FAVORITE SOURCES: MUNDER-SKILES

Teak table, chairs, ottomans, and Bali bed by Munder-Skiles Photo by Matt Millman

One of the pleasures of working in a creative field like interior design is having the opportunity to associate with talented, artistic people. The Wiseman Group's need to source high-quality exterior furniture led them to Munder-Skiles and its owner, John Danzer.  

John and Paul on the loggia in Belvedere Photo by Richard Snyder

Munder-Skiles offers a distinctive and customizable collection of 130 wood and metal designs, in styles ranging from historical to ultra-modern. Many of the designs are licensed from historic houses or taken from wonderful old designs and reworked for modern settings. 

FAVORITE SOURCES: DORIS LESLIE BLAU

Paul's visit to the Doris Leslie Blau showroom in NYC in October was mentioned on their Facebook page. The showroom, with its antique rugs and high-quality carpet samples, provides a visual feast.

A beautiful interpretation of an Emile Ruhlmann design in a 300 knot count Chinese silk rug

Owner Nader Bolour shows Paul a stunning Turkish Oushak rug circa 1900

Photos by Kirsten Honeyman