Niedermaier Chicago to Open on 17
 The legendary Niedermaier is excited to announce the opening of its 5,000-square-foot showroom opening on the 17th floor, Suite 1743 in late April 2007.
The showroom will showcase many wonderful and exciting new designs created especially for the Chicago opening. One of the designers to be featured in the new space is Luke Wong, a graduate of the School of the Art Institute who has already been recognized by the Chicago Tribune and Chicago Home Magazine. Wong also works in the design department at Niedermaier.
Another important personality within the showroom will be Victor Skrebneski, who will premiere a line called 'Selections for Niedermaier.' You won’t want to miss Dennis Collura, whose lights (both wall mounted and pendant) have a jewelry feel due to his use of beautiful fabrics, glass, chrome and quality hardware.
Additionally, Allesandro David, Niedermaier's modern/antique gallery, will feature eight artisans from all around the world with gorgeous collections that include art deco/constructivist art/modern art/ bronze sculpture etc.
For more information, please call 312.492.9400 x223.
Victoria Hagan Home Now Available at Design Atelier
 Barbara Pearlman welcomes Victoria Hagan to her showrooms, Modern at Design Atelier, on 18 and Traditional at Design Atelier on 6.
Victoria Hagan has long been respected for the intelligent integration of architectural and interior design. Her design philosophy features a refined use of materials, sophisticated color, and strong silhouettes. As a designer, Victoria Hagan’s most important considerations are suitability and the close connection of an interior to its location. “When I first begin a project I look to the views and the process begins.” She searches for beauty to combine contemporary and traditional elements into a timeless environment.
In December 2004, Victoria Hagan was inducted into the Interior Design Hall of Fame. In addition, she has been awarded many of the country’s top design honors, including Architectural Digest’s “Top 100” and New York Magazine’s “Hottest Interior Designers.” A graduate of Parsons School of Design, Victoria Hagan currently serves on the school’s Board of Governors. She is a frequent guest speaker on design issues throughout the country, and is featured in a number of international design books.
C.A.I. Designs to Represent WeatherMaster by Laneventure
 C.A.I. Designs has been selected by Laneventure to represent its WeatherMaster line of premium outdoor furnishings in The Merchandise Mart. WeatherMaster is a leading brand of premium outdoor furnishings in a variety of styles and materials including collections from such well known lines as Ernest Hemingway, At Home in Tuscany by Frances Mayes, and Raymond Waites. C.A.I Designs is an importer of furniture and decorative accessories from around the world whose showroom is located in Suite 1619. Raymond Waites will be here March 6! Call 312.755.9163 for info. |
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Edward Ferrell+Lewis Mittman
 EF+LM is Movin’ on Up …
…to the 18th floor that is. Edward Ferrell + Lewis Mittman is set to open their seriously cool prototype showroom on March 1, 2007 in the former Clarence House space. The showroom will include their new signature collection by Jamie Drake and the Designer Request modular program, giving EF+LM enthusiasts access to their newest and most innovative products. The showroom will also feature their new “Design Café” (which will have the best espresso/cappuccino in the building), slick plasma TV’s with multimedia presentation capabilities, free Wi-Fi, and an extremely user-friendly layout. The opening will also mark the debut of their alliance with Schumacher; whose elegant fabrics will cover all of EF+LM’s upholstery. Skip Rumley, vice president of design for EF+LM, has designed a space that represents a major step forward in the presentation of Edward Ferrell + Lewis Mittman. Rumley states, “My goal is to create a seamless, luxurious shopping experience for designers and their clients.”
David Sutherland Temporarily Relocated
 The David Sutherland Showroom has temporarily moved to the 11th floor, Suite 11-113A, while it expands its 18th floor showroom. David Sutherland Showroom reopens on the 18th floor with a new look and new lines in Spring 2007. You can reach showroom manager Bryce Shaw at 312.527.3010.
Scalamandré Continues Legendary Heritage in Midwest
 Venerable fabric house Scalamandré announces Chicago showroom manager Dan Casper has been promoted to Midwest regional sales manager. Casper has proven to be a valuable and dedicated team player with over 12 years of experience. He began his career as a sample librarian in 1994 and was responsible for inventory management and designer liaison. Following a number of years in a sales capacity, Casper most recently was the Chicago showroom manager responsible for overseeing all showroom operations and working with designers and architects in Illinois, Indiana and Wisconsin.
Mark Bitter, Co-President/CEO of Scalamandré comments, “Dan Casper is a talented and steadfast employee who has helped Scalamandré enhance its trademark legacy. I am delighted to announce his promotion to Midwest regional sales manager, and am confident he will continue to play an important role in our continuing growth.”
Casper’s responsibilities include managing Scalamandré’s showrooms in Chicago, Illinois; Cleveland, Ohio; in addition to the agent showrooms located in Troy, Michigan; St. Louis, Missouri, Minneapolis, Minnesota and soon to be Kansas City, Kansas. Casper comments, “I have been at Scalamandré for 12 years, and have enjoyed my time here immensely. Scalamandré is a wonderful company, and I am excited to meet the new challenges and opportunities as the Midwest regional sales manager.”
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