SUMMER 2011

I N S I D E :New Arrivals From Global Outposts 2

The Forty One Scene 4

De Lovely De LUXE at Forty One Madison 6

Milestone Mania 7

Note From Laurie 8

FE

AT

UR

E

They’ve arrived from Australia…Spain…Scandinavia…China via Italy…even from crosstown. They are among the industry’s most illustrious

brands, and they’re the newest arrivals to open showrooms at Forty One Madison.

Michael Aram crowns the building’s 8th floor renovation in a 4,000-

square-foot space dramatically aglow with the namesake metal artist’s

hand-worked creations. Taking his cues from nature, Aram sculpts the

material into forms imitative of twigs, seashells, leaves, flowers and the

like that become exquisite bowls, platters, candleholders, flatware and

other decorative yet functional objects for the table and beyond. The gift

and decorative accessories assortment is extraordinary and a growing

category that has segued into lighting and furnishings. The space is as

polished

and high-

wattage as

the products

themselves.

Also on the

8th floor

is another

Forty One

Madison newcomer, Circle Glass. It is exquisitely ensconced in a roomy

area filled with the most comprehensive array of glass barware, stemware,

serveware and giftware in the market. The encyclopedic scope of the

Circle Glass portfolio has helped make it the go-to resource for value-

driven glass goods for more than 30 years. Circle Glass has the

capability to produce totally handmade and machine-made glass in

all shades of color with specific Pantone numbers provided by private

label designers. Circle Glass also offers decorated designs as well as

clear options. Vases, carafes, decanters, planters, bowls, cake platters,

trays…the list goes on and on.

The company from Down Under—Maxwell & Williams—is far

above and beyond the cool factor as it brings a fresh, modern ethos to

New Arrivals From Global Outposts

2 WWW.41MADISON.COM

ON THE COVER: Ocean Mussel Bowl by Michael Aram

FORTY ONE MADISON 3

the table. It’s no wonder the “designer

homewares” brand was snatched up in

a distribution partnership by Fitz and

Floyd. The cornerstone of the brand is

its White Basics line of casual category

dinnerware. To be found, also, are sev-

eral groups of colorful and high-spirited

patterns, plus a strong selection of prac-

tical oven-to-table cookware. Maxwell &

Williams is on the 6th floor.

Q Squared Design, on the 19th floor, is new to the American market but promises to make

an impact with its reinvention of melamine. Italian design is clearly in its DNA, with production

coming from its own manufacturing facilities in China, and the line includes plates, bowls and

serveware that are fashionable eye candy yet exceptionally practical. Creations are shapely,

clever and untypical of “your mother’s melamine” from the ‘50s and ‘60s.

Cristal de Sèvres is a renowned French brand with majestic, traditional designs that are

elegant, graceful and timeless. Since the 1850s, the company has distinguished itself with

unparalleled creative vision and skilled craftsmanship. Its roommate, La Mediterránea,

is all about dynamically colorful glass tableware made entirely of recycled glass. It’s an

unexpected contrast of classic and contemporary within a single space that warrants

exploration. These two companies can be found the on the 19th floor.

Industry veteran Nils Lindblad is serving up a veritable smorgasbord of home products – many

from Scandinavia along with a few others with overseas origins. In his own showroom,

NGL Associates on the 17th floor, you will find brands such as ASA-Selection, known for

its sleek porcelain and ceramic tabletop and accessories. You will also find cubed-form

kitchen and bath designs from Sweden’s Cult Design. From Italy’s SowdenDesign there’s an

innovative gourmet coffee press called SoftBrew and an automatic home scents dispenser

from Serene House.

SH

OW

RO

OM

S

NEW YORK TABLETOP SHOW ® I OCTOBER 25 – 28 , 2011 I APR I L 17 – 20 , 20124 WWW.41MADISON.COM

The Forty One ScenePHOTOS LEFT TO RIGHT:

Interior designer Jamie Drake andSamantha Rudin were part of the Forty One Madison party scene.

Jose Luis Perez Herrero, CEO of La Mediterránea, Pedro Macias Gomez,CEO of Cristal de Sèvres, and Laurie Burns.

Tervis Tumbler executives Chris Simpsonand Keith Colabella toasted TommyBahama buyers Sarah Olman and Mary Wincell.

EditorTV’s Tori Mellott interviewed interior designer Nina Freudenberger at the Michael Aram showroom. Click on editoratlarge.com to see what she and other well-known interior designerssay about the trends and novel uses of tableware.

Lynne Okulski of Denby had a sit-downwith retailers Casey and Randy Reid ofShepherd Hills, Lebanon, MO.

At DeVine Corporation, Ildiko Varga,owner of Varga Art Crystal, showed hercollection to retailer John Shulan ofShulan Farlan in Akron, OH.

Michael Wainwright introduced his newCapitol Collection to Melissa Fritz andJessica Ray of Halls Kansas City.

Waterford Wedgwood Royal Doulton’sown royal subjects, Jorge Perez and LordPiers Wedgwood, at the company’sTabletop Market bash.

Sharon Nale, VP of design for Fitz andFloyd, shows Gregory Allgeyer of Macy’sa new creation.

Megan Boothroyd and Steven Bruce ofKmart were shown the new merchandiseat Gibson Overseas by Jeff Starliper.

SH

OW

RO

OM

S

NEW YORK GIFT SHOW I AUGUST 13 – 18, 2011 I JANUARY 28 – FEBRUARY 2, 2012 FORTY ONE MADISON 5

PHOTOS LEFT TO RIGHT:

Arrigo Bordicchia of Guzzini acquaintedReal Simple editors Kelley Carter andStephanie Sisco with the hip housewaresline.

Lenox president Lester Gribetz, LordPiers Wedgwood, Lenox CEO PeterCameron and Bill Rudin at the Lenox party.

Laszlo Szesztay of Herend and MichaelScully of Scully & Scully.

The Belk team – Katie Lastowski, TomPilcher and Amanda Astrologo – madeselections at The Jay Companies whileworking with Chuck Evans.

It was high-five for Sango’s FrancisFluegel and Replacements’ Robin Long.

Robinson Home Products joined withEcho Design to launch a new fashion-driven collection. Showing off one of the exciting patterns were Echo principals Steven and Meg Roberts withRobinson’s president Jim Walsh, strategicmarketing director Kelly Carhart-Kline,and Dorothy Roberts.

Maxwell & Williams executive VPTerry Fitzell, from Australia, and SteveBaram, president and CEO of Fitz andFloyd, were joined by Kathy Husmanand Keith Tidmore of Dillard’s for atoast to the U.S. launch of the brand.

Forty One Madison partyers includedEric Rudin and Isabelle von Boch,Villeroy & Boch.

Marissa Rojas of The Great Indoors wassurveying the options shown by NeilOrzeck at Pasabahce.

Tim Riddle, CEO & president of Reed & Barton, served up new designsto Clayton Dibble of Crate & Barrel.

LOB

BY

6 WWW.41MADISON.COM

LUXE Interiors + Design Magazine lived up to its name as it partnered with revered New York interior designer Michael Tavano to

create three glorious lifestyle vignettes where tableware and giftware were the stars. The settings were exquisite reminders that the

fabulous finds of Forty One can be enjoyed throughout every room of a house. These inspiring vignettes are due to be featured in an

upcoming issue of LUXE Magazine.

A bar-raising bar featured serving necessities furnished by DonnaKaran Lenox, Kosta Boda, Michael Aram, Puiforcat, Seguso and William Yeoward Crystal. Textiles on chair: Hering Berlin.

De Lovely De LUXE at Forty One Madison

Colorful, exotic and inviting,this table was set with beauties from Herend,Hermés, Kate Spade for Lenox, Kosta Boda,Michael Aram, Moser,Reed & Barton, SaintLouis and Seguso.

LUXE editor-in-chief PamelaJaccarino and Michael Tavano.

Well read and well bred, this library setting included designs fromDonna Karan Lenox, HeringBerlin, Jasper Conran forWedgwood, Jaune de Chromeby DeVine Corporation, Seguso,and William Yeoward Crystal.

There were plenty of reasons to celebrate at the Spring 2011 New York Tabletop Market, with five beloved brands based at Forty One Madison in the midst of anniversary years. Congratulations to all on these milestone occasions.

Milestone Mania MILES

TON

ES

FORTY ONE MADISON 7

Laurie Gates has reached its 20th with stellar designs such asAnna helping to shape its image.

It’s the 50th for Rosenthal Studio-line,which includes the iconic Wirkkala andFontaine vases.

Fiesta is marking year 75. The Disc Pitcher is a classic and hasearned a coveted spot as a U.S. postage stamp.

60th

Happy 60th to Nambé. The Butterfly Bowl, like so many of its other original masterpieces, is as timeless as ever.

50th

Eisch may be turning 60, but has yet to show its age, as proven by such recent designs as itsFlash collection.

60th

20th

75th

41 Madison Avenue, New York, NY 10010-2202212-686-1203 www.41madison.com

A RUDIN BUILDING

NEW YORK TABLETOP MARKET®

October 25 – 28

April 17 – 20

NEW YORK GIFT SHOWAugust 13 – 18

January 28 – February 2

(dates subject to change)

Visit our website at www.41madison.com for regular updates and market events.

Laurie BurnsSenior Vice President, Director

8 WWW.41MADISON.COM

From LaurieWhat a Spring Market. Retailers from across the USA (37 states), Canada, Central and South America and 45 other countries attended. And they were inspired.

Top four show observations:

– Each and every brand excited with new product offerings

– Retailers have the funds for and need new inventory

– Buying indicated a positive 2011 outlook, especially for the holiday selling season

– Retailers, designers, architects, hotels and restaurants were all shopping the show

Consumers “are who they are” – now more than ever. With social networking, there are no more personas. Porcelain outside at BBQs, plastic cutlery in the dining room, color mixing, price point mixing and all in between: It’s not only okay, it’s how we shop, dress, entertain and live.

Thank You Café Sponsor Bridal GuideThe magazine’s editor-in-chief Diane

Forden and senior director Steve

Ritterman with guest Darbie Angell.