For years now my dearest friends, Nick Ferrone, a real estate
broker for Corcoran in Brooklyn Heights, and Stephanie Lewin, a clinical psychologist in Manhattan, have
furnished their Cobble Hill loft with mid-century modern finds, many of which
came from my shop. Not only have
they purchased many pieces from me, but they have also invested in several paintings
of mine which are hanging in Stephanie’s office. The abstract paintings help
her patients with their therapy.
Nick and Stephanie are such good customers that I have let them in on a few of my
secret contacts, including my favorite "picker," my relatively inexpensive upholsterer, and one of my
refinishers from a list of many.
They also get free services such as storage, restorations arrangements, shopping
tips, and decorating advice. In return though, I’m taken out to dinner a lot.
Thank you!
Nick and Stephanie's first purchase with me was a vintage Candelabra by
British designer Tom Dixon. Good eye, guys! I believe that piece is pretty rare--it looks hand crafted. Their next purchase, which has always been one of my favorite
pieces, is a pair of 1950’s wicker chairs and table by Finnish designer Eero
Aarnio. The early Aarnio design is
typical of his sculptural signature, and this set happens to be in excellent condition.
Stephanie and Nick also bought a set of six “Julianne” chairs by Johannes Anderson, the Danish designer, to go around their contemporary dining table. The biggest
purchase was a beautiful sofa by Edward Wormely for Dunbar. This sofa is just
stunning! The petite faux bamboo brass and marble table is an eclectic
compliment to the sofa.
Their most recent furniture purchase from me was a small walnut
case and white door Florence Knoll Credenza. Somehow it all works. Their place is like a mini museum, but still comfortable and homey. Perfect!
