 William Switzer & Associates, Ltd. Acquires the Exclusive Worldwide Rights to the Furniture Designs of Legendary Andre Arbus
William Switzer & Associates, Ltd., Suite 1850, manufacturer of exceptional antique reproduction furniture, announces the acquisition of the exclusive, worldwide license to manufacture the designs of Andre Arbus, one of the greatest 20th century designers in the Art Moderne tradition.
“William, Renee and I are thrilled to have acquired the rights to manufacture the designs of Andre Arbus,” states Allan Switzer, vice president and design director of William Switzer & Associates, Ltd. “Arbus’ status as one of the most important designers of the French Moderne period brings into the portfolio of William Switzer another legend from the world of design.”
Born in 1903, in Toulouse, France, Andre Arbus graduated from Ecole des Beaux Arts, before joining his father’s cabinet making firm, which he later headed. Though Arbus himself never practiced cabinetry, his popular modern designs, with their light, angular forms, gradually replaced the firm’s traditional 18th century styles. Inspired by the classicism of French Empire, Arbus rejected painting and marquetry, preferring finely grained veneers, parchment, lacquer and bleached animal hide vellum, with sumptuously tufted damask upholstery and gilt mounts. An acclaimed decorator, architect and sculptor, as well as a modernist in furniture design, Arbus exerted a profound influence on architecture and interior design in France.
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 Dessin Fournir Companies Acquire Rose Cumming Fabrics & Wallpaper, Introduces Place Textiles
The Dessin Fournir Companies, Suite 1813, has announced the acquisition of the Rose Cumming Fabrics & Wallpaper line, developed by and named for one of the founding grande dames of today’s interior design profession. “Elegance and glamour permeated Miss Cumming’s collections. She was one of the true originals of the 20th century. Beginning in 1917, Rose Cumming built a marvelous legacy of fabrics and wallpapers,” commented Chuck Comeau who is the co-founder of the Dessin Fournir Companies. According to Comeau, Rose Cumming will continue to offer original designs of Miss Cumming’s as well as expand Rose’s vision for all things luxurious following her characteristic flair and use of color.
The Dessin Fournir Companies also introduces the new residential fabric line, Place by Kristie Strasen. Strasen’s 20 years of experience has earned her an international reputation as a leading authority on color and textile design as well as award winning recognition for her collections in collaboration with the Chicago Art Institute and the Frank Lloyd Wright Foundation for Schumacher. With the introduction of the first collection for Place, Sense of Place, Strasen launches a benchmark line that represents her personal style—modern and simple–and reflects her passion for integrated systems of color. Future collections will expand on this premise and will always include a selection of fabrics that exceed typical requirements for residential textiles.
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 de Aurora features expanded RJones Collection
RJones is at home with New Traditional, featuring distinctive frames that riff on classic styling, exquisitely colored textiles in mohair, silk, linen and more, along with precise tailoring, define RJones upholstered seating.
RJones & Associates Inc. has been producing finely tailored, custom upholstered furniture for the design trade and specialty retailers for more than twenty years. Found in exceptional homes throughout the country, the Dallas-based firm’s architecturally inspired pieces are also seen at the Four Seasons and Ritz Carlton hotels, the lovely Crescent Court in Dallas, luxury skyboxes at the San Antonio Spurs Stadium, and the luxurious suites of the Venetian Hotel in Las Vegas.
An exceptional resource for both residential and commercial spaces, RJones is known for its New Traditional style, and its exclusive collection of upholstery textiles of a quality “Made to Amaze.” The RJones’ promise guarantees delivery commitments, unprecedented at the high-end of the furnishings industry. An expanded collection is now available through de Aurora, Suite 1871.
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 Woodard Shares Showroom Space with Rock Wood
Woodard, LLC, a leading manufacturer of outdoor furniture, announces it is exhibiting again for a limited time at Chicago’s Merchandise Mart, January–June 2006.
Sharing space with Rock Wood Furniture in showroom 1760, Woodard is featuring their superior cast aluminum Woodard Landgrave product line, which offers designs to complement any setting. All collections are available in a large variety of finishes to provide unrivaled durability, function and beauty.
For more information, contact Amy Woodley, showroom manager, at 773.459.5545.
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