Bergdorf Goodman

Masterpiece theatre for design junkies

Written on April 13, 2011 at 9:11 am
By Doris Athineos

Springtime means a fresh start for the Art and Antiques Dealers League of America (AADLA) and its inaugural Spring Show, slated for the Park Avenue Armory April 28 through May 2, feels like a winner. The AADLA seduces us with a heady mix of bold antiques, dramatic paintings and vintage jewelry displayed in fancy wrapping. Designer Lars Bolander created the special effects with eye-popping color and theatrical lighting which emphasizes the armory’s soaring ceiling, a formerly hidden asset.

Go to see antiques in a variety of styles (Georgian, Queen Anne, Louis XVI)  mix with younger upstarts–mid-century modern Bertoia sculpture, a Carlo Bugatti copper inlay table or a colorful wool tapestry by the awesome, Russian-born painter Sonia Delaunay. If you can’t wait until next week, cruise by Bergdorf Goodman where windows on West 57^th Street feature some of the show’s animal-themed antiques (opening-night party proceeds go to benefit the ASPCA). Still not convinced? The exciting lecture program features the director of London’s Sir John Soane Museum (the most inspiring house museum in the world) and one of the world’s leading experts on Tibetan Buddhism (Dr. Robert Thurman) who will talk about collecting Tibetan bronzes.

The Connoisseur Committee includes 1^st Dibs Michael Bruno, designers Bunny Williams, Michael Smith, Vicente Wolf, Celerie Kemble and Mile Redd and honorary chairs Jared Kushner and Ivanka Trump.

As an added bonus, Traditional Home’s award-winning New Traditional designers will help shoppers navigate the show. Bring your paint chips and fabric swatches and let the design pros help layout your room.

Masterpiece theatre for a new generation

Written on April 12, 2011 at 1:26 pm
By Doris Athineos

Springtime means a fresh start for the Art and Antiques Dealers League of America (AADLA) and its inaugural Spring Show, slated for the Park Avenue Armory April 28 through May 2, feels like a winner. The AADLA seduces us with a heady mix of bold antiques, dramatic paintings and vintage jewelry displayed in fancy wrapping. Designer Lars Bolander created the special effects with eye-popping color and theatrical lighting which emphasizes the armory’s soaring ceiling, a formerly hidden asset.

Go to see antiques in a variety of styles (Georgian, Queen Anne, Louis XVI)  mix with younger upstarts–mid-century modern Bertoia sculpture, a Carlo Bugatti copper inlay table or a colorful wool tapestry by the awesome, Russian-born painter Sonia Delaunay. If you can’t wait until next week, cruise by Bergdorf Goodman where windows on West 57^th Street feature some of the show’s animal-themed antiques (opening-night party proceeds go to benefit the ASPCA). Still not convinced? The exciting lecture program features the director of London’s Sir John Soane Museum (the most inspiring house museum in the world) and one of the world’s leading experts on Tibetan Buddhism (Dr. Robert Thurman) who will talk about collecting Tibetan bronzes.

The Connoisseur Committee includes 1^st Dibs Michael Bruno, designers Bunny Williams, Michael Smith, Vicente Wolf, Celerie Kemble and Mile Redd and honorary chairs Jared Kushner and Ivanka Trump.

As an added bonus, Traditional Home’s award-winning New Traditional designers will help shoppers navigate the show. Bring your paint chips and fabric swatches and let the design pros help layout your room.

Dedar cushion launch

Written on October 5, 2010 at 4:56 pm
By Amy Bleier Long

Sometimes we get to put down our pens, notepads, and cameras and celebrate a new product or collaboration. Italian textile house Dedar hosted a colorful evening at their Bergdorf Goodman installation to officially launch their new, first-ever retail product line.

Owners, and siblings, Caterina and Raffaele Fabrizio celebrate their new venture.

I previously provided a tiny sneak peek of Dedar’s new cushions on Facebook, but I love the bright, saturated colors of the mix-and-match pillows. They are made from 100% cotton satin Tabularasa fabric with a variety of available trim options. Available only at Bergdorf Goodman, the cushions range from $250 for a 10″ by 16″ lumbar to $375 for a 20″ square.

 

We’ve featured Dedar’s to-the-trade fabrics and trim in the past, but I like that these are an easy way to accessorize on your own, still using high quality fabric. And I think I’m not the only one. Another fan:

 

SPRING FORWARD: MAYA ROMANOFF at BERGDORF GOODMAN

Written on March 16, 2010 at 2:09 pm
By Sabine Rothman

Speaking of psychedelic—we were, weren’t we?—you just have about a week left to visit Amy Lau’s installation for Maya Romanoff on the 7^th floor of Bergdorf Goodman, a venerable NYC department store that often delivers avant-garde goods—and the best venue for lunching ladies.

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