Our Management

Overview of the Design Centers

The Design Center at The Merchandise Mart, located in Chicago’s historic Merchandise Mart, is home to five floors constituting the world’s largest and finest design center, offering the most comprehensive concentration of home furnishings under one roof. With 150 showrooms and 2,500 product lines of luxury furnishings, fabrics, wall and floor coverings, casual/outdoor furnishings, art, antiques, accessories and more, it is the ultimate resource for design professionals and discerning homeowners.

The Design Center also offers exciting trade programs and special events throughout the year. From illuminating new collections, forecasting future needs or leading professional development seminars, the Design Center is the ultimate design destination.

Hours: Monday–Friday • 9 a.m.–5 p.m

Overview of MMPI

MMPI is the world’s leading owner and operator of Design Centers offering discerning buyers unmatched resources in prime showroom locations. MMPI Design Centers include Design Center at The Merchandise Mart, the Architects & Designers Building, the Washington Design Center, the Boston Design Center and the L.A. Mart Design Center. MMPI offers its showroom partners unparalleled customer service, exceptional marketing, and relationships with industry associations and interior designers, resulting in business-building relationships for each showroom.

Vornado Realty Trust

Vornado Realty Trust, owner of MMPI and based in New York City, is a fully integrated equity real estate investment trust with four major platforms—New York City office, Washington, D.C. office, Retail Properties and Merchandise Marts. With a portfolio of approximately 60 million square feet, with an enterprise value of $25.6 billion and a market capitalization of $15.11 billion, Vornado is one of the largest owners and managers of real estate within the U.S. Vornado’s common shares are listed on the New York Stock Exchange and are traded under the symbol VNO.