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INSIDE Winter’s Coolest Collections
Fresh at 50
Events & Happenings
The Floor-1-1
Save the date for these exciting
L.A. Mart® Design Center winter events.
Now - January 31 Now - 1/31/08
Yuri Designs
New Year Specials
Suite 1004
1/10/08
We are celebrating the New Year with huge
discounts – up to 70% off on clearance and
selected floor samples! We have showroom
samples at unbelievable prices, plus special
prices on new orders placed for all custom-made
furniture and draperies. For more information call
January 10 213.744.0037 or email at
50th Anniversary Gala yuridesign1004@yahoo.com
Fresh at 50
6:00 pm – Cocktail Reception
Main Lobby Now - January 31
East West International
Join L.A. Mart®/L.A. Mart® Design Center as we inaugurate Now - 1/31/08 Winter Sale
our 50th year with a gala fête celebrating the debut of
Suite 1207
our newly redesigned lobby, created by Christopher
Gaona, Inc. Interiors. A sale of exclusive mid-century We will be offering 20% discounts on
artwork curated courtesy of Hamilton-Selway Fine Art all of our home and office furniture
will benefit Inner-City Arts. For more information or to for the month of January in our new
RSVP call 213.763.5813 showroom. Don’t miss the chance
to stop by and shop smart! For more
information call 213.748.5154 or
email at eastwestsales@sbcglobal.net
1/14/08 - 2/29/08 January 14 – February 29
January 14 – February 29
Filbert & Fig
Filbert & Fig
Theodore Alexander Special
Upholstery Special
Suite 1046
Suite 1046
Shop our Theodore Alexander promotion offering
Filbert & Fig is running an upholstery
designers an additional 10% off for any purchase!
promotion featuring additional
Discount applies to purchases off the floor and orders.
discounts offered for any ordered
For more information call 213.748.8324 or
upholstery item from our represented
email at sales@filbertandfig.com
lines, which include: Kindel, EJ Victor, 1/14/08 - 2/29/08
Henredon, Vanguard, Michael Weiss February 13
for Vanguard, and Whittemore Sherrill Haptor/Barrett
Leather. Special promotional offer Walt Disney Signature Premiere
does not apply to floor samples. 6:00 pm – Cocktail Reception
For more information call Suite 1104
213.748.8324 or email at Celebrate classic Hollywood glamour as we present the red carpet
sales@filbertandfig.com premiere of the new Walt Disney Signature collection for Drexel
Heritage. Inspired by the living spaces and
imagination of the legendary innovator, this
collection draws from the many styles
and eras that colored Walt Disney’s life. 2/13/08
Join us for cocktails, cuisine and special
guests as we preview these dramatic,
scene-stealing pieces for the home.
RSVP at 213.746.4908
THE FLOOR - ONE - ONE
The INTERIORS editorial staff proudly introduces a new newsletter
feature: THE FLOOR-1-1 – a fun and informative look at our Design
Center showrooms – one floor at a time! While each showroom
enjoys its unique identity, collectively, showrooms possess the
capability to create and promote a distinctive culture amongst
their floor. In our premiere feature of THE FLOOR-1-1 we explore
the physical core of the Design Center – the Lower Level.
Pakistani Tuscan Rust Rugs
Bedroom Collection by Shermag
Aria International Rug
The Home & Office Show
Townsend Collection by Brownstone
Kingswood Furniture
Segovia Collection by Marge Carson
Bonnie Sherman & Associates
The Showrooms
THE SHOWROOMS
The Faces
THE FACES
The Findings
THE FINDINGS
Comprised of only five showrooms, yet encompassing Have you met Jan, Chanel, Jarrett, Luke, Eitan, Alex, While perusing the Lower Level, we encountered
approximately 50,000 square feet, the Lower Level Joseph and Ben? No, they’re not the Bradys…they’re eye-catching pieces in every showroom. When
remarkably offers everything from living room to the faces that make up the Lower Level family! coming across a Peruvian walnut chair (pictured) at
bedroom furniture, and lighting to floor coverings. Amongst them are a working actress and model, JTA, we discovered that it was built at 12,000 feet in
Quite possibly the most diverse Design Center an accomplished guitarist and a talented individual the Andes Mountains by artisans of the Don Bosco
floor, a designer would need to traverse the globe who can touch their nose with their tongue. Co-op with profits going towards drinking water
to discover the vast selection of hand-crafted fine projects, irrigation channels and medical assistance.
furnishings collectively carried by Bonnie Sherman
& Associates, The Home & Office Show, JTA
The Clients
THE CLIENTS While at The Home & Office Show, Luke introduced
us to his favorite bedroom set by Shermag (pictured)
Diverse Furniture, Kingswood Furniture and Aria Our showrooms note that they have serviced – enticing us with the collection’s freshness, clean
International Rug. thousands of custom orders placed by design lines, quality and fair price. Meanwhile, when
professionals over the past few decades. Some of seeking a collection with clean lines at Kingswood,
To express how each showroom caters to a the more memorable ones include a 22-seat dining Alex pointed us to the Townsend bedroom collection
unique taste, we asked our friends on the Lower table with four leaves (Kingswood), a 30 ft. runner (pictured) by Brownstone. Maneuvering through the
Level to name a celebrity they felt best embodied (Aria) and a 20 ft. long conference table by Bau Bonnie Sherman showroom, the Segovia collection
their showroom’s essence and style. Jarrett at Furniture (Bonnie Sherman). We all understand that (pictured) grabbed our attention the most, while
Bonnie Sherman felt Sean Connery would be the sometimes a project can become overwhelming. Chanel at Aria rolled out their latest imported
perfect fit; Ben at Aria thought Vanna White’s style One of our showroom owners recalls Pakistani Tuscan rust rugs (pictured).
and elegance matched that of his showroom; a custom order request for a 4-ft x 4-ft
Jan at JTA would pick Diane Keaton to be her oval rug... the situation became more
showroom’s poster-child because she clearly has amusing as she realized that
this particular designer would
individual style, class, is a bit funky and knows never comprehend why her
her own mind; while, Luke at The Home & Office request could not be honored! For the latest visit
Show gave us the Hollywood scoop on Barbara Peruvian Walnut Chair by Don Bosco Co-op
our showrooms on the Lower Level or visit
Streisand’s recent buys. JTA Diverse Furniture on the web at: lamartdesign.com
LOWER LEVEL SHOWROOM CONTACT INFORMATION
Aria International Rug Bonnie Sherman & Associates JTA Diverse Furniture Kingswood Furniture The Home & Office Show
Suite LL-44 Suite LL-60 Suite LL-70 Suite LL-42 Suite LL-06
Ben Nazeradl, Owner Jarrett Lesko, President Jan Trabin, President Alexander Sofer, Showroom Man- Luke Allen, Showroom Manger
ariainternational@hotmail.com mail@bonniesherman.com info@jta-lamart.com ager homeandofficeshow@sbcglobal.net
213.748.1525 bonniesherman.com jta-lamart.com kingswood@sbcglobal.net homeofficeshow.com
213.748.3221 213.746.3122 213.745.6321 213.746.2950
L.A. Mart® Design Center’s redesigned lobby
Here in Los Angeles … the epicenter
of youth and beauty … the notion of
keeping up appearances is as native
to the culture as celebrities, cell phones
and SUVs. With all that conspicuous emphasis on
age and image, what notable wouldn’t welcome a
little nip/tuck to celebrate a milestone?
Come January 2008, the L.A. Mart®/L.A. Mart® Design Center Defining this reinvention yet maintaining its streamlined,
commemorates its 50th year as one of Los Angeles’ mid-century original mid-century architecture is the debut of the facility’s
icons with a fresh perspective for the future, new ambitions refurbished lobby. Realized by Christopher Gaona ASID,
in its commitment to design and the modern lifestyle, and principal of the eponymous Santa Monica-based design
a glamorously redesigned Main Lobby … setting a stylishly firm, Christopher Gaona, Inc. Interiors, the improved lobby
appointed stage for what is certain to be the Design Center’s aesthetic will serve as a dramatic yet tailored entrée to the
best years to come. Design Center that waits beyond. The blend of furnishings
that populate the space provide an initial glimpse of national
Opened in 1958 as the Los Angeles Furniture Mart … the and boutique designer products that are the hallmark of the
one-time largest, encompassing home furnishings market and building’s offerings. The harmonious design concept creates
distribution center west of Chicago … the property’s evolution an inviting, user-friendly space to gather with clients, access
from retail furniture distributor, to giftware wholesale center, information, source ideas, and function more effectively
to its current mix of interior design, home accessory, gift for market season … all within a comfortable and chic
and lifestyle product showrooms is a Hollywood parable of urban backdrop.
reinvention made-to-order … affirming the Mart’s positioning
as a vital and relevant resource for today’s trend-savvy Gaona’s instincts for the handsome refit capture the essence
Southern Californians. of form and function. “The new design, while respecting the
SPECIAL THANkS
L.A. Mart® Design Center extends thanks to its showrooms and vendor partners
for their generous participation in creating the newly redesigned lobby.
Filbert & Fig Suite 1046 PALECEK Suite 1048
213.748.8324 filbertandfig.com 213.748.9563 palecek.com
- Bolier - PALECEK
Rosenau side tables Lyon occasional chairs
Soma coffee tables
Haptor/Barrett Suites 1100, 1104 Soma console tables
213.746.4908 haptorbarrett.com
Patrick & Assoc. Suite 1138
- Robert Abbey
213.748.0666
Buster floor lamps
- Adriano
- Thayer Coggin
Frank lounge chairs
Dining tables/chairs 1.
Meeting tables/chairs
Oscar wing chairs
- Thomas O’Brien for Hickory Chair Trebor/Nevets Suite 1020
Alton cocktail table 213.748.7036 trebornevets.com
- Visual Comfort - Tribeca
Table lamps Occasional Tables
- Pendant Lighting
Kravet/Lee Jofa Suite 142
213.741.8600 kravet.com - Rams-head wall art
2. 3.
- Cole & Son
Harel General Contractors
Woods wallpaper
harelgc.com
- Kravet Petite Jazz club chairs
Klasse Company
- Kravet upholstery fabric 714.738.6912
Sonance
sonance.com
4. 5.
1. L.A. Furniture Mart rendering, 1958
2. Ground breaking ceremony, 1957
“ The new design, while respecting the facility’s functional 3. Construction of the Mart, 1957
4. Grand opening ribbon cutting, 1958
needs, allows the architectural layout of the building to guide 5. L.A. Mart 30th anniversary, 1988
the concept with a strong emphasis on symmetry, clarity of
purpose, verticality, and a purity of line that is respectful
of the environment.” Christopher Gaona
facility’s functional needs, allows the architectural
CHRISTOPHER GAONA, INC.
layout of the building to guide the concept with a I N T E R I O R S
strong emphasis on symmetry, clarity of purpose, w w w. c h r i s t o p h e r g a o n a . c o m
verticality, and a purity of line that is respectful of
the environment,” said Gaona.
A native of Southern California, interior designer and
The selection and customization of furnishings decorator Christopher Gaona brings a refined but relaxed
featured throughout the space articulate both style to his classic and varied interiors. Understanding
Gaona’s sophisticated palette and the available that great rooms are born of a mix of collaborations, styles
range of superior residential products. A refreshingly and genres, Christopher is not one to shy away from bold
elegant foyer, the new L.A. Mart Design Center lobby statements. Unexpected associations of art, furniture,
is a showcase of design inspiration certain to engage textures and a sensibility for the ritual of life are all central
Southern California’s most discriminating designers elements which make Christopher’s work dynamic and in
and their most discerning clients. touch with today’s fine living. His work has been featured
in such publications as Palm Springs Life, as well as
the prestigious Pasadena and ASID/Greystone
showcase homes.
Sweetpea of California
Suite 952
213.749.8923 sweetpeacal.com
Sweetpea of California specializes in infant-to-
teen furniture, upholstery and bedding. A world
of hand-painted beds, changing tables and
dressers await you in our showroom. Bedding
that beckons a little princess or a future NBA-
star is displayed to entice you into our fanciful
world of children’s furniture.
Filbert & Fig
Suite 1046
213.748.8324 filbertandfig.com
What you provide your client with is of the utmost
Starbuck International importance! That’s why Filbert & Fig prides itself
Suites 1239 & 1260 in giving you only the finest of furnishings at the
213.747.7651 most competitive prices. When it comes to the best
in service, integrity and quality, you need to look no
Catalina poster bed with further than Filbert & Fig. Pictured is our Octavia
Jelly Bean Green finish; chair side table with Drake chairs from Vanguard.
shown in queen-size.
JTA Diverse Furniture
Suite LL-70
213.746.3122 jta-lamart.com
The Tamil Horse table lamp is finished in
an olive bronze with a verdigris glaze and is
accompanied with a pleated champagne
Trends & Traditions/Designer Rug Resource shade; dimensions are 24”L x 8”W x 26”H.
Suite 1142
213.749.9797 trends-traditions.com
Since ancient times, Oriental carpets have been
prized as works of art. At Trends & Traditions,
we offer a wide selection of beautiful rugs hand-
picked from around the world. Ranging in infinite
designs reflecting their international origins, our
products offer the finest quality at incredible
value. Come browse our collections and discover
how these heirloom pieces can enhance the
beauty of any room design.
2)
1) 3)
1) Honorees Sandy Lobb, Sandy Lobb Interiors;
Jennifer Donahue, Jennifer Donahue Interior
Design; and Michael Martinez, Michael Martinez
Interiors; Cindy Kahn, President, L.A. Mart
Furniture Assoc.; Michael Kessler, VP & GM,
L.A. Mart Design Center
2) Patrick Henderschott, Patrick & Assoc.;
4) 5) Julie Campbell, R.P. Brooks & Son, Inc.; Joyce
O’Donnell, Interiors by Joyce O’Donnell; Heather
Dyro, Interiors by Claire West; Hyo Buck, HP
A gathering of more than 170 joined together on November 1 to honor industry Collections; Claire West, Interiors by Claire West;
Jack Buck, HP Collections
veterans as L.A. Mart® Design Center and L.A. Mart® Furniture Association presented
3) Guests enjoy the pre-event reception.
the 2007 Designer Appreciation Awards. Jennifer Donahue, Jennifer Donahue
4) The Designer Appreciation Awards luncheon.
Interior Design; Sandy Lobb, Sandy Lobb Interiors; and Michael Martinez, Michael
5) Steven Roche, PALECEK; Aviva Ostrovsky,
Martinez Interiors were recognized among family, friends and peers at the annual Pasadena Magazine; Heather Miller, Pasadena
luncheon for their industry professionalism and loyalty to the Design Center. Magazine; Kyle Amundsen, John Moran
Auctioneers, Inc; Rebecca Haussling,
Special thanks to Pasadena Magazine for their generous sponsorship. Pasadena Magazine
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L.A. MART® dESIgN CENTER 24/7
L.A.Mart Design Center’s redesigned website has launched and come January,
exciting and new features such as product searches and designer portfolios can
easily be conducted through the web. www.lamartdesign.com
Architectural Lighting
Suite 1203
213.742.8800
Schonbek’s Da Vinci™ LED chandelier is hi-tech lighting
in its most celestial form – a perfectly round, fiery sphere
of crystal. When you switch from halogen mode to LED-
mode, it becomes a ball of shimmering color, one color
fading mysteriously into the next. Available in Strass® or
Swarovski® Spectra® crystal through Architectural Lighting
in both 3’and 5’ diameters.
Wilton Cordrey Collection
Suite 1002
213.742.1900 wiltoncordrey.com
The Suzette chair is a tufted slipper chair shown
in royal blue velvet with white velvet contrast welt
and buttons; dimensions are 31”W x 32”D x 26”H.
Available in any color COM – limited only by
your imagination!
Fremarc Designs
Suite 1200
213.749.5814 fremarc.com
New from Fremarc Designs, the Montecito draw top
dining table, shown in the hand-rubbed Antique Milano
finish. This exquisite table includes two 15” self-storing
Dillon-Wells, Inc. end-fills and is available in a variety of 30 standard,
Suite 1000 premium and custom finishes.
213.748.2495 dillonwells.com
Hand-painted with a paisley design and
surrounded by a dark blue border with floral
design adornment – this large porcelain plate
stands tall in a mahogany-finished
wooden stand.
Bernhardt Furniture
Suite 140
213.763.6130 bernhardtla.com
Inspired by the collections of the Smithsonian
Institution, the Smithsonian Collection by
Bernhardt presents the American Archive and
National Heritage Collections - two distinct yet
closely tied groups featuring timeless adaptations
rooted in America’s heritage, but finely crafted
for today’s lifestyles. These two collections reflect
19th century American design influences with
two distinct style directions - subtle low country,
southern influences and more formal Regency
and Empire designs.
Veneman Collections
Suite 1
213.741.1667 venemanfurniture.com
The Opal – 75” in diameter – is constructed
with an aluminum power-coated metal frame
and the highest-quality polymer resin wicker.
Completely weatherproof and on wheels, this
outdoor day bed’s fabric can be spot cleaned
and mixed and matched with other patterns;
available in 15 different woven finish colors.
Design Imports
Suite 550
213.748.7036 thedesignimports.com
Design Imports is proud to present our prestigious Amber
& Silver Collection. A renowned Polish artist, who has been
involved worldwide in creating the largest architectural
work made of amber, is now offering his collections to the
US market exclusively through Design Imports. His work is
displayed at the Vatican Museum, Museum of Art in Riga,
and the Art Museum in Poland. Please visit our showroom
to experience the talents of many European artists.
East West International
Suite 1207
213.748.5154 eastwestsales.com
SOLARE interprets the characteristics of
modern elegance – sobriety and sharp lines;
offered in all the available elements: sofas,
armchairs and poufs.
Meritage Fine Art & Accessories
Suite 1010
The Meritage Gallery at Bonnie Sherman & Associates
Suite LL-60
213.743.5834 meritagefinearts.com
Original oil on canvas – “Her Majesty’s Dogs” by
William Hall; finished size as shown 57” H x 70” W.
Eve Yun Designs
Suite 354
213.745.5080
Furniture made on earth – inspired by the universe.
Furniture that combines contradictions, smooth and
rough surfaces, soft and hard materials. Designs
that bring us close to nature and brings style into our
homes. Stylish, modern, handed-crafted furniture;
functional art forms for the middle-to-upper market.
R. P. Brooks & Son, Inc.
Suite 1145
213.749.7374
Designed by Vladimir Kagan, one of today’s most
enduring designers of modern furniture, the Dune
Daybed by Barlow Tyrie, was designed for one to
nap or two to play. Its contemporary design, derived
from classic styling, makes this the perfect
centerpiece for any outdoor environment.
HP Collections
Suite 1130
213.747.0040
The Platt Collections HP Collections proudly offers Hekman’s
Suite 1026 Metropolis Collection of dining and
213.747.4058 theplattcollections.com occasional furniture. With its roots in the
classics and its expression in the salons of
Hand-finished antique silver leaf Paris in the 20s, Metropolis can be called
chest with three drawers; drawers “the new traditional.” The clarity of line
are faced with reversed hand- and the certainty of style place it a cut
painted dark and light Eglomise above all who try to imitate it.
mirror with nickel-plated
brass pulls.
October 9, 2007
Desert Style
presented by
L.A. Mart® Design Center concluded its 2007 three-part lecture series, “A Study
in West Coast Style,” with a incomparable panel of today’s foremost architectural,
landscape and interior design authorities moderated by Western Interiors &
Design Editor-in-Chief Michael Wollaeger. Architect Leo Marmol, landscape
designer Nord Eriksson and interior designer Chris Gaona examined the design
legacy of Southern California’s desert communities and the innovators who
pioneered an iconic style that continues to have relevance and meaning for
21st century design.
1.
FURNISHINGS 2. 3.
-A-BRATION!!
Nearly 1,700 designers and design-savvy consumers descended upon the
residential showrooms of the L.A. Mart® Design Center during the new, bi-annual
sales event hosted October 26 – 28. This extraordinary shopping experience
offered significant savings on products for the home, providing the design
community with last-minute opportunities to add sizzle to holiday decorating
projects. For the consumer, this was a rare treat to browse for finds from the
typically to-the-trade showrooms of the Design Center. Watch for our next
“sale-a-bration” coming June 6 - 8, 2008.
4. 5.
6.
1. Chris Gaona, Christopher Gaona, Inc. Interiors; Michael Wollaeger, Western Interiors & Design;
Nord Eriksson, EPT Design; Leo Marmol, Marmol Radziner 2. Jennifer Donahue, Jennifer Donahue Interior
Design; Ron Hudson, Allied ASID; Jeff Sampson, L.A. Mart Design Center; Chris Gaona 3. Michael Wollaeger
4. and 5. Guests enjoy the reception at the Kravet/Lee Jofa showroom 6. Guests attend the “Desert Style”
presentation
L.A.Mart® Design Center celebrates 50 years – and a new lobby. Get ready for summer with Opal from the Veneman Collection. The crowds came out for our Furniture Sample Sale.
Time for Change
L.A. Mart® Design Center welcomes the New Year with celebrations that herald our 50th Anniversary serving the Southern
California design community. The party begins January 10 as we kick-off our “Fresh at 50” campaign with a grand fête
celebrating our newly refurbished lobby, designed by Christopher Gaona, Inc. Interiors, to benefit Inner-City Arts. A series
of showroom happenings begins on February 13 with designers gathering at the Haptor/Barrett showroom for the debut of
Drexel Heritage’s new Walt Disney Signature Collection. Trade professionals will surely shop till they drop when we host our
June 6 Furniture Sample Sale designer preview. And just to add ease to your client purchasing needs, L.A. Mart Design Center
proudly launches lamartdesign.com … a virtual shopping experience that will keep you up-to-date with the latest products and
events available for your information and ease.
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