Designed by Sarah Sherman Samuel, this eight-piece collection marks a continuation of the world she has built through interiors, furniture, and objects. Each piece carries real weight and presence while inviting a closer look. Upholstered silhouettes are sculptural yet soft enough to feel lived in; ceramic inlays add unexpected details to hardwood forms. 

For Sarah, there proves to be no design inspiration deeper than the Michigan landscape of her childhood. At the heart of this collection is a balance between landscape, memory, and the hand. Samuel reveals that “flying kites on the beach, building forts in the woods and being surrounded by rivers, trees, stones, and water” were all memories turned effortless design details.

We are elated to announce the official launch of Colony Architecture, a full service architecture studio in New York City. Eleven years ago, we began humbly in real estate staging and have since partnered closely with architects through all phases of their projects. Our earliest interiors clients found us the same way that our trade clients do today: through the roster of independent American designers on our gallery floor. With Colony Architecture, our commitment to independent design will now encompass every aspect of the built environment. Just as our interior design projects have given us greater insight into the ways heritage furniture is specified, our architectural projects will help us better anticipate spatial challenges on a larger scale. 

Colony’s nascent architectural projects present us the opportunity to leave a lasting mark on the built environment. We will continue to work with our cherished ecosystem of ethically-driven creatives and makers to bring spaces to life where beauty and substance take equal precedence. 

“We believe that the best design is that which is made with integrity and the best spaces are those which bring meaning and purpose to the people who inhabit it.” —Jean Lin

Chloé Zhao’s 2017 film The Rider follows the story of a rising rodeo star and horse trainer who survives a near-fatal accident and is left trying to redefine his identity outside of the rodeo in the aftermath. 

Inspired by the open land and Americana feel of the film, we’ve selected a few pieces from our collection which evoke that same western energy.

Join us to welcome textile artist Anjuli Bernstein to the Colony roster with her exhibition Fleeting Gestures, a debut of her newest woven works. We first encountered Anjuli through our consultation program and recognized her as a gifted technical weaver with immense artistic potential. We have had the privilege of providing mentorship throughout the development of Fleeting Gestures over the last six months and encouraging all of Anjuli’s most romantic impulses. From our very first studio visit, we have been enchanted with her inspirations as if they were our own. From the repeating perforations on a seashell to a sense of vast geological time, each artwork in the presented collection is imbued with a poetic viewpoint.

Celebrate the ephemerality captured in Fleeting Gestures by pausing to reflect alongside it. We hope you’ll gather with us on Thursday, June 11th to view Anjuli Bernstein’s weavings in person.

This Thursday we open Weight & Wonder, a presentation of new work from Sarah Sherman Samuel in celebration of her first monograph. Sarah’s latest work stays true to the organic material and forms that define her collection. Her Stone Pop Pop table, inspired by an earlier wood version crafted by her father, has already stolen our hearts. 

Join us this Thursday to toast her new collection and snag a signed copy of her monograph, The Intersection of Art and Design. Hope to see you there!

WEIGHT & WONDER
THURSDAY, MAY 14 | 6:00-9:00pm