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Vicente Wolf
It was said to me many years ago by Doris Leslie Blau that a good rug is like a poem on the floor. With antique rugs, the lives that have been lived on the rugs and the histories of their makers are what give them meaning, while their beautiful patterns, colors, and weaves can be interpreted as their rhythm.
Arthur Dunnam
A Louisiana native Arthur Dunnam was named design director of Jed Johnson Associates in 1997. His projects embrace a broad array of styles and periods.
Emery von Sztankoczy
I was born in Budapest Hungary. My family moved to Vienna
for political reasons; namely, escaping the Communist Government which
had not
only expropriated all our family holdings, but actually threatened my
family
with worse.
William Sofield
William Sofield is considered one of the most thoughtful
talents of his generation. A rigorous Modernist, Sofield believes in the
credo
that design must live as well as it looks. His work is defined not by a
particular style, but by a holistic approach to design that addresses
the
requirements of living and where luxury emanates from fidelity to craft.
Timothy Whealon
Mr. Whealon’s design philosophy finds its roots in
classicism; however, he approaches each project with a fresh, 21st
Century eye that makes them both modern and timeless. Each interior is
unique, often incorporating
custom pieces specific to the client and the environment.
Timothy Corrigan
Hailed in Architectural Digest as “Today’s
Tastemaker,” Timothy Corrigan is known for his ability to create a world
of
European elegance infused with California comfortable. His work is
showcased in the homes of European
and Middle Eastern Royalty and some of today’s biggest celebrities.
Sheila Bridges
Named "America's
Best Interior Designer" by CNN and Time Magazine, Sheila Bridges founded
her own interior design firm in 1993. Sheila Bridges Design, Inc is
committed
to creating high-end, interior spaces that are thought-evoking and
visually
interesting while also comfortable and livable.
Sandra Nunnerley
Sandra Nunnerley is based in New York and specializes in
residential and select corporate projects in the United States and
abroad. Before founding her own firm, Nunnerley
trained as an architect in Sydney, Australia, studied
fine arts in Paris and London, and worked at the renowned Marlborough
Gallery
in New York.
Miles Redd
Raised in
Atlanta, Miles Redd moved to New York to study film at New York
University.
More interested in set design, he began working for antiques dealer John
Rosselli after graduation, which would serve as a hands-on education in
furniture and the decorative arts.
Inson Dubois Wood
Inson
Dubois Wood's full service design firm specializes in residential design
and
décor. After receiving his Masters in Architecture from Harvard
University and
studying under Rem Koolhaas and Frank Gehry he went on to work in the
offices
of decorator-architects JP Molyneux and David Easton.
Eve Robinson
After
studying art history at Vassar College, Eve Robinson brought her talent
and innate sense of style to Polo/Ralph Lauren. Her evolution toward
interior design was a natural one.
Eric Hilton
From a very young age, Eric was acutely aware of the built environment
around him, and by the age
of twelve, he was sketching houses on the family road trips, and trying
to
figure out their plans. He attended Syracuse University, where he
majored in
Architecture and minored in Interior Design, as he was always concerned
with
the entirety of design.
Christopher Coleman
New York
based interior designer Christopher Coleman’s style is innovative,
modern and
incorporates a bold color palette. His inspired designs blend
functionality
with classicism that result in interiors that have personality, beauty
and
exude comfort.
Carey Maloney
Architect Hermes Mallea, RA, and interior decorator Carey
Maloney have been creating beautiful and comfortable homes
internationally for
two decades.
Samuel Botero
Samuel Botero is known for creating unique and personal interiors.
This has garnered a loyal following by discerning clients worldwide.
His exceptional sense of color is key to his interiors.
Amy Lau
Arizona native Amy Lau founded her interiors firm in
2001. She also currently serves as an independent advisor to collectors
of 20th
Century decorative arts.
Thomas Jayne
Designer and scholar Thomas Jayne creates interiors that reflect his passion and wide-ranging knowledge of classical traditions. His work seeks to further those traditions and highlight what is relevant to interior design today. His rooms take inspiration from the past, yet feel fresh and modern.
A rug, like a work of art, should awaken something in you. It should
be the last clear impression you have when you leave your house, and
the first thing you want to see when you walk in the door. Because,
whether you realize or not, as soon as you enter a room your eyes focus
on the floor first, and then shift upward. That's why a rug is an
important part of every room–it can create the mood.
Todd A. Romano of Todd Alexander Romano Interior Design, New York said of Doris,
"Her knowledge and expertise is hard to rival. The inventory is indescribable from every aspect: quality, depth, sophistication and of course whimsy,"
Paul Vincent Wiseman of The Wiseman Group, Interior Design, Inc, San Francisco, described Doris, "She magically weaves the story of rugs into the story of human nature. Rugs are the foundation of any beautiful room and Doris has the ability to act as a medium in translating client narratives into a personal woven expression of their dreams and identities."
"The Blau Gallery has succeeded over the years in sustaining the highest caliber of design and the foremost quality."
"Her knowledge and expertise is hard to rival. The inventory is indescribable from every aspect: quality, depth, sophistication and of course whimsy,"
Paul Vincent Wiseman of The Wiseman Group, Interior Design, Inc, San Francisco, described Doris, "She magically weaves the story of rugs into the story of human nature. Rugs are the foundation of any beautiful room and Doris has the ability to act as a medium in translating client narratives into a personal woven expression of their dreams and identities."
"The Blau Gallery has succeeded over the years in sustaining the highest caliber of design and the foremost quality."
"Doris often quotes Edgar Allen Poe: ‘The carpet is the soul of the apartment.’ Indeed, in many ways, the carpet is the soul of decoration–and Doris, through her discernment is also at its heart."
"Nothing pleases me more than a trip to Doris Leslie Blau’s Gallery to select beautiful carpets for our various projects. One short, witty conversation with Doris puts one at ease and helps make the selection of rugs thrilling and exciting. Doris has the best eye in the industry."
Doris is a rare treasure - always a pleasure to work with, she knows all
and sees all. I like to think of her as the oracle of the rug world.
