New York Gift Show, Part II: My Favorite Places

Posted by Jennifer Sergent Tuesday August 26, 2008 - 05:03 PM

After I got back from New York, I noticed there were a few booths whose gorgeous wares I couldn’t get out of my head. Here’s a survey of my favorite wholesalers, including their retail purchasing information.

Artĕl

American designer Karen Feldman established this Bohemian crystal and luxury glassware company in Prague in 1998. Its bowls, vases, and glasses are pieces of art. You can find them here in DC and also in McLean, VA.

Herringbone tumblers

Nesting bowls

Poe Cocktail – named, appropriately, after Edgar Allen Poe

Mod large bowl, Mod trinket bowls

Nouvel Studio

Because I can’t stop looking at beautiful glass. Nouvel Studio, based in Mexico City, creates a stunning array. The best part: The bowls and vases are stackable. Here are Nouvel’s new offerings. E-mail Jane Burd for U.S. retail information.

Caterpillar bowl, Small bowl

High ball and tumbler glasses, “skinny” vases

Canasta bowl

L’Objet

It’s no surprise that the principal retailers who sell L’Objet’s haute-couture housewares are Saks and Neiman Marcus. They can also be found at upscale shops such as The Tiny Jewel Box and A Mano in DC. Feast your eyes:

Exquisite candles:

Dinnerware:

Wine toppers:

Desk and serving accessories:

R&Y Augousti

As a Francophile, it’s no surprise that the things I liked best come from Paris. I was mesmerized by the jewel-like quality of R&Y Augousti’s furniture and accessories – especially its lovely little tables. To inquire about U.S. retailers, write to parisoffice@augousti.com.

Gilles Caffier

This Bangkok-based French designer makes mesmerizing products, from embroidered ceramics and leather to fur-lined trays and votive holders studded with Swarovski crystals. Go here to inquire about U.S. retailers.

Embroidered vases and leather trays

Backgammon game with horn playing pieces, ceramic dice, and a board made from horse’s hide and shagreen

Fur-lined trays, Swarovski-studded votive holder

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