The New York design world is always busy. Keeping up to date on all the news can be tough, which is why we're here to give you the news roundup for New York, a one-stop shop for everything you need to know.
A Home in Frank Lloyd Wright's Usonia Is for Sale
Just north of New York City, in the small town of Pleasantville, New York, Frank Lloyd Wright had masterminded a planned community called Usonia, filled with homes designed by his apprentices. Now, one of the homes has been listed for sale, reflecting the same signature modernism Wright instilled in all his pupils. The Anderson House was designed by Wright engineer and designer David Henken; it covers 1,856 square feet, and features three bedrooms and one bathroom, with exposed ceilings, floor-to-ceiling windows, and a modern angular interior. The listing is being managed by Houlihan Lawrence.
The Shade Store Unveils Milestone Location
The Shade Store hit a major milestone last week: The company opened its 75th U.S. showroom at 1340 Third Avenue. The new location is the brand's ninth in Manhattan, and 16th in the greater New York City area. The space features interactive product displays, expert design advice, and free swatches of The Shade Store’s entire collection.
“We're especially excited about our newest Upper East Side location,” Ian Gibbs, chief creative officer of The Shade Store, tells AD PRO. “Not only because it marks a special milestone in our expansion across the U.S. but also because it makes it easier for more people to get the window treatments [they want]."
MoMA Design Store Debuts Fattobene Collaboration
The MoMA Design Store debuted a new collaboration with Italian brand Fattobene last week, offering 150 products, from staplers to egg scissors. The Italian brand prides itself on finding the beauty in common objects, and the collection covers a wide range of well-designed household goods found across Italy. One highlight: graphic floor tiles by Gio Ponti.
Best Made Co. Launches Surplus Depot Sale
Whether your latest project is a Hudson getaway or you're just a Brooklynite looking for a dose of wilderness, Best Made Co. is hosting a massive sale of objects, enamelware, and decor at a new pop-up at 70 North 15th Street in Brooklyn. Prices start at $5. The sale also offers the brand’s collection of clothing and camping supplies, and runs through August 25.
DIFFA Preps for Annual Picnic by Design
On September 4, Design Industries Foundation Fighting AIDS (DIFFA) will host its annual Picnic by Design party and auction at Midtown Loft & Terrace, located at 267 Fifth Avenue. Attendees can bring home a designer-created picnic basket filled with accessories and accents objects for the home. The event runs from 6 to 9 p.m., and general admission tickets cost $150.
“I’m always amazed by the unique designer creations we have on display for auction every year,” Dawn Roberson, executive director of DIFFA, tells AD PRO. “With events in New York, Austin, Las Vegas, and Los Angeles, Picnic has grown into one of our most popular annual fundraising events, raising over $300,000 for the fight against HIV/AIDS.”