The Occasional Twist

J Banks Design Group has just the occasional table you need to give a room that special twist. The collection, a collaboration with Stanford Furniture Corporation, features sofas, chairs, stools, consoles, and more. Each piece in the collection possesses a gracious and stylish aesthetic with its own distinctive personality.

A Refined Approach

A deep pride and passion for work is definitive of the artisan approach to design. Today’s successful high-end manufacturers understand the importance of maintaining a strong commitment and deep appreciation for classic quality, functionality and aesthetic splendor in order to keep artisan grade products competitive within the ever-evolving, bargain-driven design market.

Rocky Mountain Hardware’s kitchen and bath collection lets the intense beauty of bronze speak for itself. The hand-applied patina is uniquely affected by time, touch, and climate. Each kitchen faucet distinctly reflects its surroundings.

Classical Yet Contemporary

Reminiscent of the great Italian opera, North Bay fine fabric manufacturer Rodolph presents Traviata (shown in Mink colorway). Composed of classical yet contemporary floral patterning, Traviata plays with grey mid-tones that serve as balance for the primarily black and white design. This exquisite velvet fabric is composed of 65% viscose and 35% polyester.

Lunaria Lighting Boutique Illuminates St. Helena

Lunaria, a specialty lighting boutique, has cast a new glow on the already spirited town of St. Helena. A popular shopping destination, St. Helena is located at the center of one of the most renowned food and wine centers in the world, Napa Valley.

At the forefront of innovative lighting design, Lunaria offers “lighting in context” by demonstrating the effect lighting has on its environment. Exclusive, world-class light fixtures are presented in vignettes that reference a variety of design styles. Jessica Hall Grace, owner of Lunaria, and her knowledgeable team boast more than twenty years of experience designing and consulting for prestigious clients world wide.

Stop by and peruse the stunning showroom:
1136 Main Street, St. Helena, California

Fast Talk

Fast Talk from Alicia D. Keshishian features playful swirls of color on an ever-evolving background; circular and squiggly lines layer together to provide a sense of complexity to this overall clean and modern design. The Persimmon colorway consists of a vivid orange ground beautifully contrasted with multiple shades of green and deeper shades of orange and brown.

100% hand-carded, hand-spun, Tibetan wool; all wool is dyed-in-the-raw, so the gradual color transitions in the background are achieved through expert weaving, not through simply dyeing after the fact. RugMark certified.

Rikyu Collection by Ted Boerner

The Rikyu Collection, designed by Ted Boerner for Conde House, is distinctive and original. Each piece is designed to delight the eye, engage the imagination, and comfort the body.

Ted Boerner combined many design elements to create the Dining Table, echoing temple architecture and bridge design. From its cast iron base to its solid wood top, the Dining Table speaks of strength.

The Tsukashi Table is Ted Boerner’s interpretation of a column resting upon a stone. With strong juxtaposition of round and square, this striking table makes a serene statement.

Inspired by the Japanese teahouse, the Rikyu Lounge Chair is the embodiment of serenity and restfulness. Its sides are richly textured, resembling wood grain or the raked sand of a Zen garden. Openings on the sides of the arm are reminiscent of the entry to the teahouse, Boerner’s nod to the concept of “Ma,” the transition from public to private.

The Rikyu Arm Chair (offered in Walnut and White Oak) features the same textured surface as the Rikyu Lounge. With its sturdy profile and handsome finish, it perfectly complements the Dining Table.

Song Collection from B. Mori

B. Mori & Co. brings the ingenuity and artistic innovation of China’s distinguished Song Dynasty to their latest wallcovering collection. This collection captures the creativity and imagination of its namesake in all thirty-one of its refined and elegant patterns.

Each B. Mori wallcovering is hand crafted from 100% silk before being hand-painted as a mural to exact specifications, so there are no repeats and each piece is distinct.In addition, B. Mori offers an innovative custom program that allows your creativity to flourish throughout the process, from design concept to installation. Within an intimate, boutique-like atmosphere, you will work directly with designers, artisans, and staff to actualize your own vision.

ADAC Southeastern Contract Designer of the Year

J Banks Design Group has been named the 2009 Southeast Contract Designer of the Year by the Atlanta Decorative Arts Center (ADAC) for their innovative and multi-faceted body of work around the globe. This honor from ADAC is the most recent of many design awards that J Banks has received. With more than 30 years of industry experience, J Banks founder and president Joni Vanderslice has led her team in creating innovative and successful projects around the world.

“I am so thrilled for our firm to receive this prestigious award,” said Vanderslice. “Everyone here at J Banks works so hard to realize our clients’ dreams and visions, and this recognition from ADAC is a true testament to our team’s commitment to excellence. Our region is so full of visionaries and creative minds, and for us to have been chosen from this fantastic group is truly an additional honor.”

Sneak Peak of NeoCon

Sondra Alexander Couture for Koroseal | Booth 8-7066
Dressage – Inspired by the harmony, flexibility and balance found in French equestrian pageantry, Sondra Alexander’s Dressage design combines the subtle textures of wood carving and leather to exemplify the elegance and sophistication of this classical artform.

Rocky Mountain Hardware | Urban Archaeology Showroom | Suite 108
The Ellis Collection – Designed by Rocky Mountain Hardware Design Studio, the brand new Ellis Collection is inspired by the finely ornamented fittings of the Victorian era. Its designs are fresh and innovative, while preserving the traditional aesthetic hallmarks and timeless beauty of the period.

Ted Boerner | Holland & Sherry Showroom | Suite 6-118
The Commune Dining Table and Server – Inspired by the concept that a dining table is more than just an heirloom, Ted Boerner’s Commune embodies what a dining table truly is: a place where friends and family gather together and connect with one another; a place where new traditions are made. The coordinating Commune Server completes the room’s aesthetic.

Rodolph | Summer Hill Showroom | Suite 6-157
Traviata – Part of the new Insignia collection, Rodolph’s Traviata is reminiscent of the great Italian opera of the same name. This exquisite velvet marries rich luminous elements with a contemporary floral composition, and adds luster to any setting.

Nomi Fabrics | David Sutherland Showroom | Suite 1800
Taza – Nomi has added yet another stunning fabric to her “high couture for the home.” Taza, a hand-painted 100% linen chintz, offers delightful visual texture inspired by richly patterned Moroccan mosaics.

Aldo Bernardi | William Switzer Showroom | Suite 1850
Civetta Chandelier – Like patinated palmettos, an array of individual fixtures branch out from the slender central trunk of Aldo Bernardi’s copper and brass Civetta Chandelier, ensuring bright light in even the most spacious areas.

Lori Weitzner’s Address at NeoCon

Please join design visionary Lori Weitzner for this CEU-accredited presentation

The Preservation of Passion
Wednesday, June 17, 12:30 PM
Neocon World’s trade fair 2009
The Merchandise Mart Chicago
Holiday Inn Chicago Mart Plaza
Wolfpoint Ballroom

Inspiration can be found in anything that offers stimulation to the senses – in something as specific as a color palette taken from a single artifact or as extensive as a cultural time period, both of which can act as a nucleus for creativity.

Lori Weitzner’s “The Preservation of Passion” will focus on the artist’s never-ending quest for new sources of inspiration. The presentation will concentrate on the process through which Weitzner goes to find inspiration in her work and give the listening audience practical tools with which to ensure their own success, with the fundamental goal being to offer sources of inspiration for the listening audience in their own work.

Don’t miss this conceptually stimulating presentation from one of the design industry’s greatest visionaries.

Le Alte Vie Collection from Aldo Bernardi

The models in the Le Alte Vie (“The High Roads”) collection from Aldo Bernardi are named after the mountains, lakes and elevated locations in the Dolomites, a promontory of the Alps in Northern Italy. The rich natural resources and age-old peasant traditions in this area are reflected in the design and materials of these light fixtures.

Aldo Bernardi has invested 30 years of passion and research in the pursuit of creating a unique and personal style: a style that “just feels right” but distinctly stands apart in the lighting market.

Redefine Tradition

Inspired by the finely ornamented fittings of the Victorian era, the Ellis Collection maintains the traditional aesthetic hallmarks and timeless beauty of the period yet is fresh and innovative.

Rocky Mountain Hardware‘s trademark hand carving and attention to detail are evident throughout, from simple yet ornate grips to intricate locksets. Classic Victorian design elements are refined and further sophisticated in these pieces, creating an elegant collection for the discerning consumer.

ICFF 2009’s Best of Show Only at Ted Boerner New York

Pioneering wall covering designer Tracy Kendall has won the coveted Editors Award at this year’s ICFF. Tracy’s trademark wit and textural innovation caught the eyes of the Editors Committee, and she was awarded Best of Show in the Wall Coverings category.

Tracy’s complete collection is available nationally through Ted Boerner New York showroom, Suite 515, New York Design Center. Stop by today and see what catches your eye!

Handmade Art Textiles

Nomi Fabrics has released new additions to its signature collection of handmade art textiles. Inspired by classical Turkish, Ottoman, and Middle Eastern textiles, architecture and decorative arts, the latest indoor fabrics from Nomi feature delicately hand-painted motifs on 100% linen grounds. Like many of Nomi’s works, the artistry is evident in the subtle, gradual shifts in color and fine attention to detail that give each pattern added depth and emotion. Available in both standard and custom colorways.

Eclipse from Weitzner

Eclipse, a stunning and fiery new wall fabric from Weitzner Limited. Available in ten dramatic colorways, Eclipse’s contrasting lines are reminiscent of the elegant striations seen along timeworn canyons, providing intense depth and texture to any wall space.