Oui Design! x D&D Building: A French Design Showcase

Experience firsthand the excellence and passion that have defined Ateliers de France in the realms of heritage and luxury building restoration, since its inception. Immerse yourself in a series of live craft demonstrations, where artisans showcase their unparalleled skills. Throughout the afternoon, representatives from various Ateliers de France maisons will exhibit their specific crafts and savoir-faire within the distinctive ambiance of the Ateliers de France New-York Studio.

Delve into the world of Rémy Garnier, at the avant-garde of high end, indoor-outdoor bronze hardware and lighting products since 1832. Witness the artistry firsthand as a skilled chiseler breathes new life into a freshly cast bronze piece, delicately sculpting its contours and motifs with meticulously crafted hand-made tools.

The showroom will also welcome a plasterer from Atelier Louis Del Boca, who will skillfully craft the intricate details of a Bas-Relief in plaster. This demonstration will allow guests to delve into the tradition of Atelier Louis Del Boca, recognized for its expertise in plasterwork, ornamentation, and stucco since 1931.

Join a drawing workshop lead by Joel Orgiazzi from Ateliers VLD and discover the process involved in creating decorative locksmithing, metalwork or ironwork. This workshop promises to be a unique opportunity for participants to hone their drawing skills under Orgiazzi’s expert guidance.

Atelier de la Boiserie‘s sculptors will also be showcasing their unique craft of woodcarving by carving a classical-style crossbeam before your eyes. Immerse yourself further in the world of woodworking with an interactive workshop, where guests can explore the mastery of woodcarving tools firsthand.

Alongside the demonstrations, visitors will have the chance to admire a model of the medieval framework of Notre-Dame de Paris, created by apprentices from Perrault Academy, and testament to the unique expertise in carpentry of Ateliers Perrault.

Following the demonstrations, from 6:00pm to 8:00pm, Ateliers de France extends its invitation for a cocktail reception. Let’s come together to celebrate the conclusion of Oui Design! in the company of esteemed design professionals, architects, interior designers, skilled artisans, and design enthusiasts.

Pierre Frey, the leading French company in the home textiles sector, cordially invites you to explore their latest addition: the esteemed manufacturer Zuber, now proudly part of the family. Join them from 2:00pm to 3:00pm for a presentation by expert Brian Coleman, acclaimed author of “Zuber: Two Centuries of Panoramic Wallpaper,” as well as the master installers, preservationists, and restorers  Jim Francis and John Nalewaja of Scenic Wallpapers. The event will be followed by a book signing with Brian Coleman.

Since its establishment in 1797, Zuber wallpapers’ fame has spread far and wide, from King Louis Philippe awarding Jean Zuber the Legion of Honor in 1834 to Jackie Kennedy installing Zuber’s “Vues de l’Amérique du Nord” in the White House. Two centuries later, today the company keeps the historic significance and unique craftsmanship of Zuber alive by employing the same antique woodblocks, paint formulas, and time-honored processes pioneered by Jean Zuber himself.

Join Ronit Anderson‘s Showroom for an exceptional Meet & Greet with French designer Nina Dorfer, who will be presenting her contemporary, knitted upholstery fabrics.

Nina Dorfer, a French master of knitwear design, harnesses her innovative spirit and a profound appreciation for heritage to craft textiles that marry technical excellence with aesthetic grace. Her journey from transforming heirloom furniture to developing versatile, engaging knitwear embodies her quest for serenity and showcases her unique talent in blending the worlds of engineering and design.

Visit the Saint-Louis showroom and discover their Folia collection, featuring a new series of mini portable lamps.

Dating back to the 16th century, Saint-Louis holds a central role in the history of glassmaking. Part of the Hermès group since 1995, the manufacture today continues to call on the imagination and talent of designers who open the way to new uses for crystal. The tableware, decorative object and lighting collections are enriched by creations from Eric Gizard, Hervé van der Straeten, Ionna Vautrin, and Noé Duchaufour-Lawrance, among others.

As part of the Oui Design! festival, Aurélie and Laure Hug, co-founders and designers at the helm of New York textile design studio Combray, and the home furnishing textiles company Rogers & Goffigon, are delighted to invite you to a presentation of their collaboration. 

Always on the lookout for new forms of expression, the designers have chosen the finest materials from the collections of Rogers & Goffigon, designers of a range of textiles manufactured exclusively at small European mills.  

The presentation will showcase a series of hand-embroidered textiles from Combray’s new collection as well as some large, embroidered panels, in appliqués and ajourés, inspired by dancing bodies in nature alongside a series of various panels that pay tribute to the gardens of Pompeii. 

Since 1867, Pinton has become one of the world’s leading names in exceptional rugs and tapestries. The works that have fallen from the basse lisse looms in our Felletin workshops have contributed to the development of French textile art throughout the world. With excellence and creativity as its only rules, PINTON has projected Aubusson’s tradition into the modern world. Organized into two divisions, PINTON Manufacture is dedicated to luxury decoration, and PINTON Editions is devoted to contemporary art.

Since its origins in Paris, France 95 years ago, Houlès has been specializing in fine French passementerie / trimmings, modern drapery hardware, as well as fabrics and upholstery / drapery accessories to suit all interiors. Classic collections, often inspired by archival documents, are given a fresh look while more contemporary collections boast graphic, artistic patterns, and details by well-known designers, such as Michael Aiduss. Opening its flagship showroom at the D&D Building in New York decades ago, Houlès has showrooms around the world including flagship locations in Paris, London, and Dubai, thus gaining worldwide appeal.