chests17th- to 20th-
a specific piece. The site carries everything
PORTER JAMES century Japanese storage trunks. Theyre designed to
from early-20th-century Spanish farm tables
116 Franklin St., nr. Noble St., Greenpoint hold a variety of goods: kitchenware, clothing, and, of
to white ironstone sauce tureens.
929-337-9387 course, swords. Screens, scrolls, ceramics, and textiles
$$$$ are also available.
VIYET
Hoop chairs, teak credenzas, and gorgeous emerald
viyet.com
couches populate this North Brooklyn store. Owner SHOWPLACE ANTIQUE + DESIGN CENTER
$$$$$
Kyla Burney also stocks an array of textiles, barware, 40 W. 25th St., nr. Sixth Ave.
This high-end consignment service for
art, and vintage items along with all the furniture. 212-633-6063;
buying and selling will visit your home;
nyshowplace.com
appraise, move, and store your furniture; and
R & COMPANY $$$$$$$
offer you a 50 percent cut of each sale.
82 Franklin St., nr. Broadway Four floors with more than 250 galleries and dealers
The focus is on gently used modern pieces,
212-343-7979; r-and-company.com here, all filled with arts and antiques, including vintage
like Eileen Graystyle side tables,
$$$$ posters and prints, jewelry, and clothing. The third
but theres a bit of everything in the mix.
Long before it was all the rage, furniture from de- floor is one large showroom, where more than 80 deal-
signers like Charles and Ray Eames could be pur- ers display all manner of items.
116 E. 62nd St., nr. Lexington Ave. ranges, and refrigerators all look like theyve descend-
212-421-7722; ed from an incredibly sleek flying saucer. O N L I N E O N LY
toddalexanderromano.com
$$$$$$$ SUB-ZERO/WOLF
The Romano aesthetic is both modern and classic. 150 E. 58th St., nr. Lexington Ave., fifth fl.
Within the wide selection of antiques, furnishings, in the Architects & Designers Building BROOKLINEN
and artwork, theres also a custom collection of wool 888-327-0053; subzero-wolf.com brooklinen.com
dhurries by Langham and Fine and exclusive fabrics $$$ $$-$$$
from Bob Collins. Bring your kitchen designer: This is the New York This Kickstarter-launched bedding operation
showroom for the premier maker of built-in refrigera- offers luxury-quality linens at a fraction of
TODD MERRILL STUDIO tors and restaurant-grade stoves for home cooks. the cost. Their classic cotton percale sheet sets
80 Lafayette St., nr. White St. These are heirloom appliances: eternally good-look- start at $99, down comforters at $199.
212-673-0531; toddmerrillstudio.com ing and built like tanks.
$$$$ LIBECO HOME
Rare sculptural vintage pieces from the 19th century libecohomestores.com
through the aughts are the highlights at Todd Merrill. $$$$
The Belgian linen masters virtual boutique
The store is known for its collection of large-scale
Italian glass lighting fixtures and an array of furniture
from mid-century American masters of the decora-
Bedding features products for the bedroom, kitchen,
and dining room in sophisticated colors
and patterns that showcase the natural beauty
tive arts, including James Mont, Karl Springer, and
Paul Evans. & Linens of the fabrics.
URBAN VINTAGE AIRWEAVE SLEEP STUDIO

294 Grand Ave., nr. Lafayette Ave., Clinton Hill 498 Broome St., nr. W. Broadway sleepstudio.com
718-783-6045; urbanvintage.com 646-964-5020; airweave.com $$$
$$$ $$$ Though the Soho shop went online,
This boutique-caf offers vintage glassware and furniture Founder Motokuni Takaoka was inspired by fishing it still ministers to those who believe life
along with organic sandwiches and locally roasted coffee. twine to create the resin fibers inside his companys is best enjoyed clear-eyed and
mattress toppers that make them cushy, resilient, and well-rested between 600-thread-count
VENFIELD breathable. Airweave fans can also find pillows and Egyptian-cotton sheets.
227 E. 60th St., nr. Third Ave. portable versions of their signature pad.
212-588-9436; venfieldnyc.com
$$$$$$$ AREA DUXIANA
This Upper East Side home-furnishings and interiors 58 E. 11th St., nr. University Pl. 9 W. 20th St., nr. Fifth Ave.
store specializes in vintage mirrored furniture and Mu- 212-924-7084; areahome.com 235 E. 58th St., at Second Ave.
rano glass. Recent items have included a pair of three- $$$ 212-777-0771; duxiana.com
drawer mirrored 40s nightstands and a Paavo Tynell Create a serene, Scandinavian-feeling home with $$$
70s light fixture. these fine functional linens for the bedroom, living In 1924, Duxiana founder Efraim Ljung had a
room, and kids room. All products are designed by mattress-related epiphany while on a business trip
WHITE TRASH Anki Spets and manufactured using natural fibers at and resolved to manufacture the worlds most com-
304 E. 5th St., nr. Second Ave. carefully chosen factories throughout Europe. fortable bedding. The signature DUX line includes
212-598-5956; whitetrashnyc.com extra springs and personal comfort zones to fulfill
$$$$$ CASPER your every sleeping need.
Vintage goods at appealing prices with a high turn- 45 Bond St., nr. Bowery, second fl.
over of items like an Arthur Umanoff maple-Formica 888-498-0003; casper.com E. BRAUN & CO.
bar and a double-pedestal teak desk from Denmark. $$ 484 Park Ave., nr. 59th St.
Caspers memory-foam mattresses with handsome 212-838-0650; ebraunnewyork.com
ticking arrive at your doorstep in an implausibly small $$$
shipping carton, then expand to size when unpacked. Find table, bed, and bath linens of impeccable quality
Appliances Comfort level is very high for the price.
CHARLES P. ROGERS
here. Products are made using classic techniques in
styles ranging from traditional to contemporary, and
theyre customizable to nearly any color palette.
GRINGER & SONS 26 W. 17th St., nr. Sixth Ave.
29 First Ave., at 2nd St. 212-675-4400; charlesprogers.com FINE LINENS
212-475-0600; gringerandsons.com $$$ 1193 Lexington Ave., nr. 81st St.
$$$ This bed-and-bedding store has been run by the same 212-737-2123; finelinens.com
This old store carries brand-new top-flight kitchen family since 1855, selling beautiful frames in iron, $$$$$
and home appliances from companies such as Miele brass, leather, and hardwood; headboards, foot- This Upper East Side fixture has been supplying cul-
and Viking, often at a discount. The knowledgeable boards, trundle beds, and daybeds; and a limited se- tivated neighborhood residents with embroidered
employees are great sources of product and service lection of linen or 400-thread-count cotton sheets. sheets, monogrammed towels, and table linens for 40
information. years and makes sheets in any size, even for your boat.
CRISTINA AZARIO
PIRCH 17 E. 70th St., nr. Madison Ave. FLOU
200 Lafayette St., nr. Broome St. 646-649-4806; cristinaazario.com 42 Greene St., nr. Grand St.
212-951-0696; pirch.com $$$ 212-941-9101; flou.com
$$$$$$$ Azario, former creative director of Frette, has had $$$$
The San Diego appliance dealer Pirch is of the try it a lifelong involvement with luxury textiles. Bedrooms take Choose from dozens of frames, mattresses, linens
before you buy it mind-set, allowing customers to test on a dreamy quality when draped in her bespoke bed in short, everything you need to create a sumptuous
kitchen appliances or warm up under a row of 30 linens, whether the space calls for beautiful white tex- bed. With a wide range of products, like full-storage
functioning showerheads. But be mindful of the bud- tures, decadent embroideries, or a bold color statement. bed frames and plaid doggy-pattern bed linens, you
getin the 32,000-square-foot showroom, you wont can design an ensemble thats comfortable and suits
find a single price tag. D. PORTHAULT your style.
470 Park Ave., at 58th St.
SMEG 212-688-1660; dporthaultparis.com FRETTE
150 E. 58th St., nr. Lexington Ave., seventh fl. $$$ 799 Madison Ave., nr. 68th St.
in the Architects & Designers Building The signature linen designsscreen-printed by 212-988-5221; frette.com
212-265-5378; handstand out against the all-white walls and an- $$$
smegusa.com tique mirrors of this Park Avenue store. Along with This Italian store is the ultimate in bed-and-bath
$$$ their distinctive patterns, the sheets and pillowcases luxury. Those with expensive tastes may opt for Frettes
This Italian maker of kitchen appliances goes way out- are also known for their wavy or scalloped finishings, impossibly decadent couture bedding, but theres also
side the white-and-stainless-steel box. Ovens, cooktop embroidery, and appliqu detailing. a lower-priced Hotel line.

HSTENS
876 Broadway, nr. 18th St. (various locations)
212-505-8022; hastens.com
beach. Most are in soft colors and simple patterns,
reflecting a New England aesthetic. Books
$$$$ OLATZ ASSOULINE
Founded in 1852 and now Swedens oldest bed pro- 508 W. 26th St., at Tenth Ave., Ste. 7C 768 Fifth Ave., at 59th St., in the Plaza Hotel
ducer, Hstens still sells the same handcrafted beds 212-255-8627; olatz.com (various locations)
with all-natural, ecofriendly filling that it has been $$S 212-593-7236; assouline.com
supplying for 60 years to Swedish royalty. Recently Olatz Schnabel studied design in her native Spain. At $$$$$
the company released a limited-edition model in a her Chelsea linens store, she designs all the simple, Look for books on icons like Christian Dior and Coco
white check, a nod to the enduring significance of wide-bordered pillows and sheets herself in bold colors Chanel and browse the design and architecture sec-
Scandinavian design. like lime green as well as subdued yellows and blues. tions for luxurious monographs on greats like Oscar
Niemeyer and Valentino. Assoulines Plaza boutique
KEETSA PRATESI offers custom leather bookbinding.
69 Mercer St., nr. Broome St. 829 Madison Ave., at 69th St.
212-343-0333; keetsa.com 212-288-2315; pratesi.com BAUMAN RARE BOOKS
$$ $$$ 535 Madison Ave., nr. 54th St.
If buying ecofriendly products helps you sleep better The embroidered Tuscan bedding here is first-rate in 212-751-0011;
at night, youll love Keetsas green pillows and mat- style and quality. The brand offers multiple lines, but baumanrarebooks.com
tresses. Hemp, tea, and castor oil all make appear- those who want to slumber like kings spring for the $$$$
ances in the companys fibers and foams, and theyre high-end Paradise collection. The owners love of collecting informs the atmosphere
easy on the wallet to boot. of this renowned store, which carries an unparalleled
THE RED THREADS array of first editions and inscribed volumes from the
LAYLA 190 Elizabeth St., nr. Spring St. 15th through 20th centuries. The expert staff knows
86 Hoyt St., nr. Atlantic Ave., Boerum Hill 212-925-6519; theredthreads.com how to keep serious collectors happy.
718-222-1933; layla-bklyn.com $$$
$$$ Malaysian-born siblings Yien and Leon Wong design CLIC BOOKSTORE & GALLERY
Swing by this store for Indian hand-block-printed and make simple luxurious bedding in silks and lin- 255 Centre St., at Broome St.
linens, pillow covers, decorative pillows, and other ens. They also turn out beautiful furniture in walnut, 212-966-2766; clic.com
exotic accents. Theres also a wide array of antique maple, and cherrywood. $$$$$$
textiles, home furnishings, Indian-inspired clothing, The gallery portion of the store displays rotating
and modern and antique jewelry. SAVOIR BEDS monthly photography exhibits, ranging from New
54 Greene St., nr. Broome St. York street style to conceptual posed portraits. The
LAYTNERS LINEN & HOME 223 E. 59th St., nr. Third Ave. book selection includes colorful coffee-table tomes
2276 Broadway, at 82nd St. 212-226-3640; savoirbeds.com comprising portraits, landscapes, and voyeuristic pa-
237 E. 86th St., nr. Second Ave. $$$ parazzi shots.
212-724-0180; Select from four basic mattress designs, all hand-
laytners.com crafted in accordance with long-standing tradition, DASHWOOD BOOKS
$$$ plus a menu of stylish bed frames, headboards, and 33 Bond St., nr. Lafayette St.
This Upper West Side mainstay has long been a go-to options for custom detailing. 212-387-8520;
source for affordable bed and bath linens that will stand dashwoodbooks.com
up to the wear and tear of family life or dorm-room SCHWEITZER LINEN $$
shenanigans. The store offers basic furnituresimple 1132 Madison Ave., nr. 84th St. Dashwood Books is devoted almost exclusively to con-
tables, leather sofas, and club chairsplus a wide selec- (various locations) temporary photography, including a particularly im-
tion of home accents and kitchen accessories. 212-249-8361; schweitzerlinen.com pressive international selection from Japan and Eu-
$$ rope. Books are organized by country and subject.
LONGS BEDDING & INTERIORS Find the kinds of items a demure uptown bride would
121 W. 72nd St., nr. Broadway want for her trousseaufull-length lacy nightgowns DESIGN BOOKS
212-873-1752; longsbedding.com and tidy terrycloth slippers, plus intricate scalloped 1 University Pl., nr. Waverly Pl.
$$$$$ dust ruffles and duvet covers. Embroidery and cus- 212-677-3985; designbk@att.net
Whether you need a replacement mattress for a sleeper tomization services are also offered. $$$$$$$
sofa, an odd-size one for an antique frame, or an Find rare and out-of-print titles, plus books on design,
L-shaped style for your private jet, you can get it from STELLA architecture, and the decorative arts. Email is the best
this 100-plus-year-old family business. 184 Duane St., nr. Greenwich St. way to set up an appointment to peruse their extensive
212-233-9610; stellastore.com collection of works on modern design.
MATOUK $$$
118 W. 22nd St., nr. Sixth Ave This Tribeca shop, owned by decorator and design- GAGOSIAN SHOP
212-683-9242; matouk.com industry alum Mischelle Arcus, has customizable 976 Madison Ave., nr. 76th St.
$$$$$ bedspreads and pillows as well as linens from high- 212-796-1224; gagosian.com
Headquartered in the historic textile city of Fall River, end lines like Sferra, Matouk, Legna, and Leitner. $$$$$
Massachusetts, this third-generation, family-owned A Pop Art boutique and bookstore from arguably the
company makes high-end linens for the bed, bath, and TEXTURES 101 most powerful art dealer in the world, Gagosian Shop
454 Ave. U, nr. 5th St., Gravesend focuses on art books and monographs. It also sells a
718-627-3872 small selection of jewelry and art pieces for the home.
$$$$$
Specializing in linens for the bedroom and bathroom, OPEN AIR MODERN
O U T O F TOW N including lines from Missoni Home and Ankasa, the 489 Lorimer St.,
stores stock is mostly upscale-contemporary, with nr. Powers St., Williamsburg
a few lower-priced items from brands like Bliss Living 718-383-6465; openairmodern.com
FIG FINE LINENS and Jonathan Adler. $$$
66 Post Rd. E., nr. Church Ln., This trove of rare and used art, photography, and design
Westport, Conn. YVES DELORME books is carefully selected by the owner. Mid-century
203-227-8669; figlinens.com 985 Madison Ave., nr. 76th St. lamps and Scandinavian chairs evoke a living-room set-
$$$ (various locations) ting for browsing; the furnishings are also for sale.
Luxury linens from Sferra, Pratesi, 212-439-5701; yvesdelorme.com
and Matouk are the specialty $$$ POTTERTON BOOKS
here, but the company also carries
In operation since 1845, this French house of luxe is 200 Lexington Ave., nr. 33rd St., Ste 431
coveted dcor pieces from designers
known for its plush towels and silky pillowcases, but in the New York Design Center
like Beatriz Ball.
it also carries a full range of home accents and prod- 212-644-2292; pottertonbooksusa.com
ucts for bed and bath. Provence-inspired bedding $$$
and a range of consoles, tables, and chairs are also This London-based seller of design and art books
for sale. boasts a wealth of rare and out-of-print materials.
Subjects include architecture, interior design, and in the Architects & Designers Building MADELINE WEINRIB
landscape gardening. 212-310-0400; edwardfields.com 126 Fifth Ave., nr. 18th St., second fl.
$$$$$$$ 888 Broadway, nr. 19th St., sixth fl.
PRINTED MATTER Fields coined the term area rug in 1953. Every Fields 212-675-4212; madelineweinrib.com
231 11th Ave., at 26th St. rug is customized per the clients vision and expertly $$$$$$$
212-925-0325; printedmatter.org sheared, trimmed, and carved by hand. The showroom Practically a New York institution after 18 years in the
$$$$$ sells to the trade only, so bring your decorator along. business, Weinrib makes carpets that are bright but
This nonprofit, headquartered in Chelsea, is dedicated not cartoony, many with Tibetan-inspired patterns.
to promoting the book as an art medium. It maintains ELIZABETH EAKINS, INC. They have a knack for looking equally good in hard-
a retail operation with works by over 15,000 artists 654 Madison Ave., nr. 60th St., 14th fl. edged modernist rooms and traditional spaces.
and hosts book launches and events for artists like 212-628-1950; elizabetheakins.com
Yoko Ono, Tom Sachs, and Sonic Youth. $$$$$$$ MARK SHILEN GALLERY
Society ladies come here for custom-designed tradi- 626 W. 28th St., nr. 11th Ave.
STRAND BOOK STORE tional, contemporary, wool, linen, woven, hooked, and 917-843-2559; markshilengallery.com
828 Broadway, at 12th St. tufted rugs as well as simpler cotton ones. Appoint- $$$
212-473-1452; strandbooks.com ments are recommended. Simple stylish kilims, tribals, dhurries, and Oriental
$$$ rugs from all parts of the world are the stock-in-trade
Going strong as it nears its 90th year, the Strand today FLOR here, but there are antique and new styles from Cen-
does nearly as much business in new books as in used 142 Wooster St., nr. Houston St. tral Asia, the Caucasus, and Tibet, too.
ones. Either way, its design- and art-book depart- (various locations)
ments are the biggest in town, and even though every- 212-253-2164; flor.com PATTERSON FLYNN MARTIN
thing in the store is now bar-coded and (semi-)find- $$$ 979 Third Ave., nr. 58th St., Ste. 632
able, its still a place where you can drift off and get a This innovative company makes rugs in small modu- in the Decoration & Design Building
little lost in the stacks. An honest-to-goodness New lar squares that fit any room. Choose one pattern or 212-688-7700;
York treasure. several to create a traditional carpet or a lively patch- pattersonflynnmartin.com
work. Their trademark FLORdots (nontoxic adhesive $$$$$
TASCHEN stickers on the corners of each square) hold their cre- Since 1943, this firm has produced bespoke floor cover-
107 Greene St., nr. Prince St. ations togetherno glue or tacks required. ings: Oriental carpets, historic reproductions, and dozens
212-226-2212; taschen.com of contemporary styles made from New Zealand wool
$$$$$ FORT STREET STUDIO using green production methods. Its chic Mary McDon-
Aesthetes flock to this coffee-table-book mecca for 22 W. 19th St., nr. Fifth Ave., Ste. 5N ald collection includes a number of neutral-toned wool-
arty-edgy titles like The Big Book of Breasts. The selec- 212-925-5383; fortstreetstudio.com and-silk designs made in Nepal and Indonesia.
tion also boasts monographs from contemporary art- $$$
ists like David LaChapelle and pocket-size guides to The gorgeous wild-silk rugs in this gallery are based RUG-ART
subjects like vintage cars. on contemporary and abstract watercolor designs by 979 Third Ave., nr. 58th St., Ste. 1518
the owners, husband-and-wife team Brad Davis and in the Decoration & Design Building
Janis Provisor. The Modern Textures collection in- 212-207-8211; rugart.net
cludes a rug that evokes the cross section of a tree $$$$$$
Carpets trunk and another that looks like gauze.
INIGO ELIZALDE
This contemporary-leaning store sells to the trade
only, offering custom-made, hand-knotted and -tufted
rugs and pillows in natural hides and skins. It also
AELFIE 115 W. 30th St., nr. Sixth Ave., Ste. 409 creates made-to-order flat weaves in New Zealand
61 Greenpoint Ave., 917-436-7058; inigoelizalderugs.com wool in a sumptuous variety of designs ranging from
at Franklin St., Ste. 103, Greenpoint $$$ botanics to moody abstracts.
631-603-5574; aelfie.com This store specializes in hand-knotted Nepalese rugs,
$$$$$ flat weaves, and Indian dhurries in bright colors and THE RUG COMPANY
Aelfie Oudghiris showroom is packed with hundreds energetic patterns. The staff can also create custom 88 Wooster St., nr. Spring St.
of antique, vintage, and modern rugs from around patterns and weaves based on clients ideas. 219 E. 59th St., nr. Third Ave.
the world, including her own line. And if youre in 212-274-0444; therugcompany.com
search of the trendy overdyed look, this is the place: JOSEPH CARINI $$$
Choose from one of eight colors or create your own 335 Greenwich St., at Jay St. This showroom displays various collections, which
hue, and then sit back as Aelfie takes your rug from 646-613-0497; josephcarinicarpets.com make use of high-quality Tibetan wool. Designer col-
bland to ultrabright. $$$ laborations are frequently on display.
Designs run the gamut from simple (a beige camellia
CLASSIC RUG COLLECTION motif) to bold (a glowing, green-and-orange silk fish- STEPEVI
979 Third Ave., scale pattern). Custom orders are welcome but take four 147 Wooster St., nr. Houston St.
nr. 58th St., Ste. 1805 to six months because of the intricate handiwork. 212-466-0400; stepevi.com
in the Decoration & Design Building $$$
212-832-3338; classicrug.com KEA CARPETS AND KILIMS This Soho branch of the Turkish carpet company car-
$$$ 477 Atlantic Ave., ries contemporary luxury rugs that put a fresh spin on
If youve got a specific request, Barbara Barran can nr. Nevins St., Boerum Hill traditional Turkish craftsmanship. Custom designs
create a custom rug to suit any environment. Barran 718-222-8087; keacarpetsandkilims.com are available.
also offers a widely varying collection including subtle $$$
abstractions, cool geometrics, and elaborate motifs An enormous rug gallery with handwoven rugs from STEPHANIE ODEGARD COLLECTION C
inspired by her travels. Central Asia, Morocco, and Turkey, Kea also carries a 200 Lexington Ave., nr. 33rd St., Ste. 1209
line of luxurious rugs designed and customized in- in the New York Design Center
DORIS LESLIE BLAU house. The Alternative runner and the Loop de Loop 212-545-0205; stephanieodegard.com
306 E. 61st St., area rug are particularly beautiful. $$$
nr. Second Ave., seventh fl. This showroom displays Tibetan-style rugs in soft yet
in the Interior Design Building LIORA MANN saturated colors and is a favorite of designers and ce-
212-586-5511; dorisleslieblau.com 979 Third Ave., nr. 58th St., Ste. 1811 lebrities like Madonna. Odegard also carries a collec-
$$$$ in the Decoration & Design Building tion of Indian furniture from Viya Home.
In this collection of antique and new carpets from 212-989-2732; lioramanne.com
far-off places such as Turkey, Russia, and Central Asia, $$$$$ STUDIO FOUR NYC
there isnt a single ordinary (or inexpensive) piece. Piles of handmade rugs come in sizes of two by three 900 Broadway, at 20th St., Ste. 201
Prices range from $5,000 to $300,000. Each carpet, feet to nine by 12 feet, and there are also throw pillows 212-475-4414; studiofournyc.com
like a 1920s Persian beauty from Tabriz, comes with for the floor or sofa. Its all about pattern and color $$$$$
a history and detailed explanation. herecircles, stripes, swirlsand the prices are rea- A rich resource for artisanal and custom carpets, fabrics,
sonable, considering the level of labor involved. Man- and wallpaper, Studio Four represents various local and
EDWARD FIELDS n will happily work with clients to develop and exe- luxury designers, and an in-house weaver creates selvage
150 E. 58th St., nr. Third Ave., 11th fl. cute custom designs. textiles by hand in the back of the showroom.

TAI PING Sakano seamlessly commingles glass with unexpected
860 Broadway, nr. 17th St., fourth fl. materials (nylon netting, false hair) in her designs.
212-979-2233; taipingcarpets.com Pendant lamps and decorative vases incorporate
$$$ bubbles and dyes. TRADE-ONLY FABRICS
This international carpet purveyor outfits casinos,
yachts, and private jets in addition to homes. Its luxu- ORREFORS KOSTA BODA
rious home collection includes more than 20 lines of 41 Madison Ave., nr. Third Ave., ninth fl. Bring your interior decorator to these
statement-making contemporary carpets. The Haiku 200 Lexington Ave., nr. 33rd St., Ste. 602 trade-only resources.
line, which comes in a variety of earthy shades, boasts in the New York Design Center
hand-tufted designs made of wool blended with silk, 212-684-5455; orrefors.us CHELSEA TEXTILES
cashmere, or cotton lace. $$$ 232 E. 59th St., nr. Second Ave.
This Swedish glassware company makes products that 212-758-0005; chelseatextiles.com
TUFENKIAN ARTISAN CARPETS are both high-tech and old-fashioned. Choose from $$$
919 Third Ave., nr. 55th St. classic stemware, tabletop items, colorful serving Newer isnt always better. With that mantra
212-475-2475; tufenkiancarpets.com bowls, and playful figurines, like a pouty pair of lips in mind, this luxury fabric company
$$$ rendered in hand-painted red glass. began creating handmade reproductions of
Carpets here are inspired by the ancient traditions textiles from the 17th and 18th centuries
of Nepal and Tibet. Owner James Tufenkian is a for antique pieces and traditional homes.
philanthropist, and a portion of sales goes to the
Fabrics
Since its founding, the company has expand-
Tufenkian Foundation, which provides funding for ed into more current fabric designs and mid-
education, health, and environmental projects in century-modern furniture.
Armenia and Nepal.
B&J FABRICS CLAREMONT FURNISHING
525 Seventh Ave., at 38th St., second fl. 979 Third Ave., nr. 58th St., Ste. 1405
212-354-8150;
Ceramics
in the Decoration & Design Building
bandjfabrics.com 212-486-1252;
$$$$$ claremontfurnishing.com
& Glass
Thousands of fabrics are meticulously organized by $$$
type (silks, Liberty of London cottons, tweeds), print Although all of its textiles are new, Clare-
(geometric, animal, floral), and color. With a focus on mont specializes in fabrics
European fabrics and high-end natural fibers, the made by small companies on old looms to
COCOBOLO DESIGN store is popular among everyone from amateur sewers avoid a mass-produced feel.
195 Chrystie St., nr. Stanton St., Ste. 402D to top interior designers. Most are available in custom colors.
212-982-9288; cocobolodesign.com
$$$ THE CITY QUILTER CLARENCE HOUSE
This gallery is dedicated to decorative and sculptural 133 W. 25th St., nr. Sixth Ave. 979 Third Ave., nr. 58th St., Ste. 205
ceramics. Custom projects are its specialty, but clients 212-807-0390; cityquilter.com in the Decoration & Design Building
can also browse tile, lighting, and tabletop designs. $$$ 212-752-2890; clarencehouse.com
Quilter has more than 4,000 bolts of fabric in all, fo- $$$
KLEINREID cusing on cotton prints and ranging from traditional Art director Kazumi Yoshida oversees the
51-02 21st St., nr. Borden Ave., seventh fl., florals to hand-dyed batiks. Quilting patterns and production of the elegant in-house line,
Long Island City embellishments are also on hand. from design to manufacture to display. Addi-
1205 Manhattan Ave., nr. Commercial St., tional lines from Etro, Toiles de Jouy, and
Ste. 319, Greenpoint JOES FABRICS Neisha Crosland are available.
718-937-3828; kleinreid.com 102 Orchard St., nr. Delancey St., second fl.
$$$$$ 212-674-7089 DONGHIA
The whimsical handmade porcelain at this 23-year- $$$$$ 979 Third Ave., nr. 58th St., Ste. 700
old institution is suitable for both use and display. The draw here is the good deals on opulent fabrics, in the Decoration & Design Building
Dont miss the Prime collection of porcelain and trims, and tassels from the United States, Europe, 212-935-3713; donghia.com
hand-turned walnut vessels. and Asia. Joes also offers custom upholstery, drapery, $$$
and pillows. At this location, Donghia sells only what it
MICHIKO SAKANO GLASS makes: chic, sharp designs that speak to both
232 3rd St., at Third Ave., Ste. E001 JOHN ROBSHAW TEXTILES modern and traditional tastes. Indian silks,
in the Old American Can Factory, Gowanus 245 W. 29th St., Scottish woolens, and Belgian linens are
917-783-0893; michikosakano.com nr. Eighth Ave., Ste. 1501 prominent in its collections. The Bond Street
$$$ 212-594-6006; series of upholstered seating includes a sofa,
johnrobshaw.com an ottoman, and a club chair.
$$$
The Indian-inspired textiles, furniture, and acces- KRAVET
sories in this souklike showroom are all handmade. 200 Lexington Ave., nr. 33rd St.,
VERRE GLOMIS Block-print wall hangings adorn the space, and
theres a selection of colorful bedding.
fourth fl. in the New York Design Building
979 Third Ave., nr. 58th St., Ste. 324
LES TOILES DU SOLEIL 212-725-0340; kravet.com
261 W. 19th St., nr. Eighth Ave. $$$
MIRIAM ELLNER 212-229-4730; A leader in to-the-trade fabrics and
508 W. 26th St., nr. Tenth Ave., Ste. 12C lestoilesdusoleilnyc.com a favorite of high-end shelter magazines,
212-807-6316; miriamellner.com $$ Kravet produces a full line of fabrics
$$$ Rainbow-colored stripes abound at this French fabric for windows and upholstery as well as wall-
Ellners small team specializes in the shop, which stocks custom home furnishings as well paper, furniture, and carpets.
art of verre glomis, a complicated technique as a cheery array of pillows, vivid table linens, and
by which precious metals are gilded on beach-ready espadrilles. PIERRE FREY
the reverse side of glass. Her custom overlays 979 Third Ave., nr. 58th St., Ste. 1611
can be affixed to any surfacewalls, MARTYN THOMPSON STUDIO in the Decoration & Design Building
ceilings, tables, glass paintings, mirrors, and 88 Prince St., nr. Mercer St., Ste. 9C 212-421-0534; pierrefrey.com
even elevator cabsto evoke a stately, 917-374-1764; $$$
old-world feel. Ellner prefers to work through martynthompsonstudio.com This French house of fabrics and wallpaper also
designers and architects, but will deal $$ sells a small selection of furniture and accessories
directly with the public as well. Thompsons fabrics begin with his photos, which are that is tasteful, clean, classic, and high quality.
replicated by weaving on a jacquard loom to create
wall-hangings, upholstery, and other soft goods.
MOOD DESIGNER FABRICS
225 W. 37th St., nr. Seventh Ave., third fl.
212-730-5003; moodfabrics.com
212-206-1730; archsystems.com
$$$$$
Here you can browse architectural stock as varied as
Furniture
$$ wood paneling, flooring, and artisanal glass. Many ADAPTATIONS
Mood has one of the citys most extensive selections sustainable materials are available, and the in-house 109 Franklin St., nr. Greenpoint Ave.,
of designer upholstery and trims. Its a go-to source experts will help you make an informed decision Greenpoint
for budget-stretched Parsons and F.I.T. students, big- about which materials will enhance your space. 347-529-5889; adaptationsny.com
name designers, and everyone in between. $$$$$
ARONSONS FLOOR COVERING In Greenpoints growing homewares district, Kyla
ROBERTA ROLLER RABBIT 135 W. 17th St., Burneys pleasantly cluttered and plant-heavy store-
1019 Lexington Ave., at 73rd St. nr. Seventh Ave. front offers West Coast alternatives to Ikea furniture,
176 Duane St., nr. Hudson St. 212-243-4993; aronsonsfloors.com like caramel velvet sofas, 70s-inspired record cabi-
212-772-7200; robertarollerrabbit.com $$$$$ nets, and bamboo and wicker chairs.
$$$ Dating back to 1867, Aronsons is also totally up to
This line of hand-blocked fabrics, an offshoot of owner date, offering contemporary flooring options such as AERO STUDIOS
Roberta Freymanns apparel company, was named bamboo, cork, rubber, and natural fiber. Also check 200 Lexington Ave., at 33rd St., Ste. 1500
after an Indian fable and channels all the warmth and out its colorful area rugs to liven up your space. in the New York Design Center
whimsy of a Hamptons summer. Expect bright colors, 212-966-1500; aerostudios.com
bold graphics, and impeccable craftsmanship. CHELSEA FLOOR COVERING $$$
13941 W. 19th St., nr. Sixth Ave. Thomas OBriens new space is fitted out in his signa-
212-243-0375; chelseafloors.com ture warm modernist aesthetic, with mid-century
$$ pieces (some reupholstered) plus contemporary light-
O U T O F TOW N This business provides wood, carpet, and resilient ing and accessories.
flooring for commercial and residential spaces. Each
client is partnered with a dedicated specialist who ANDRIANNA SHAMARIS
oversees the project from design to installation. 261 Spring St., nr. Varick St.
MURIEL FAVARO
212-388-9898; andriannashamarisinc.com
150 Bay St., nr. Marin Blvd., Ste. 802, DOWNTOWN FLOOR SUPPLIES, INC. $$$$$
Jersey City, N.J. 153 W. 27th St., nr. Seventh Ave. Shamaris gained a cult following by sourcing huge
917-796-1585; murielfavaro.com 212-982-2600; dtfloors.com slabs of reclaimed teak from exotic locales like Suma-
$$-$$$ $$ tra, Sumba, and Borneo and retooling them into one-
Clean, elegant, and witty is how Swiss-born Find everything you need to install and maintain your of-a-kind pieces.
artist and designer Favaro describes flooring system, except for the flooring itself. The
her silk-screen-printed textiles. Her modernist company offers waxes and cleaners as well as glue, ANTONY TODD
aesthetic is evident in her bright-color tacks, sandpaper, and equipment rentals. 44 E. 11th St., nr. University Pl.
geometric prints, which she applies to pillows,
212-529-3252; antonytodd.com
home accessories, totes, and pouches. EXQUISITE SURFACES $$$$$$$
150 E. 58th St., at Third Ave., ninth fl. Todds contemporary creationssimple, lacquered
in the Architects & Designers Building coffee tables, X-leg stools, and Lucite chandeliers
212-355-7990; xsurfaces.com are interspersed with restored antique sofas, carpets,
WARP DESIGNS $$$$$$$ and objets dart from around the world.
649 Morgan Ave., Come here for rare fireplaces and oak flooring sal-
nr. Nassau Ave., Bushwick, Ste. 4G-6 vaged from French country estates. In addition to ARHAUS
718-388-6424; reclaimed materials, Exquisite also offers stone, terra- 410 W. 13th St., at Ninth Ave.
warpdesignsnyc.com cotta, wood, and tile from locales as diverse as Italy, 212-337-9853; arhaus.com
$$$ Spain, and Belgium. $$$$$
The loom-literate will recall that its the warp, not the For those in search of an upscale aesthetic at afford-
weft, that acts as the structural foundation for a piece THE HUDSON COMPANY able prices, Arhaus is a good bet. Dining tables are
of fabric. This shop offers upholstery in designer fab- 191 Plymouth St., nr. Jay St., Dumbo done in oak and walnut, and upholstered bed frames
rics and made-to-order drapes and throw pillows. 845-848-3040; thehudsonco.com are attractive and classic.
$$$$$$$
ZARIN FABRICS Reclaimed wood is the specialty here; discarded or ARMANI/CASA
69 Orchard St., nr. Grand St. found materials are given a new life at the companys 979 Third Ave., nr. 58th St., Ste. 1424
212-925-6112; upstate mill. They also offer selected harvested woods. in the Decoration & Design Building
zarinfabrics.com 212-334-1271; armanicasa.com
$$$$$ LUMBER LIQUIDATORS $$$$
If youre feeling do-it-yourself-y, the store will supply 30 E. 18th St., nr. Broadway (various locations) Giorgio Armanis home-dcor line takes the designers
you with hardware and trims; if youd rather leave it 212-352-1111; lumberliquidators.com minimalist style to the next level. Furnishings, like
to the professionals, the staff will step up to help with $$ a forest-print dressing screen or a sculptural bed, are
custom projects. Well-priced flooring in a vast number of variations, with a nod to Near and Far Eastern traditions (especially
lots of samples at showrooms in all five boroughs. Japanese). There are tableware and textiles, too.
LV WOOD ARPER
Flooring 24 W. 20th St., nr. Fifth Ave.

212-627-9663;
lvwood.com
476 Broadway, nr. Broome St., Ste. 2F
212-647-8900; arper.com
$$$$$$$
ARCHETYPAL IMAGINARY $$$ This Italian firm offers office and home furniture in-
CORPORATION As flooring stores go, this ones notably chic. Reclaimed spired by mid-century design and brought to life by
881 Broadway, nr. 19th St. and oiled plank floors are both available, as are custom bold accent colors, all while stressing ecofriendly re-
1055 Bronx River Ave., nr. Bruckner Blvd., patterns like chevron and herringbone. LVs specialty sponsibility and sustainability.
the Bronx is its bespoke service, which produces floors plank by
646-602-3455; archetypalgallery.com plank to your specifications. ATELIER INTERIOR DESIGN
$$$$$$ 200 Lexington Ave.,
Avedis Duvenjians custom-woodworking outfit spe- NEW YORK FLOORING nr. 33rd St., Ste. 202
cializes in flooring, implementing both traditional 129 E. 124th St., nr. Lexington Ave. in the New York Design Center
hardwood techniques and cutting-edge production 212-427-6262; newyorkflooring.com 212-696-0211; atelier-nyc.com
processes. Duvenjian also volunteers as a teacher for $$$$$ $$$
fledgling woodworkers. In the business for 80 years, this family-owned outfit This ecofriendly companys selection of European fur-
installs, maintains, and refinishes hardwood flooring. niture, lighting, and accessories proves that impecca-
ARCHITECTURAL SYSTEMS, INC. Also available are custom parquet designs and decora- ble design can be both sustainable and luxurious. The
150 W. 25th St., nr. Seventh Ave., eighth fl. tive Brazilian-cherrywood floor borders. experienced team will show you how to tie a room

together using their Italian-made chests of drawers everything from furniture and linens to specialty items 212-475-0001; dwr.com
and modular sofas. like silver frames, glass vases, votives, and rugs. $$$$$
If you yearn to outfit your space with designs from
B&B ITALIA CAPPELLINI modern masters like Marcel Breuer, Ludwig Mies van
135 Madison Ave., 152 Wooster St., nr. Houston St. der Rohe, and Jean Prouv, DWR is an essential stop.
nr. 31st St. (various locations) 212-966-0669; cappellini.it In addition to carrying licensed versions of the clas-
212-889-9606; bebitalia.com $$$$$$$ sics, it also has items from newcomers like Shin and
$$$$ The Italian manufacturers Soho shop is bursting with Tomoko Azumi.
This Italian company (opening its new Madison Av- clever modern designs in bright colors. Look for the
enue flagship on September 6) draws from design asymmetrical Adaptation sofa, which looks like its DESIRON
talent worldwide, stocking seating from Patricia reclining with its leg cocked. 200 Lexington Ave., nr. 33rd St., Ste. 702
Urquiola and bookshelves by Japanese industrial in the New York Design Center
designer Naoto Fukasawa. Prices may be steep, but CARLYLE 212-353-2600; desiron.com
the wares are top quality. 1056 Third Ave., nr. 62nd St. $$$$$$$
212-838-1585; carlylesofa.com Desirons airy space perfectly complements its mid-
BDDW $$$$$ century-modern designs in steel, glass, and a variety
5 Crosby St., nr. Grand St. If you can sit, sleep, or lounge on it, Carlyle carries it. of wood finishes. Substantial pieces and handcrafted,
212-625-1230; bddw.com Designs are made to order with a huge array of cus- tailor-made mirrors showcase the companys clean
$$$$ tomizable options when it comes to color, fabric, size, lines and commitment to functional luxury.
The simple high-end design here embraces American and design.
heritage. Solid woods are treated by hand with natural DUNE
oils and finishes, resulting in heirloom-quality pieces CASSINA 200 Lexington Ave., nr. 33rd St., Ste. 100
that the next generation will be thrilled to inherit. 151 Wooster St., nr. Houston St. in the New York Design Center
155 E. 56th St., nr. Lexington Ave. 212-925-6171; dune-ny.com
BLATT BILLIARDS 212-228-8186; cassina.com $$$$
330 W. 38th St., nr. Ninth Ave. $$$$ This shop sells stylish furniture and accessories from
212-674-8855; blattbilliards.com This company owns the rights to the designs of masters cutting-edge designers like Tom Dixon, Nick Dine,
$$$$$$ like Le Corbusier, Charles Rennie Mackintosh, and Char- and Dune founder Richard Shemtov. Recently spot-
Billiard tables are built or refurbished on-site at this lotte Perriand, but it has contemporary products, too. ted: a Climate tufted-wool sofa and the Flip Flap,
cavernous store, which also displays antique and high- a lounge with an adjustable cushion.
end tables. Accessories like cue tips, darts, chess sets, CHRISTIAN LIAIGRE
and playing cards complete the mix. 34 E. 61st St., nr. Madison Ave. EF + LM
212-201-2338; christian-liaigre.us 979 Third Ave., nr. 58th St., Ste. 903
BLU DOT $$$ in the Decoration & Design Building
140 Wooster St., nr. Prince St. This NYC flagshipLiaigres first store in the United 212-758-5000; ef-lm.com
212-780-9058; bludot.com Statesoccupies a three-story townhouse and offers $$$
$$ the designers refined handcrafted furniture, lighting, Edward Ferrell and Lewis Mittman take meticulous
A slew of New York shops carry Blu Dot products, but textiles, leather, and accessories. care with their home furnishings, hand-applying ve-
the 2,500-square-foot Soho flagship has the best se- neers for cabinets and hand-tying steel coil springs.
lection of playful modern chairs, tables, desks, beds, COOLHOUSE The result is an ornate and deep catalogue, filled with
and shelves. Modular and space-saving products are 211 W. 19th St., nr. Seventh Ave. highly decorative chairs, tufted-leather barrister sofas,
available as well. 212-254-4790; coolhouseantiques.com and gilt armoires.
$$$$
BOCONCEPT This gallery has a broader mandate than most, with ERNEST
220 E. 57th St., nr. Third Ave. pieces spanning the 19th to the 21st centuries, some 255 Fifth Ave., nr. 29th St., sixth fl. 212-334-
(various locations) of Italian or French provenance. Art and photography 5045; ernest-nyc.com
212-355-8188; boconcept.us are also for sale. $$$$$$$
$$$$$ With a focus on Belgian firms, this new design collective
Almost all of the furniture at this Danish design mec- CRISTINA GRAJALES GALLERY gathers the vanguard of European architectural and
ca is modular and customizable. If the piece you want 152 W. 25th St., nr. Seventh Ave., third fl. design products in its NoMad showroom. Featuring
isnt in the store or its California warehouse, BoCon- 212-219-9941; cristinagrajalesinc.com minimalist outdoor furniture and an array of creative
cept can order it from Denmark. $$$$ lighting, Ernest stocks elegant pieces from partner
An important figure in the citys contemporary-design brands Royal Botania, Renson, and Delta Light.
BRUETON universe, Grajales always surprises with her mid-
200 Lexington Ave., nr. 33rd St., Ste. 910 20th-century vintage pieces, and shes become an ESPASSO
in the New York Design Center advocate for rising talents in the field. 38 N. Moore St., nr. Hudson St.
212-838-1630; brueton.com 212-219-0017; espasso.com
$$$ DDC $$$
The Brueton showroom attracts those looking for 134 Madison Ave., at 31st St. Espasso is a sexy showroom dedicated to exquisite
contemporary furniture with a capital C. Low, long 181 Madison Ave., at 34th St. 20th-century Brazilian design. Expect lots of wood,
sofas with steel legs, chairs with dramatic angles, and 212-685-0800; leather, clean lines, and modern forms.
geometric tables are all spiced up with Art Deco ddcnyc.com
embellishments. $$$$ ETHAN ALLEN
This sleek, well-appointed pair of shopsthe 34th 1010 Third Ave., nr. 61st St.
BUNNY WILLIAMS HOME Street one designed by Philip Johnsonspecializes in 212-888-2384; ethanallen.com
232 E. 59th St., nr. Second Ave., third fl. contemporary European functional-chic furniture, $$$
in the Fine Arts Building linens, and accessories, including a large space de- Contemporary-casual coordinates for the living room,
212-935-5930; bunnywilliamshome.com voted to the Minotti line. Appointments suggested. bedroom, and den are the focus at this large reliable
$$$$ chain. Queen sleigh beds are $2,000 and media cabi-
In this showroom, Williams brings together her lines DENNIS MILLER ASSOCIATES nets start at $949.
of furniture and home dcor, collections that bring to 200 Lexington Ave.,
life pieces the legendary decorator admired or wished nr. 33rd St., Ste. 1210 FLEXFORM
to find on her design hunts, and mixes them with an- in the New York Design Center 155 E. 56th St., nr. Third Ave.
tiques and one-of-a-kind pieces. 212-684-0070; dennismiller.com 212-355-2328;
$$$$ flexform.it
CALVIN KLEIN COLLECTION Architect Miller carries a collection of strong contem- $$$
654 Madison Ave., at 60th St. porary furniture. Recent finds include a Wendell Buoyant, cheery Italian furniture, bold in shape and
212-292-9000; calvinklein.com Castle armchair and a T-shirt sofa by Clodagh. color. The A.B.C armchair-ottoman combo is a classic.
$$$$$
The lower level of Calvin Kleins Madison Avenue flagship DESIGN WITHIN REACH FRITZ HANSEN
has an extensive housewares department, encompassing 110 Greene St., nr. Prince St. (various locations) 22 Wooster St., nr. Grand St.
212-219-3226; fritzhansen.com Noteworthy items include e15 solid-oak dining tables
$$$ and Karkulas own industrial-chic desks.
This Danish house has classics youll recognizethe Egg
chair, for instance, which balances like a half-shell on a TRADE-ONLY FURNITURE KARTELL
swivel baseand more. 39 Greene St., nr. Grand St.
212-966-6665; kartell.com
THE FUTURE PERFECT Bring your interior decorator to these $$$
55 Great Jones St., nr. Bowery trade-only showroom complexes. Virtually everything in this store is made from syn-
212-473-2500; thefutureperfect.com thetic polymers in a variety of durable forms. Find the
$$$$$$$ ARCHITECTS & DESIGNERS BUILDING ever-popular, transparent, single-mold Louis XV
The Future Perfects idea-driven dcor pieces are al- 150 E. 58th St., nr. Lexington Ave. Ghost chairs by Philippe Starck alongside batch-dyed
ways witty and fun. It is the exclusive U.S. dealer for 212-644-2766; adbuilding.com polycarbonate sofas.
popular recycled-wood cabinetmaker Piet Hein Eek. $$$
The A&D Building is New Yorks ultimate KNOLL
GREENHOUSE & CO. showroom resource for the entire 1330 Sixth Ave., nr. 54th St., second fl.
387 Atlantic Ave., nr. Hoyt St., Boerum Hill home, featuring 35 rooms (spanning 200,000- 212-343-4000; knoll.com
718-422-8631; greenhouseandcompany.com plus square feet) that specialize in kitchens, $$$$$$$
$$$$$ baths, tile, stone, appliances, and For its residential KnollStudio collection, the com-
This store is part of a growing movement toward eco- fixtures. Brands include Poggenpohl, B&B pany reproduces the work of mid-century masters like
friendly products that dont lack for style. It stocks Italia, SieMatic, Poliform, and Sub-Zero/ Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Isamu Noguchi, Harry
reclaimed and vintage furniture, and accessories. Wolf Appliances, among others. Open to the Bertoia, and Eero Saarinen.
public and the design trades.
HOLLY HUNT LIGNE ROSET C
150 E. 58th St., nr. Lexington Ave. DECORATION & DESIGN BUILDING 250 Park Ave. S., nr. 20th St.
in the Architects & Designers Building 979 Third Ave., nr. 58th St. 155 Wooster St., nr. Houston St.
979 Third Ave., nr. 58th St., Stes. 503 and 605 212-759-5408; ddbuilding.com 212-375-1036; lignerosetny.com
in the Decoration & Design Building $$$ $$$
212-891-2500; hollyhunt.com The D&D Building houses more than Best known for sleek contemporary sofa beds and
$$$$ 100 showrooms and product lines and is one storage systems, this French furniture company also
The Holly Hunt Studio collection is designed specifi- of the citys richest resources for designers makes dining sets, accessories, and lighting.
cally with New Yorkers in mind: Pieces are simple, looking for high-end furniture, fabrics,
sophisticated, and versatile. In addition, the store and light fixtures. It also offers exhibitions LILLIAN AUGUST
stocks chairs by Paul Mathieu and sconces by Alison and seminars that are open to the public. 12 W. 20th St., nr. Fifth Ave.
Berger that are clean, stylish, and discreet. 212-206-1883; lillianaugust.com
FORTY ONE MADISON $$$$$
HOMER 41 Madison Ave., at 26th St. This showroom of all-American furnishings is still
56 University Pl., at 10th St. 212-686-1203; 41madison.com overseen by August, who has been in the business for
212-744-7705; homerdesign.com $$$$$ three decades. The aesthetic is clean, traditional, and
$$$ Also known as the New York Merchandise a tad preppyperfect for your uptown abode or
Streamlined tables and Venetian-glass vases are all Mart, this spot is home to over 80 designer Hamptons beach retreat.
displayed in this gallerylike setting. You also have ac- showrooms and a host of trade shows
cess to its vintage collection and a range of sale items, throughout the year, including the spring LUCCA & CO.
such as a table lamp made of brown leather with a and fall New York Tabletop Shows. 306 E. 61st St., nr. Second Ave., second fl.
stainless-steel shade. 212-593-0117; luccany.com
NEW YORK DESIGN CENTER $$$$$$$
JENSEN-LEWIS 200 Lexington Ave., nr. 33rd St. Find antiques, decorative and fine-art pieces, and
89 Seventh Ave., nr. 16th St. 212-679-9500; nydc.com made-to-order furniture under one roof here, all in
969 Third Ave., at 58th St. $$$ the spirit of the brands namesake town in Italy. The
212-929-4880; jensen-lewis.com This to-the-trade mall is an industry fave company uses Belgian linens for its made-to-order
$$$ with more than 100 showrooms featuring pieces and has a selection of Flemish furniture as well.
This purveyor of contemporary home dcor, furniture, 300 lines of furniture, lighting, floor
and sleek accents has become a neighborhood fixture and wall coverings, fabric, and decorative ac- MAGEN H GALLERY
in Chelsea and beyond. The stock of European- cessories. The center also offers Access to 54 E. 11th St., nr. University Pl.
designed and American-made pieces changes regu- Design, a consumer-designer matchmaking 212-777-8670; magenxxcentury.com
larly but always maintains a mod linear style. service of sorts: For a fee, a certified in-house $$$$$$$
designer can provide showroom access, de- This gallery specializes in 20th-century sculpture,
JOHN DERIAN DRY GOODS sign advice, and special pricing. decorative arts, architecture, and ceramics, with an
10 E. 2nd St., nr. Bowery emphasis on postwar French designers. Magen has
212-677-8408; johnderian.com THE TEXTILE BUILDING lent pieces from the collection to the Metropolitan
$$$ 295 Fifth Ave., nr. 31st St. Museum of Art and the Guggenheim.
Two doors down from Derians original dcoupage palace, 212-685-0530; 295fifthavenue.com
this offshoot focuses on 18th- and 19th-century-inspired $$$$$ MATERIAL LUST ANNEX
furniture and imported textiles with a rustic touch. This hub has more than double the number 195 Chrystie St., nr. Stanton St., ninth fl.
of textile showrooms of any other outlet 212-920-0412, material-lust.com
JOHNSON TRADING GALLERY in the city, including Mohawk Home and S. $$$
47-42 43rd St., Woodside Lichtenburg & Co. It hosts two market Designers Christian Lopez Swafford and Lauren Lar-
212-925-1110; johnsontradinggallery.com weeks per year (in the spring and fall). son hope to reimagine the place of textiles in the
$$$ homeat their annex opened earlier this year, the
Here, find pieces that walk the line between sculpture 230 FIFTH AVENUE NEW YORK Tumor I piece hangs prominently, a Rorschach blot
and furniture. Theres vintage by Frank Lloyd Wright MARKETCENTER made of alpaca, wool, rope, cotton, and leather. Some-
and George Nakashima and contemporary by Rafael 230 Fifth Ave., nr. 27th St. what more conventional items include a black-and-
de Crdenas and Simon Hasan. 212-689-4721; 230fifthave.com white chair shaped like an ibis and pagan pentagram
$$$ chairs and candelabras.
KARKULA Originally known as the Lighting
98 S. 4th St., nr. Berry St., Williamsburg Building and built in 1914, this showroom MATTER
200 Lexington Ave., nr. 33rd St., Ste. 436 space for home-industry wholesalers oper- 405 Broome St., nr. Lafayette St.
in the New York Design Center ates primarily in the value category and also 212-343-2600; mattermatters.com
212-645-2216; karkula.com has vendors selling general merchandise, $$$$$$$
$$$$ toys, dolls, and gourmet food. The bounty of minimalist furniture, objets dart, and
Parsons alum John Erik Karkula sells sexy contempo- understated jewelry here includes the companys line
rary furnishings with an emphasis on natural materials. of ecofriendly, locally sourced furniture, Matter Made.

MECOX GARDENS MONTAUK SOFA 212-421-1800; poliformusa.com
962 Lexington Ave., at 70th St. 51 Mercer St., nr. Broome St. $$$
212-249-5301; mecox.com 212-274-1552; montauksofa.com This Italian brand carries an extensive array of high-
$$$$$ $$$ end streamlined pieces for every room in the house.
The home-goods offshoot of a Southampton-based Find stylish seating at this sofa store, where the inven- Its walk-in-closet solutions are particularly useful for
gardening empire, Mecox outfits the sitting rooms, tory encompasses love seats, chairs, ottomans, and urban dwellers who want to maximize space, and it
patios, and decks of Manhattanites at play. New and sleeper sofas in 40 styles, all customizable and made offers full turnkey design services.
vintage goods are in stock, some from Europe and Asia. from biodegradable materials.
POLTRONA FRAU
MILANO SMART LIVING MOOOI 145 Wooster St., nr. Houston St.
200 Lexington Ave., nr. 33rd St., Ste. 711 36 E. 31st St., nr. Madison Ave. 212-777-7592; poltronafrau.com
in the New York Design Center 646-396-0455; moooi.com $$$$
212-729-1938; milanosmartliving.com $$$ This international lifestyle label offers contemporary
$$$ The Dutch brand, founded by interior- and product- Italian designs that are both stylish and approachable.
Stylish Italian pieces made for New York: This firm spe- designer Marcel Wanders, has opened its first U.S. The luxury here is subtle but present in the fine leath-
cializes in space-saving pieces of every kind, from sleep store, a 3,800-square-foot showroom that features the er and handcrafting of each piece.
sofas to kids bunk beds to slide-out dining tables. stores eclectic modern furnishings, as well as its in-
ventive collection of lighting. PROPERTY
MITCHELL GOLD + BOB WILLIAMS 57 Walker St., nr. Broadway
210 Lafayette St., at Kenmare St. MOROSO 917-237-0123; propertyfurniture.com
212-431-2575; mgbwhome.com 146 Greene St., nr. Houston St. $$$$$
$$$ 212-334-7222; morosousa.com A playful modernism pervades Property, where sleek,
Look here for a classic American aesthetic and a quick $$$ bare-bones pieces such as indoor/outdoor molded
turnaround time (averaging two to three weeks for At this store, the brands first retail outlet, youll find plastic chairs co-exist with curved plywood bookcases.
in-stock items and six to eight for custom orders). products by international contemporary designers Most items are the work of contemporary Italian and
Modern sofas, nickel-plated lighting, and 30s-style like Patricia Urquiola, Ron Arad, and Marc Newson. British designers like Tom Dixon, Ferruccio Laviani,
easy chairs are among the companys specialties. and Achille Castiglioni.
NATUZZI
MOLTENI & C 105 Madison Ave., nr. 30th St. RACHEL ASHWELL
60 Greene St., nr. Broome St. 212-346-9760; natuzzi.us SHABBY CHIC COUTURE
212-673-7106; molteni.it $$$ 62 Grand St., nr. Broadway
$$$$$$$ This prolific Italian furniture company has spent 1031 Lexington Ave., nr. 74th St.
An Italian home-furniture company, Molteni & C cre- 57 years perfecting the ecofriendly leather sofa. Op- 212-334-3500; shabbychic.com
ates modular systems for all rooms and needs, includ- tions include reclining headrests, extra-wide arms, $$$
ing closets and shelving. Designers in its stable in- touch-powered adjustable backrests, bases in wood Think cozy chintz sofas stuffed with goose down, paint-
clude Jean Nouvel and Patricia Urquiola. or metal, and customizable fabrics and finishes. ed vintage wooden furniture, and comfy poplin bed-
ding in an array of English-garden-inspired florals.
NAULA
O N L I N E O N LY 349 Suydam St., nr. Wyckoff Ave., RALPH LAUREN HOME
third fl., Bushwick 888 Madison Ave., nr. 71st St.
212-470-6796; naulaworkshop.com 212-434-8000; ralphlauren.com
$$$ $$$
BIRCH LANE As Ralph Lauren is to chic clothing, so he is to chic
The furniture here is built according to a family tradi-
birchlane.com tion of craftsmanship, but with an eye toward modern furniture. The designs are Americana at its best, well
This dcor site from Wayfair offers crisp made and timeless.
city life. All pieces are customizable, and commissions
duvets, leather ottomans, and natural-fiber rugs
are accepted. The designer works with environmen-
meant to be layered with other finds. RALPH PUCCI INTERNATIONAL
tally friendly materials upon request.
Larger items like sofas and cherry-veneer 44 W. 18th St., nr. Sixth Ave., 12th fl.
sideboards are also for sale, and 212-633-0452; ralphpucci.net
NIGHTWOOD
can be personalized using the online shops $$$$
36 Waverly Ave., nr. Flushing Ave., Clinton Hill
custom-upholstery service.
nightwoodny.com Puccis gallery showcases some of the finest, most styl-
$$ ish contemporary furniture from the 20th century to
FAB.COM the present day. He stocks full collections from Chris
Using salvaged wood and sample fabrics like canvas and
$$$$$ muslin, this shop creates furniture with a rustic, worn-in Lehrecke, Paul Mathieu, and Patrick Naggar.
This huge online hub peddles a vast selection of
aesthetic. The result is a mix of comfy pieces that work
contemporary furniture, art, and home goods RAUL CARRASCO
as well in big-city lofts as they do in upstate ski chalets.
often at deep discounts. New wares are added 200 Lexington Ave., at 33rd St., Ste. 511
regularly, so theres always plenty to browse. in the New York Design Center
OCHRE
462 Broome St., nr. Mercer St. 212-966-6112; raulcarrasco.com
DERING HALL $$$$$$$
917-512-6900; deringhall.com in the Decoration & Design Building This showroom carries pieces from Miami transplant
$$$$$$$ 212-414-4332; ochre.net Carrascos own line of modern leather, metal, and
This online marketplace cuts out the
$$$$ wood-based furniture, as well as art and furniture from
middleman by letting designers sell other designers, vintage pieces, and objects sourced
Living-room and bedroom furniture in subdued colors
directly to consumers. It boasts a variety of from around the world.
and sumptuous fabrics fills the space, along with eclectic
one-of-a-kind, limited-edition products,
home accessories and innovative light installations.
and theres a special feature that allows you to RESOURCE FURNITURE
track the designers youre particularly 969 Third Ave., at 58th St., fourth fl.
PATRICK PARRISH
interested in. 212-753-2039; resourcefurniture.com
50 Lispenard St., nr. Church St.
212-219-9244; patrickparrish.com $$$$
HORCHOW.COM
$$$ Resource has the finest in European space-saving solu-
$$$$$ An ode to modernism, this thoughtfully curated shop tions: coffee tables that bloom into dining tables, ot-
This furnisher carries all manner of classic tomans that deconstruct into five individual stools, and
favors vintage and contemporary modern furniture.
and contemporary goods for the sleekly designed wall beds that put the traditional
While the inventory includes works by major designers
tasteful home. Stock up on everything from Murphy bed to shame.
like Pierre Jeanneret and Ward Bennett, lesser-known
handcrafted furniture and silk rugs to
and anonymous artisans are also represented.
ornate bedding and chic desk accessories. RESTORATION HARDWARE
Though the aesthetic tends toward the 935 Broadway, nr. 22nd St.
POLIFORM NEW YORK
traditional, there are plenty of trendy items, such 131-07 40th Rd., nr. College Point Blvd.,
112 Madison Ave., at 30th St. (opens Sept. 29)
as a stacked-crystal lamp, to provide flair. Ste. C-305, Flushing
150 E. 58th St., nr. Lexington Ave., sixth fl.
in the Architects & Designers Building 212-260-9479;
restorationhardware.com SUITE NY
$$$ 419 Park Ave. S., nr. 29th St., 17th fl.
Outfit your urban chateau with tasteful upmarket furnish- 212-421-3300; suiteny.com
ings from this mainstay. Couches, patio and garden fur- CUSTOM FURNITURE $$$$
niture, and throw pillows evoke an old-world aesthetic. Post WorldWarIIEuropeanfurnituredominatesatSuite
NewYork.High-endmodernclassicsfromDanishdesign-
RICO ers such as Hans J. Wegner and Arne Jacobsen stand out,
546 Third Ave., nr. 14th St., Gowanus BOPART-NY but pieces from Italy and Germany are also available.
718-797-2077; shoprico.com 233 Norman Ave., nr. N. Henry St.,
$$ basement level, Greenpoint THE SHOP: TOM DIXON
Designer Rico Espinets store offers contemporary 917-402-7689; bopart-ny.com 19 Howard St., nr. Lafayette St.
lamps and fixtures, including his own designs for Rob- $$$ 212-228-7337; tomdixon.net
ert Abbey. You will also find furniture by American Custom cabinetry here is made from wood, $$$$$
Leather, BDI, DellaRobbia, and LEE Industries. metal, glass, and plastic and is available Relocated from Soho to Little Italy, Tom Dixons show-
for both residential and commercial room displays the brands full range of lighting, furni-
ROCHE BOBOIS projects. Some of the work is done in-house, ture, and accessories. Inventive coat stands and wing-
200 Madison Ave., at 35th St. some by outside designers. back dining chairs are highlights, as are the Y-base
207 E. 57th St., nr. Third Ave. enamel tables and solid-copper Champagne buckets.
212-889-0700; roche-bobois.com FROM THE SOURCE
$$$$$$$ 69 West St., nr. Noble St., Greenpoint TODD HASE FURNITURE
This is a thoroughly European high-design furniture 104 W. 17th St., nr. Sixth Ave. 200 Lexington Ave., nr. 33rd St., Ste. 425
company, with every piece (including collaborations 718-532-1671; fromthesourceny.com in the New York Design Center
with Jean Paul Gaultier) customizable to your con- $$$ 212-871-9075; toddhase.com
temporary hearts content. The selection here encompasses hand-built $$$$$$$
furniture designed in the companys Brooklyn This store stocks sumptuous contemporary furniture
ROOM & BOARD studio and produced in Indonesia. The store imbued with historical references. The magic is in the
105 Wooster St., nr. Spring St. prides itself on the use of gorgeous woods details: Upholstered seating has hand-tied springs,
236 W. 18th St., nr. Eighth Ave. that are either plantation-grown or reclaimed and the intricate marquetry patterns on tables and
212-334-4343; roomandboard.com from abandoned projects. Custom orders take cabinets are laid by hand, too.
$$$$$ 12 to 14 weeks, but for those in a rush, stock
This chain succeeds in the tiny market niche between pieces can be custom-modified in two to three. UHURU DESIGN
Pottery Barn and Crate & Barrel, selling simple, con- 74 Franklin St., nr. Broadway
temporary, relatively affordable designs. It offers HENRYBUILT 212-882-1581; uhurudesign.com
41 different collections in fabrics and leather. 12 Crosby St., nr. Grand St. $$$
212-966-5797; henrybuilt.com Founded in 2004, Red Hook-based Uhuru has quickly
SAFAVIEH HOME FURNISHINGS $$$ made a reputation, with pieces in the Smithsonian and
902 Broadway, nr. 20th St. Henrybuilt unites artisanal quality and mod- Brooklyn Museums permanent collection. Walnut and
238 E. 59th St., nr. Second Ave. ular flexibility, creating traditional pieces hand-blackened steel dominate, with pieces elegant
212-477-1234; safaviehhome.com for modern homes. All kitchens, bathrooms, and simple enough for classic or contemporary homes.
$$$$$ and office systems are tailored in design
What started as a rug gallery has now become a full line of and build for the client; furniture pieces are USM MODULAR FURNITURE
home furnishings and accessories. The price point is rea- made-to-order. 28-30 Greene St., nr. Grand St.
sonable and the designs are casual, comfy, and versatile. 212-371-1230; usm.com
MODERN OBJECTS + DESIGN $$$$$
SCULLY & SCULLY 34 Howard St., nr. Broadway, third fl. To create modular storage units of varying size and
504 Park Ave., nr. 59th St. 212-925-5506; modobjects.net complexity, check out this shops Swiss-designed sys-
212-755-2590; scullyandscully.com $$$ tem of tubes, ball joints, and panels. It carries the
$$$ This Scandinavian-style furniture- original Haller 1963 furniture system that is in the
Looking to outfit your smoking room? Old-school and-dcor showroom specializes in custom Museum of Modern Arts permanent collection.
luxury seekers flock to this store for its huge selection pieces and lighting for hotels, bars,
of sophisticated sofas, table linens, clocks, and flat- restaurants, and the home. Inventive hang- VITRA, INC.
ware. In-store full-service interior design is also ing lamps co-exist with asymmetrical 29 Ninth Ave., nr. 13th St.
available. shelving units. Appointments recommended. 212-463-5750; vitra.com
$$$
SHIMNA ROOM Vitra makes clean, iconic office and home furniture,
276 Greenpoint Ave., nr. Jewel St., Bldg. 9, fifth 25 N. Moore St., at Varick St. plus a range of accessories and lighting. Its lines are
fl., Greenpoint 212-226-1045; unmistakably modern, featuring designs from Jean
718-349-6616; shimna.net roomonline.com Prouv and Verner Panton as well as newer pieces by
$$$$$$$ $$$$ Ronan and Erwan Bouroullec and Jasper Morrison.
The minimalist furniture here showcases wood at Room started as a catalogue of stylish mini-
its finest. Most pieces are made to order from Amer- malist furniture and accessories before VITSOE
ican hardwood that has been sustainably harvested opening a brick-and-mortar shop that 33 Bond St., nr. Lafayette St.
in the Northeast. features emerging designers and an in-house 917-675-6990; vitsoe.com
line. All original pieces are customizable in $$$
STEFAN RURAK a range of fabrics, leathers, and finishes. This company was created around industrial designer
150 Randolph St., nr. Varick Ave., Williamsburg Dieter Rams, whose credo was less but better. Vitsoe
347-687-7278; stefanrurak.com STEPHEN BURKS MAN MADE follows with minimalist pieces that are maximally func-
$$ 302A W. 12th St., nr. Eighth Ave., tional, including its well-known shelving system, in the
In the aftermath of Hurricane Sandy, this Brooklyn No. 286; 917-622-4383 permanent collection of the Museum of Modern Art.
woodworker began hand-selecting pieces of fallen stephenburksmanmade.com
sugar maple and walnut, resulting in one-of-a-kind $$$$ VOOS
stools with hidden drawers and butterfly-key inlays. Industrial designer Stephen Burkss furniture 41 Belvidere St., nr Beaver St., Ste. 106,
is playful, colorful, and always memorable. nr. Harrison Pl., Bushwick
STYLE BY ANNICK DE LORME His vibrant Dedon Dala collection includes 917-826-5586; voosfurniture.com
236 Fifth Ave., nr. 27th St., Ste. 422 lounge chairs, tables, and stools handwoven $$$$$
212-219-0447; capsudusa.com from bright polyethylene cord. He also creates A hub for green-minded furniture, Voos predomi-
$$$$ lighting and home accessories, and nantly carries items from New York designers. All the
Francophiles flock here for classic Paris bistro chairs has designed wares for Harry Winston, Roche pieces have a contemporary aesthetic, from geometric
by Maison Gatti. You can spot them around town at Bobois, and Swarovski, to name a few. shelving units to boxy sideboards, plus a smaller selec-
the Metropolitan Museum of Arts restaurant and the tion of home accents, lighting, and tableware. Custom
scenic River Caf under the Brooklyn Bridge. designs are also available.

VW HOME BY VICENTE WOLF 212-421-6701; gandiablasco.com/us
333 W. 39th St., nr. Eighth Ave., tenth fl. $$$$
FLEA MARKETS 212-244-5008; vicentewolf.com The contemporary outdoor furniture here would be
$$$ right at home in a Monaco manse, but its just as ap-
This retail store is run by renowned interior designer propriate on your roof deck or in your Brooklyn back-
Vicente Wolf. Pieces reflect his airy and comfortable yard. Dont miss the line of spaces, structures tai-
ARTISTS & FLEAS trademark style and his travels. lored to foster serene outdoor environments.
70 N. 7th St., nr. Kent Ave.,
Williamsburg WEST ELM GRDN
88 Tenth Ave., at 15th St., 1870 Broadway, nr. 62nd St. 103 Hoyt St., nr. Pacific St., Boerum Hill
in Chelsea Market (various locations) 718-797-3628; grdnbklyn.com
artistsandfleas.com 212-247-8077; westelm.com $$
$$$ $$ There are plants of all kinds, plus high-end, aestheti-
The testing ground for at least half a dozen This chains Upper West Side store is so cavernous that cally pleasing tools and accessories, like Ben Wolff and
now-independent retailers, including Mast a portion has been set up and subdivided into two fully Campo de Fiori terra-cotta pottery.
Brothers chocolate and Erica Weiner Jewelry. furnished loft apartments. Score decorative pillows, ba-
sic bed frames, contemporary modular seating, and a GREEN DEPOT
BROOKLYN FLEA wealth of accessories for every room in the house. 1 Ivy Hill Rd., nr. Rewe St., Williamsburg
(various locations) brooklynflea.com 718-782-2991; greendepot.com
$$ WHITE ON WHITE $$
The popular market draws more than 100 ven- 85 White St., nr. Lafayette St. This ecosuperstore supplies a range of organic, recy-
dors of new and used goods every weekend of (various locations) cled, and sustainable options for the home. Most of
the year. Participating businesses include Wind- 212-966-6711; whiteonwhite.com the stores offerings combine practical and artistic
sor Place Antiques and Birdhouse Jewelry. $$ sensibilities, like hand-loomed rugs in vibrant pat-
These stores specialize in low-priced reproductions of terns made from natural fibers and low-impact veg-
ECLECTIC COLLECTIBLES & ANTIQUES mid-century furniture. Check out the Organic Mod- etable dyes.
285 Metropolitan Ave., ernism line (which has a dedicated outpost in Wil-
nr. Roebling St., Williamsburg liamsburg) for pieces made mostly of wood, bronze, JAMALI FLORAL & GARDEN SUPPLIES C
646-657-8122 and brass, like the Bling sofa in hand-forged bronze 149 W. 28th St., nr. Seventh Ave.
This antiques marketplace in the heart of with a Japanese patina finish. 212-244-4025; jamaligarden.com
Williamsburg is a treasure trove of reason- $$
ably priced vintage knickknacks like gilded WILLIAMS-SONOMA HOME Jamali stocks a wide variety of garden products, from
mirrors and stained-glass table lamps. 10 Columbus Cir., nr. 58th St., planters and bamboo fencing to the little shells you
in the Time Warner Center (various locations) add for a bit of flair.
GREENFLEA 212-581-1146; williams-sonoma.com
100 W. 77th St., nr. Tenth Ave. $$$$$ MCGUIRE FURNITURE COMPANY
212-239-3025; greenfleamarkets.com This particular branch hides an added bonus: Up 200 Lexington Ave., nr. 33rd St., Ste. 101
$$$$$ a staircase in the back is a large showroom containing in the New York Design Center
Find old maps, ethnic crafts, and antique the companys home-interiors collection. Theres also 212-689-1565; mcguirefurniture.com
furniture at this indoor-outdoor emporium. a design center with consultants who will plan rooms $$$
and conduct free at-home consultations. McGuire sells a line of high-quality rattan and hard-
HELLS KITCHEN FLEA MARKET wood outdoor furniture with a California-casual vibe.
W. 39th St., nr. Ninth Ave. WONK It comes in dozens of colors and finishes, from ox-
212-220-0239; annexmarkets.com 27 Knickerbocker Ave., blood to gold leaf.
$$ nr. Ingraham St., Bushwick
Running every weekend between Ninth and 718-218-7750; wonknyc.com SPROUT HOME
Tenth Avenues on 39th Street, this flea mar- $$$ 59 Grand St., nr. Wythe Ave., Williamsburg
ket is a nice mix of antiques sellers, vintage- Wonks pieces are made to order in Brooklyn and can be 718-388-4440; sprouthome.com
housewares hawkers, local-produce stands, tailored to the varied space constraints and storage needs $$
and street-food vendors, all improbably situ- of small urban apartments. Flush fronts keep things A garden store for urbanites, Sprout specializes in
ated near the Port Authoritys bus ramps. streamlined, and clients can choose from a variety of fin- space-saving planters and city-friendly plants to
ishes, including natural wood, lacquers, and veneers. brighten up any indoor corner or available green
HESTER STREET FAIR patch. Home accessories like porcelain bowls and
Hester St., at Essex St. YORK STREET STUDIO a lamp in the shape of a bunny round out the mix.
917-267-9496; hesterstreetfair.com 89 Fifth Ave., at 16th St., Ste. 906
$$$ 800-967-5811; yorkstreet.com STUDIO-TAG
Although the small space makes furniture a $$$ 321 W. 44th St., nr. Eighth Ave., Ste. 200
rare find at this Saturday-only seasonal mar- YSS products include fine furniture, decorative hard- 212-354-9255; studio-tag.com
ket, the accessories selection is outstanding. ware, architectural detailing, and tabletop accessories, $$$$$$$
Most, if not all, of the items from vendors like all made in the United States. Studio-Tag builds detachable glass partitions and
American Collectibles and Hazel Village Toys LEED-certified wall systems, manufacturing all material
are vintage, handmade, and ethically sourced. within 500 miles of New York. Their hydroponic Green-
wall series offers stunning living walls, maintained by
MALCOLM SHABAZZ HARLEM MARKET
52 W. 116th St., nr. Malcolm X Blvd.
212-987-8131
Garden & automatic irrigation and water-reclamation systems.
$
This vibrant Harlem market is full of fabulous
traditional African crafts and textiles. Stand-
Outdoor Hardware
outs include the large selection of carved DEDON
wooden figurines and the handmade African- 979 Third Ave., nr. 59th St., Ste. 1115 DYKES LUMBER COMPANY
style clothes for men, women, and children. in the Decoration & Design Building 167 6th St., nr. Third Ave., Gowanus
212-334-3345; dedon.us (various locations)
WEST 25TH STREET MARKET $$$ 718-624-3350; dykeslumber.com
W. 25th St., nr. Broadway This leader in bold outdoor-furniture design is espe- $$$
212-243-5343; annexmarkets.com cially famous for its nestrest, a hanging teardrop- Dykes is a trusted option for urban home improve-
$$$$ shaped basket thats filled with cushions and perfect ment. From big-picture items like door frames and
This scrappy outdoor emporium focuses on for summer-afternoon naps. windows to curated details like ceiling medallions and
antique novelties from the 20th century. Pre- decorative pieces, trained staff will guide you through
pare to sift, dig, and fight for your finds. GANDIA BLASCO the purchasing process, and even make custom orders
52 Greene St., nr. Broome St. if they dont have what you need on hand.
E.R. BUTLER & CO. dening and painting, all at low prices. The key depart- BLACKMAN
55 Prince St., nr. Lafayette St. ment makes copies for less than the neighboring 85 Fifth Ave., at 16th St., second fl.
212-925-3565; erbutler.com locksmiths, and the store now sells plants from the (various locations)
$$$ back garden. 212-337-1000; blackman.com
Its worth dragging your decorator to this trade-only $$$$$
fixtures showroom: The wares here run the gamut Blackmans Manhattan location, one of 15 in the New
from simple brass handles to decorative porcelain York area, is one of the largest designer-bath show-
birds, with a collection of glass doorknobs to boot.
Some items are hand-detailed or plated with gold.
Kids room in the city. Nickel, chrome, and stainless steel
dominate the selection, which features more than
GARBER HARDWARE
710 Greenwich St., nr. Charles St.
Furnishings 75 brands, including giants like Kohler and the sleek
German brand Hansgrohe.
212-242-9807; garberhardware.com BELLINI BOFFI SOHO

$$ 1305 Second Ave., nr. 68th St. 31 1/2 Greene St., at Grand St.
An old-style hardware store thats kept up with the 212-517-9233; bellini.com 212-431-8282; boffi-soho.com
times: Here, New Yorkers can find American Psycho $$$ $$$
size axes alongside bike locks and plumbing valves. Bellini has choices galore. Choose a name, pattern, or Interior designers shop here for elements that can trans-
There are electrical supplies and kitchenware in the theme, and you can blitz an entire room with it using form a bathroom into a veritable spa, but design novices
stores main warehouse-style showroom; a separate the stores in-house design service. Youll find every- are more than welcome to browse. Dont be put off by
room to the left holds the more heavy-duty stuff. thing from nursery and preteen furniture to bed lin- the gallerylike atmosphere (or the absence of price tags).
ens, lamps, hand-painted tables, and frames.
M&D SHAPIRO HARDWARE BULTHAUP
63 Bleecker St., at Lafayette St. CASA KIDS 158 Wooster St., at Houston St.
212-477-4180; shapirohardware.com 106 Ferris St., nr. Van Dyke St., second fl., 212-966-7183; bulthaup.com
$ Red Hook; 718-694-0272; casakids.com $$$$
Need paint to liven up a studio apartment? Or tools $$$ This outpost of the award-winning German manufac-
to adjust a fixture or hang frames on the wall? Shapiro Featured in the International Contemporary Furni- turer offers architecturally inspired kitchens for those
has the goods and the staff for small DIY projects. ture Fair and previously sold at MoMA, architect looking for high functionality with a minimalist aes-
Roberto Gils birch-plywood pieces for kids are paint- thetic. Plumbing and other potential eyesores are
NUEZ HARDWARE STORE ed in a variety of colors and easily assembled. His smartly hidden, leaving clean lines, slick surfaces, and
4147 Broadway, nr. 175th St. sawdusty atelier is full of custom-made loft beds, bright finishes.
212-927-8518 computer desks, and bunks.
$ COSENTINO
At this narrow, merchandise-packed shop, the staff is MINI JAKE 150 E. 58th St., nr. Lexington Ave., Ste. 399
quick to help you locate what you needbe it painting 178 N. 9th St., nr. Bedford Ave., Williamsburg in the Architects & Designers Building
supplies or hard-to-find nuts and bolts. 718-782-2005; minijake.com 646-891-3653; city.cosentino.com
$$ $$$$
NUTHOUSE HARDWARE If your child is showing an early proclivity for modern A global Spanish firm that opened its 4,000-square-
202 E. 29th St., design, outfit her room with pieces from Mini Jake, foot New York City flagship showroom in September
nr. Third Ave. the little brother to the recently closed Two Jakes fur- 2015. There, architects and designers can see a variety
212-545-1447; nuthousehardware.com niture store. The shop stocks stylish child-rearing of beautiful materials and play with project ideas in a
$$$ supplies for modern parents: cribs, strollers, high custom computer program.
Nuthouse takes up three floors plus the basement of chairs, and a sleek new spin on the baby carrier.
a sizable building, and stocks not only the usual bolts DOM INTERIORS
and springs but also rare valves and specialized tools. PINK OLIVE 66 Crosby St., nr. Spring St.
Bonus: Its open 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. 439 E. 9th St., nr. Ave. A 212-253-5969; dominteriors.com
(various locations) $$$$$$$
P.E. GUERIN 212-780-0036; pinkolive.com The contemporary, Italian-designed kitchens here are
23 Jane St., nr. 4th St. $$ sleek, spacious, and perfect for minimalist lofts. The
212-243-5270; peguerin.com Coo over this stores adorable childrens items and large open showroom displays items like ultrasexy
$$$$$$ browse books like Gemma Corrells Little Pocket Book Rimadesio architectural doors.
According to its self-recorded history, P.E. Guerin is of Pug Wisdom. There are also useful knickknacks for
the oldest decorative-hardware company in the Unit- the adults in the house, including recipe boxes and ELGOT
ed States and the only metal foundry in New York City. custom stationery. 1296 Third Ave., nr. 75th St.
For incredible custom hardware, this should be your 212-879-1200; elgot.com
first stop. $$$
Its inventory may be small compared to those of some
SAIFEE HARDWARE & GARDEN
114 First Ave., at 7th St.
212-979-6396; saifeehardware.com
Kitchen chain stores, but Elgot makes up for it with personal
attention. The staff is experienced in remodeling
kitchens and bathrooms within the constraints of
$
Saifee is a neighborhood hardware store with big-box-
level inventory. In the warmer months, the gardening
& Bathroom New York City apartments.
GRANDE CENTRAL SHOWROOMS

area carries daffodil bulbs and dwarf Alberta spruc- ART ET MAISON 141 E. 56th St., nr. Lexington Ave.
esas well as the shovels needed to plant them. 12 W. 29th St., nr. Broadway (various locations)
212-226-3665; artetmaison.com 212-588-1997; centralplumbingspec.com
SIMONS HARDWARE AND BATH $$$ $$$$$
421 Third Ave., nr. 29th St. Though they moved from Tribeca to NoMad, Art Et Start your hunt at this flagship showroom. It carries
212-532-9220; simonsny.com Maisons dedication to contemporary design and a wide variety of high-end decorative fixtures and
$$$$$ high-end products from Italy continues the same. hardware for your kitchen and bathroom from brands
The broad inventory showcases imported and domes- They offer everything from furniture pieces to closet like Duravit, Lacava, Hansgrohe, Villeroy & Boch, and
tic hardware for the home, including a huge display of systems to full kitchens and bathrooms. KWC, to name a few.
kitchen cabinets, locks, door fixtures, and decorative
hardware like engraved knobs and refrigerator pulls. AXOR DESIGN STUDIO HOME & STONE
29 Ninth Ave., nr. 13th St. 1663 Coney Island Ave.,
TARZIAN HARDWARE 212-463-5790; hansgrohe-usa.com at Elm Ave., Midwood
193 Seventh Ave., nr. 2nd St., Park Slope $$$$$ 718-787-1000; homeandstone.com
718-788-4120; tarzianhardware.com Hansgrohes New York showroom doesnt just have a $$$$$
$$ few faucets stuck on a wall; theyre plumbed in and This Brooklyn bath-and-kitchen showroom rivals
Shop here for tools, plumbing, ladders, mini-blinds, testable, in stylishly built-out living spaces stocked Manhattans best in quantity and quality. Personal
vacuum cleaners, Weber grills, and supplies for gar- with furniture from Vitra (which shares the space). shopping appointments are also available.

MANHATTAN CENTER FOR WATERWORKS ARTEMIDE
KITCHEN & BATH 215 E. 58th St., nr. Third Ave., 46 Greene St., nr. Broome St.
41 W. 25th St., nr. Sixth Ave. (various locations) 212-925-1588; artemide.us
212-995-0500; mckb.com 212-371-9266; waterworks.com $$$
$$$ $$ Located in the heart of Sohos design district, this Ital-
A destination for architects and designers, this Even if youre not ready to buy, come to this showroom ian outfit showcases sleek lighting fixtures, from task,
sprawling showroom features cabinetry and appli- to get inspired. In addition to fittings, spigots, towel table, and floor lamps to sophisticated track and sus-
ances as well as countertops, hardware, stones, and bars, and even bathrobes, the store carries out-of-this- pension systems.
tiles. The long roster of brands available includes Ce- world fixtures, such as the unbelievable, egg-shaped
sar, Dornbracht, Grohe, and many more. matte tub in the .25 Collection. Designers rave about CL STERLING & SON
the depth of stock, service, and in-situ tableaux that 979 Third Ave., nr. 58th St., Ste. 400
NY LOFT KITCHENS & INTERIORS bring pieces to life. in the Decoration & Design Building
6 W. 20th St., at Fifth Ave. 212-355-5355;
212-206-7400; bazzeo.com clsterling.com
$$$ $$$
In this showroom, you find the companys own high- CL Sterling makes interior and exterior lighting with
end cabinetry along with the green-friendly Bazzeo HOME ELECTRONICS an architectural feel, and it can modify existing designs
line for kitchen and bath. If you hire NY Loft to cus- per the customers request.
tom-design your kitchen, the staff can arrange special
deals on appliances. FILAMENTS OF NEW YORK
BANG & OLUFSEN 799 Broadway, at 11th St.
POGGENPOHL 212-924-3575;
600 Madison Ave.,
270 Park Ave. S., at 21st St. filamentsofnewyork.com
nr. 58th St., Ste. 104
150 E. 58th St., nr. Lexington Ave. $$$$$
212-879-6161; bang-olufsen.com
in the Architects & Designers Building Owner Randy Howard can make a lamp out of almost
$$$
212-228-3334; poggenpohl.com anything, but his main business is the restoration of
This Danish brands minimalist upmarket
$$$ vintage pieces from the turn of the 20th century
stereo systems are designed to hang on
European kitchen design in both classic and minimal- through the 60s. If theres nothing you want lampi-
your wall like art. Inquire about the BeoLink
ist styles is the focus here, but everything is thoroughly fied, choose from the rotating selection of about 250
service to sync up all your home
modern. The companys attention to form and innova- one-of-a-kind lamps on offer.
electronics or lock your doors and turn on
tive use of materialsbe they synthetic or natural
your TV with a single remote.
make these sleek products stand out. FLOS
P.C. RICHARD & SON 152 Greene St., at Houston St.
PORCELANOSA 212-941-4760; flosusa.com
53 W. 23rd St., nr. Sixth Ave.
202 Fifth Ave., nr. 25th St. $$$$$$$
(various locations)
646-751-1180; porcelanosa-usa.com Come here for recognizable high-design lamps and
212-924-0200; pcrichard.com
$$$ fixtures from the likes of Philippe Starck and Patricia
$$$
In 2012, this Spanish company bought a building Urquiola, including her Tatou lamp series; its shades
Though you might know of this chain for its
overlooking Madison Square Park for its flagship loca- resemble honeycombs.
huge selection of appliances (washers,
tion, hiring Pritzker-winning architect Sir Norman
dryers, microwaves), its stores also have an
Foster for a ground-up overhaul. Opened late last
array of reasonably priced electronics, FONTANAARTE
year, Porcelanosa displays a mosaic of tile, bath, and
including laptops and flat-screens. 45 Greene St.,
kitchen offerings across six floors of stunning archi- nr. Grand St.
tecture and interior design.
STEREO EXCHANGE 212-334-3295; fontanaarte.com
627 Broadway, nr. Bleecker St. $$$$
SCAVOLINI Founded by the famed architect and designer Gi
212-505-1111; stereoexchange.com
429 W. Broadway, nr. Prince St. Ponti, this shop is dedicated to the use of glass-fo-
$$$$$
212-219-0910; scavolinisohogallery.com cused design. FontanaArte makes vibrant architec-
A best bet in sound systems, this
$$$ turally inspired lighting for the home. Choose from
mid- to high-end store also stocks the latest
A mainstay of the Italian design community, Scavolini sleek floor or table lamps, or find styles to mount on
video equipment and flat-screens.
began masterminding kitchens in Italy some 55 years walls or in ceilings.
Custom installations are available, too.
ago and now creates sleek, modern high-end kitchens
as well as bathrooms and other living spaces.
STERLING ELECTRONICS ILLUM
369 Kingston Ave., nr. Carroll St., 223 E. 58th St., nr. Third Ave.
STUDIO ANISE 212-308-1400; illumenyc.com
Crown Heights
21 Greene St., nr. Grand St. $$$
718-756-9840; sterlingelectronics.com
212-933-1406; studioanise.com All of the lampshades at Illum are handmade, some
$$
$$$ imported from Paris and Montreal and others
Sterling is your all-purpose neighborhood
Studio Anise also carries Acheo, Rolf Benz, Freistil, custom-made in-house from Italian silk. The com-
electronics store, with small home
and other high-end European brands. Merchandise pany also operates a repair shop for shades and the
appliances and a selection of digital cameras
is displayed in situ. lamps they adorn.
and (of course) cell phones. Kill
two birds with one stone and sit for a new
URBAN ARCHAEOLOGY INGO MAURER
passport photo while youre here.
239 E. 58th St., nr. Second Ave. 89 Grand St., at Greene St.
43-34 32nd Pl., 212-965-8817; ingo-maurer.com
nr. Skillman Ave., Ste. 2R., Long Island City $$$$$$$
212-371-4646; This store displays the legendary designers inventive
urbanarchaeology.com lighting pieces for bold interiors. Staff can work with
$$$ you to come up with the concept that best suits your
Items like bathtubs, tables, and chairs come ready-
made but can be customized with your choice of fix-
tures. The stores vast selection of tile and stone can
Lighting home, including one-of-a-kind creations.
JUST BULBS
be ordered through the showroom. AQUA CREATIONS 220 E. 60th St., nr. Third Ave.
78 Grand St., nr. Wooster St. 212-888-5707; justbulbsnyc.com
WATERFRONT KITCHENS 212-219-9922; aquagallery.com $
396 Van Brunt St., nr. Dikeman St., Red Hook $$$$$$$ Youll find numerous variations on Edisons creation
718-576-2003; waterfrontkitchens.com This unusual store aims to brighten up serene natural here, from everyday GE soft whites to hard-to-find
$$$$$ spaces with conceptual pieces inspired by the ocean. specialty bulbs. Theres an extensive assortment of
Kitchen designs for a comfortable modern lifestyle are Wall-mounted lamps cling to surfaces like sea anemo- energy-efficient bulbs and color- changing lights,
the name of the game here; everything from cabinets nes; hanging fixtures sway gently when touched as if plus full-spectrum natural lighting that helps ease
to countertops has an easy adaptable style. buffeted by invisible currents. the winter blues.
JUST SHADES 718-387-6132; rollandhill.com For a fun throwback, come here to score wall sconces
21 Spring St., at Elizabeth St. Owner-designer Jason Miller and his team assem- from the Mets original 1966 opera house. A wide as-
212-966-2757; justlampshadesny.com ble each custom piece in his studio in Sunset Park. sortment of other home items and opera-themed gifts
$$ Mid-century-inspired table lamps commingle with are also available.
As the name suggests, this is just the spot to find a lid sculptural fixtures made of handblown glass and
for your lamp. There are more than 300 shadesin knotted rope. THE METROPOLITAN MUSEUM OF ART STORE
silk, linen, and paper. The store does custom work, too. 1000 Fifth Ave., at 82nd St.
SCHOOLHOUSE ELECTRIC & SUPPLY CO. W. 49th St., at Fifth Ave., in Rockefeller Plz.
LET THERE BE NEON 27 Vestry St., nr. Hudson St. 212-570-3894; store.metmuseum.org
38 White St., nr. Church St., first fl. 212-226-6113; $$
212-226-4883; lettherebeneon.com schoolhouseelectric.com The original main shop located off the Great Hall
$$ $$$ spans two levels, selling everything from coffee-table
Always dreamed of seeing your name in lights? This At the New York outpost of this supercool Portland books to reproductions of iconic works. If a trip to the
custom-design studio can make it happen. Everything brand, light fixtures take inspiration from designs Upper East Side isnt on your list, off-site stores, such
from fabrication to glass-bending is done in-house in used in early-20th-century schools and libraries. The as the one on Rockefeller Plaza, carry a pared-down
the shops production area. stock is fresh and eclectic, ranging from metal-indus- selection of the popular inventory.
trial to colorful painted options.
LIGHTING BY GREGORY MOMA DESIGN STORE
158 Bowery, nr. Delancey St. TRANS-LUXE 44 W. 53rd St., nr. Sixth Ave.
150 E. 58th St., nr. Lexington Ave. 59 Walker St., nr. Broadway 81 Spring St., at Crosby St.
in the Architects & Designers Building 212-925-5863; trans-luxe.com 212-767-1050; momastore.org
212-226-1276; $$$ $$
lightingbygregory.com The overall aesthetic at this studio workshop is serene Sleek, utilitarian home furniture and dcor inspired
$$ and organic, though the materials vary from natural by design greats such as Harry Bertoia and Charles
Theres something here for even the dimmest corners clay to silicone. The companys original work is on and Ray Eames are stocked alongside framed muse-
of the home, from piano lamps to five-figure chande- display alongside designs from collaborating artists. um prints and books. The store doubles as a gift em-
liers, as well as a wide selection of ceiling fans and, of porium and high-design Hall of Fame.
course, lightbulbs.
THE MORGAN SHOP
LUCEPLAN
14 Wooster St., nr. Canal St.
212-334-7307; luceplan.com
Museum Shops 225 Madison Ave., nr. 36th St.,
at the Morgan Library & Museum
212-590-0390; themorgan.org/shop
$$$ ASIASTORE $$
Super-sleek light fixtures designed by Luceplans 725 Park Ave., at 70th St. After touring J.P. Morgans personal collection of
Milanese founders set this shop apart. Its a perennial 212-327-9217; asiastore.org original Shakespeare folios and medieval manu-
favorite of modernist interior designers, architects, $$ scripts, you can start a library of your own with gift
and avid home decorators. Located on the first floor of the Asia Society, Asia- books (and gorgeous jewelry).
Store carries a wealth of gift items, including jewelry
OLAMPIA STUDIO from emerging Asian designers, hand-painted tea SHOP OF THE MUSEUM
155 Bowery, nr. Broome St. sets, and mens and womens apparel inspired by the OF THE CITY OF NEW YORK
212-925-1660; olampia.com museum collection. The selection changes with the 1220 Fifth Ave., at 103rd St.
$$$ exhibits, but it always includes books on Asian arts 917-492-3330; shop.mcny.org
Lighting designer Kwang Lees background as a fine and culture. $$
artist is apparent in his showrooms selection of sleek This shop has the usual selection of gifts based on the
geometric prototypes, including chandeliers, pen- BROOKLYN MUSEUM SHOP museum and its exhibits, but its real treasure is its
dants, and sconces. All designs are made to order on 200 Eastern Pkwy., collection of prints of the museums unparalleled im-
the Lower East Side. at Washington Ave., Prospect Heights ages of New York.
718-501-6258;
ORIENTAL LAMP SHADE COMPANY shop.brooklynmuseum.org THE MUSEUM SHOP AT
223 W. 79th St., nr. Broadway $$ THE SOCIETY OF ILLUSTRATORS
212-873-0812; What began as a humble gift stand in the 1930s has 128 E. 63rd St., nr. Lexington Ave.
orientallampshade.com morphed into a spacious shop off the museums lobby. 212-838-2560; societyillustrators.org
$ Find items by local designers and artisans; Brooklyn- $$$
You find both mass-manufactured and customized themed souvenirs and textiles; prints; and other wares The store contains an excellent assortment of books
lampshades here, along with an impressive selection from around the world. and hard-to-find magazines about illustration, includ-
of tabletop and hanging lamps. Custom orders using ing Juxtapoz, ILLO, and 3x3. Offbeat wares such as
your own fabrics or the stores in-house offerings can THE FRICK COLLECTION MUSEUM SHOP toy cars made of recycled pesticide cans and Dali
also be fulfilled. Lamp styles run the gamut from tra- 1 E. 70th St., at Fifth Ave. Llama mugs are also available, as is an assortment of
ditional to retro to contemporary. 212-547-6848; frick.org/shop sketching supplies.
$$
REMAINS LIGHTING The goods for sale in this museum shop are as stately NEUE GALERIE DESIGN SHOP
130 W. 28th St., nr. Sixth Ave. and traditional as the mansion that houses them, with 1048 Fifth Ave., at 86th St.
212-675-8051; remains.com items and patterns inspired by the decorative arts on 212-994-9496;
$$$ display. Theres also an extensive array of art reference shop.neuegalerie.org
This shop carries a full range of lighting options, in- books and exhibition catalogues. $$$$$
cluding formal sconces and chandeliers. Sconces start This is the place to go for reproductions of famous
at $600 a pair. Recent finds include a modern satin- GUGGENHEIM STORE pieces from the Vienna Secession and Bauhaus
brass chandelier from the 50s and brass baluster table 1071 Fifth Ave., nr. 89th St. schools by the likes of Josef Hoffmann, Adolf Loos,
lamps from the 60s. 800-329-6109; and Eva Zeisel.
guggenheimstore.org
RICH BRILLIANT WILLING $$ NEW MUSEUM STORE
37 W. 20th St., nr. Sixth Ave., Ste. 707 Expect museum-inspired merchandise, including ties 235 Bowery, at Prince St.
212-388-1621; richbrilliantwilling.com that reference Jackson Pollock and Vasily Kandinsky and 212-343-0460;
$$$$$ tchotchkes echoing Frank Lloyd Wrightss iconic spiral. newmuseumstore.org
The Brooklyn-based retailer has now opened a show- A wide selection of exhibition catalogs and photocentric $$
room in Manhattan. Here, industrial-inspired light- tomes featuring New York imagery is also available. The main attraction here is the eclectic collection of
ing is passed through a minimalist filter, landing coffee-table books on figures both mainstream and
somewhere between Bauhaus and Brutalist. METROPOLITAN OPERA SHOP niche, including tattooists and graffiti artists. Youll
Metropolitan Opera House, Lincoln Center also find offbeat jewelry and glassware, like the por-
ROLL & HILL 212-799-3100, ext. 2399; metoperashop.org celain mugs printed with an image of Jim Shaws The
3 Mercer St., nr. Howard St. $$ Golden Age.

NOGUCHI MUSEUM SHOP at the museum. There is plenty of hand-crafted jewelry 212-255-3550;
9-01 33rd Rd., and work by contemporary artists, as well as home ac- bedbathandbeyond.com
at Vernon Blvd, Long Island City cessories from the United States and Europe. Youll find $$
718-721-2308; shop.noguchi.org eye-pleasing lamps, sun-catching vases, understated True to its name, the store stocks everything you need
$$$$ jewelry, DIY dolls, and other gifts for home and office. for the bedroom, bathroom, or any other part of the
Isamu Noguchi is without a doubt one of the most house. Perennial go-to items are DKNY bathroom
renowned artists of the mid-20th century, and his THE STORE AT THE STUDIO accessories, Wamsutta sheets, DeLonghi toasters, and
entire line of furniture and lighting is available at the MUSEUM IN HARLEM all manner of easy-to-install window treatments.
shop of the Noguchi Museum. To impress your de- 144 W. 125th St.,
sign-savvy friends, pick up his paper-lantern light nr. Adam Clayton Powell Jr. Blvd. BERGDORF GOODMAN
sculptures or famous free-form sofa. 212-864-4500, ext. 237; 754 Fifth Ave., at 58th St.
studiomuseum.org/shop 212-753-7300;
READERS & WRITERS SHOP $$$$ bergdorfgoodman.com
AT THE NEW YORK PUBLIC LIBRARY Limited-edition prints and glossy coffee-table books $$$
Fifth Ave., at 42nd Street (e.g., Harlem: A Century in Images) are just a few of Atop the luxury department stores Fifth Avenue
212-642-0102; shop.nypl.org the home-enhancing offerings available at this shop. flagship, youll find a sunny aerie replete with crystal
$$ Exhibition catalogues are sold as well. by Baccarat, traditional china, and decorative items
Browse a selection of stationery, bookends, and home from Europe and Asia in styles that range from classic
accessories. Items like a library checkout cardtote THE WHITNEY MUSEUM SHOP to contemporary.
and a set of New Yorkercover postcards riff on con- 99 Gansevoort St., nr. Washington St.
cepts of erudition and learning. 212-570-3614; shop.whitney.org BLOOMINGDALES
$$$$ 1000 Third Ave., at 59th St.
RUBIN MUSEUM OF ART SHOP In the lobby of the new Renzo Piano designed mu- 212-705-2000; bloomingdales.com
150 W. 17th St., nr. Seventh Ave. seum, you can find a range of new artist-inspired $$$$$
212-620-5000, ext. 350; products, whether its plates adorned with Calder This East Side Art Deco landmark has been serving
shop.rubinmuseum.org mobiles, or flip-flops bearing Basquiat scrawls. New York shoppers since 1886. Home dcor is on the
$$ sixth and seventh floors, with a democratic array of
Spiritually inspired wares from Nepal, Bhutan, Tibet, products like Cuisinart kitchen gadgets, Wedgwood
India, and Kashmir fill this shop. For kids, there are dinnerware, and a selection of furniture, bedding, and
Himalayan childrens books and toys; the store also
offers decorative pillows. One-Stop bathroom accessories.
CB2
THE SHOP @ SCANDINAVIA HOUSE ABC CARPET & HOME 451 Broadway, nr. Grand St.
58 Park Ave., at 38th St. 881 and 888 Broadway, at 19th St. 979 Third Ave., at 58th St.,
212-847-9737; 212-473-3000; abchome.com in the Decoration & Design Building
scandinaviahouse.org/shop $$$$$$$ 212-219-1454; cb2.com
$$ In business for over 100 years, ABC is New Yorks pre- $$
Carrying more than 100 different Scandinavian eminent destination for everything from luxury one- Crate & Barrel takes its contemporary content up
brands, this store also hosts occasional trunk shows of-a-kind vintage pieces to contemporary items by top a notch with this edgier offshoot. Items with vivid col-
where you can meet the designers face-to-face. Big designers. The helpful staff is on hand to guide you ors and sleek designs cater to hip young customers who
names like Marimekko are represented alongside through the multilevel maze of furnishings, rugs, and want more bang for their buck. Inexpensive glassware,
smaller regional labels. Pick up candlesticks by Bengt piles of cashmere bedding. modular furniture, and sexy decorative items abound.
and Lotta as well as Orrefors crystal.
ALT BOX THE CONTAINER STORE
THE SKYSCRAPER MUSEUM BOOKSTORE 148 W. 28th St., nr. Seventh Ave. 629 Sixth Ave., nr. 19th St.
39 Battery Pl., nr. West St. 234 E. 60th St., nr. Second Ave. 725 Lexington Ave., at 58th St.
212-945-6324; skyscraper.org 212-431-1000; altforliving.com 212-366-4200;
$$ $$$$$$ containerstore.com
Lovers of cities come to this architectural bookshop Los Angeles transplant Analisse Taft-Gersten stocks $$
for analytical and image-filled tabletop tomes. Fit- her Flower District showroom with sleek wooden This go-to retailer provides an unparalleled range of
tingly, New York is the dominant theme. A small sec- furniture, statement-piece pillows, and rugs treated storage solutions and accessories. Reps of shelving
tion is devoted to sustainable architecture, while with a wash finish to give the impression of a well- company Elfa are available for free consultations.
photographic prints, childrens titles, and 3-D puzzles loved family heirloom. Her in-house Living Vintage
complete the collection. textile line favors muted colors and repeating patterns CRATE & BARREL
on silk, matka, and linen. 611 Broadway, at Houston St.
THE STORE AT MUSEUM OF
ARTS AND DESIGN ART ET MAISON
2 Columbus Cir., nr. Broadway 12 W. 29th St., nr. Fifth Ave. O U T O F TOW N
212-299-7700; thestore.madmuseum.org 212-226-3665; artetmaison.com
$$ $$$$$
The selection at this shop complements each exhibition In its new 2,000-square-foot showroom, this full-
service home-furnishings firm offers kitchen, bath, BATTAGLIAS HOME
furniture, lighting, and closet systems. Favoring Ital- 1414 Willow Ave., nr. 15th St.,
ian brands including Toscoquattro, Maistri, and Casa- Hoboken, N.J.
milano, Art et Maison also offers residential and office 201-798-1122; battagliashome.com
$$$
OUTLET consultations.
This full-service home-goods store
BARNEYS NEW YORK has products for the kitchen, the living room,
660 Madison Ave., at 61st St. and the bed- and bathroom. The staff
212-826-8900; barneys.com can advise on everything from design to
ABC CARPET & HOME BRONX OUTLET $$$$ knife sharpening.
1055 Bronx River Ave., Looking to up your homes chic factor? The edgiest of
nr. Watson Ave., the Bronx the citys major luxury department stores, Barneys WALMART
718-842-8772; abchome.com home section has a limited selection of furniture from 77 Green Acres Rd., Valley Stream, N.Y.
$$$ design gurus like Madeline Weinrib and Venini. 516-887-0127; walmart.com
Its closing later this fall, but for now this Theres also an assortment of smaller items in the $
warehouse has much the same eclectic selec- tabletop and dcor categories. The deal that would have brought
tion as ABC Carpet & Home merchandise at Walmart to Brooklyn never quite happened,
marked-down prices. BED BATH & BEYOND but you can still head to Long
620 Sixth Ave., at 18th St. Island for the chains famously low prices.
(various locations)
212-780-0004; PIER 1 IMPORTS
crateandbarrel.com 71 Fifth Ave., at 15th St.
$$ (various locations) O N L I N E O N LY
Myriad offerings include solid-walnut extension ta- 212-206-1911; pier1.com
bles and chairs that infuse city dwellings with an air $$$
of French country living. Contemporary pieces in- Prices here are low enough that you can affordably
decorate your first apartment while still infusing it DONALD KAUFMAN COLOR
clude tufted leather sofas, storage units, and the out-
with some worldly flair and sophistication. donaldkaufmancolor.com
door furniture for which the company is well known.
$$$
Smaller housewares are also available.
POTTERY BARN This paint company adheres to
1965 Broadway, at 67th St. a philosophy: Color should help maximize
GRACIOUS HOME
(various locations) architectures potential impact.
1220 Third Ave., at 70th St.
212-579-8477; potterybarn.com Kaufman and his partner-wife, Taffy Dahl,
(various locations)
$$$ are inspired by nature, and the
212-517-6300; gracioushome.com
science of color and light informs their
$$ Some time spent browsing the contemporary European-
inspired furnishings at this home-dcor titan will make ready-mixed and custom paints.
The lush-looking beds at Gracious Homes uptown
flagship might make you want to curl up for a nap, but you want to live in its worldwhere bedspreads are
dont stop there. The store has everything from scent- fluffy and bright, rugs are lush and spotless, and knives
ed candles and duvet covers to air conditioners and always find their way into the right kitchen drawer.
organizers for your closet. One of the few stores that still carries Pratt & Lambert
TARGET paint, Epsteins boasts all the stains, varnishes, glazes,
THE HOME DEPOT 517 E. 117th St., nr. FDR Dr. and paints you need. It also has a solid collection of
40 W. 23rd St., nr. Sixth Ave. (various locations) tile and linoleum flooring to choose from.
(various locations) 212-835-0860; target.com
212-929-9571; $$$ FARROW & BALL
homedepot.com Target has become synonymous with cheap chic. The 32 E. 22nd St., nr. Park Ave.
$$$ home-dcor items skew toward colors that pop, and (various locations)
This superstore has more than 6,000 items in the ap- the home-electronics section carries good-quality 212-334-8330; farrow-ball.com
pliance category alonewashing machines, ovens, brand-name items. $$$
freezersplus countertops, sinks, and bathtubs. At- Known for its depth of color, Farrow & Ball makes
tention, New Yorkers: plenty of super-narrow stoves WEST ELM MARKET high-quality paints and wallpapers in the tiny town of
and compact refrigerators to be had. 50 Washington St., nr. Water St., Dumbo Dorset, England. The company dates back to 1946,
718-522-3498; westelm.com and its products are still made with natural umbers,
HOMEGOODS $$$ china clay, and old-fashioned block printing.
795 Columbus Ave., nr. 100th St. The chains new offshoot is more general store than
212-280-6303; home-furnishings emporium. Its four sectionskitch- FRANKLIN & LENNON PAINT CO.
homegoods.com en, garden, care and repair, and personal carecon- 537 W. 125th St., nr. Amsterdam Ave.
$ tain everything from all-natural laundry products to 212-864-2460; franklinlennonpaint.com
With thousands of bargains for every room in the potting soil to wall clocks and immersion blenders. $$
house, HomeGoods is like a Bed Bath & Beyond with This family-owned Harlem business sells all types of
an expanded array of living-room furniture plus some WEST | NYC HOME house paint and offers advice on how to get the most
small appliances. 135 Fifth Ave., at 20th St. out of each. There are a number of ecofriendly prod-
212-529-3636; westnyc-home.com ucts in stock, and the staff puts a premium on helping
IKEA $$$ customers understand their options.
1 Beard St., at Otsego St., Red Hook A finely chosen selection of clean-lined furniture,
888-888-4532; ikea.com lighting, and accessories, plus refined, design-forward JANOVIC PAINT
$ storage systems for home and closet. Theres a second & DECORATING CENTERS
Red Hook is home to the only New York City out- showroom, called West | Out East, on Newtown Lane 888 Lexington Ave., nr. 66th St.
post of the Swedish retail behemoth. Find afford- in East Hampton. (various locations)
able, DIY-assembly home furnishings and dcor, 212-772-1400; janovic.com
plus tons of other doodads you never knew you $$
always wanted. This New York chain boasts a helpful staff and an ex-
tensive selection of paints and coating for all your
KMART
250 W. 34th St., at Seventh Ave.
(various locations)
Paint interior or exterior spaces, from trim colors to
concrete-floor finishes. If youre not sure where to
start, the companys in-house decorating service de-
212-760-1188; kmart.com BEACON PAINT & HARDWARE partment can assist in color selection.
$ 371 Amsterdam Ave., nr. 78th St.
This three-story flagship, which can be accessed di- 212-787-1090; beaconpaint.com
rectly from Penn Station, provides affordable one-stop $$$
shopping for food, clothing, and home.
MACYS
An Upper West Side hardware and paint store with a
local vibe and ecoconscious streak, Beacon is one of
the largest New York City retailers of Benjamin
Reclaimed
151 W. 34th St., at Broadway
(various locations)
212-695-4400; macys.com
Moores environmentally friendly line of paints.
COLOURS BY MARTIN
& Salvage
$$ 191 Ninth Ave., at 21st St. THE DEMOLITION DEPOT
The block-long 34th Street location is one of the worlds 212-243-5266; 216 E. 125th St., nr. Third Ave.
largest department stores. The inventory of housewares coloursbymartin.com 212-860-1138; demolitiondepot.com
and kitchen gadgets exceeds most other city stores, and $$$$$ $$$$$
its furniture and mattress departments are attractive Martin Kesselman works closely with architects and This company sells items made from salvaged build-
alternatives to higher-end designer showrooms. designers but understands the needs of the amateur ing fixtures. Youll find antique cash registers, glittery
decorator as well. The store carries more than 10,000 chandeliers, and too many porcelain bathroom fix-
MUJI paint colors from Benjamin Moore, Farrow & Ball, and tures to count. There are also tons of out-of-the-ordi-
620 Eighth Ave., nr. 40th St. (various locations) Donald Kaufman and offers ecofriendly products. nary finds, such as stone gargoyles, park benches, and
212-382-2300; muji.us subway-station signs.
$$$ EPSTEINS PAINT CENTER
Cool kids flock to Muji for its minimalist-chic Japa- 562 W. 52nd St., nr. 11th Ave. HUDSON FURNITURE
nese imports. Simplicity is the guiding principle for 212-265-3960; 112 W. 20th St., nr. Sixth Ave., second fl.
the stores mens and womens apparel, office supplies, epsteinspaint.com 212-645-7800; hudsonfurnitureinc.com
housewares, and furniture. $$$ $$$

This retailers arresting furniture is made from do- BOWERY KITCHEN SUPPLIES wood pieces, vases, candleholders, and serving bowls
mestically salvaged or storm-felled trees and has 88 Tenth Ave., nr. 16th St., in Chelsea Market are just some of the offerings.
a sculptural aesthetic. Hudson also carries petrified- 212-376-4982;
wood furniture, including stools. bowerykitchens.com IMPRESSIONS CHINA
$$ 1436 Coney Island Ave.,
TUCKER ROBBINS This tightly packed emporium furnishes professional at Ave. K, Midwood
200 Lexington Ave., nr. 33rd St., Ste. 504 chefs and home cooks alike with all manner of cutlery, 866-338-4338;
in the New York Design Center Vitamix blenders, bar equipment, and custom stain- impressionsgift.com
212-355-3383; tuckerrobbins.com less counters. $$
$$$ Discounts on brand-name tableware from labels like
Furniture here is made almost exclusively with sus- THE BROOKLYN KITCHEN Mikasa, Waterford, and Wedgwood make the trek to
tainable recycled hardwood from Sri Lanka, Indone- 100 Frost St., Midwood worthwhile.
sia, and the Philippines. The store also does custom at Meeker Ave., Williamsburg
pieces and lighting jobs. 718-389-2982; JAMES ROBINSON
thebrooklynkitchen.com 480 Park Ave., at 58th St.
WRK DESIGN $$ 212-752-6166; jrobinson.com
32 Prince St., at Mott St. This spot has tools for both serious cooks and new-to- $$$$
212-947-2281; wrkdesign.com the-neighborhood 20-somethings, with a selection of This store offers the highest of high-end flatware,
$$ vintage enamel pieces, organic dishcloths, and copper hand-beaten from sterling silver. Basic patterns
What looks like junk to some is opportunity to the pair cookware. It also specializes in home canning and are fairly traditional, although adjustments can be
of dedicated scavengers, restorers, designers, and pickling supplies and offers regular classes in subjects made to suit particular needs: A three-pronged fork
builders who run this showroom for industrial Ameri- like knife skills and pizza-making. can become four-pronged, for example, and custom
can finds. Youll discover boxes of printing-press let- designs are possible.
ters, vitrines, and cast-iron machine bases that serve CHRISTOFLE
as coffee tables. 846 Madison Ave., at 70th St. JOHN DERIAN COMPANY, INC.
396 Bleecker St., nr. 11th St. 6 E. 2nd St., nr. Bowery
212-308-9390; christofle.com 212-677-3917; johnderian.com
$$$ $$$
Tabletop This French luxury house pioneered silver-plating

technology in the 19th century. Today, its still a leader
in the design of traditional elegant silver for the table
This home-accessories shop is filled with handmade
knickknacks, including Astier de Villatte ceramics and
Derians famous dcoupage pieces. Right next door is
& Kitchenware and home.
CUCINA & TAVOLA

the John Derian Dry Goods store, which sells antique
furniture and hand-stitched bedding that will make
your country home feel extra cozy.
ALESSI 235 Grand St., nr. Driggs Ave., Williamsburg
130 Greene St., nr. Prince St. 718-963-3131; cucinatavola.com KITCHEN COUTURE
30 E. 60th St., nr. Madison Ave. $$$ 5213 13th Ave., at 52nd St., Borough Park
212-941-7300; alessi.com This 4,920-square-foot factory store (Italian for 718-686-8200; kitchencouture.com
$$$ kitchen and table) is the first in the country to stock $$$
At this classic Italian kitchenware brands U.S. flag- German-made Rosenthal fine china and fancy pots This stylish kitchen emporium introduces a contempo-
ship store, you can find iconic products like the Moka and pans from Italian brands Sambonet and Paderno. rary edge to the act of cooking with high-tech tools and
espresso coffeemaker and the Philippe Starck alumi- Along with new collections, the shop offers up to 80 appliances. The salespeople are often experienced cooks
num citrus juicer. percent discounts on close-out collections. themselves and will come to your home to give a free
consultation.
ASPREY DINOSAUR DESIGNS
853 Madison Ave., at 71st St. 211 Elizabeth St., nr. Prince St. LA TERRINE
212-688-1811; asprey.com 212-680-3523; dinosaurdesigns.com 1024 Lexington Ave., at 73rd St.
$$$$ $$$$$ 280 Columbus Ave., nr. 73rd St.
The renowned English luxury-goods house sells This Australian company started out making jewelry 212-988-3366; laterrinedirect.com
mostly jewelry and accessories, but this showroom and expanded into housewares in 1990. One-of- $$$
also carries Aspreys substantial line of sophisticated a-kind tableware piecesincluding spoons, bowls, This bridal-focused tabletop specialty shop has all of
tableware and animal-adorned barware. plates, and vases in vibrantly colored resinwill add the flatware and serving pieces you could ever need,
life to your culinary routine. plus accessories and holiday dcor. The stock is largely
BACCARAT traditional, but fun items like Claude Dozormes
635 Madison Ave., at 59th St. FISHS EDDY rainbow-colored steak knives help to spice things up.
212-826-4100; baccarat.com 889 Broadway, at 19th St.
$$$ 212-420-9020; fishseddy.com THE MEADOW
This lauded brand is still the leader in classic crystal $$$ 523 Hudson St., nr. 10th St.
tableware as well as serving pieces and decorative This store has well-priced vintage dishes (relics from 212-645-4633; themeadow.com
items like cut-crystal vases and figurines. ocean liners, restaurants, and clubs) as well as new $$
lines from Amy Sedaris, among others. It also carries Salt-and-pepper aficionados come here for the best in
BARDITH Todd Oldham + Charley Harpers whimsical aquatic- pepper mills and salt dishes. Youll also find colored
901 Madison Ave., nr. 72nd St. and bird-themed plates. salts from around the world, and the Meadow even
212-737-3775; bardith.com has blocks of salt fit for cooking and serving on.
$$ GEORG JENSEN
Bardiths small retail space is crammed with rare 698 Madison Ave., nr. 67th St. SANTIMETRE STUDIO
china and ornate porcelain, some of it dating back to (reopening this fall) 105 Thompson St., nr. Prince St.
the 18th century. Decorative items like candlesticks, 212-759-6457; georgjensen.com 646-508-8756; mosantimetre.com
silhouette portraits, and framed needlepoint accent $$$ $$$
the antique finery. Once the final word in Danish modern housewares, Santimetre focuses on small-batch porcelain goods.
this trendsetter has now moved into gold and silver Tableware ranges from simple mugs and plates to
BERNARDAUD jewelry. Rest assured, the serving pieces, silverware, intricate checker patterns in deep blue, a nod to the
499 Park Ave., at 59th St. and flatware remain unfailingly chic. owners Turkish background.
212-371-4300;
bernardaud.com GLOBAL TABLE SUR LA TABLE
$$$ 107 Sullivan St., nr. Prince St. 75 Spring St., at Crosby St.
Count on this 150-year-old French company for fine 212-431-5839; globaltable.com (various locations)
tableware from Limoges, the city known for its dis- $$ 212-966-3375; surlatable.com
tinctive porcelain. The historic designs evoke a let- Handcraftsmanship is the signature of this quiet $$
them-eat-cake decadence, ideal for those who want to home-accessories shop, which is filled with down-to- The breadth and quality of this chains culinary gad-
dine like aristocrats. earth items for the globally conscious. Ceramic and getryeverything from lemon zesters to digital mea-
suring cupsmore than balance out its occasional The housewares selection at this charity shop (all pro- Famous for its decorative tiles, this upscale store car-
tendency toward kitsch. Theres a top-notch knife ceeds go to maintaining the opera company) is small ries fixtures, too. Enliven an old countertop or splurge
selection, and a range of Nespresso machines for those compared to the substantial clothing section, but the on a bronze bowl sink. In addition to Sackss own
who want their coffee strong and quick. selection is good and regular visits are rewarding. Pia- products, youll find tiles from Sicis and fixtures from
nos, in particular, seem to turn up here regularly. Kallista in the mix.
TARZIAN WEST FOR HOUSEWARES
194 Seventh Ave., COUNCIL THRIFT SHOP ARTISTIC TILE
at 2nd St., Park Slope 246 E. 84th St., nr. Third Ave. 38 W. 21st St., nr. Sixth Ave.
718-788-4213; tarzianwest.com 212-439-8373; 150 E. 58th St., nr. Lexington Ave., eighth fl.
$$ ncjwny.org/thrift-shop in the Architects & Designers Building
This store is small and jam-packed but navigable. $$$ 212-727-9331; artistictile.com
Top-of-the-line items include All-Clad cookware, A small, jam-packed, everything-in-one-place thrift $$$
Wsthof knives, retro Waring blenders, and Cuisinart shop; proceeds fund the National Council of Jewish This store has hundreds of tiles on display, in patterns
electric ice-cream makers. Tarzian also stocks woven Womens programs. Good for jewelry, fashion, ranging from traditional mosaic to modern metal. The
hampers and storage bins. home goods. friendly staff is happy to help you chooseand even
sell you a matching sink.
TED MUEHLING THE FURNITURE MARKET
52 White St., nr. Broadway 22-08 Astoria Blvd. nr. 23rd St., Astoria BISAZZA
212-431-3825; 718-545-3935 508 W. 20th St., nr. 11th Ave.
tedmuehling.com $$$ 212-334-7130; bisazza.com
$$$$$$$ Its easy to get lost in this used-furniture megastore $$$$$$$
Muehling is a maker of fine jewelry and decorative filled with chairs, piles of pillows, rows of mirrors, One of the industrys leading producers of glass mo-
objects inspired by nature. In addition to his house and an abundance of knickknacks. Youll also find saic, this luxury Italian brand carries beautiful tiles
line, which includes fine porcelain vessels and a smattering of collectible items. for bathrooms, kitchens, and outdoor spaces. Those
a sterling-silver tea strainer, he has also collaborated looking to add an elegant shine to their homes can
with Porzellan Manufaktur Nymphenburg, E.R. But- GREEN VILLAGE USED FURNITURE also find tiles for wall panels, mirrors, and furniture.
ler, and the late great Steuben glass company. AND CLOTHING
276 Starr St., nr. Nicholas Ave., Bushwick COMPLETE TILE COLLECTION
TIFFANY & CO. 718-456-8844; 42 W. 15th St., nr. Sixth Ave.
727 Fifth Ave., at 57th St. (various locations) gogreenvillage.com 212-255-4450; completetile.com
212-755-8000; tiffany.com $ $$$
$$$ This well-known junk shop relocated from Williams- Reputedly containing the worlds largest selection of
Entertaining the uptown set? This famed purveyor of burg and is now better organized, with neat, wide, tile and stone products, this store carries over 800
bling also boasts a decadent selection of home goods easily navigable rows of clothing, furniture, electron- types of natural stone and 500 colors of ceramic tile.
on its fourth floor. Find elegant table-, glass-, flat-, and icsyou name it. The manager is a constant presence; Theres also a variety of glass, metal, wood, and eco-
silverware that runs the gamut from old-world ele- haggling with him is part of the experience. friendly materials.
gance to contemporary chic.
HOUSING WORKS COUNTRY FLOORS
WHISK 143 W. 17th St., nr. Third Ave. 15 E. 16th St., nr. Fifth Ave.
933 Broadway, nr. 22nd St. (various locations) 212-627-8300; countryfloors.com
231 Bedford Ave., 718-838-5050; shop.housingworks.org $$$
at N. 4th St., Williamsburg $ Specializing in gorgeous Portuguese tiles, Country
212-477-8680; whisknyc.com These shops are best known for home furnishings, but Floors also carries trendy glass, terra-cotta, and mo-
$$ its also worth stopping in to check out the clothing, saic styles. The staffers are friendly and technically
A carefully edited kitchen store for aesthetically mind- books, and jewelry. New shipments arrive at least savvy, so theyll help you find products that are as
ed foodies, Whisk stocks cast-iron Dutch ovens, Japa- three times a week, and all proceeds go to Housing practical as they are beautiful.
nese knives, and cocktail provisions. Quirky-cool Works efforts to combat homelessness and AIDS.
housewarming gifts include teapots, cake platters, PARIS CERAMICS C
beer-making kits, and a wide selection of ecofriendly JUNK 150 E. 58th St.,
wares, many of which are made in Brooklyn. 567 Driggs Ave., nr. N. 6th St., Williamsburg nr. Third Ave., seventh fl.
436 Union Ave., nr. Devoe St., Williamsburg in the Architects & Designers Building
718-640-6299; 212-644-2782;
motherofjunk2.blogspot.com parisceramicsusa.com
Thrift $
This aptly named shop will yield treasures to the dedi-
cated explorer. The inexpensive furniture is worn but
$$$
From antique terra-cotta to newly quarried limestone,
the stone tiles here all have a worn, earthy feel, perfect
ANGEL STREET THRIFT SHOP salvageable, and there are gems to be had among the for a rustic kitchen, a country house entryway, or the
118 W. 17th St., nr. Irving Pl. crowded clothing racks and overflowing bins of outdoors.
212-229-0546; knickknacks.
angelstreetthrift.org R.G. NEW YORK TILE
$ VINTAGE THRIFT SHOP 225 W. 29th St., nr. Seventh Ave.
The shelves here are organized and clean, the glass 286 Third Ave., nr. 22nd St. 212-629-0712;
countertops sparkle, and everythingfrom apparel 242 W. 10th St., nr. Hudson St. rgnytiles.com
to armoires to Champagne flutesis displayed with 212-871-0777; $$$$$
care and attention. vintagethriftshop.org Rafael Gavartin is an expert at installing stone floors
$ and counters, and his store has a wide selection of tile,
ARTHRITIS FOUNDATION THRIFT SHOP Discriminating bargain hunters know to stop by this marble, and granite surfaces to choose from.
1430 Third Ave., nr. 81st St. place regularly. For especially good scores, shoppers
212-772-8816; arthritis.org can bid on the housewares, paintings, and furniture SICIS
$ in the stores rotating window displays. 150 Bruckner Blvd., at St. Anns St., the Bronx
This donation-based shop benefiting the Arthritis 212-965-4100;
Foundation is a choice destination for designer hand- sicis.com
me-downs. The displays are updated frequently, de- $$$$$$$
pending on inventory.
CITY OPERA THRIFT SHOP

Tile This international purveyor offers a dazzling, if some-
what dizzying, collection of mosaics. If youre feeling
creative or have an odd-sized space, work with the
222 E. 23rd St., ANN SACKS staff to customize a design. You can also order other
nr. Third Ave. 37 E. 18th St., nr. Broadway Sicis products, such as tables, chairs, and mirrors.
212-684-5344, 204 E. 58th St., nr. Third Ave.
cityoperathriftshop.com 212-529-2800; annsacks.com STONE SOURCE
$$$ $$$ 215 Park Ave. S., at 18th St., seventh fl.

212-979-6400; stonesource.com market, and even kitschy wood grain. Visitors can also
$$$ commission their own, with prices starting at $150
Stone Sources mission is to stay ahead of the tile-and- for a single hand-screened roll or $9 to $14 per square
flooring curve in service as well as innovation. Get foot for digital output. ROOM DIVIDERS
same-day samples of its wide variety of wood paneling
and stone, ceramic, and porcelain tile or consult with SCALAMANDR
one of the on-hand design experts. 979 Third Ave., nr. 58th St., Ste. 202
STUDIUM 212-980-3888; scalamandre.com THE SLIDING DOOR COMPANY
150 E. 58th St., nr. Third Ave., seventh fl. $$$$ 230 Fifth Ave., nr. 27th St.,
in the Architects & Designers Building As the outfitter of some of the nations most august ground floor
212-486-1811; studiumnyc.com institutions, including the White House, Monticello, 888-890-8920;
$$$ and the Metropolitan Museum of Art, Scalamandr slidingdoorco.com
This showroom stocks a wide selection of furniture, began offering fine silks in the early 20th century and $$
but the real draw here is the stone tile and mosaic has since expanded into wall coverings, furnishings, Clean-lined door systems, mostly
flooring. You can peruse marble, limestone, and gran- and accessories. in tempered glass in a variety of finishes,
ite, in styles ranging from old-world to contemporary. that excel at subdividing space
Custom projects are welcomed. SCHUMACHER and hiding clutter at a moments notice.
212-415-3900; fschumacher.com
Wallpaper $$$$
Founded in 1889, Schumacher is one of Americas
most renowned fabric-and-wallpaper retailers, with
painted wallpaper. Venson crafts his coverings and
digitally printed screens from top to bottom, and
THE ALPA WORKSHOPS work in the White House, the Metropolitan Opera, works can be rescaled and recolored to complement
245 W. 29th St., and the estates of William Randolph Hearst. In addi- any space.
nr. Eighth Ave., 14th fl. tion to offering a large range of furniture, trim, and
212-594-7320; carpets, the family-owned company does custom
alphaworkshops.org work for historic reproductions and the like.
$$$
A nonprofit founded to support HIV-positive design
professionals and artisans, its best-known for its
TROVE
214 W. 29th St., nr. Seventh Ave., Ste. 1201
Window
beautiful wallpapers. But the Alpha Workshop is a
full-service decorative-arts studio with an array of
lamps and modular panels and a line of Donald Judd
212-268-2046; troveline.com
$$$$$
Artists and co-founders Randall Buck and Jee
Treatments
like tables and cabinets. Levin create mesmerizing, ecofriendly, digitally BECKENSTEIN FABRICS & INTERIORS
printed papers that defy traditional notions of wall 32 W. 20th St., nr. Sixth Ave.
CALICO WALLPAPER coverings. Their designs integrate photos, paint- 877-781-5262;
177 Dwight St., nr. Van Dyke St., Ste. 3R, ings, and drawings to spectacular effectthe Indi beckensteinfabrics.com
Red Hook shows a flock of birds taking flight, and the Fuoco $$
718-243-1705; depicts row upon row of operagoers seated in the At this producer of stunning curtains, one of their
calicowallpaper.com boxes of an ornate theater. Six of Troves patterns experts (among them owner Gary Greenberg) con-
$$$$$ have been acquired for the permanent collection at sults with you on your first visit. Your pro weighs in
With traditional paper-marbling techniques and the Brooklyn Museum. on which of the stores 100,000 fabrics will work best
handmade papers, Calico creates patterns evoking the in your space, what hardware complements it, and
intricate organic forms of sponges or ocean foam, and VOUTSA what design will tie it all together.
washes of color resembling a dawn sky. 154 Eighth Ave., nr. 18th St., Ste. 4
646-892-7797; voutsa.com DELIA SHADES
DE GOURNAY $$$ 307 W. 38th St., nr. Eighth Ave.,
243 E. 59th St., nr. Second Ave. Stained glass glows and Ballets Russes-inspired fig- Ste. 1016
212-564-9750; degournay.com ures leap in two examples of George Vensons hand- 646-344-1652;
$$$$ deliashades.com
For the most discriminating New Yorkers, De Gour- $$$$$
nay is the go-to studio for hand-painted wallpapers This is the spot for custom-printed solar shades based
and silk fabrics. It specializes in 18th-century chinoi- O N L I N E O N LY on various types of window architecture. Choose from
serie and 19th-century French designs, in addition to a wide selectionarabesque, Indian jali, African,
various Japanese, Korean, and French prints, such as French wrought iron, and katagami patternsto give
its remarkable Papiers Peints Panoramiques. CAVERN C your home a worldly feel.
cavernhome.com
ESKAYEL C $$$ METROPOLITAN WINDOW FASHIONS
130 Broadway, nr. Bedford Ave., Ste. 2 Cavern makes hand-silk-screened 469 Amsterdam Ave., nr. 82nd St.
75 S. 6th St., nr. Berry St. wallpaper that winks at more traditional styles. 212-501-8282; windowfashions.com
both Williamsburg Lace patterns turn out to be pictures of $$
347-703-8084; eskayel.com sitting tigers, and long feather plumes create Bargain hunters come here to browse thousands of
$$$ a bewitching vertical tension. All discounted high-quality fabrics from the likes of Kra-
This textile- and wallpaper-design studio offers 22 papers are ecofriendly, as are the textiles the vet, Robert Allen, and Waverly. Custom draperies and
major collections and more than 300 patterns and company produces. Hunter Douglas shades are also available; for the
colorways. With a focus on sustainabilityproducts most precise measurements, schedule a complimen-
are made in the northeastern U.S. using natural and SECONDHAND ROSE tary in-home consultation.
recycled materialsfounder Shanan Campanaro 212-393-9002; secondhandrose.com
works with clients to create customized designs like $$$$$ THE SHADE STORE
Aztec-inspired wallpaper, a geometric patterned rug, She no longer has a store, but she operates 198 Spring St., at Sullivan St.
or fabric by the yard. out of the Hotel Chelsea (!), and you can (various locations)
visit for a look at a selection from a whopping 646-783-4218; theshadestore.com
FLAVOR PAPER 50,000 rolls of vintage wallpaper. $$
216 Pacific St., nr. Court St., Cobble Hill Choose from chinoiserie, damask, faux finishes, Windows come in all shapes and sizesand the Shade
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Cleaners
CARPETS
CHEM-DRY OF NYC
131 E. 62nd St., nr. Lexington Ave.
212-355-3640; chemdrynyc.com
$$
Carpet cleaners who also do your sofa or sectional on-
site, Chem-Dry is a favorite of New Yorkers looking for
capable, dependable service. All products used are eco-
friendly, and the firm offers coupons on its website.
MAJESTIC RUG CLEANING CO.

644 Whittier St., nr. Spofford Ave., the Bronx
212-922-0909;
majesticrugcleaningnewyork.com
$$
This family-owned company has been in business for
87 years and owns and operates one of the regions
main carpet-cleaning plants. Free pickup and delivery
services are available in all boroughs except Staten
Island, and also in Nassau and Westchester counties.
MARVIN KAGAN GALLERY

115 E. 57th St., nr. Park Ave.
212-535-9000; marvinkagan.com
$$$$
Clients depend on Kagan to clean antique rugs and
fine tapestries. The company also does specialty re-
pairs and restorations and counts museums and high-
end interior designers among its clientele.
MR. GREEN CARPET CARE

877-444-6364; mrgreencarpetcare.com
$$
This companys ecofriendly carpet and rug cleaning is
just as effective as the chemical treatments used by
others. The chain serves New York and parts of New
Jersey and Connecticut, with free pickup and delivery
services to all locations.
RESTORATION BY COSTIKYAN
28-13 14th St., nr. Astoria Blvd., Long Island City
800-247-7847; costikyan.com
Whether its been bleached by the sun or chewed by
your dog, Costikyan can help. The company does basic
cleaning and repairs, or total overhauls, to both con-
temporary and antique rugs.
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STARK CLEANING & MAINTENANCE
855-782-7550; starkcarpet.com
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By appointment only . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . furniture, Stark launched this cleaning and restoration
ELECTRICIANS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .146 service, which offers an array of options, including eco-
Consulting services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . FLORISTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .146 friendly deep cleaning. Though they usually work in
Made in N.Y. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . FRAMERS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .147 their own facility, these pros can do in-home jobs, too.
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Very high-end. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$$$$ GOGREEN
REPAIRS & RESTORATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .150 485 Atlantic Ave., nr. Nevins St., Boerum Hill
New listings in red. UPHOLSTERY & WINDOW TREATMENTS . . . . . 151 718-625-0260; gogreeninc.com
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Certified by the former directors of the U.S. Green EXPERT WINDOW CLEANERS DISALVO CONTRACTING
Building Council, Wayne Miless shop offers one-shot 212-831-1115; expertwindowcleaners.com 4214 Third Ave., nr. 43rd St., Sunset Park
or ongoing nontoxic cleaning services for construc- $$ 718-832-9400; disalvocontracting.com
tion sites, commercial spaces, and residences These seasoned pros work with residential customers Founded in 1977 by an Italian decorative plasterer and
throughout Brooklyn and Manhattan. At the shop, throughout the New York metro area. In addition to sculptor, DiSalvo specializes in fine craftwork, carpen-
customers can stock up on every green cleaning cleaning, they also do weatherproofing, glass renova- try, and tilework. Now a general-contracting and
product imaginable. tion, and pigeon abatement. construction-management company, the firm attracts
clients seeking unmatched expertise.
NEW YORKS LITTLE ELVES FIVE STAR MAINTENANCE GROUP, INC.
212-673-5507; nyelves.com 224 12th Ave., at 28th St., Ste. 312 FANUKA, INC.
$$$$$ 212-533-6712; fivestarmaintenancegroup.com 59-49 56th Ave., nr. 60th St., Maspeth
Barbara Fiermans team of elves do standard-issue $$ 718-353-4518; fanuka.com
deep cleaning as well as handle tasks that go beyond In addition to washing windows in Manhattans Stephen Fanuka, the Queens-raised contractor to the
the everyday, like using cotton swabs to clean air vents. uptown neighborhoods, this well-known team can stars, oversees soup-to-nuts renovations of multimil-
also clean screens and awnings and do interior win- lion-dollar residences. He counts celebs like Beyonc
dow treatments for both residential and commer- and Tom Brokaw among his clients.
cial customers.
O U T O F TOW N LIME AND FOREST
JOHNNYS WINDOW CLEANING, INC. 64 Prospect Pl., nr. Sixth Ave., Ste. 1, Park Slope
91 Pinehurst Ave., nr. 181st St., Ste. A 347-323-1941; limeandforest.com
RUG RENOVATING CO.
212-851-5711 Alison Greene deems herself an owners construction
532 N. Grove St., nr. Rutledge St.,
East Orange, N.J. $$$$$ advocate who happens to have many years of con-
Working with both commercial and residential clients, struction and development management under her
800-342-1278;
Johnnys has kept city windows sparkling for more than belt. That is to say: She specializes in dealing with a
rugrenovating.com
15 years. Service is quick, thorough, and professional. projects inevitable hassles so you dont have to.
$$$$$
When ABC Carpet & Home needs to clean,
770 CLEANING CONTRACTORS CORP. PAIK CONSTRUCTION
patch, reduce, or refinish its showroom
866-264-6612; 137 Varick St., nr. Spring St., Ste. 406
rugs, it turns to century-old Rug Renovating.
770cleaningcontractorscorp.com 212-431-1088; paikconstruction.com
Pickup and delivery are usually free in
the five boroughs and throughout most of the $$$ When architects need help designing their own
The high-flying team at 770 has established a reputa- homes, they call Cary Paik. Paiks projects are high-
tri-state area. It also does in-home
tion among commercial and residential clients for end and extremely customized; he once used a single
carpet, furniture, and drapery cleaning.
personable, efficient service at a reasonable price. slab of stone to create a 21-foot-long countertop and
backsplash. He offers architectural services as well.
PETER MUCEK
UPHOLSTERY, Contractors 52-77 73rd St., nr. 53rd Ave., Maspeth

917-886-2458; petermucek.com
While Peter Mucek can handle your painting or re-
model, his real genius is in creating exquisite decora-
DRAPERY, & TEXTILES AERIAL DESIGN & BUILD
122 E. 57th St., nr. Lexington Ave., Ste. 4R tive plastering, like Venetian-style dining-room de-
212-888-1880; aerialdesignandbuild.com tails, or a stairwell with graphic rectangular blocks.
A. SCOTT DRAPERY CLEANING Owners Rupila Sethi and Julie Kelley have done
2727 E. 27th St., nr. Voorhies Ave., swank apartments in the Trump Tower and stores for PRESERV
Sheepshead Bay Paul Smith. They put a premium on two things: a 96 14th St., nr. Third Ave., Gowanus
718-891-4315 militant approach to project schedules, and minimiz- 718-768-3600; preservinc.com
$$ ing homeowner stress. Carl Culbreth and Jeff MacGregor have rehabbed
Scotts Eli Kaplan is known for handling opulent silks and more than 100 townhouses. Restoration of a brown-
damasks. The company can clean big items like sofas and BAUHAUS stone faade can cost from $100,000 to $300,000
wing chairs; draperies are usually carted off to the plant, 31 W. 34th St., nr. Fifth Ave., seventh fl. and takes four to six months.
but on-site cleaning is available as well. Estimates are free. 212-779-3450; bauhausny.com
Bauhaus handles residential and commercial projects THE RENOVATED HOME
BLOOMINGDALES HOME CLEANING nationwide. The company brings together top archi- 1477 Third Ave., nr. 83rd St., Ste. 2
866-767-0342; bloomingdalescleaning.com tects, designers, and technicians to create beautiful 212-517-7020; therenovatedhome.com
$$ spaces from start to finish. This family-owned business provides high-end reno-
This famed department store also has a home-clean- vations with a neighborly feel. Working mostly up-
ing operation, offering a range of services to keep your BERNSOHN & FETNER, LLC town, the firm has handled everything from grand
rugs, upholstery, and drapes spiffy. 625 W. 51st St., nr. 12th Ave. Upper East Side townhouses to contemporary Central
212-315-4330; bfbuilding.com Park West residences.
NY DRAPERY CARE With dedicated project managers and on-site supervi-
228 Park Ave. S., nr. 19th St., Ste. 33890 sors, this firm has perfected efficient work flow. B&F ROBERTSON-TAIT
212-396-4210; nydraperycare.com covers residential, corporate, and retail projects, 94 Prince St., nr. Mercer St., second fl.
$$$ working with designers and technicians to create 212-584-5660; robertson-tait.com
Using only ecofriendly solvents, this specialty cleaner spaces both traditional and modern. Jesse Robertson-Taits team specializes in residential
gently removes dust, soot, dirt, and pollutants that have renovations and generally adheres to a clean, modern
accumulated on your fabrics and draperies. Pickup and BEST & COMPANY aesthetic. For one celebrity client, the team overhauled
reinstallation are both included in the price of cleaning. 44-61 11th St., near 44th Dr., third fl., the kitchenmoving it from one floor to another.
Long Island City
212-776-1111; bestandcompanynyc.com SILVERLINING INTERIORS
The name says it: Chip Brians firm specializes in con- 2091 Broadway, nr. 73rd St., third fl.
WINDOWS tracting as couture, working with the most discerning
architects and designers to oversee every aspect of a
212-496-7800; silverlininginteriors.com
One of the largest general-contracting firms in Manhat-
APPLE WINDOW CLEANING, INC. project, from conception through realization. tan, SilverLining oversees private clients projects from
260 W. 36th St., nr. Eighth Ave., Ste. 503 concept through completion. Painting and finishing are
212-620-0708; applewindowcleaning.net CLARK CONSTRUCTION CORPORATION handled by a skilled in-house team; much of the mill-
$$ 99 University Pl., nr. 12th St. work is done in the companys 14,000-square-foot shop.
Serving such varied clients as schools, individual home- 212-219-1783; clarknyc.com
owners, and shopkeepers, this crew offers heavy-duty Founded in 1983 by Christopher Clark, this firm man- STERN PROJECTS
cleaning for standard and tough jobs alike. And if your ages upscale residential constructions, working with 345 Seventh Ave., nr. 30th St.
windows require regular cleaning, Apple is a smart fine craftsmen and modern designers to bring clients 212-643-7560; sternprojects.com
choice: Frequent customers receive service discounts. visions to life. Founded by Nick Stern, son of renowned architect

Robert A.M. Stern, this hands-on practice specializes From new installations to tough-to-solve electrical GLORIMUNDI
in bespoke construction in high-end and white-glove problems, RHR is well known among its customers 120 W. 28th St.,
residences throughout the city. for careful, clean, and precise work. nr. Sixth Ave., third fl.
212-727-7090; glorimundi.com
SWEETEN THOUR WIRING $$$
195 Chrystie St., nr. Stanton St., Ste. 502H 275 Park Ave., nr. Washington Ave., Ste. 2, Owner Priscilla Schaefer custom-designs and hand-
212-671-1713; sweeten.com Clinton Hill crafts swanky arrangements using flowers from her
This site matches your renovation project with a cus- 718-797-5493; thourwiring.com award-winning gardens and greenhouses. Her lush
tomized roster of potential architects, contractors, $$ and wild combinations of texture and color make her
interior designers, and more. Users upload before With services including LED wiring, correcting elec- a favorite among discerning clients.
photos and project descriptions, then receive targeted trical violations, and installing intercom systems,
recommendations for providers who can help realize Thours ten-person crew serves all five boroughs. KAT FLOWER
their vision. Best of all: The service is free. katflower.com
$$$
TACONIC BUILDERS Brooklyns Kathleen Hyppolitea former event plan-
39 W. 37th St., nr. Sixth Ave., 12th fl.
212-929-7811; taconicbuilders.com
Serving residential and commercial clients, Taconic
Florists nerapproaches floral design as she would food:
using fresh, seasonal elements to create personal, or-
ganic, and thoughtful arrangements. Hyppolite is
combines the straightforward organization of a big ALARIC FLOWER DESIGN available for all types of events, from intimate parties
firm with the detailed eye of a local builder. It does 42 W. 56th St., nr. Sixth Ave. to grand weddings.
both large-scale renovation and new construction. 212-308-3794; alaricflowers.com
$$$$$ LA FLEUR DHARLEM
TEK-MAR Alaric often incorporates elements like eggplants, 203 W. 144th St.,
330 W. 38th St., ginger, and pears to add intrigue to otherwise mono- nr. Adam Clayton Powell Jr. Blvd.
nr. Ninth Ave., Ste. 1003 chromatic arrangements. Its experts assist with instal- 646-850-5973; harlemflo.com
917-682-5134; tek-mar.net lation and maintenance and can set up planters and $$$
Marek Teklinskis firm specializes in high-end resi- gardens on your rooftop terrace. This uptown institution is known for rich and unex-
dential and commercial renovations and large-scale pected arrangements crafted from the most tradi-
furniture construction. Teklinskis impeccable work CARMONA DESIGN + EVENTS tional of blossoms. The inventory is exhaustive,
has earned him a list of discerning clients who include 212-414-8400; carmonadesign.com though of special note is a lush selection of orchids of
architect and interior designer Joe Serrins and design $$$ every variety.
photographer Annie Schlechter. This full-service design firm, led by Andrs Saavedra
and Mary Krueger, can handle every aspect of an LEWIS MILLER DESIGN
TRADITIONAL LINE event of any scale, from the flowers to the furnishings
143 W. 21st St., nr. Seventh Ave. 441 E. 12th St., nr. Ave. A
to the music. 212-614-2734; lewismillerdesign.com
212-627-3555; traditionalline.com
Jim Boorstein and David Porters firm has restored $$$
EMILY THOMPSON FLOWERS Floral and event designer Lewis Miller is trained in
woodwork in Gracie Mansion, as well as in 200 142 Beekman St., at Front St.
private homes. The team also provides general horticulture and landscaping. His studio does work
212-882-1384; emilythompsonflowers.com for fashion, publishing, and interior-design firms, as
contracting and construction management with a $$$$$
complete range of services, from decorative met- well as for private events, be they weddings or ten-
Sculptor turned florist Thompson stuffs her tiny stu- person dinner parties.
alwork to full renovations. dio with heaps of foraged materials like branches,
fruit, foliage, twigs, and wild ferny bouquets. Her LOLIVIER
designs are ideal for those seeking rustic arrange- 19 E. 76th St., nr. Madison Ave.
ments that last from week to week.
Electricians FLORATECH
212-774-7676; lolivier.com
$$$
Olivier is a master of the grand arrangement for pri-
BARTH-GROSS ELECTRIC CO., INC. 51 Beach St., nr. Hudson St. vate clients and restaurateurs, as well as of smaller
46-02 37th Ave., 212-941-0021; floratechnyc.com bouquets that celebrate the beauty of one type of
nr. 48th St., Long Island City $$$ flower massed in original ways.
718-706-0670; barthgross.com Floratech specializes in high-quality roses from the
$$$ Netherlands and a wide variety of orchids. It creates MICHAEL GEORGE
Fiber-optic installations, security systems, custom- everything from kaleidoscopic swirls to understated, 197 Ave. B, nr. 12th St.
lighting controls, and audiovisual systems are just a hand-tied bouquets, with styles ranging from tropical 212-883-0304; michaelgeorgeflowers.com
few of the many services provided by Barth-Gross. centerpieces to Asian-inspired designs. $$$
The firm also specializes in energy-efficient lighting To achieve this shops signature graphic, monochro-
to help reduce your carbon footprint and energy bill. FLORISITY matic look, stems are shaped with dazzling precision
1 W. 19th St., nr. Fifth Ave., and set into clear, sandblasted, or black-glass vases.
CHRONOS CONTRACTING 212-266-0891; florisity.com Walk-in customers are sometimes deterred by the
93 Fourth Ave., nr. 11th St., Ste. 337 $$$ hefty minimums for gift orders, but if you want some-
646-312-0170; chronoscontracting.com When the Takashimaya department store closed its thing on the spot, consider the classic, best-selling
$$ doors in 2010, the floral department branched out on white-rose arrangement for $100.
From simple wiring jobs to complicated system instal- its own, developing classic bouquets and avant-garde
lations, Chronos offers the gamut of electrical and designs as Florisity. With a farm in Sullivan County MIHO KOSUDA, LTD.
contracting services. The company also does plumb- 80 miles north of the city, the atelier is committed to 310 E. 44th St., nr. Second Ave., Ste. B
ing, interior painting, and demolition. organic and eco-friendly practices. 212-922-9122
$$$$
MIDLAND ELECTRIC CORPORATION, INC. Kosuda is the fashion worlds It florist, with a client
37-31 58th St., nr. 38th Ave., Woodside O N L I N E O N LY list that includes Anna Wintour, Manolo Blahnik, and
718-894-4300; midlandele.com Isaac Mizrahi. Her style is simple yet lush: The Victo-
$$$ rian bouquet, a wedding arrangement made to look
Careful and conscientious, this medium-size outfit PETAL BY PEDAL like a single rose, is fashioned from almost 50 blooms.
stays on budget and on time. Work spans installations, petalbypedal.com
repairs, and maintenance, in both commercial and $ OVANDO
residential spaces. Founder and florist Kate Gilman sources 91 Chrystie St., nr. Grand St.
her elegantly rustic blooms from local 212-924-7873; ovandony.com
RHR ELECTRIC CO., INC. farms and urban gardens, then (as the company $$$
135 W. 29th St., nr. Seventh Ave., Ste. 1202 name suggests) delivers her sustainable Ovando specializes in statement bouquets that look
212-564-8520 arrangements to clients doorsteps by bicycle. sculptural, dramatically incorporating the entire
$$ flower, stems and all.
RONALDO MAIA FLOWERS ELI WILNER & COMPANY Makers of traditional English- and French-style fur-
1143 Park Ave., nr. 91st St. 1525 York Ave., nr. 81st St. niture, this company builds pieces on-site. Clients can
212-288-1049; maiacollection.com 212-744-6521; eliwilner.com have club chairs and tufted sofas finished with au-
$$$ $$$$ thentic gold leaf and luxurious marble and onyx.
In addition to floral design, Maia also creates decora- Want to drop $100,000 on a frame for your new Whis-
tive vases and accessories, some one-of-a-kind. His tler? Consult Wilner, whos pretty much cornered the EGG COLLECTIVE
elegant floral arrangements have graced the tables of market in 19th- and early-20th-century antique Amer- 304 Hudson St., nr. Spring St., Ste. 307
high-society parties, and Maia is a frequent lecturer ican frames. The company also does frame restoration, 347-889-7594; eggcollective.com
at botanical symposia. replication, and custom-carved doors and panels. $$$$$
This award-winning trio of designers specializes in
RON WENDT DESIGN GENERAL ART COMPANY, INC. sleek contemporary furniture for those looking to add
245 W. 29th St., nr. Eighth Ave., fifth fl. 14 E. 38th St., nr. Park Ave., sixth fl. elegant minimalist pieces to their homes. Recent de-
212-290-2428; ronwendtdesign.com 212-255-1298; generalartframing.com signs include a satin-brass, handblown chandelier.
$$$$$$$ $$$$$
Principals Wendt and Philip MacGregor create cus- Mainly concentrating on gallery and archival framing, FRENCH & ITALIAN FURNITURE
tom floral designs that play off a spaces existing dcor. General Art creates contemporary maple, oak, and 999 Grand St., at Morgan Ave., Williamsburg
After an at-home consultation, they select flowers and other fine wood frames. 718-599-5000; frenchanditalian.com
colors that bring a space to life, often taking inspira- $$$
tion from current design trends. GK FRAMING GROUP Patrick Molloys family business has been in operation
169 Hudson St., nr. Laight St. since 1903. Over the years, the cabinetmaker has
SAIPUA 212-431-0633; gkframing.com worked with top decorators, making everything from
117 Dwight St., nr. Van Dyke St., Red Hook $$$ old-fashioned armoires to modern media units.
718-624-2929; saipua.com GK offers an extensive selection of frames (period to
$$$ contemporary); collaborates with master artisans THE FURNITURE JOINT
At this celebrated shop, Sarah Ryhanen uses unusual (gilders, carvers, smiths); and protects precious works 242 E. 137th St., nr. Rider Ave., third fl.,
stems like hellebores to create plucky arrangements through state-of-the-art sealing in an immaculate the Bronx
with an organic feel. She and fellow florist Nicolette room. Appointments are recommended. 212-598-4260; furniturejoint.com
Owen offer themed flower-arranging classes through $$
Owner Matthew Halyrecently relocated from lower
their side business, Little Flower School. J. POCKER
Manhattan to the Bronxoffers meticulously hand-
135 E. 63rd St., at Lexington Ave.
SUPERIOR FLORIST LTD. crafted furniture along with restoration and refinish-
212-838-5488; jpocker.com
828 Sixth Ave., nr. 29th St. ing, upholstery, millwork, and window treatments.
$$$$$
212-679-4065; superiorflorist.com Whether youre framing a drawing by your kids or an
$ HELLMAN-CHANG
Old Master canvas, youll find an appropriate setting
This third-generation family-owned shop imports 200 Lexington Ave., nr. 33rd St., Ste. 902
herewhere the knowledgeable staff can direct you
flowers directly from Europe and South America, and in the New York Design Building
to something that will best complement the work.
its affordable prices mean you can keep your home 212-875-0424; hellman-chang.com
flower-stocked week after week. $$$
JULIUS LOWY FRAME & RESTORING CO. Exceptionally made furniture, all produced in the
232 E. 59th St., nr. Second Ave., fourth fl. companys own shop in Bushwick. Most are modernist
ZEZ 212-861-8585; lowy1907.com
938 First Ave., nr. 52nd St. pieces that are simultaneously brawny and subtle,
$$ available in just about any finish you can think of.
212-753-7767; zezeflowers.com For over 100 years, Lowy has framed works for muse-
$$$ ums and individuals alike. Consultants will help you
Romantics have been falling for Zezs signature lush, JOSEPH BIUNNO, LTD.
choose the perfect frame to complement your art from
vibrant concoctions for more than 35 years. Minimal- 21-07 Borden Ave., Ste. 302, Long Island City
their extensive collection of antique, reproduction,
ists, steer clear; this Brazilian florist is all about color- 718-729-5630; antiquefurnitureusa.com
and modern styles. They also offer restoration and
ful extravagance. $$$
conservation services.
Have seven Sheraton dining chairs and need one more
made? Joes your guy. He specializes in beds and
MAKE A FRAME chairs that require turning, carving, and molding ex-
180 Atlantic Ave., nr. Clinton St., Cobble Hill pertise. Hire him to do a simple straight-backed chair
Framers 718-875-6150; makeaframebrooklyn.com
$$
This Atlantic Avenue mainstay specializes in ambi-
or something more ambitious, like a heavily carved
Chippendale style.
BARK FRAMEWORKS tious projects that go far beyond pictures, like framing PALO SAMKO
21-24 44th Ave., nr. 22nd St., Long Island City a salvaged piece of the Hindenburg. The patient staff 63 Flushing Ave., nr. Morris Ave., Bldg. 3,
718-752-1919; barkframeworks.com are known for their hour-long consultations and ex- Ste. 1104, Brooklyn Navy Yard, Ft. Greene
$$$ tensive knowledge of the vintage maps and hand-silk- 718-744-8898; palosamko.com
Serious art collectors rely on Jared Barks exquisite eye screened prints in stock. $$$$$
when it comes to framing one-of-a-kind works. His Samko uses traditional furniture-making techniques
27,000-square-foot studio offers custom frames and to handcraft his clean contemporary tables, night-
a selection of ready-made ones in standard sizes. stands, chairs, and cabinets from solid woods and
BROOKLYN FRAME WORKS GALLERY

142 Fifth Ave., nr. St. Johns Pl., Park Slope
Furniture- recycled materials. He also constructs a select number
of home accessories, including a glass-encapsuled
718-399-6613; brooklynframeworks.com
$$ makers analog desktop clock and an array of circular wood-
framed mirrors.
This custom-framing shop has more than 1,500 styles

available, from basic hardwoods to high-end metals BARNTIQUES
109 W. 25th St., nr. Sixth Ave.
and gold leaf to one-of-a-kind welded steel. Its spe-
cialty is conservation framing, which uses acid-free,
museum-quality materials to help preserve art.
570-881-8640; barntiques.com
$$$$$
Home
CITY FRAME
259 W. 30th St., nr. Eighth Ave., fifth fl.
The rustic tables here are beloved for their rough-
hewn look and virtual indestructibility. Available in
custom sizes, the New Yorker table with tuckaway
Organizers
212-967-4401; cityframe.com leaves on each end is ideal for a cramped apartment. CALIFORNIA CLOSETS
$$ 26 Varick St., at Beach St.
For careful work on insanely valuable canvases, call DEVON SHOPS 1625 York Ave., nr. 86th St.
on this shop. City Frame doesnt send art off to some 111 E. 27th St., nr. Park Ave. S. 646-486-3905; californiaclosets.com
big warehouse to get manhandled; everything is made 212-686-1760; devonshop.com $$
by hand in its immense on-site workshop. $$$$ In this town, closet space is golden; make the most of

yours with rods, drawers, and shelves. The efficiency Its called Light X Design: 20 Years of Lighting). His
experts at this shop offer free in-home consultations. client list includes Robert De Niro and the organizers
Expect to pay a minimum of $500 for installation. of the Whitney Biennial.
DECORATIVE PAINTERS
CLOS-ETTE CLINE BETTRIDGE BERNSTEIN
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nizer, and stylist all in one. Once your closets been de- $$$$$$$ $$$
signed, shell arrange your wardrobe by color, season, and Using sustainable designs, CBBLD creates dramatic, These artists paint bold graphic or
occasion. Clueless fans, take note: Charlton can install a exhibition-worthy lighting in a host of spaces for the representational murals on blank walls,
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match your clothes on an iPad or in-closet computer. your home that needs spicing up. They did
an Impressionism-influenced pastoral
KUGLER NING LIGHTING DESIGN
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$$ 212-382-2100; kuglerning.com
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$$
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LIGHTING WORKSHOP When the artist isnt adorning surfaces with
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$$ 12-karat-gold-leaf stencils, he teaches
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a master declutterer; she also helps clients develop York School of Interior Design.
$$$
strategies to stay organized long after shes gone. For This firm has won the Lumen Award twice, bestowed
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by the Illuminating Engineering Society, for its work theellaphantintheroom.com
ly basis can help people keep mail and magazines from in New York. Founder Doug Russell also teaches at
piling up over time. $$$$$
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THE SPACIALIST massive humpback whale and a bright-red
LOBSERVATOIRE INTERNATIONAL cardinal perched on a branch, as well as
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120 Walker St., nr. Baxter St., seventh fl. grown-up designs like a bold abstract pattern
$$$$$
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Whether shes performing a setup, room shift, or re-
$$$ with clients from concept through execution.
hab (her term for helping people kick messy office
In addition to residential work, principal Herv
habits), professional organizer Erica Ecker helps cli-
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lighting for large commercial spots including the High 646-476-8260; jamesalansmithinc.com
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Trompe loeil murals take serious talent to
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a wall of chinoiserie. His legerdemain includes
faux marble, wood, and stone; stenciling; and
even mock marquetry on the floor.
Designers This lighting-design consultancy employs a staff from

a range of backgrounds, including architecture, inte-
rior design, and theater, as well as several LEED-
KMC PAINT DESIGN
646-322-1736
ALAN MIZRAHI LIGHTING accredited professionals. Past projects include the $$$
140 Bowery, nr. Broome St. New Museum and the Vera Wang flagship store. Kevin McCormicks intensive process often
347-201-8114; alanmizrahi.com involves making samples of the finished
$$$$ VAUGHAN DESIGNS walls so that clients can rest assured
The custom lighting on offer herethink Murano-glass 979 Third Ave., nr. 58th St., Ste. 1511 that, though messy while in progress, their
chandeliers, showers of crystal beads, and glowing glass in the Decoration & Design Building paint job will look stunning when dry.
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$$$ MATT AUSTIN STUDIO
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212-722-3349; bentleymeeker.com antiques. Current offerings include fabrics, needle- Austin can touch up a faux-marble paint job
$$$$ work, textiles, kilims, handmade lampshades, furni- or create an elaborate pastoral scene in a
Meeker wrote the book on lighting design (literally: ture, and lighting, all with an emphasis on authentic- childs bedroom. Hes been summoned to
ity and craftsmanship. Europe to deck out lavish homes with gilding
and the occasional fresco secco.
O U T O F TOW N SERPENTINE STUDIO
RAMBUSCH LIGHTING
160 Cornelison Ave.,
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$$$
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nr. Bright St., Jersey City, N.J. EVE ASHCRAFT STUDIO that add drama to a space.
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Founded in 1898 and family-run for four $$$ 845-838-2471; weisstudio.net
generations, this decorative-arts atelier Ashcraft collaborated on Martha Stewarts original $$$$$$$
is esteemed for its stained glass, engineered paint lines, and her company is a go-to source for ar- Harvey Weisss studio offers a range of hand-
lighting, and unusual custom lighting (com- chitectural color consultation. The team formulates painting services like wall glazes, murals,
missioned by such prominent organizations palettes for indoor and outdoor environments, and it stencils, Venetian plaster, and gilding for
as the Frick, for its Portico Gallery). works in tandem with designers and architects to both residential and commercial projects.
whip up the perfect hue.
FRESCO DECORATIVE PAINTING hour emergency service, it will have a technician on-site
324 Lafayette St., inside 30 minutes of your call within the boroughs.
O N L I N E O N LY
nr. Bleecker St., fifth fl.
212-966-0676; frescodeco.com EAST VILLAGE PLUMBERS
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glazing, and Venetian plaster with a 21st-century sen- This online service matches clients with $$
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seconds, and order up to five complimentary fixtures, including Jacuzzis, sinks, and water heaters.
GOTHAM PAINTING samples from a gallery of 3,500 hues prior to It also provides bathroom remodeling.
336 E. 94th St., scheduling a job. Customers pay a flat fee
nr. First Ave., basement according to room size (from $195 to $480), FRED SMITH PLUMBING &
212-427-5752 which includes labor, paint, supplies, HEATING COMPANY
$$ equipment, tax, and tip. 1674 First Ave., nr. 87th St., Ste. 1
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contractor, is equipped to handle any job. They also fredsmithplumbing.com
do repairseven on the most delicate antique hand- $$$$$
printed English wallpapers.
ROBERT STAR
Plumbers These plumbers aim to be on-site within 15 minutes
of your call with technicians prepared to tackle virtu-
ally any job, whether you need simple repairs, roof-
790 Madison Ave., nr. 67th St., Ste. 503 ANCHOR PLUMBING CORP. tank cleaning, drain clearing, or water purification.
212-737-8855; robertstar.com 449 Graham Ave.,
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this companys high-end work. Star specializes in the $$$$$ 212-980-0909; gatewayplumbing.com
finest wall finishes, decorative painting, and wallpa- This crew specializes in residential plumbing and $$
per installation. heating installation, particularly renovation projects. A family-owned business, Gateway offers an extensive
The company has worked in some of Manhattans repertoire of heating and plumbing repairs and instal-
ROTH PAINTING COMPANY, INC. most fashionable brownstones and buildings, earning lations. It tackles everything from large commercial
11 Bruckner Blvd., the respect of high-end contractors and clientele. kitchens to fine residential bathrooms.
nr. Lincoln Ave., the Bronx
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union shop of 25 pros, most of them graduates of rig- 212-614-9717 $$$
orous apprenticeships. In business since 1944, the $$ Third-generation owner Timothy W. Myers is known
firm has handled painting jobs at Gracie Mansion, This family-owned company specializes in boiler, sprin- for his custom bathrooms and kitchens. The company
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109 W. 38th St., nr. Sixth Ave., Ste. 801 Gabriel Velasquez specializes in the assembly, repair,
212-929-7111; kapnagplumbing.com CHNDUV RESTORATIONS and installation of fine sconces, antique fixtures, and
$$ 323 E. 108th St., extravagant chandeliers. Its no surprise that the
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fering a wide range of heating and plumbing solutions 917-656-1735; chanduvirestorations.com other old-guard institutions have hired him to keep
for residential and commercial clients, from repairing $$$$$$$ their lights looking up to snuff.
a leaky faucet to full repiping. Artist Jonathan Chnduv specializes in restoring
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NEW YORK PLUMBING, HEATING, houses and private clients. He can resuscitate a Wid- 1713 Second Ave., nr. 89th St.
COOLING CORP. dicomb dresser as easily as he can bring a Han- 212-348-5267; lamprepair.com
87-71 Lefferts Blvd., nr. 89th Ave., dynasty statue back to life. $$$$$
Richmond Hill Serving commercial and residential customers, this
718-441-6800; nyplumbing.com CHRISTOPHE POURNY STUDIO company can remake and repair anything from modest
$$$ 67 34th St., nr. Third Ave., table lamps to outdoor lighting and fine chandeliers.
This large-scale plumbing company has all the advan- fourth fl., Industry City
tages of size, offering a wide range of services and 718-855-8865; christophepourny.com THE LAMP SURGEON
operating 24/7. But it still maintains a small-business $$$ 917-414-0426; lampsurgeon.com
attitude when it comes to customer service. Pourny works out of his Brooklyn studio, creating $$
custom furniture reproductions and doing antique Roy Schneit makes house calls all over the tri-state
repair and restoration work. If youre looking to take area. Hell do almost any repair, from simple rewiring
on a project yourself, Pourny also offers a line of fur- to installing a three-way socket, on floor and table
Repairs & niture-care products on his website.
ELIZABETH HARGRAVES RESTORATION

lamps, chandeliers, and sconces. Custom lampshades
are also available.
Restoration 27-28 Thomson Ave.,

Studio 4, Long Island City
212-744-3214; elizabethhargraves.com
$$$ CLOCK WINDER
Hargraves counts among her skills European lacquer- AND REPAIRER
APPLIANCES ing, French polishing, and gilding for items such as
a late-18th-century English clock and a 19th-century
French japonaiserie lacquered table. Shes also a pro at
ALERT REFRIGERATION SERVICE, INC. WILLIAM BERGER
hand-painting walls to mimic the look of wallpaper.
354 W. 56th St., nr. Ninth Ave. ANTIQUE CLOCKS
212-246-0850; alertrefrigeration.com 212-645-9161
$$ HIRO KEITORA
917-593-1546 $$$$$
In operation for more than four decades, Alert serves Berger opened his business in 1972 and still
residential and commercial customers in Manhattan $$$
What do you do when your dog gnaws on the legs of winds 278 timepieces a week. In addition, he
and is known for quality work that lasts. repairs all manner of antique clocksfrom
your $35,000 table or you spot water damage on your
cherished credenza? Call master furniture conserva- little tabletop ones to towering grandfathers.
ELKAY SERVICE CORPORATION House calls are $150 in Manhattan, and if
99 Commerce St., tor Keitora, who can resuscitate all manner of pieces
but specializes in newer, studio-produced furniture. he cant fix your clock on the spot, hell take
nr. Van Brunt St., Red Hook it to his workshop (for an additional fee) and
718-855-2644; elkayservice.com have it running in four to six weeks.
$$$ RICHOMME, INC.
The team here has experience working with a variety of 306 W. 37th St.,
major kitchen-appliance lines, including Viking, Capital, nr. Eighth Ave.
and BlueStar. Among its residential and commercial 212-226-4706; richommeinc.com
customers, which include some of Manhattans best cu- $$$$$
linary schools, Elkay is known for quick, reliable service. Known for its restorations of antique furniture and
objects, this firm can repair, custom-dye, or distress
TUBS & SHOWERS
leather and also gild, glaze, or custom-build furnishings.
AL & DAVE & SONS
The results are old-world and always meticulous.
FURNITURE 136 Jefferson Blvd.,
nr. Edgegrove Ave., Staten Island
YORKVILLE CANING, INC. 718-967-6400; bathtubrefinishingnyc.com
CARLTON HOUSE RESTORATION 30-90 51st St., Woodside
40-09 21st St., $$$$$
718-274-6464; yorkvillecaning.com This family-owned business of rigorously trained bath
fourth fl., Long Island City $$$$$ specialists takes on jobs large and small. Its crew has
718-609-0762; carltonhouse.net Caning here can be executed with natural rush (river a particular talent for color-matching tiles.
$$$$$$$ grasses, commonly called cattails) or with the natural
cane of the rattan plant; both are handworked by
Yorkvilles masters, some of whom have been with the
company 30 to 40 years. For a less expensive option,
the company offers caning with a machine.
CERAMICS REPAIR WALLPAPER HANGER
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LAMPS AND LIGHTING ELIOT COHEN
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212-244-1028; arkrestoration.net 21-07 Borden Ave., nr. 21st St., $$
$$$ Ste. 304, Long Island City Known as the man with the golden hands,
Anatoly and Rena Krishtul have been repair- 718-729-1179 Cohen specializes in unusual wall coverings
ing antique ceramic, enamel, and glass ob- $$$ hung in even stranger places. Customers hire
jects for over 30 years. Their meticulous In the business since 1947, Bazza is a favorite of top him to hang mother-of-pearl tile on ceilings
work is prized by auction houses, like Chris- interior designers for his expansive collection of new and green ultrasuede in closets, though he
ties, and private individuals alike. and antique lamp parts and his experience restoring welcomes requests for old-fashioned paper.
elaborate chandeliers and lighting fixtures.
G&G TUB & TILE REGLAZING proof your fashionable floor-to-ceiling windows and
750 Third Ave., nr. 25th St., Greenwood
718-241-7314; reglazingnyc.com
$$$$$
repair sliding glass doors.
PANORAMA WINDOWS, LTD.

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In as little as one to two days, G&G can complete any
number of bathroom-related jobs. Its specialists
tackle everything from tub repairs to tile reglazing.
767 E. 132nd St., nr. Willow Ave., the Bronx
718-292-9882; panoramawindows.com
$$$
& Window
They can match your existing colors or transform your
plain white bathtub into a shiny black vessel.
Lauded for its precision, this outfit manufactures,
installs, and repairs all types of windows, from historic Treatments
steel casements to contemporary fiberglass. Panora-
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with the help of Shine Glaze. The company goes beyond In business for 90 years, Skyline employs an army of tomers choose from a book of fabrics or bring their own
mere reglazing: It repairs cracks and resurfaces tiles to unionized and uniformed installers. The practice to update (or restore) ravaged chairs and couches.
restore your bathroom to its original brilliant luster. combines state-of-the-art technology with expertise
in preservation and historical work. CAPRI UPHOLSTERY & MANUFACTURERS
396 Tompkins Ave.,
nr. Lynhurst Ave., Staten Island
WINDOWS STAINED GLASS STORE
300 Fifth Ave., nr. 2nd St., Park Slope 718-556-7775
MADICO 718-768-7964 $$$
800-456-4331; madico.com $$ This family-run shop custom-makes upholstery, fur-
$$ Peter Romano repairs, restores, and reproduces win- niture, and frames, and all employees are skilled
These window-tinting pros have been manufacturing dows and other glasswork. His space is more work- craftsmen trained in the European tradition. Despite
protective window films for over a century. Some films shop than store, and clients searching for ideas can its charmingly old-school vibe, Capri is contemporary
provide extra home security, while others cut energy leaf through his books or take a tour of his residential enough to offer a green program using organic and
costs by increasing heat retention in the winter and work for inspiration. chemical-free fabrics.
blocking UV rays in the summer.
WINDOW-FIX CHELSEA WORKROOM
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with architects, homeowners, and commercial prop- needs, from motorized shade repair to window hinges These project managers and artisans provide window
erty managers. Staff will weatherproof and sound- and fire-escape gates. treatments, custom upholstery, and soft goods. The
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At his studio, Erik Bruce is involved in every aspect of Using clean, straight lines and a warm aesthetic, Wil-
treatment creation, from helping clients formulate a liam Armsby designs and fabricates minimal, highly
design to fabricating it. For an apartment overlooking functional cabinetry, tables, and benches that are liv-
the High Line, he designed and created a meticulous able and practical. A wall-mounted sapele key rack
felt-on-felt appliqu of an apple-tree silhouette. features space for books and a cutout to hold a bike
framea perfect substitute for the entryway table.
GENEVA DECORATORS, LLC
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With 30 years of experience, these experts provide $$$$$$$
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site measuring and installation are also available. concept objects and furniture. It also creates proto-
types at any scale and builds 3-D models on many
LA RGENCE, INC. software platforms. The firm designed the interior of
34 W. 27th St., nr. Sixth Ave., second fl. the Melissa store in Soho.
212-736-2548; nylaregence.com
$$$ BENCHMARK FURNITURE MANUFACTURING
Well known among designers, La Rgence specializes 300 Dewitt Ave., at Bank St., East New York
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pillows, executing every step from design to installa- $$$$$
tion. This firm is available to the trade only, so have In its Brooklyn factory, Benchmark crafts custom
your designer coordinate. cabinetry, closets, and kitchens and also upholsters,
repairs, and refinishes furniture. Other products in-
LORE DECORATORS clude smart-home technologies and stone counters,
2201 Third Ave., nr. 120th St. and staff can also customize furniture for your home.
212-534-2170
$$ FIFTY THREE RESTORATIONS, INC.
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run firm can reinvent high-end furniture at half the Long Island City
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With a staff that includes an architectural conservator,
MARTIN ALBERT INTERIORS, INC. master carpenters, and highly trained craftsmen, this
257 W. 39th St., nr. Eighth Ave., 12th fl. firm has an extensive array of renovation capabilities.
212-673-8000; martinalbert.com It is known for its masterful wood-window restoration
$$ and fabrication work.
Come here for custom-made upholstered headboards,
window treatments, and slipcovers, plus guidance GOTHIC CABINET CRAFT
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also available.
1646 Second Ave., at 85th St.(various locations)
212-472-7359; gothiccabinetcraft.com
start here. RAKEN LEAVES

36 E. 23rd St., nr. Park Ave., Ste. 2R
212-533-8189;
$$$
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This craftsman can breathe new life into virtually any 917-456-2484; kressenyc.com
piece of upholstered furnitureand he also keeps a $$$
well-edited selection of antique and vintage furniture Adherents of the ethics of minimalism, Mike Kresse
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two materials: steel and wood. Requiring an eight-
STITCH NYC, INC. week lead time to build, their slat lounge chair comes
63 Flushing Ave., in a variety of muted colors for the steel base and finds
nr. 4th St., Bldg. 3, Ste. 1012, the elusive midpoint between style and comfort.
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MANHATTAN CABINETRY
227 E. 59th St.,
nr. Second Ave.
212-750-9800
manhattancabinetry.com
$$$$$
The motto at this top-notch custom-furniture shop is
If you can imagine it, we can build it. Its artisans
might turn out a slick mahogany bar with a black-
marble top, or all manner of beds, bookshelves, bu-
reaus, and wall units.
NINOS WOODCRAFT CORP.

95 Montgomery Ave.,
nr. Victory Blvd., Staten Island
718-442-7491
$$
Craftsman Nino Lo Savio and his workers hand-carve
parts to replace missing details in brownstones and
woodwork, a service that is increasingly hard to come
by. Its no wonder high-profile clients like Madonna
call on LoSavio for his singular expertise.
PREMIUM MILLWORK
43 Coffey St.,
nr. Dwight St., Red Hook
718-422-7774; premiummillwork.com
$$$
J POCKER
Custom Frames & Prints since 1926
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tors, architects, interior designers, and private clients.
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RADIUS CONSTRUCTION
201 Van Brunt St.,
at Seabring St., Red Hook
718-243-0280
radiusconstruction.com
$$$
A design-build firm led by Marc Appelbaum, Radius
(in collaboration with Bergen Street Studio) trans-
formed a Boerum Hill auto-repair shop into a stark,
gleaming residential triplex and won a Building
Brooklyn Award for it.
LOCKSMITHS
GREENWICH LOCKSMITHS
56 Seventh Ave. S., nr. Morton St.
SALE ON NOW
212-242-4646;
greenwichlocksmiths.com
$$
Owner Philip Mortillaro has led this
full-service locksmith storefront since 1980,
meeting all kinds of needs: key-making,
lock installation, safe services. His expertise
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Interior
Desi ners
ASHE + LEANDRO
611 Broadway, nr. Houston St., Ste. 804
212-242-3642; asheleandro.com
Designer Ariel Ashe and architect Reinaldo Leandro
take a youthful but not young approach to their proj-
ects. The duo has a knack for finding a collaborative
rapport with clients, and livens up spaces with playful
pieces: a glowing LOL sign on a fireplace mantel,
angular black-and-white tiles for Naomi Watts and
Liev Schreiber.
BILHUBER AND ASSOCIATES

330 E. 59th St., nr. First Ave., sixth fl.
212-308-4888; bilhuber.com
Jeffrey Bilhuber appears to be simultaneously chan-
neling Billy Baldwin, Jean-Michel Frank, and Andy
Warhol. In other words: bright, bold, big looks for
celebrity clients.
BNO DESIGN
30 Vesey St., nr. Church St., Ste. 500
212-343-9709; bnodesign.com
Benjamin Noriega-Ortizs art pieces are as likely to
come from eBay as from a tony antiques shop. He pulls
together beads and Biedermeier, curves and crisp
edges, with clever color choices and some humor.
BRAD FORD ID
200 Lexington Ave., nr. 33rd St., sixth fl.
in the New York Design Center
212-352-9616; bradfordid.com
Ford creates mid-century-modern spaces that dont
look like a time capsule from 1952. Better than most,
he has clearly absorbed lessons in eclectic elegance
from the designers Charles and Ray Eames.
BRIAN J. MCCARTHY, INC.

140 W. 57th St., nr. Seventh Ave., Ste. 5B
212-308-7600; bjminc.com
Look to McCarthy for a fresh take on colored walls,
textural finishes, and classical structures. Unafraid
to mix 18th- and 20th-century accessories, he once
outfitted a dining room with a gilt-detailed custom
palmwood table, 30s chairs by Leleu, and vintage
Christofle silver.
BROCK FORSBLOM INC.

780 Greenwich St., nr. Bethune St., Ste. 3P
Adapted from a photograph in The Big Book of Chic, by Miles Redd (Assouline, 2012). 614-805-7222; brockforsblom.com
Forsblom, whos going out on his own after working with
Tony Ingrau, has a discerning eye and a simple mantra:
If something is good, it will work; if something is fabu-
Note that some web addresses require eccentric. Full of color and bold art, her spirited inte- lous, figure out how to make it work. Everything is a
a www. prefix. If a vendor URL doesnt riors feel more curated than decorated. potential decoration, and Forsblom prides himself on
work, insert that prefix before it. knowing what to pick and what to leave behind.
ANTHONY BARATTA
ALEX PAPACHRISTIDIS INTERIORS 224 W. 29th St., nr. Seventh Ave., fifth fl. BUNNY WILLIAMS
300 E. 57th St., at Second Ave., Ste. 1C 212-966-8892; anthonybaratta.com 306 E. 61st St., nr. Second Ave., fifth fl.
212-588-1777; alexpapachristidis.com Traditional with a twist is Barattas M.O. Every room 212-207-4040; bunnywilliams.com
Papachristidis pairs unexpected colors with classic is steeped in color and pattern-on-pattern layers. Hes Whether you want country comfortlike her own
proportions, drawing on influences from his globe- been known to put a cobalt-blue chandelier in an oth- Connecticut living roomor formal Georgian ele-
trotting youth. European textiles, classical architecture, erwise classic dining room.
and 18th-century furnishings all provide inspiration.
ANTONINO BUZZETTA DESIGN By appointment only . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
AMY LAU DESIGN 39 W. 14th St., nr. Sixth Ave., Ste. 504 K Consulting services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
601 W. 26th St., 917-971-0571; antoninobuzzetta.com E
nr. 11th Ave., Ste. M272 Buzzetta claims to be a traditionalist at heart, but he Y Made in N.Y. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
212-645-6168; amylaudesign.com has a talent for using bursts of unexpected color, pat- Ecofriendly. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
One of New Yorks top designers, Lau expertly mixes tern, and texture to bring life and interest to sleek and New listings in red.
modernist know-how with a love of the offbeat and modern spaces.

gance, this legendary decorator can make it happen Offering Balenciaga-quality details to the Park Ave- This firm delivers tailored luxury for powerful profes-
with unparalleled good taste. nue set, this firm creates tailored interiors with lush sionals who want homes in which to entertain and
textures and contemporary accents, like a dining retreat. Expect polished public rooms with cozy per-
CAMPION PLATT room featuring white leather-upholstered chairs and sonal areas tucked away.
152 Madison Ave., at 32nd St., Ste. 900 icicle-shaped glass lights hanging from the ceiling.
212-779-3835; campionplatt.com FRANK DE BIASI INTERIORS
Platt specializes in opulent finishes and fine materials DECOR AID 6 E. 39th St., at Fifth Ave., Ste. 1000
such as leather, resin, marble, Lucite, and natural 127 W. 26th St., nr. Sixth Ave., Ste. 1002 212-431-1222; frankdebiasi.com
woods. One Brooklyn bachelor pad included a living 212-334-1034; decoraid.com De Biasi collaborates with clients to create both mod-
room with two-tone purple walls in Venetian plaster Though this operation is bringing the art of interior ern and classic spaces that are bold or subdued but
and a matching custom Zegna throw on the couch. design online, the work begins with a one-hour con- always luxurious.
sultation done in person. One of the companys de-
CAROLINE BEAUPRE DESIGN signers will visit your home and determine a plan that GHISLAINE VIAS INTERIOR DESIGN
41 W. 25th St., nr. Sixth Ave., suits your needs, whether its simply rearranging fur- 139 Fulton St., nr. Nassau St., Ste. 814
in the Manhattan Center for Kitchen & Bath niture or a more complex makeover. 212-219-7678; gvinteriors.com
917-459-5455; carolinebeaupere.com Vias infuses her warm and witty interiors with color
Paris-born Beaupre is sought after for her custom DEKAR DESIGN palettes that pulsate with life. Recently, she ran
furniture, built-ins, and vanities. For an apartment in 611 Broadway, at Houston St., Ste. 511 a custom stainless-steel tube slide through four floors
the iconic Ansonia Building, she created a voluptuous, 212-289-1685; dekardesign.com of a New York penthouse.
Art Nouveauinspired decorative mantel and a curved If youre aching to echo the West Village restaurant
bar made from lustrous swirled rosewood. Bobos homespun interiors at your place, look to Caro- GLENN GISSLER DESIGN
line Grant and Dolores Suarez, who created its cozy- 1123 Broadway, at 25th St., Ste. 1100
CARRIER AND COMPANY INTERIORS chic ambience. Their aesthetic radiates conviviality 212-228-9880; gissler.com
315 E. 91st St., and promotes mingling. Gissler balances rooms with lighting and woodwork
nr. Second Ave., fifth fl. before meticulously adding color and furniture. Hes
212-706-1025; carrierandcompany.com DEAM PLUS DINE often willing to let the art command a room, which
When youre looking for a lighthearted, fuss-free aes- 104 Charlton St., nr. Greenwich St., Ste. 2W explains why hes a go-to designer for many dealers
thetic, call on Jesse Carrier and Mara Miller. They 917-715-6900; deamplusdine.com and collectors.
have a stellar track record with many magazine edi- In 2012, the inventive, decisive modernist Nick Dine
tors for creating chic spaces for working and living. joined forces with the firm run by Christopher Deam, GOMEZ ASSOCIATES
No wonder Vogue hired them to decorate its plush and the partnership, with offices in New York and the 504 E. 74th St., nr. York Ave., Ste. 1E
lobby in muted shades of ivory and sage. Bay Area, has worked with the likes of Herman Miller 212-288-6856; gomezassociates.com
and Dwell. Maybe their coolest project so far: redoing Mariette Himes Gomez is a modern classicist who
CHRISTOPHER COLEMAN INTERIOR DESIGN the interior of the Airstream trailer. creates fresh, unpretentious spaces. Even the mildest
55 Washington St., of rooms deserves a shot of color, she says. When
nr. Front St., Ste. 707, Dumbo DOUG MEYER STUDIO used in moderation, cobalt blue, pale blue, and cela-
718-222-8984; ccinteriordesign.com 535 W. 23rd St., nr. Tenth Ave. don can supply just the right punch.
Colemans interiors are fresh, bright, and family- 305-458-2439; dougmeyerstudio.com
friendly, with exceptional kids rooms, built-in storage, Raised in Kentucky by a mother who preferred bright- HARRY HEISSMANN INC.
and playful coloring. These days, hes leaning toward orange living spaces, Meyer is a color enthusiast. His 545 W. 45th St., nr. 11th Ave., Ste. 1104
materials such as colored resin, anodized tinted met- brazen use of tone and prints makes rooms pop and 212-586-0600; harryheissmanninc.com
als, and printed or patterned fabrics. leaves a distinctive impression. Wit and worldliness define Heissmanns design phi-
losophy. He mixes classic luxury with quirky, funny
CLODAGH DESIGN C DRAKE/ANDERSON objects such as a Kidrobot unicorn. Having worked
115 E. 23rd St., nr. Park Ave., 12th fl. 67 Irving Pl., at 18th St., 12th fl. for nine years under design legend Albert Hadley, hes
212-780-5300; clodagh.com 212-754-3099; drakeanderson.com an expert in combining disparate objects and textiles
Clodagh takes a bold, environmentally conscious ap- In 2015, designers Jamie Drakeknown for striking from around the world.
proach, often using natural and textured materials mixes of genres, periods and culturesand Caleb An-
that engage the senses. The firm is known for its luxu- derson merged talents and tastes. For an apartment HENRY MITCHELL INTERIOR ARCHITECTURE
rious spa bathrooms and knack for feng shui. in Tribeca, Drake applied his love for color with stun- 646-831-8313; hmiastudio.com
ning accents of purple, while Anderson showed re- This architect and designer made his name doing
DANIELLE COLDING DESIGN, INC. straint with quieter, mid-century fixtures. clever, budget-conscious renovations. Mitchell special-
101 W. 23rd St., nr. Sixth Ave., Ste. 375 izes in kitchens and bathrooms and is known to use
646-300-1591; dcdny.com DUMAIS, INC. concrete in innovative ways, from clean primitive floors
Danielle Colding finds inspiration for her designs in 231 W. 29th St., nr. Seventh Ave., Ste. 1106 or walls to high-polish countertops that resemble stone.
artistic elements, whether that means a clients per- 212-620-7720; dumaisid.com
sonal collection, clean sculptural furnishings, or Principal Kevin Dumais creates interiors that are lush HERNANDEZ GREENE
unique wallpapersall while making spaces luxurious yet maintain a disciplined modernism. While the firm 1 Union Sq. W., nr. 14th St., Ste. 916
yet approachable. adapts to client needs, its aesthetic adheres to a subtle 917-743-2753; hernandezgreene.com
color palette and casual feel. After a stint running Sawyer | Bersons interiors de-
DARREN HENAULT partment, Katrina Hernandez and Joshua Greene
65 W. 55th St., nr. Sixth Ave., Ste. 8E ELAINE GRIFFIN INTERIOR DESIGN struck out on their own in 2014. Theyre known for
212-677-5699; darrenhenault.com 2214 Eighth Ave., nr. 120th St., Ste. 312 fresh, refined modernism, often with a subtle palette.
Henault jets between San Francisco and New York, 212-666-2033; elainegriffin.com
and the easy elegance of his spaces reflects the best of Griffin creates warm, richly textured interiors that HOMEPOLISH
both cities. An upholstery aficionado (he worked his embrace each clients personality. For a former Bar- 48 W. 25th St., nr. Sixth Ave., Ste. 3N
way up through the textile industry), he uses the finest neys fashion executive, she artfully framed personal 917-722-8370; homepolish.com
silk taffetas, rarest velvets, and passementerie. mementos in a home office and added fine details like Founded by Noa Santos and Will Nathan, this net-
French seams on the curtains. work of more than 500 up-and-coming interior design-
DAVID EASTON ers makes professional decoration affordable with its
5 Union Sq. W., FOLEY & COX flexible model: inexpensive three-hour sessions or
nr. 14th St., third fl. 135 W. 29th St., nr. Sixth Ave., Ste. 900 more elaborate multiday consultations.
212-334-3820; davideastoninc.com 212-529-5800; foleyandcox.com
Easton brings a clear sense of classical proportion to Given that theyre both Ralph Lauren veterans, it HUNIFORD
all his projects. He creates interiors that look as comes as no surprise that Mary Foley and Michael Cox 210 11th Ave., at 25th St., Ste. 601
though they belong in stately mansions, often revolv- have a predilection for infusing interiors with high- 212-717-9177; huniford.com
ing around art collections and neoclassical designs. toned vintage pieces and antique touches. Ford (as he is professionally known) creates calm in-
teriors that meld eclectic modern furnishings with
DAVID KLEINBERG DESIGN ASSOCIATES FOX-NAHEM ASSOCIATES vintage items. His spaces promote serenityhe once
330 E. 59th St., nr. Second Ave. 4 W. 22nd St., nr. Fifth Ave., fifth fl. hung a rattan chair with fur-hide pivots to create
212-754-9500; dkda.com 212-358-1411; foxnahem.com a peaceful perch that offered a river view.

INSON DUBOIS WOOD decorated with art and architectural details. He deep- point rugs, and chinoiserie. Hes not shy about incor-
44 E. 32nd St., nr. Park Ave, third fl. ens the ambience with old-world finishes like mar- porating animal prints into his interiors.
212-343-1077; insonduboiswood.com quetry, lacquer, scagliola, and verre glomis.
Rendered in a bold and romantic style, Inson Dubois MARK HAMPTON LLC
Woods global projects include studios, carriage hous- JUAN MONTOYA DESIGN 654 Madison Ave., at 60th St.
es, and palazzos. Hes known for his exuberant deco- 330 E. 59th St., nr. Second Ave., second fl. 212-753-4110; markhampton.com
rating, with big gestures and sweeping moves. 212-421-2400; juanmontoyadesign.com Hamptons daughter Alexa is carrying on the family
Light, lean, and Scandinavian is Montoyas mantra. business. Her designs for high-profile clients have a
ISHKA DESIGNS The designer eschews the dark and carved in favor of classic European flavor, showing great attention to
917-362-2612; ishkadesigns.com Art Deco pieces by designers like Jean-Michel Frank, detail and an encyclopedic knowledge of period style.
Principals Anishka Clarke and Niya Bascom share creating modernist arrangements set against a back-
a casually sophisticated sensibility, which theyve drop of complementary materials such as Macassar MATTHEW PATRICK SMYTH, INC.
brought to life in residential and commercial projects wood, sharkskin, and parchment. 136 E. 57th St., nr. Lexington Ave., Ste. 901
in Brooklyn, where theyre based, as well as Paris and 212-333-5353; matthewsmyth.com
the Caribbean. JULIE HILLMAN DESIGN Smyth works in a traditional style for clients who like
1063 Madison Ave., nr. 81st St., third fl. their rooms done down to the last detail. This serious
J+G DESIGN 212-396-2071; juliehillman.com approach is leavened with unusual, witty touches of
227 W. 15th St., nr. Seventh Ave., Ste. 2 Hillman urges her clients to show off their furniture color and the thoughtful addition of eclectic objects.
202-365-6868; jandgdesign.com collections, and she happily works with different bud-
Jennifer Hunter and Georgie Hambrights new full- gets to create personalized environments. She favors MCMILLEN INC.
concept design firm blends an old-world sensibility furnishings by designers Maria Pergay and Jean Ro- 155 E. 56th St., nr. Third Ave.
with a touch of modern sass. Its no wonder that young yre, set against clean interiors. 212-753-5600; mcmilleninc.com
urbanites call on these up-and-comers to help outfit Designer Ann Pyne leads this legendary firm, the last
their first serious abodes. KATIE RIDDER bastion of old-money taste since Parish-Hadley closed
136 Madison Ave., nr. 31st St., 11th fl. its doors. Projects range from a traditional penthouse
JAYNE DESIGN STUDIO 212-779-9080; katieridder.com on Fifth Avenue to a more modern French-influenced
36 E. 12th St., nr. University Pl., Ste. 702 Ridder goes for the wow factor, be it through an unusual one-bedroom apartment.
212-838-9080; jaynedesignstudio.com texture (leather tiles as wall treatments) or color (bright
Known for his museum-curator savvy, Thomas Jayne lacquered floors). After a trip to Berlin, she began to MEG SHARPE INTERIOR DESIGNS
designs interiors with space enough to admire fine draw inspiration from Karl Friedrich Schinkel, using his 13 Gramercy Park S., nr. 20th St.
18th- and 19th-century antique furniture without blue and white stripes to amp up corner banquettes. 212-859-2800; megsharpeinteriors.com
sacrificing comfort. If you felt at home when you dined at the Lion, its
KELLY BEHUN STUDIO thanks to this savvy up-and-comer. Her designs often
JED JOHNSON ASSOCIATES 1 Central Park W., nr. 61st St., Ste. 52B utilize more masculine materials, such as unfinished
32 Sixth Ave., nr. Walker St., 20th fl. 212-581-1999; kellybehun.com woods and concrete.
212-707-8989; jedjohnson.com With an impressive grasp of design and art history
At this famed design company, interiors range from and just a hint of irreverent humor, this Ian Schrager MILES REDD LLC
contemporary beach houses to traditional urban alum whips up warm modern interiors that juxtapose 77 Bleecker St., nr. Broadway, Ste. C111
residences, like a Manhattan triplex whose master high and low items. She loves to collaborate with art- 212-674-0902; milesredd.com
bathroom featured floor-to-ceiling Carrara slab mar- ists to produce custom work for clients. Known for exuberant color, Redd has electrified kitch-
ble and a polished-nickel bathtub. ens with peridot paint and patterned floors with the
KEMBLE INTERIORS three-tone marble favored by the late architect Edwin
JENNIFER POST DESIGN 224 W. 30th St., nr. Seventh Ave., 13th fl. Lutyens. Redds taste in furniture is bold and luxuri-
25 E. 67th St., at Madison Ave., Ste. 4A 212-675-9576; kembleinteriors.com ous, worthy of Cecil Beaton.
212-734-7994; jenniferpostdesign.com Celerie Kemble incorporates eye-catching textures and
Posts immaculately conceived living spaces, where pure details inspired by the natural world to create gardenlike MILLY DE CABROL
white walls create an ethereal effect, convey a modern, interiors that elevate the everyday. One Upper West Side 227 Waverly Pl., nr. 11th St., Ste. 4E
luxe sensibility. For one Columbus Circle residence, she kitchen featured mint tiled walls, pale-purple accents, 212-717-9317
mixed her signature white with contrasting black ac- and a flurry of glass-enclosed taxidermied butterflies. millydecabrol.com
cents like ebony dining-room chairs from the 1950s. De Cabrol manages to make rooms look well lived-in,
LAURA KIRAR with comfortable antiques, eclectic flea-market finds,
JENNY WOLF INTERIORS 475 Kent Ave., nr. Division Ave., rich colors, and inviting nooks to curl up in. She regu-
136 W. 11th St., nr. Greenwich Ave., second fl. Ste. 1006, Williamsburg larly travels the world to find rare pieces.
917-751-0579; jennywolfinteriors.com 212-274-9906; laurakirar.com
A veteran of Ralph Lauren, Wolf grounds her ap- Kirar creates home lines including lighting fixtures, MR CALL DESIGNS
proach to interior design in her clients personalities tiles, furniture, and carpets for an array of partners. 110 E. 25th St., nr. Park Ave.
and preferences. Her aesthetic balances industrial, As a designer, she caters to an eclectic mix of person- 646-233-2741
modern, and traditional touches, but her aim is always alities (urban gardeners and art collectors alike). mrcalldesigns.com
to create a home that truly reflects its inhabitants. Seattle native Jon Call is the man for those looking to
MAC II design the ultimate bachelor pad. He combines classic
JOE SERRINS STUDIO 125 E. 81st St., nr. Lexington Ave. American style with a refined masculine edge, incor-
526 W. 26th St., nr. Tenth Ave., Ste. 916 212-249-4466; maciidesign.com porating everything from Federal-era pieces to mid-
212-675-5220; joeserrins.com Mica Erteguns work is famous for its elegant simplic- century-modern furnishings.
This firm focuses on providing modern American ity. Neutral furniture from various time periods and
spaces, furniture, and fixtures. Projects range from locations is arranged so that each piece has room to MURIEL BRANDOLINI
small downtown apartments to large Miami estates, breathe, but none of it looks isolated. 167 E. 80th St., nr. Lexington Ave.
all with an airy, light, and open feel. 646-233-2741
MANHATTAN RENOVATIONS murielbrandolini.com
JOHN BARMAN, INC. 10 E. 33rd St., nr. Fifth Ave., 12th fl. A self-described color freak, Brandolini employs many
500 Park Ave., nr. 59th St., Ste. 21A 212-685-6358; manhattanrenovations.com patterns in her haute-bohemian glamour. The design
212-838-9443; johnbarman.com For 16 years, Manhattan Renovations has been a go-to maven has never created two rooms alike.
Barman favors clean lines, strong colors, and tradi- for upmarket residential projects, executing custom
tional materials used in innovative ways. But beneath millwork in their 8,000-square-foot workshop. Natu- OLASKY & SINSTEDEN
his classic tailored exterior beats the heart of an ex- ral light and all-white interiors are frequent themes, 247 E. 60th St., nr. Second Ave., second fl.
treme modernist. Influences include David Hicks, with liberally deployed pops of accent color. 212-352-1917; o-and-s.com
Billy Baldwin, Maison Jansen, and Knoll. The globe-trotting Catherine Olasky and Maximilian
MARIO BUATTA, INC. Sinsteden take an old-school, detail-oriented approach
JP MOLYNEUX STUDIO 120 E. 80th St., nr. Park Ave. to design. The duo recently overhauled a 16th-century
750 Lexington Ave., nr. 59th St., fifth fl. 212-988-6811 Guernsey farmhouse, for which they reframed more
212-628-0097; molyneuxstudio.com As the prince of chintz, Buatta orchestrates patterns than 100 paintings, redid the linens and stationery,
Juan Pablo Molyneux orchestrates whimsical spaces better than anyone, layering stripes, florals, needle- and made custom mahogany hangers for the closets.
PAMPLEMOUSSE DESIGN, INC. furniture, often mixed with French antiques from the 212-925-3380; srgambrel.com
54 E. 64th St., nr. Park Ave. 1930s and 40s or American vintage pieces. Steven Gambrel is known for his sleek, sophisticated
917-494-9479; pamplemoussedesign.com use of textured colorlacquered cobalt, ebonized
Delphine Krakoff, wife of fashion designer Reed Kra- ROBIN WILSON HOME C floorsand for creating dazzling, jewel-toned pieds-
koff, has an uncanny way of making mansions feel 230 Park Ave., at 46th St., Ste. 1000 -terre and mansions alike.
cozy and townhomes vast. She has a luxurious style 212-863-9197; robinwilsonhome.com
that yields brilliant room arrangements. Wilson is a self-described wellness designer who STEPHEN SILLS ASSOCIATES
avoids toxic materials and creates hypoallergenic 819 Madison Ave., nr. 68th St., Ste. 5A
PATRICK MELE spaces. Her firm offers interior-design and project- 212-988-6100; stephensills.com
125 E. 69th St., nr. Lexington Ave., Ste. 4R management services, with a focus on sustainability Sills arranges European and American furnishings in
203-550-2264; patrickmele.com and clean construction. rooms known as much for over-the-top gestures
Meles background as a retail designer for shops like (a cobblestone floor, a backlit crystal fireplace) as for
Kate Spade underpins his residential work. Vivid SANDRA NUNNERLEY, INC. museum-quality antiques.
color choices, particularly bold black and white com- 41 E. 57th St., nr. Madison Ave.
bos, enliven rooms. 212-826-0539; nunnerley.com THOM FILICIA C
Trained in the art world, Nunnerley creates rooms 200 Lexington Ave., nr. 33rd St., Ste. 815
PHILIP GORRIVAN DESIGN that are warm and comfortable, with clever interplays in the New York Design Center
333 Park Ave. S., nr. 25th St., Ste. 4A of color and texture. One Fifth Avenue residence fea- 212-736-6454; thomfilicia.com
917-449-4677; philipgorrivan.com tured marble floors and raw-silk-covered walls. Filicia mixes classic silhouettes with modern details
Gorrivan creates lively, enticing interiors that blend to create an aesthetic thats both bold and inviting. His
the classic with unexpected elements. He layers strong SARA BENGUR INTERIORS showroom, Sedgwick & Brattle, features products
colors and printswhether on wallpaper or uphol- 455 W. 23rd St., nr. Tenth Ave., Ste. 1D from his eponymous home collection and one-of-a-
sterywith earthy tones to balance his rooms. 212-226-8796; sarabengur.com kind vintage pieces.
Bengur loves layering patterns and colors and extrava-
PIERCE ALLEN gant combinations of old and new. Shes willing to do TOM DELAVAN
80 Eighth Ave., at 14th St., Ste. 1602 the legwork to find vintage fabrics and out-of-the-or- 13 W. 9th St., nr. Fifth Ave.
212-627-5440; pierceallen.com dinary pieces, adding her own fabric designs to the mix. 212-777-1881; tomdelavan.com
Architect Michael Pierce and interior designer DD Delavan creates spaces that reflect the lifestyles of his
Allen work together on projects that conjure both SARA GILBANE INTERIORS clients through fine furnishings and art. He might use
luxury and simplicity. They love to scavenge, seeking 1 Little W. 12th St., nr. Ninth Ave. a vintage Vico Magistretti coffee table or display a
textiles as varied as burlap and silk, and revel in beau- 646-454-1851; saragilbaneinteriors.com group of authentic Warhol Polaroid photos featuring
tiful custom work. Named one of the Top 20 Next Wave Designers by Farrah Fawcett, Blondie, and Keith Haring.
House Beautiful, Gilbane is known for her distinctive
REES ROBERTS + PARTNERS LLP modernized-traditional stylecombining low-key TODD KLEIN, INC.
50 Warren St., nr. Church St. and elegant pieces with a youthful energy. 1133 Broadway, nr. 25th St., Ste. 1321
212-587-3371; reesroberts.com 212-414-0001; toddklein.com
This double-duty interior- and landscape-design firm SARA STORY DESIGN Klein puts a youthful spin on stately grandeur, draw-
turns out superlative spaces for working, playing, and 54 Thompson St., nr. Broome St., Ste. 202 ing on his love of natural materials and knowledge of
entertaining. A West Village townhouse they designed 212-228-6007; sarastorydesign.com art and architecture. He respects his clients lifestyles
boasted a living room whose floor-to-ceiling French Storys mix of materials, shapes, and colors brims with (which have ranged from mogul to bohemian), and
doors opened onto a lush bilevel patio. energy and surprises. While her designs are rooted in his interiors always radiate fun.
functionality, she introduces whimsical touches like
REVAMP INTERIOR DESIGN unusual lighting fixtures and colorful contemporary TOM SCHEERER INCORPORATED
202 W. 40th St., nr. Seventh Ave., Ste. 902 artwork by Yoshitomo Nara and Cecily Brown. 215 Park Ave. S., nr. 18th St., Ste. 1701
212-354-1980; revampinteriordesign.com 212-529-0744; tomscheerer.com
Partners Danielle Fennoy and Cece Stelljes splash city SCOTT SANDERS LLC Working with whitewashed tones and various wood
apartments with shocks of color for a look thats both 99 Madison Ave., nr. 29th St., Ste. 406 elements, Scheerer is an expert at composing casually
modern and livable. Theyll toss a geometric Day-Glo 212-343-8298; scottsandersllc.com elegant interiors that suggest travel to exotic locales.
blanket over a beige love seat or plaster a bedroom Its no surprise that Sanders began his career with that
ceiling with dip-dyed wallpaper, all while adhering to master of American style, Ralph Lauren. Sanders mixes 2MICHAELS
their clients detail-obsessed visions. laid-back elegance with vibrant color, bringing an all- 360 Central Park W., nr. 96th St., Ste. 16H
American feel to a space, whether its a ski lodge or a 212-662-5358; 2michaelsdesign.com
RICHARD KEITH LANGHAM Manhattan townhouse. Twin sisters Jayne and Joan Michaels are fond of using
245 E. 60th St., nr. Second Ave., first fl. unusual color combinations and textures to create
212-759-1212; richardkeithlangham.com SHAWN HENDERSON INTERIOR DESIGN C bright, open spaces that incorporate European accents
Langhams spaces burst with color, comfort, and opu- 1133 Broadway, nr. 26th St., Ste. 623 like a gray woven Swedish rug, Italian mid-century
lence. He often takes a more-is-more approach, deck- 212-253-8473; shawnhenderson.com furnishings, and Scandinavian pottery.
ing out homes with highly ornamented living and Favoring neutral color schemes, Henderson often uses
dining spaces that always look dinner-party ready. sustainable materials or his own multifunctional cus- WESLEY MOON, INC.
tom pieces, such as a daybed with swing-out trays or 195 Chrystie St., nr. Stanton St., Ste. 3016
RICHARD LEE INTERIOR DESIGN an armchair with inset brass drink-coasters. 212-785-0392; wesleymoon.com
205 W. 57th St., nr. Seventh Ave., Ste. 10AB The charming southern designer has a talent for com-
212-765-3197 SHEILA BRIDGES DESIGN, INC. bining different styles, periods, and colors (particularly
Artist Richard Lee has an impeccable eye for finishes 304 Park Ave. S., grays and whites). Moons philosophy is that every room
and details and can furnish unique rooms in any style. nr. 23rd St., seventh fl. should be livable and functional. His elegant spaces have
212-678-6872; sheilabridges.com a tastefully put-together feel thats never too ornate.
RICHARD MISHAAN DESIGN Bridgess taste runs to the colorful, unexpected, and
145 Hudson St., nr. Hubert St., Ste. 5A minimal. Her classic and contemporary rooms frame WHITE WEBB
212-223-7502; richardmishaan.com exceptional furniture finds. I bring the outdoors in- 105 E. 34th St., nr. Park Ave., Ste. 116
Mishaan works with the eye-catching shapes and side with trays of grass, stones, and shells, she says. 212-889-2900; whitewebb.com
smooth edges of great 20th-century designers such as Design duo Matthew White and Frank Webb have
Le Corbusier and Mies van der Rohe, and he sur- SISKIN VALLS INTERIOR DESIGN complementary stylesWhite is a classicist, while
rounds all that good taste with eclectic vintage objects 550 W. 45th St., nr. 11th Ave., Ste. 1109 Webb is a modernist. They painted one Upper West
and bright contemporary art pieces. 212-752-3790; siskinvalls.com Side living room with pale grays and furnished it with
Paul Siskin seeks out spectacular accessories a 1930s French credenza and sexy curved sofas.
ROBERT STILIN chandeliers, brass wall hangings, and art piecesand
1133 Broadway, at 26th St., Ste. 614 sets them against a low-key background. He favors YOUNG HUH INTERIOR DESIGN
212-255-1975; robertstilin.com modern furniture and a contrasting color palette. 304 Park Ave. S., nr. 23rd St., seventh fl.
Stilin, who splits his time between the city and the 212-595-3767; younghuh.com
Hamptons, focuses on comfort and function. His re- S.R. GAMBREL, INC. Huh brings a fresh sense of vitality to classic modern-
laxed yet manicured aesthetic emphasizes clean-lined 15 Watts St., nr. Thompson St., fourth fl. ism in both residential and commercial projects.

Architects ARCHITECTURE IN FORMATION
526 W. 26th St., nr. Tenth Ave., Ste. 422
212-714-1006; aifny.com
Matthew Bremers outfit designs contemporary spaces
that juxtapose modern technology with artisanal
flourishes. This 2009 AIA Young Architects Award
recipient is at once practical and learned: He created
an urban bachelor pad for a young commodities
trader based on fractal geometry and the parable of
Platos Cave.
ARCHITECTURE RESEARCH OFFICE

170 Varick St., nr. Charlton St., seventh fl.
212-675-1870; aro.net
The work of partners Stephen Cassell, Adam Yarinsky,
and Kim Yao moves beyond modernism via adven-
tures in the application of materials: Laser-cut stain-
less steel, a geometrically patterned composite-wood
screen, and a translucent beeswax-covered partition
have all appeared in their projects.
BADE STAGEBERG COX

25 Chapel St., nr. Jay St., Ste. 600, Dumbo
718-858-4409; bscarchitecture.com
Whether in their commercial, residential, or civic work,
this Brooklyn firm always takes a studied and insightful
approachcreating spaces in which design is about
reinforcing or deepening the users experience.
B FIVE STUDIO LLP

30 W. 24th St., nr. Sixth Ave., eighth fl.
212-255-7827; bfivestudio.com
This studio has been creating modern houses and
interiors since 1981. The firms designs emphasize
comfort and craftsmanshipthink special wall treat-
ments and custom-made furnitureand often incor-
porate floor-to-ceiling windows showcasing natural
landscapes or city views.
BONETTI/KOZERSKI STUDIO
270 Lafayette St., nr. Prince St., Ste. 906
212-343-9898; bonettikozerski.com
Designing residential and commercial spaces,
Bonetti/Kozerski distills and conveys the essence of
each client. For Donna Karans terrace apartment, the
firm created an air-conditioning system that circu-
lated air from Central Park and infused it with es-
sential oils of Karans choosing.
Adapted from a photograph in The Big Book of Chic, by Miles Redd (Assouline, 2012). THE BROOKLYN HOME COMPANY
138 Union St., nr. Hicks St.,
Ste. 1B, Carroll Gardens
718-715-0418; thebrooklynhomecompany.com
Note that some web addresses require This studio creates airy, light-filled spaces and build- At this cooperative, designers Lyndsay Caleo and
a www. prefix. If a vendor URL doesnt ings. Recent commissions include work for MoMA Fitzhugh Karol and architect Ilya Vilnits create spaces
work, insert that prefix before it. PS1, the SculptureCenter in Long Island City, and with top-notch custom carpentry: countertops, cabi-
residences in Long Island and Maine. nets, ceiling beams, and built-in units.
ALAN WANZENBERG ARCHITECT/DESIGN
333 W. 52nd St., nr. Ninth Ave., second fl. ANDREW FRANZ ARCHITECT PLLC BURO KORAY DUMAN
212-489-7980; alanwanzenberg.com 135 W. 26th St., nr. Sixth Ave., Ste. 10B 866 Sixth Ave., nr. 31st St., 11th fl.
Wanzenberg combines the best of the architects and 212-505-1992; andrewfranz.com 212-686-6875, burokurayduman.com
decorators sensibilities through his focus on crafts- Clean, open, and ecofriendly spaces are this firms In their award-winning work, Dumans team of eight
manship. His aesthetic favors a limited palette of color specialties; most projects employ natural wood and full-time architects rejects an either/or dichotomy,
and high-grade materials that create handsome and other materials while incorporating modern design designing buildings that are functional and unexpect-
unified spaces. principles. The staff includes several LEED-accredited ed, engaged and poetic, experimental and affordable.
practitioners, reinforcing the companys commitment For their design of an Islamic Cultural Center commis-
ALEXANDER GORLIN ARCHITECTS to the environment. sioned by the American Society for Muslim Advance-
137 Varick St., nr. Spring St., fifth fl. ment, BKD envisioned an all-glass exterior with rooms
212-229-1199; gorlinarchitects.com ANIK PEARSON ARCHITECT PC partitioned by mashrabiya-inspired screens.
Gorlin sees the home as a sanctuary, to be built of mate- 49 W. 38th St., nr. Sixth Ave., 16th fl.
rials native to the site and fitted with wide windows to 212-951-7244; aparch.net By appointment only . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
take in the view. Trained as a modernist, he nonetheless Bourgogne, France raised Pearson trained as an archi-
K Consulting services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..
cites Vermeers use of light and space as an inspiration. tect at New York Citys Cooper Union and brings a E
fondness for old house details to city digs and country Y Made in N.Y. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
ANDREW BERMAN ARCHITECT homes. Clients trust her to salvage period paneling and Ecofriendly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
77 Chambers St., nr. Broadway, fourth fl. vaulted ceilings during gut renovations or reconfigure
212-226-5998; andrewbermanarchitect.com worn cabinets in stainless steel for a sleek, modern look. New listings in red.

CHRISTOFF:FINIO ARCHITECTURE where he creates furniture and lighting influenced by rior designer works with ecru-colored paint, ebony-
250 W. Broadway, nr. Walker St., fourth fl. the work of artists and architects like Frank Lloyd stained wood, and natural, sustainable materials. He
212-219-1026; christofffinio.com Wright and Eero Saarinen. crafts interiors with a place for everything and not
This firm focuses on sustainability, adding features a rough edge in sight.
harmonious with environmental and cultural contexts ELIZABETH ROBERTS ARCHITECTURE
(e.g., solar power and skylights that stream natural AND DESIGN GRT ARCHITECTS
light). Recent projects include a net-zero-energy 168 7th St., nr. Third Ave., Ste. 3C, Gowanus 928 Pacific St., nr. Grand Ave., second fl.,
home on Long Island. 718-504-5488; elizabethroberts.com Prospect Heights
Nothing superfluous is safe from designer Elizabeth 646-509-9052; grtarchitects.com
DANIEL ROMUALDEZ ARCHITECTS Roberts. Dropped ceilings are removed and interior In 2015, childhood friends Rustam Mehta and Tal
119 W. 23rd St., nr. Sixth Ave., Ste. 909 walls artfully knocked down to create lofty, light-filled Schori joined up after separate careers to start their
212-989-8429 living spaces that once felt cramped and dark. own firm. Its been a productive first year, including
Romualdez wields his architectural knowledge grace- one particularly challenging job: the renovation of an
fully and shrewdly. His interiors might pair his own EOA/ELMSLIE OSLER ARCHITECT 11-foot-wide townhouse that somehow managed to
designs with 18th-century French pieces, setting 526 W. 26th St., nr. 11th Ave., Ste. 514 leave it feeling open and airy.
a scene that is timeless, refined, and unpretentious. 212-989-0652; eoarch.com
The bright mix of cheap-chic Ikea and blue-chip Knoll GWATHMEY SIEGEL
DAPOSTROPHE DESIGN INC. in Robin Elmslie Oslers own home is a small taste of KAUFMAN ARCHITECTS LLC
392 Broadway, nr. Walker St., second fl. the calm, colorful, wide-open spaces she prefers. She 525 Broadway, nr. Spring St., seventh fl.
212-965-1077; dapostrophe.com designs for low maintenance and high visual impact. 212-947-1240; gwathmey-siegel.com
Belgian-born designer Francis DHaene creates lumi- The designs of this well-known firms apartments are
nous, gallerylike interiors for art-world notables such FAIRFAX & SAMMONS ARCHITECTURE based on a series of simple shapeswalls curve out
as Dominique Lvy and Stellan Holm. 67 Gansevoort St., nr. Washington St. for a breakfast nook or in for a fireplace. Materials
212-255-0704; fairfaxandsammons.com could include Venetian plaster, stainless steel, or
DAQUINOMONACO, INC. Fairfax & Sammons designs residences with a grand, warm rosewood.
214 W. 29th St., nr. Seventh Ave., Ste. 1202 classical feel. Incredibly detailed toucheslike
212-929-9787; daquinomonaco.com a bird-watching perch in an apartment that overlooks HARIRI & HARIRI ARCHITECTURE
Architects and interior designers Francine Monaco Central Parkbring out the particular qualities of 520 W. 27th St., nr. Tenth Ave., Ste. 702
and Carl DAquino transform spaces with a wide each property and client. 212-727-0338; haririandhariri.com
range of 18th-to-20th-century influences. They might A new interior by sisters Gisue and Mojgan Hariri
use black-and-white Fornasetti wallpaper or repur- FERGUSON & SHAMAMIAN ARCHITECTS, LLP tends to feel like an excavation, however high the floor.
pose Art Deco screens for the entry to a master suite. 270 Lafayette St., They install sculptural fireplaces, cantilevered steps,
nr. Prince St., Ste. 300 and floating shelves, keeping work close to the walls to
DAVID BERS ARCHITECTURE 212-941-8088; fergusonshamamian.com leave clean, quiet spaces for clients to enjoy.
66 Huron St., nr. West St., second fl., Greenpoint Homes are at their most opulent in the hands of Fer-
718-218-8101 guson & Shamamian Architects, which takes a page HAUTE ARCHITECTURE DPC
Bers creates clean, modern spaces for design-savvy from the iconic Parish-Hadley style. The firms forte 134 W. 29th St., nr. Seventh Ave., Ste. 806
clients like Cathy Horyn, Isaac Mizrahi, and Lena is infusing traditional design with clients sensibilities 212-695-9638; haute-architecture.com
Dunham. He eschews the extraneous, cutting quickly to produce calm, cosmopolitan interiors. German architect Torsten Schlauersbach, a protg
to the essence of each idea. Whether designing an of Norman Foster, has worked all over the world. Hes
upstate country house or a city loft, Bers has a talent FETE NATURE ARCHITECTURE, PLLC as versatile as he is imaginative, having masterminded
for bringing out the natural beauty of raw materials 140 Jackson St., beach houses, farm residences, and a West Village
stone, unstained wood, and the like. nr. Manhattan Ave., Ste. 1C, Williamsburg townhouse. His firm offers a full range of services
347-623-0702; fnarchitecture.com from schematic design through construction admin-
DAVID LING ARCHITECT Principal Julie Torres Moskovitzs designs are guided istration, plus interior design.
225 E. 21st St., nr. Second Ave. by ecoconsciousness; she employs green materials and
212-982-7089; davidlingarchitect.com promotes sustainability at every opportunity, like the I-BEAM ARCHITECTURE AND DESIGN
Ling worked for I. M. Pei before opening his own firm, artists studio/residence where she incorporated re- 138 Spring St., at Wooster St., second fl.
and his interiors reflect Peis refined sense of material cycled materials, radiant floors, and solar panels. 212-244-7596; i-beamdesign.com
and bold use of sculptural forms and water in space. Azin Valy and Suzan Wines design and construct resi-
For example, he might cut a pond into a concrete floor GABELLINI SHEPPARD ASSOCIATES, LLP dential, landscape, and commercial projects, blending
or cantilever a bed over an indoor waterfall. 665 Broadway, at Bond St., Ste. 706 an unerring eye for functionality with a streamlined
212-388-1700; gabellinisheppard.com sensibility. They once created a staircase that floated
DEBORAH BERKE PARTNERS Michael Gabellinis pale, refined interiors provide above a kitchen and connected to a rolling stepladder
220 Fifth Ave., at 26th St., seventh fl. elegant blank canvases. Often working within historic with built-in cabinets.
212-229-9211; dberke.com structures, like a 20s Emery Roth building, he creates
Berkes ethos, she says, is elegant, inventive, modern, minimalist havens using a white palette, recessed INGRAO, INC.
authentic. Her rooms often include rich woods, lumi- lighting, and suspended walls and ceilings. 17 E. 64th St., nr. Madison Ave. 212-472-5400
nous plaster, and the simplest of stones, such as pale Designer and architect Tony Ingrao enjoys juxtapos-
Indiana limestone, dark-gray slate, and white marble. GHIORA AHARONI DESIGN STUDIO ing contemporary furnishings with antiques for maxi-
276 Fifth Ave., nr. 30th St., Ste. 1100 mum impact, as in TV presenter Donny Deutschs
DELSON OR SHERMAN ARCHITECTS PC 212-255-1511; ghiora-aharoni.com living room, where velvet-upholstered bergres flank
20 Jay St., nr. Plymouth St., Ste. 636, Dumbo Reconfiguring existing structures is the specialty here. a mounted medicine cabinet by Damien Hirst.
718-789-2919; delsonsherman.com Aharoni transforms closed, awkward New York interiors
Modern architecture meets historic environs: Thats into contemporary open environments, creating volume, JAKLITSCH/GARDNER ARCHITECTS PC
the M.O. for the properties renovated by this 19-year- expanding city vistas, and adding outdoor spaces. 115 W. 27th St., nr. Sixth Ave., ninth fl.
old Brooklyn partnership. 212-620-9166; jaklitschgardner.com
GLUCKMAN TANG This studio of seven architects and designers has won
DLANDSTUDIO 250 Hudson St., nr. Dominick St., third fl. numerous accolades, including the Award of Excel-
137 Clinton St., at Livingston St., Brooklyn Heights 212-929-0100; gluckmantang.com lence from the AIA in 2010 and 2011. The firm is keen
718-624-0244; dlandstudio.com Richard Gluckman practically invented the Chelsea to highlight the specific qualities of each site, with an
Susannah Drakes multidisciplinary design firm spe- aesthetic: cleaned-up industrial spaces that are eye toward sustainable practices.
cializes in high-end residential gardens, storm-water bathed in natural light and make great showcases for
management, and green infrastructure. contemporary art. He adds tactile materials, striking JOEL SANDERS ARCHITECT
staircases, and the occasional outdoor shower. 89 Fifth Ave., nr. 16th St., Ste. 301.
DYAD STUDIO 212-431-8751; joelsandersarchitect.com
152 Centre St., nr. Clinton St., Red Hook GROVES & CO. Using one continuous surface to create fully function-
718-797-2030; dyadny.com 210 11th Ave., nr. 25th St., Ste. 502 ing homes, Sanderss designs push the capabilities of
Modern, elemental, and minimal are the themes at this 212-929-5221; grovesandco.com computers and challenge clients to think creatively.
small architecture and furniture-design studio. Doug- Russell Grovess graceful, thoughtful style makes for A concrete floor may dip to form a padded conversa-
las Fanning has a fully equipped on-site metal shop, oases of calm in the busy city. This architect and inte- tion pitthen rise up to turn into a countertop.

JULIAN KING ARCHITECT Haverlands eight-person team takes on only a hand- space and create open, light-filled rooms. Their in-
304 Hudson St., nr. Vandam St., sixth fl. ful of projects at any one time. His designs reflect the house custom-furniture line keeps with their natural
917-288-9849; juliankingarchitect.com styles of his clientswho usually hail from the fashion aesthetic, incorporating different types of wood and
The firm provides full architectural service: site plan- and art worldsand his own modernist leanings. For providing hidden storage space.
ning, construction oversight, landscaping, and inte- one townhouse, he incorporated steel-and-glass doors
rior design. For the renovation of a formerly dark that open onto a garden pavilion. RAAD STUDIO
Brooklyn townhouse, these architects created a skylit 5 White St., nr. W. Broadway, Ste. 4B
slot that bathes every floor in natural light. MR ARCHITECTURE + DECOR 212-254-5490; raadstudio.com
245 W. 29th St., nr. Eighth Ave., tenth fl. Founding principal James Ramsey, once a satellite
LEONE DESIGN STUDIO 212-989-9300; mrarch.com engineer for NASA and now the architect of the newly
540 President St., nr. Third Ave., Ste. 2J, Gowanus David Mann has a quiet, almost scholarly intensity. approved underground park the Lowline, brings ex-
718-243-9088; leonedesignstudio.com He arranges the practical aspects of his clients lives citement and originality to everything he touches, and
This architecture and design-build firm takes an ininto exquisite modern vignettes. One home office was that includes residential design.
tegrated, detail-oriented approach to projects: The concealed behind a movable curtain on a living-room
architects and craftsmen collaborate from design wall, and it included slots for every last pencil. RABIH HAGE
through completion to ensure that the clients vision 154 Grand St., nr. Lafayette St.
is never lost along the way. NEAL BECKSTEDT STUDIO rabih-hage.com
134 W. 26th St., nr. Seventh Ave., Ste. 1140 The London architect opened his New York office this
LEROY STREET STUDIO 212-924-0700; nbeckstedtstudio.com year, and has beautiful projects to show for it. His
113 Hester St., nr. Eldridge St. At this multifaceted ten-person studio, a clean archi- work has a quiet, powerful edge, balancing modern
212-431-6780; leroystreetstudio.com tectural aesthetic meets a warm interior-design style living with old world elegance.
Led by Yale Architecture grads Morgan Hare, Marc composed of rich textures and furnishings. Beckstedt
Turkel, and Shawn Watts, this practice provides con- focuses on lighting and spatial planning in his designs, RAFAEL DE CRDENAS/
struction management, design architecture, and in- creating a harmonious mix of soothing colors and ARCHITECTURE AT LARGE
terior design. One project involved combining three contrasting materials. 611 Broadway, at Houston St., Ste. 627
adjacent landmarked townhouses and reorganizing 212-965-8755; architectureatlarge.com
the interior around a dramatic atrium. THE OFFICE OF THIERRY W DESPONT LTD. If ever there were an interior designer cum architect
10 Harrison St., nr. Hudson St. undaunted by the use of loud colors, its de Crdenas.
MADE 212-334-9444; despont.com His palette frequently incorporates energetic hues like
141 Beard St., at Van Brunt St., Bldg. 12B, Red Hook A master of spectacle and size, Despont re-creates all sunflower yellow and blood red, which he juxtaposes
718-834-0171; made-nyc.com the custom-made, ballroom-size drama of an Italian with feminine, romantic furnishings.
With full design, fabrication, and contracting crews palazzo, French chteau, or Art Deco ocean liner. His
in-house, this studio is a one-stop shop for home re- recent renovation of the Ritz in Paris says it all. REDDYMADE DESIGN
modeling. The majority of the firms clients enlist it 80 W. 3rd St., nr. Thompson St., second fl.
for gut renovations, though Made also does top-notch ONEILL ROSE ARCHITECTS 212-625-2099; reddymadedesign.com
interior transformations and reconfigurations. 98 4th St., nr. Bond St., Ste. 419, Gowanus Suchi Reddy embeds vibrant hints of color in otherwise
718-852-3925; oneillrosearchitects.com calm interiors. Shes ingenious at renovating and mod-
MESH ARCHITECTURES This small firm seeks a balance between the everyday ernizing difficult spaces.
68 Jay St., nr. Water St., Ste. 501, Dumbo and the unexpected. Founders Devin ONeill and Faith
212-989-3884; mesh.nyc Rose have a talent for making small spaces feel expan- RESOLUTION: 4 ARCHITECTURE
Eric Liftin enjoys pushing limits: I like active environ- sive with clever solutions, like cutting a clunky kitchen 150 W. 28th St., nr. Seventh Ave., Ste. 1902
ments that encourage investigation and experimenta- island in half or incorporating an anodized-aluminum 212-675-9266; re4a.com
tion, he says. His thoughtful designs for folding, roll- screen into a living room for extra natural light. Working in a style that is lean, mean, clean, and green,
ing, and light-emitting walls allow him to create flexible Joseph Tanney and Robert Luntz provide full architec-
rooms with an improvisational feel. 1100 ARCHITECT tural service, including interior design, lighting,
475 Tenth Ave., nr. 36th St., tenth fl. and appliance selection; and their prefab work is
MESSANA ORORKE 212-645-1011; 1100architect.com among their most lauded. The duo even developed a
223 E. 10th St., nr. Second Ave., Ste. 12 Juergen Riehm and David Piscuskas create sustain- design-and-fabrication system, the Modern Modular.
212-807-1960; messanaororke.com able, community-minded spaces with innovative
Architects Brian Messana and Toby ORorke helm an touches. They once used hand-gathered Hudson Val- RICHARD MEIER & PARTNERS ARCHITECTS
eight-person shop whose aesthetic is minimal, clean, ley river stones to subtly conceal electrical outlets and 475 Tenth Ave., nr. 36th St., sixth fl.
and refined. They specialize in Zen-like spaces, and heating conduits around the perimeter of a Soho loft. 212-967-6060; richardmeier.com
their expertise spans architecture, urban planning, If you can afford to live in a Meier-designed home,
and interior, industrial, and furniture design. PETER MARINO ARCHITECT youve most certainly arrived. Honed over a distin-
150 E. 58th St., nr. Lexington Ave., Ste. 36 guished career that spans 50 years, the famed archi-
M (GROUP) in the Architects & Designers Building tects skill at creating delicate spaces, carefully sited
336 W. 37th St., nr. Ninth Ave., Ste. 850 212-752-5444; petermarinoarchitect.com and crisply detailed, showcases views and art.
212-874-0773; mgrouponline.com Hiring this renowned architect is a surefire way to
Architects and designers Carey Maloney and Hermes assert your place at the top of the architectural food ROBERT A.M. STERN ARCHITECTS, LLP
Mallea have a great track record; theyre beloved by chain. Marino launched his career in the 70s (Andy 460 W. 34th St., at Tenth Ave.
clients for their lean, layered interiors. They thrive Warhol was a client) and is known for his innovative, 212-967-5100; ramsa.com
on uncluttered spaces, light tones, and practical ar- trendsetting work on luxury retail boutiques like Cha- Stern has masterminded sleek skyscrapers and dream
rangements, with exotic touches like Fauve paintings nel and Dior. Both his commercial and residential houses as well as New Yorks Africa Center, the Nor-
and Greek antiquities in the mix. spaces combine art, architecture, and design to daz- man Rockwell Museum in Stockbridge, Massachu-
zling effect. setts, and Guild Hall in East Hampton.
MICHAEL DAVIS ARCHITECTS & INTERIORS
435 Hudson St., nr. Leroy St., eighth fl. PETER PENNOYER ARCHITECTS ROBERT COUTURIER INC.
212-645-6066; michaeldavisarchitects.com 136 Madison Ave., nr. 31st St., 11th fl. 69 Mercer St., nr. Broome St., Ste. 3
Davis does it alltownhouses, lofts, and apart- 212-779-9765; ppapc.com 212-463-7177;
mentsutilizing salvaged woods and core materials Guided in his relentless pursuit of classicism by careful robertcouturier.com
whenever possible. For a concert pianists residence study of past masters like William Adams Delano and As an interior designer and architect, Couturier mixes
that doubles as a studio, he used absorptive mate- Chester Holmes Aldrich, the acclaimed Pennoyer is balanced, logical layouts with elaborate combinations
rials and irregular shapes to create the perfect known for creating luxurious old-world spaces contoured of antiques, contemporary furniture, and ornately
acoustic environment. He also owns 3FortySeven, by archways, lay lights, and lavishly detailed ceilings. The patterned fabrics. Hes in his element when designing
an antiques and architectural-detail gallery in firm won a Stanford White award, its third, in 2015. stately Park Avenue homes with a bit of edge.
Hudson, New York.
PULLTAB DESIGN ROBERT PASSAL INTERIOR DESIGN
MICHAEL HAVERLAND ARCHITECT 10 E. 23rd St., nr. Broadway, Ste. 710 & ARCHITECTURE
1 Union Sq. W., 212-727-9448; pulltabdesign.com 333 Park Ave. S., nr. 25th St., Ste. 4A
at 14th St., Ste. 808 Minimalism and modernity guide principals Jon 212-242-5508; robertpassal.com
212-780-9188; michaelhaverland.com Handley and Melissa Baker, whose designs maximize Passal began his career in the antiques business,
LANDSCAPE DESIGNERS
AMBER FREDA HOME GOODE GREEN MADISON COX ASSOCIATES

& GARDEN DESIGN 176 Grand St., nr. Baxter St. 134 W. 26th St., nr. Sixth Ave., Ste. 1110
646-546-1592; 212-226-6770; goodegreennyc.com 212-242-4631; madisoncox.com
amberfreda.com Chris and Lisa Goode teamed up with Amy Trained in environmental design at Parsons
Freda contrasts the wild and abundant Trachtman to launch Goode Green in 2008. Paris branch, Cox works everywhere from
with the tame and structured. One backyard The three have done projects like the organic Manhattan to Morocco, juggling high-profile
garden in Chelsea featured a pergola with Eagle Street Rooftop Farm and a meadow jobs like the New York Botanical Garden
a retractable awning; a fence with built- for a suite at the Crosby Street Hotel. Aside from with smaller backyard and terrace projects.
in planters for evergreens, grasses, and looking lush, Goode Greens roof gardens
trailing vines; and a stainless-steel Jacuzzi. provide insulation, reduce storm-water runoff, MARGIE RUDDICK LANDSCAPE
and often yield fruits and vegetables. 85 Worth St., nr. Church St., fourth fl.
CHRISTIAN DUVERNOIS 212-796-5087; margieruddick.com
LANDSCAPE/STUDIO GUNN LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE A recipient of the Smithsonians Cooper-Hewitt
648 Broadway, nr. Bleecker St., Ste. 804 345 Seventh Ave., nr. 30th St., Ste. 502 National Design Award, Ruddick has
212-268-3628; 212-988-7065; gunnlandscapes.com a pioneering environmental approach
christianduvernois.com Alec Gunn designs gardens and outdoor spaces to landscape design that integrates ecology,
With more than 20 years in the business, that offer tranquillity and functionality. Hes urban planning, and city culture.
Duvernois is an expert at myriad done chef s-grade grilling facilities and outdoor
styles, from formal gardens to wild fields, in and dining roomsand even a rooftop basketball MIGUEL PONS LANDSCAPING
out of the city. His office also contains a gallery court. He sources local building materials 282 11th Ave., nr. 29th St., Ste. 1920
showing work by artists who explore themes and emphasizes diverse and native plants. 212-255-6310;
relating to the environment and the landscape. miguelponslandscaping.com
HARRISON GREEN Ponss firm can concoct wild or highly
DEBORAH NEVINS & ASSOCIATES 246 Seigel St., nr. White St., Bushwick manicured creations. One Long Island garden
270 Lafayette St., nr. Prince St. 212-858-9088; harrisongreen.com overflowed with colorful flowers, while
212-925-1125; While every garden is tailored to the client, a Manhattan townhouse boasted
dnalandscape.com Harrison Green approaches all projects looking a gravel courtyard framed by a hedge of trees.
Nevins is an industry leader in making large- to do more with less. They often use evergreens
scale, ambitious projects, as well as residential and simpler plantings to create classic NOMAD STUDIO
work. Consider the Stavros Niarchos landscapes that still have a contemporary edge. 1329 Willoughby Ave., nr. Wyckoff Ave.,
Foundation Cultural Center in Athens, where Ste. 212, Bushwick
Nevins worked with Renzo Piano to turn HMWHITE 646-577-4421; thenomadstudio.net
a parking lot from the 2004 Olympics into 107 Grand St., at Mercer St., sixth fl. Nomad Studio may be based in New York,
a massive garden around the National Library 212-868-9411; hmwhitesa.com but it has a host of international
of Greece and the Greek National Opera. The guiding principle at this firm, founded clients. The firm has built futuristic urban
by Hank White, is building holistic, ecological plazas in Guadalajara and Frankfurt.
EDMUND HOLLANDER systems that establish harmonious longevity Back home, theyve constructed conceptual
LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTS and vitality. Whatever the region or scale, their gardens, and also a terrace in the Bronx.
200 Park Ave. S., at 17th St., Ste. 1200 approach to design is always based in science.
212-473-0620; PAULA HAYES
hollanderdesign.com JOHN MINI DISTINCTIVE LANDSCAPES 151 First Ave., nr. 9th St., Ste. 144
Hollander creates lush outdoor spaces tailored 55 Broad St., nr. Beaver St. 718-855-7733; paulahayes.com
to the clients needs, from classic country 800-966-6464; johnmini.com Hayes creates artful gardens using
to urban-contemporary. Recent award-winning Aside from lending their expertise to the a subtle range of colors and textures.
projects include a Fifth Avenue courtyard planting of RAAD Studios Lowline, this family- Her signature sculptural elements
garden that features borders of Green owned company has many other specialties, incorporate a wide range of recycled materials
Gem boxwood around seasonal white flowers. from green walls to green roofs. such as metal, stone, wood, and glass.
FUTURE GREEN STUDIO JUSTINE HEILNER LANDSCAPE PLANT SPECIALISTS

18 Bay St., nr. Columbia St., Red Hook 837 Carroll St., nr. Prospect Park W., 42-25 Vernon Blvd., nr. 43rd Ave.,
718-855-8995; futuregreenstudio.com Ste. 2B, Park Slope Long Island City
These urban-landscape designers enjoy adding 646-784-6908 718-392-9404; plantspecialists.com
splashes of color to the gray concrete Heilner works with the particulars of your This seasoned team of horticulturists, landscape
jungle. Case in point: Their cool, geometric homes environment to choose plants that thrive architects, and designers boasts some 40 years in
roofscape design for the Carroll Street MTA year after year. To provide privacy at a the business and delivers everything from urban
Plaza features swathes of grasses and flowering Fire Island house, she incorporated a wall of green roofs to a holiday-dcor setup, complete
perennials in stacked Corten planter boxes. cryptomeria, which proliferates in sandy soil. with Christmas tree, wreaths, and lighting design.
an early education evident in his rooms, where every SABO PROJECT, LLC of this interdisciplinary firm, which offers architec-
piece is carefully chosen to evoke a sense of timeless 505 Court St., nr. Huntington St., Ste. 7D, ture, landscape, and interior-design services. Town-
comfort and luxury. Carroll Gardens house gardens, rooftop terraces, and sprawling Hamp-
347-460-7226; sabo-project.com tons estates are designed with an eye toward giving
ROMAN AND WILLIAMS Alex Delaunays firm works in a range of disciplines, clients a seamless indoor-outdoor lifestyle.
324 Lafayette St., nr. Houston St., sixth fl. from architecture to interior and set design, but always
212-625-3808; brings a playful, bright energy to the project, whether SELLDORF ARCHITECTS
romanandwilliams.com its the stage for a Questlove show or a rainbow-floored 860 Broadway, nr. 17th St., second fl.
Roman and Williams reclaims objects and building kitchen in a French apartment. 212-219-9571; selldorf.com
materials from around the world to create spaces with Annabelle Selldorf deserves her reputation as a minimal-
historic, reenvisioned character. Using this firm is a SAWYER | BERSON ist; her interiors favor serene neutrals and natural fin-
surefire way to achieve hot-spot status (the team de- 235 Park Ave. S., at 19th St., 11th fl. isheswood, metal, patina bronze. Jolts of color come
signed the Breslin at the Ace Hotel, the Standard, and 212-244-3055; sawyerberson.com from her impeccable taste in art, which could explain why
the Dutch). Exquisite landscaping plays a starring role in the work shes a favorite of gallery owners like David Zwirner.

SERGIO MERCADO DESIGN cutting windows for specific views or shadows, never TSAO & MCKOWN
195 Chrystie St., nr. Stanton St., Ste. 303D sticking with a plain rectilinear box. 242 Third St., nr. Third Ave., Gowanus
212-920-6750; sergiomercadodesign.com 212-337-3800; tsao-mckown.com
Mercados interior-architectural-design work is clean STUDIO GARNEAU The partners here practice a sophisticated, mascu-
and modern. He is a wizard at bringing tired spaces 20 Pine St., nr. Nassau St., Ste. 3104 line modernism, integrating marble showers, open
up to speed: for instance, the loft in which he used 917-805-3327; studiogarneau.com gas fireplaces, and stainless-steel kitchens. They
I-beams to erect a mezzanine reachable by a simple Playful minimalism is a recurring theme in architect prefer a neutral color palette, and their custom fur-
ribbon staircase. Robert Garneaus sustainability-focused work; overt niture helps to complete a clients vision. The wall of
ornamentalism has no place here. His small team one Soho loft boasts four large windows, each with
SHAMIR SHAH DESIGN designs with an eye to integrating furniture and cabi- its own light-bathed banquetteperfect for after-
27 W. 24th St., nr. Sixth Ave., Ste. 604 netry to create spatial efficiency and balance. In one noon lounging.
212-274-7476; shamirshahdesign.com apartment, a sliding white wall conceals an impec-
Established in 1999, this architecture and design firm cably sleek built-in wooden bookshelf. WEST CHIN ARCHITECTS
has discreetly made a name for itself with functional & INTERIOR DESIGNERS
planning and a luxurious array of materials like patina STUDIO SOFIELD 137 Fifth Ave., nr. 20th St., 12th fl.
bronze, wire-brushed stone, and cerused woods that 380 Lafayette St., nr. 4th St. 212-242-4945;
feel contemporary but broken in. 212-473-1300; studiosofield.com wcarchitect.com
Old-world comforts get a radical update from William Favorites of the fashion crowd, West Chin conjures
SHELTON, MINDEL & ASSOCIATES, INC. Sofield, a rigorous modernist whose interiors combine sexy sculptural spaces that will bring out your inner
56 W. 22nd St., nr. Sixth Ave., 12th fl. elements of design history and fine art. Notable past catwalker. Though the effect is uncluttered and gal-
212-206-6406; sheltonmindel.com projects include Tom Fords New York flagship store lerylike, they keep coldness at bay by incorporating
This architecture and interior-design firm offers and the lavish David Barton Gym in Manhattan. pops of bright color. Interior-design services are avail-
a seamless, soup-to-nuts version of high-modern de- able as well.
sign, synthesizing architectural elements and strong SWIS.LOC
furniture groupings into cool, carefully edited interi- 80 Clinton St., nr. Rivington St., Ste. 2B WILLIAM T. GEORGIS ARCHITECT
ors. For a central hallway in one historic Fifth Avenue 646-896-4820; swisloc.com 233 E. 72nd St., nr. Third Ave.
residence, the team paired a classic black-and-white George Switzer and Timothy Lock work with their 212-288-6280; williamtgeorgis.com
large-tile floor with an all-white wood-molded ceiling. clients to bring new ideas and elegant solutions to de- Georgis leaves no detail unexamined in his architec-
sign challenges. For a challenging installation of Zesty tural and design work, which is overtly indulgent
SMITH-MILLER + HAWKINSON ARCHITECTS Meyerss R & Gallery studio at the Guild Design Fair and highly stylized. Well known for his lobby renova-
305 Canal St., nr. Broadway, Ste. 4 in South Africa, Swis.Loc created a cyclorama-like tion at the Lever House, he has also gone the futur-
212-966-3875; smharch.com booth to lend a fluid nature to the display. istic-cum-voyeuristic route, encapsulating guest
This smart husband-and-wife design team has been sleeping quarters in a semicircular glass room in
turning out masterful contemporary spaces for three TANG KAWASAKI STUDIO a Tribeca loft.
decades. The duos work incorporates industrial de- 241 E. 7th St., nr. Ave C., Ste. 1C
sign in an elegant, urbane manner. 212-614-9594; tangkawasaki.com WORK ARCHITECTURE COMPANY
Husband-and-wife team Jason Tang and Maki Kawa- 156 Ludlow St., nr. Stanton St., third fl.
SOLOMONOFF ARCHITECTURE STUDIO saki take a reductivist approach to design, working 212-228-1333; work.ac
530 W. 25th St., nr. Tenth Ave., Ste. 409 around a spaces existing architectural fabric to pre- Dan Wood and Amale Andraoss firm, usually known
212-337-3700; solomonoff.com serve and enhance whats already there. as WORKac, specializes in projects that focus on the
Taking on residential and commercial projects, SAS relationship between ecology and urbanism, but it
creates structures and interior spaces using familiar THOMAS JUUL-HANSEN LLC tackles ambitious residential projects as well. Its de-
materialswood, glass, and exposed brickthat feel 15 Maiden Ln., nr. Liberty Plz., 19th fl. signs incorporate bold shapes, futuristic installations,
sturdy, clean, and contemporary. 212-929-7109; thomasjuulhansen.com and innovative layouts: For a downtown loft, the ar-
The Danish designer has done interiors at some of the chitects built a sleek bamboo alcove-stage that dou-
SPECHT ARCHITECTS priciest addresses in Manhattan, like One57, where bles as a dance floor between the kitchen and the
1123 Broadway, nr. 26th St., Ste. 312 he outfitted the swank pads with details like a tub living room.
212-239-1150; spechtarchitects.com carved from a single block of stone.
Scott Specht makes innovative, forward-thinking WORKSHOP/APD
work by combining crisp edges, clever cabinetry, THOMAS PHIFER AND PARTNERS 39 W. 38th St., nr. Sixth Ave., seventh fl.
and elegant experiments with inexpensive and in- 180 Varick St., 212-273-9712; workshopapd.com
dustrial materials. (He once used discarded Coca- nr. Charlton St. Matt Berman and Andrew Kotchen are the brains
Cola crates to construct interior walls.) The firms 212-337-0334; thomasphifer.com behind this studio, which constructs residences with
houses have a loftlike feel, with a light palette and These architects pursue design excellence not only in an aim toward balance and functionality. For one Up-
lots of open space. form, style, and proportion but also with a sense of per West Side townhouse, they opted for a sleek, mini-
neighborliness and a democracy of spirit, according malist aesthetic. An all-glass faade was tempered
STEVE E. BLATZ ARCHITECT to Phifer. Making innovative use of technology, the with thin slats that offer privacy while still allowing
1 Union Sq. W., nr. 14th St., Ste. 506 firm strives to create architecture that connects with an abundance of natural light to reach the clean, an-
212-647-1399; blatzarc.com nature, rather than separates from it, he says. gular, open spaces within.
Adept at building at any scalefrom a modest
250-square-foot guesthouse on a green rooftop to THREAD COLLECTIVE WORKSTEAD
a sprawling penthouse loftthe architect is always 225 Troutman St., 232 3rd St., nr. Third Ave.,
thoughtful and meticulous in his work. nr. Knickerbocker Ave., Bushwick Ste. E102, Gowanus
718-484-0065; threadcollective.com 347-618-6096; workstead.com
STEVEN HARRIS ARCHITECTS, LLP This architecture and design firm specializes in maxi- Locals laud the Workstead team for their use of time-
50 Warren St., nr. Church St. mizing modest spaces in ways that are creative and tested building materials and an eponymous line of
212-587-1108; stevenharrisarchitects.com affordable. Its architects make innovative use of re- industrial floor lamps and chandeliers. The firm de-
Harris is a shape-shifter. While maintaining impec- gional and recycled materials: for instance, turning signed the cast-iron-laden public spaces of Williams-
cable credentials as a minimalisthe says hes in- salvaged wood from the Coney Island boardwalk into burgs Wythe Hotel, and their lighting installations
spired by William Wurster, Paul Dupr-Lafon, and the faade of a Bushwick studio. hang in Barneys stores.
the gardens of Roberto Burle Marxhes willing to be
pushed toward flamboyance or luxury. TOD WILLIAMS BILLIE YOUNG PROJECTS
TSIEN ARCHITECTS 68 Jay St., nr. Front St., Ste. 302, Dumbo
STEVEN HOLL ARCHITECTS 222 Central Park S., nr. Seventh Ave. 718-330-9101; young-projects.com
450 W. 31st St., nr. Tenth Ave., 11th fl. 212-582-2385; twbta.com Principal Bryan Young embraces modernism with
212-629-7262; stevenholl.com Williams and Tsiens projects (which will include the a cutting edge. For a Williamsburg townhouse, the old
Holl designs homes that are miniature versions of the Obama library) use unconventional walls of exquisite faade disappeared behind a black metal scrim, and
dynamic, luminous, sculptural spaces he provides for materials: bronze, fiberglass, glazed brick, the smooth- a zinc box set on pilings out back added space with
major institutions such as the Hunters Point Com- est concrete. They can cleverly fit luxuries into tight minimal excavation work; for a Tribeca two-story-loft
munity Library and the Pratt Institute. He likes to spacesa lap pool below a townhouse, saywithout renovation, a slice through the roof created a central
play with materials and light, indenting walls and sacrificing serenity. atrium, open to the sky.
Guess Who 1.
This one-of-a-kind art
Renovated Here
installation thats also a tile
shower is in a house in Roxbury,
Connecticut. Onie, to
whom its inscribed, was the
late interior designer and arts
(See below for the answer.) patron Lonie Parsons, who
lived here with her husband.
2.
Most of the
artists friends
called him Sandy,
but he signed this
piece with another,
less-well-known
nickname, Pop.
3.
The sculptor in
question was
a neighbor who
also made a few
4.
The current
other objects for owner says
Parsons, including that a London
a whimsical tin museum offered
light fixture
A R T WO R K : 2 01 6 C A L D E R F O U N DAT I O N , N E W YO R K / A R T I S T S R I G H T S S O C I E T Y ( A R S ) , N E W YO R K
him $1 million
that looks a little for the shower.
like an origami (He declined.)
parachute.
house in the early 1970s. Why didnt he take the museums offer? I didnt want to mess up my bathroom.
regularly (because his wife, a teetotaler, kept a dry home). The current owner is Rex Reed, who bought the
A: ALEXANDER CALDER was the neighbor, and was known to stop by the Parsons house for a cocktail
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