Keller Collection Moves into New Home on 18
Visit Keller Collection in its new home on the 18th floor. The bright, inviting showroom showcases its huge selection of seating and dining options on the floor and carries all of the same lines as it did on 16. Suite 1867 |
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J. Robert Scott Returns to The Mart
The Merchandise Mart Design Center is proud to announce that J. Robert Scott, an internationally known custom furniture and luxury textile manufacturer, will return to The Merchandise Mart later this year. The company was founded more than thirty years ago by designer and president, Sally Sirkin Lewis, as a natural extension of her desire to provide furnishings that  reflect her design philosophy of simple yet gracious formality, a combination of understatement and balance with lasting appeal. J. Robert Scott is distinguished by its mastery of unparalleled finishes, exotic veneers and hand polished lacquers as well as the largest selection of exquisite hand woven silks, silk velvets, mohairs and butter soft lambskins in the most sought after neutral palettes. Watch for more information on this exciting news!
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 April 28–May 1, 2006
An important destination on the antiques circuit, the Chicago Antiques Fair™ is considered one of the premier antique events in the Midwest. This year’s show will attract more than 100 of the world’s most prominent dealers, including several from the United Kingdom. Categories represented include: 20th century design, architectural design, asian art and antiques, jewelry, paintings, posters, prints, rare books, sculpture, textiles, tribal art, furniture, ceramics, silver, glass and barometers. In addition to the wide product mix, don’t miss these special happenings at the Fair.
“Design with Antiques” Vignettes
Once again offering inspiration and ideas for incorporating antiques into the home, “Design with Antiques” vignettes show how several top designers, collaborating with Merchandise Mart showrooms, effectively mix antiques into different styles of décor, from classic to contemporary. This years vignettes will fea-ture products from Baker Knapp & Tubbs, Beacon Hill, Betty M Collection, Brunschwig & Fils, Ebanista, Holly Hunt, Niermann Weeks and designs by Susan Schmidt, Sanjay® Singhal, Taradash Smith, Martial, Rod Maxwell and Erin Shakoor.
Preview Party to Benefit the RIC
A special preview party Thursday, April 27, from 6–9 p.m. will
benefit the Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago (RIC). The RIC Women’s Board welcomes all to this wonderful evening where guests will have the first opportunity to purchase this year’s offerings while enjoying cocktails and hors d’oeuvres, live music and a silent auction of fine wines. Tickets are $50 for Young Collector, $100 for Patron, $250 for Benefactor and $500 for Connoisseur. Call 312.238.6023 for more information and to purchase tickets. The preview party is sponsored in part by Veranda magazine. |
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Opening Presentation by Alexandra Stoddard Celebrate Your Time Alive Every Day with the Beauty of Antiques You Love
Friday, April 28, 2006, 9:30 a.m.
Merchandise Mart Conference Center A philosopher of contemporary living, interior designer and author of many best selling books, Alexandra Stoddard will open the Fair with an inspiring presentation on finding joy in living with antiques that make you happy. A book signing of Stoddard’s latest book will follow her presentation. Attendees will enjoy continental breakfast as well as complimentary early entrance to the Fair at 10:30 a.m. R.S.V.P. to 312.527.7970 or asarvan@mmart.com.
Frances Elkins: Fashioning the American Interior
R. Louis Bofferding Friday, April 28, 2006, 1 p.m. New York lecturer, writer and antique dealer R. Louis Bofferding will explore the fascinating design career of Frances Elkins— sister of architect David Adler and creator of some of America’s most startlingly inventive rooms of the 20th century. Scorning “genteel” period rooms, Elkin’s dramatic decorating style blended European elegance with American sass and would inspire Billy Baldwin, Michael Taylor and countless other decorators.
DETAILS:
8th-Floor Market Suites
| Friday, April 28 |
11 a.m.–8 p.m. |
| Saturday, April 29 |
11 a.m.–6 p.m. |
| Sunday, April 30 |
11 a.m.–5 p.m. |
| Monday, May 1 |
11 a.m.–3 p.m. |
Complimentary VIP passes to the Fair are available to the design trade. For passes, please contact Aida Sarvan at asarvan@mmart.com or 312.527.7970. For more information, visit www.merchandisemart.com/chicagoantiques.
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