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There’s a French revolution happening at Forty One Madison: A triumvirate of class and luxury—La Table Hermès, Puiforcat and Saint-Louis—now occupy a 3,000-square-foot showroom on the 22nd floor. The elegant space displays the essence of French refinement. After all, these are nec plus ultra in each of their respective categories—dinnerware, silver and crystal.

United under the ownership umbrella of Hermès of Paris, the three brands have a shared dedication to timelessdesign, beauty of hand craftsmanship and uncompromising standards of quality. And, now in their shared showroom designed by Rena Dumas Architecture Intérieure, which is responsible globally for all Hermès retail stores, the presentation of Art de la Table is seamless.

“A permanent showroom at Forty One Madison allows the brands to speak not only to existing retail partners during the shows, but also to be available all year long to the designer and hospitality communities,” said Olivier Péchou, vice president of Art de la Table and Interior Design at Hermès of Paris.

La Table Hermès was formed by the iconic fashion label in 1995. Story-telling signature Hermès silk scarves often provide the inspiration for the porcelain designs—distinguished by an array of poetic motifs and jewel-tonecolors. New at the Spring Market were additions to the celebrated Bleus d’Ailleurs collection, a distinctive blueand white pattern featuring a subtle combination of Oriental and European influences.

Contemporary silversmith Puiforcat became part of the Hermès group in 1993, but dates back to 1820. JeanPuiforcat, son of the founder and a leading proponent of Art Deco, applied his modernist thinking and passionfor geometric design to silversmithing, and the results are a level of artistry that’s in museums and householdsworldwide. The tradition continues with creations such as Zermatt, a stainless flatware collection by renowneddesigner Patrick Jouin. The company also is stepping into new territory with a kitchen-to-table, preparation-to presentation cutlery series from Michelin-stars chef Pierre Gagnaire. Also wowing Spring Market attendees werethe Pétanque vases and the reissue of Jean Puiforcat’s Visionary lamp and chess set.

The Cristalleries de Saint-Louis is one of the most revered crystal manufacturers in the world. History-making since1586, during the mid -19th century the company introduced the now de rigueur custom of different glasses for

different uses. Saint-Louis joined the Hermès group in1995, and its portfolio of designs includes stemware, barware, vases, decorative accessories, and spectacular chandeliers. Color was its calling card at the SpringMarket with the showing of Corollaire vases, along withother entries including Arlequin Classique chandeliers,Théorème glass tumblers and Oxymore stemware.

Retailers ready for a revolution of their own must pay avisit to Hermès Art de la Table.

ON THE COVER: Bleus d’Ailleurs by La Table Hermès

The French Connections

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Olivier Péchou

Corollaire by Saint-Louis

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Two hip, hit breakfast events helped nourish both the minds and bodies of TabletopMarket attendees.

First, fashion guru Simon Doonan regaled a packed audience with recollections of his daysas Barneys New York’s creative director and answered questions about his own tabletop tastes (traditional à la Wedgwood), life with husband Jonathan Adler (the famed potter makes the home decorating decisions),the importance of style (it’s all about expression of one’s self), and how he found inspiration for the Barneyswindows that brought him and the retailer star status (stay alert and empathetic to what interests people).

He capped his entertaining, laugh-filled presentation by autographing complimentary copies of hisbook, Gay Men Don’t Get Fat. Consensuswas that Doonan provided a fun, upbeat start to the day and Market.

Breakfasts of Champions

Interior Designer Day, co-hosted by Editor at Large, kicked off with a panel discussion themed “The Road To SpecifyingTableware is Paved With Gold”. Speaking to this topic were designers Anthony Baratta, Darren Henault, Amy Lau and InsonDubois Wood, with Jessica Romm, lifestyle editor of Martha Stewart Living and an Editor at Large correspondent, moderating.A lively discussion yielded valuable gems of advice. Bottom line, all agreed: listen to the client—accept that they may have

heirlooms to add, but help them build on what they already own to create something new and special. Interior designers enjoyed breakfastin the chic setting of A Voce restaurant, then went upstairs to explore the showrooms and troll for client needs.

Simon Doonan

Darren Henault, Anthony Baratta, Inson Dubois Wood, Amy Lau and Jessica RommInterior designer Danielle Rollins is interviewed for EditorTV. Watch at editoratlarge.com

Guests enjoyed Doonan’s infectious humor Doonan and Lenox president Lester Gribetz

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The Forty One ScenePHOTOS LEFT TO RIGHT:

At DeVine Corporation showroom, new Raynaud china designer MarielaSchwarz showed Elizabeth Foster ofBloomingdale’s her collection.

L’Objet founder Elad Yifrach and hissales associate Carole Boucher welcomedLou Whitney of Twig, Boston, to theshowroom.

William Yeoward Crystal was shakingcocktails. Celebrating the launch ofWilliam’s new book were Frances Baileyand Erica Cohen of HGTV Magazine,along with Yeoward’s Tim Jenkins andErich Saletin.

Hugh Gibson of Royal Crown Derby andBritish fashion designer Bruce Oldfieldshowed the results of their current collaboration for tabletop.

Marsha Waugh of Neiman Marcus metwith Richard Ginori rep Jeanette Lamontand the dinnerware company’s managingdirector Josephine Dillon.

Michael Wainwright celebrated his collaboration with Lenox, joined by Bill Rudin and Laurie Burns of Forty OneMadison and Lenox CEO Peter Cameron.

At Meissen, Jacqueline Czymoch andCharlie Breslin showed designs to DianeAtkinson of Atkinson’s of Vancouver.

Matt Jones of Nambé worked with Lori Marten and Tanner Moxcey ofNordstrom.

Nils Lindblad of NGL Associates showedChristiane Peixoto of H. Stern Home thelatest from ASA Selection.

Tim Riddle of Reed & Barton and DaveFlaherty of Ross-Simons.

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Food Network celebrity MarcelaValladolid, of Mexican Made Easy, foundfans of her show and new collection forPrima Designs in Macy.com’s GregoryAllgeyer and Michelle Hatch.

Denby’s Mark Brelsford showed newdesigns to the Belk’s buyers includingCatherine Shaw, Cynthia Smith, RitaAndersen and Janie Sellers.

At the Ralph Lauren Home opening, thecompany men gave the women of SaksFifth Avenue the official showroom tour.On hand were Libby Bergen, MassimoSarfone, Ian Sears, Su Kim, William Li,Kelly Duffy and Alexa Conkey.

At Villeroy & Boch, Michelle Israel of Bloomingdale’s met with company executives Alexander Lohnherr andBernard Reuter.

Riedel Crystal’s Gary Harte showedsome colorful additions to Casa.com’sKatherine Prime and Caitlin Teres.

At Gibson Overseas for the launch of its Isaac Mizrahi collection were Laurie Burns of Forty One Madison, Sal Gabbay of Gibson, fashionmeisterMizrahi, and Diane Narwid of Macy’s.

Peter Darling of Bluck’s, Bermuda,stopped in to see Donna Squillace of Seguso.

On hand for the opening of the TzengShyng showroom were Kevin Newman,Charles Guthrie III, Jui Liang Wu, Ki Hua Wa and Raya Huang.

Bridal Guide’s Elizabeth Blake, DianeForden and Steve Ritterman ensuredthere were tasty treats throughout theshow with the magazine sponsoring the Café.

In the new Euro Ceramica showroom,company principal Nicolas Marjieh greeted Price Ketchiff of Bloomingdale’s.

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Jubilee Jewels

WedgwoodWedgwood has issued a series of bonechina keepsakes in honor of Her Majesty.

SpodeSpode is among Britain’s china royalty,and its Blue Italian pattern is an enduring design.

Forty One Madison is hailing Britannia and its fabled tabletop resources on the occasion of Queen Elizabeth’s 60th year of reign. TheU.K. is well represented in the building by leading brands of the Isles including Denby, Johnson Brothers, Minton, Pimpernel, Portmeirion,Royal Albert, Royal Crown Derby, Royal Doulton, Royal Worcester, Spode, Waterford, Wedgwood and William Yeoward Crystal.

Royal Worcester Royal Worcester is another of Britain’s bestand Evesham Gold is a signature pattern.

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PortmeirionPortmeirion has a celebration of its own:Botanic Garden has been a staple of thebrand for 40 years!

Royal Crown DerbyRoyal Crown Derby is paying tribute tothe Queen with a series of limited editioncommemorative designs.

DenbyDenby is world renowned for itsstoneware and decorative glazes. Halo isone of its current shining stars.

William Yeoward CrystalWilliam Yeoward Crystal based thehand-cut Titania upon an original Regency style.

Martha Stewart Weddings said “I do” to fashioning the lobby tables for the Spring New York Tabletop Market, and the settings were filledwith imagination and inspiration, each suggestive of a theme from nature.

It’s A Good Thing…

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DESERT Sun-bleached, weathered materials conjure images of the desert’s beauty. The choices on this table include Alain Saint-Joanis flatware from Julia Watts, Donna Karan for Lenox

Wave double old fashionedsand Burnished Metal mediumcandlestick, Moser CrystalLeggin stemware, RosenthalStudio A La Carte Nimbus dinner plates, and Vietri LastaWhite salad plates. Others contributing to this table:Anthropologie Delwyn table and benches, Match chargersand Sferra Festival napkins.

BEACHThis seaside setting features Noritake White Pepper dinner plates, Oneida Diameter flatware and RiedelCrescendo O Stemless glasses. Additionally, ABC Homeprovided the dessert plates and chargers.

WOODLANDSEarthy delights add atmosphere tothis dining table set with Michael Aram Twigwareteaspoons,Noritake glass-ware and RoyalCopenhagenFlora Danica Fungi soup plates.Completing the

look are Bernardaud Elite Linen Gold chargers, Match Sofia flatware,Restoration Hardware Square Back dining chairs and Sferra Festival linens.

ENGLISH GARDENThe irresistible charm of this table is attributable to the Richard GinoriMissoni Margherita dinner plate, Royal Crown Derby Chelsea china, Waterford Crystal’s Monique Lhullier Pink Champagne saucersand Lismore Bead stainless flatware. Also to be credited are MarthaStewart Collection for Macy’s assorted cake stands.

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NEW YORK GIFT SHOWAugust 18 – 22, 2012

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Make a splash this summer season...

...stay cool with Tervis and enjoy!

From LaurieRiding on a strong first quarter, the winds of change could be felt blowing through Forty One Madison at the April Market providing anupbeat feeling. Retailer attendance was at pre-2008 numbers and wedrew from all across the U.S. including the top 50, along with buyersfrom Canada, Central and South America. All were looking for new,finding it, and doing business, attracted to New York for the quality of lines exhibited here as well as the inspiration the city provides for them. Retail executives are on the move (signaling confidence) and pricing is seeking a level that allows for profit. E- commerce continues to be a hot topic and is challenging all on how to best leverage for staying onthe cutting edge.

Riding on a strong growth wave is Tervis, who we congratulate on its showroom expansion.