Reprinted from New York Magazine, September 2015
Who sells the best table linens? What’s your go-to hostess gift? Who’s the best upholsterer, cleaner, florist? Five New Yorkers with discerning eyes give their (forceful) opinions.
Vicente Wolf, interior designer and owner, VW Home
Once a year, I’ll go to Anichini’s sample sale for sheets for the house or the beach. The sateen is really cool in summer. 979 Third Ave., nr. 58th St., Ste. 923; 888-522-0146
I buy a lot at Christie’s house sale — recently, an English library chair, 18th century. christies.com
I love The Nanz Company’s hardware: When you pick up a doorknob, it has weight to it, as something you’re touching all the time should. 20 Vandam St., nr. Sixth Ave., fifth fl.; 212-367-7000
Doris Leslie Blau has the most amazing antique rugs. They’re like poems — pieces of art, on the floor. 306 E. 61st St., nr. Second Ave., seventh fl.; 212-586-5511
I just redid my house and bought a Sonos system. From a keypad, you get to set the music you want to play, dim the lights, control the sound. It’s a great luxury. sonos.com
I’ve worked with the floor finisher Michael Savino for 18 years. He’s a master — show him a picture of what you want, and he’ll re-create it. J Rapaport Wood Flooring, 158 Linwood Plz., Ste. 201, Fort Lee, N.J.; 201-363-6500
At [my own store] VW Home, we have things from all over the world. There are things that are one-of-a-kind, things that have a very individual point of view. 333 W. 39th St., nr. Eighth Ave., tenth fl.; 212-244-5008
I just bought some wonderful Sharon Core photographs at Yancey Richardson Gallery. It’s a place I always go whether I’m looking for clients or for myself. 525 W. 22nd St., nr. Tenth Ave.; 646-230-9610
MSK Illumination has such a broad collection of contemporary lighting — if they don’t have whatever you’re looking for in inventory, they’ll order it. 235 E. 57th St., nr. Second Ave.; 212-888-6474
Foliage Garden has beautiful orchids — something that’s luxurious and has a life of its own. 120 W. 28th St., nr. Sixth Ave.; 212-989-3089
Reprinted fromNew York Magazine, September 2015
