Designers Select: Hospitality Products

Designers Amy Jakubowski, Nancy Santorelli, and Tao Shizhen share their hospitality project must-haves, from Midcentury Modern furniture to eye-catching decorative hardware.

Amy Jakubowski

Managing Director

Pierre-Yves Rochon

Chicago

Herman Miller: Eames Molded Plywood Lounge Chair
“I’ve always been enamored with Eames. This chair has managed to maintain its timelessness over the years. The elegance of line and form is a true work of art, and the best part is that it’s extraordinarily comfortable.” hermanmiller.com

MLE: Pierre-Yves Rochon Libra 2.0 Lamp
“This leather-wrapped reading lamp is unassuming and delicate, yet functional—all essential aspects of luxury design. The wide variety of finishes as well as wood and leather options allow for different styles.” mlelighting.com

Knoll: Saarinen Dining Table
“The elegance of the marble Saarinen dining table is timeless. When we curate our projects, we aim to create simple, luxurious lines and forms. The juxtaposition of a 1950s Modern piece within a historical room is striking.” knoll.com

Nancy Santorelli

Associate Principal, Director

Meyer Davis

Miami

RBW: William Gray Hoist Pendant
“This indoor-outdoor pendant by RBW, and designed by William Gray, is offered in multiple sizes and finish options, and can be hardwired or plugged in to provide the ultimate flexibility for project needs.” rbw.com

Kallista: Pinna Paletta Bathroom Collection
“Kallista is synonymous with timeless design and exceptional quality. The Pinna Paletta line is particularly compelling for the subtle detailing in the metalwork showcasing the craftsmanship.” kallista.com

Loloey: Custom Carpet
“What makes working with Loloey so great is the company’s drive to make our creations transpire through a variety of exceptional materials and tailored techniques. The result is a visionary project.” loloey.com

Tao Shizhen

Senior Interior Designer

Stonehill Taylor

New York

Olde Savannah Flooring: Hardwood Flooring
“Based in Atlanta, Olde Savannah [manufactures] hospitality-grade, custom flooring from solid and engineered wood. It is great at sampling and matching wood colors and tones.” oldesavannahflooring.com

Rug & Kilim: Rugs
“This company’s rug-filled showroom in Long Island City, N.Y., is like rug heaven. It provides high-end custom rugs from India with a wide range of styles, from European to Moroccan, Modern to Burano.” rugandkilim.com

P.E. Guerin: Decorative Hardware
“P.E. Guerin was started in 1857 and is the oldest decorative hardware firm in the United States. The company’s showroom in New York’s Greenwich Village is like the wand shop in Harry Potter : very magical.” peguerin.com

This article first appeared in the April 2023 issue of ARCHITECT.

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