Some of the brightest stars of the world of interior design have been drafted in to this years Winter Antiques Show in New York. Celebrating its 62nd year as America’s most prestigious art, antiques and design fair in 2016 it will run from January 22-31. This year the organisers have enlisted interior design luminaries as honorary design chairs. Nate Berkus, Ellie Cullman, Alexa Hampton, and Markham Roberts were chosen because of their prominence in the industry and expertise in decorating with antiques. The fully vetted fair will feature over 70 renowned experts in fine and decorative arts from around the world. The show is at the Park Avenue Armory, 67th Street and Park Avenue, New York City. Here is a sneak peek at some of the pieces which will be on view.
Hyde Park Antiques will display this pair of Irish c1830 leather and elm armchairs
A Pair of Irish William IV Elm Open Armchairs (detail of armrest) at Hyde Park Antiques
Ronald Phillips will bring a pair of English mirrors c1735. They were originally intended for the hunting lodge of the Earl of Harrington in Richmond. Each mirror tells the story from Ovid’s Metamorphosis
GLASS PAST will exhibit this Venini Pezzato Vase, Fulvio Bianconi c1950
Cohen and Cohen will bring this Chinese Famille Rose tureen cover and stand.