2012

May 04 · Events, Furniture Designs, Uncategorized · Cast Aluminum, dining chair, furniture design, ICFF, Interior Design, Javits Center, John Houshmand, JOHNHOUSHMAND, low table, Manhattan, wood

For those in the know, ICFF is a time-honored tradition, but for those yet to be acquainted with one of North America’s biggest tradeshows, the International Contemporary Furniture Fair, here is a quick play by play!

ICFF annually hosts over 25,000 designers, architects, interior designers, retailers, manufacturers, developers, distributors, and representatives at the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center in New York City. This year the ICFF is hosting representatives from Argentina, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Canada, China, Denmark, El Salvador, Finland, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, Latvia, Mexico, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Scotland, Singapore, South Korea, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Taiwan, Thailand, Turkey, United Kingdom, and U.S. One part of the U.S. proponent? JOHNHOUSHMAND (for the second year in a row)!

We will be located at booth #1122 & and exhibiting a carefully curated collection of both never before seen pieces as well as timeless JOHNHOUSHMAND classics. Come join us!

Sticks & Stones

April 24 · Architectural Designs, News, Uncategorized · Black Walnut, Granite, Interior Design, JOHNHOUSHMAND, Luxury Residences, Manhattan, new designs, Reception Desk, Rockwell Group, the W, wood

They say first impressions last a lifetime – and we sure hope they do when you enter the new W New York – Downtown at 123 Washington Street. Our latest project, No. 0235, a Black Walnut dowel reception desk with a granite top, really is a statement piece.

Actualized in collaboration with our good friends at Rockwell Group, this bold and angular creation joined pieces by renowned companies such as Jim Thompson, Maya Romanoff and The Rug Company.

JOHNHOUSHMAND in InsideOut Magazine

September 27 · Architectural Designs, Features, Furniture Designs, Uncategorized · Cortney and Robert Novogratz, furniture design, Interior Design, JOHNHOUSHMAND, Sixx Design

Design mavens Cortney and Robert Novogratz of SixxDesign are best known for their effortless combinations of contemporary and classic design. JOHNHOUSHMAND is thrilled to have worked with this design duo on several notable projects including the The Bungalow Hotel at the Jersey Shore.

In a recent article by InsideOut magazine about this new venture the Novogratzs explain their aim for the hotel, a theme that is “chilled, comfortable, casual and chic” as well as their almost obsessive attention to detail “from the ‘Do Not Disturb’ signs and fun bar coasters, to the beautiful wood detailing in the lobby and bar – a design collaboration with JOHNHOUSHMAND – the light-hearted vibe complements the surfing/beach concept nicely”.

For more shots of our work for the Bungalow Hotel click here.

Now that’s what we call perfect harmony.

Ode to Robert Isabell by the Novogratzes

April 19 · Events · 9 by Design, Cortney and Robert Novogratz, Interior Design, Manhattan, Robert Isabell, Sixx Design

Robert Isabell House, Angel Franco, New York Times

by Angel Franco for the New York Times

On January 27, 2011, the JOHNHOUSHMAND team attended the ODE TO ROBERT ISABELL party hosted by Cortney and Bob Novogratz of Sixx Design. A world renowned floral designer and events planner who gave Studio 54 its sparkle quite literally one New Year’s Eve, installing 5″ of glitter on its floors, Robert Isabell passed away in the summer of 2009. The contents of this historic West Village home were auctioned off by Sotheby’s in December 2009, and the house was put on the market.

Robert Isabell, Interior Designer, New York Times,

by Sotheby's

A year and a half later, the Novogratzes presented their ODE TO ROBERT ISABELL party. The decor was as inspired and quirky as the home itself, with small clear chandeliers, bright chunky chairs, glass tables with chrome legs and artificial rose garlands hanging from the ceiling. In attendance were John Houshmand, glitter artist Camomile Hixon (whose piece “Pleasure Dome” sparkled above the crowd), and JH2 One Tree Home partner Jack Donenfeld.

Also present at the event was JOHNHOUSHMAND‘s No. 0103.3 Cast Aluminum Table, from which cocktails and wine flowed. The subtle gleam from the cast grain added another source of shine to the evening, complementing the mod decor, while the rich black walnut legs harked back to Robert Isabell’s Mid-Century and Minimalist art and interior collection. A great time was had by all!

You can view complete party pictures on Patrick McMullen’s web site, PatrickMcMullen.com

JOHNHOUSHMAND featured on Wilson Kelsey Design

March 10 · Features, Furniture Designs, Uncategorized · Boston, Interior Design, New England, Press, Wilson Kelsey Design

Wilson Kelsey Design is an interior design, architecture and renovations firm located in Boston, Massachusetts. They are comprised of husband and wife team Sally Wilson and John Kelsey who have completed projects in many intriguing New England spaces such as a former 1907 stable and carriage house, a downtown Boston high-rise office building, and an ocean front home.

JOHNHOUSHMAND‘s No. 0201 The Mulberry Lazy Susan Dining Table and No. 0187 Glass Low Table with Black Walnut Microslab was featured on their blog which is full of great professional interior design inspiration. We’d love to see the room they’d create with either piece!

This particular Lazy Susan Dining Table was destined for a beautiful house in Acapulco, Mexico.