A new link for the great outdoors

Now that it's the season we all relish being outdoors as much as possible, isn't it time to update the furniture? The Echo Collection, designed by Douglas Levine for Link Outdoor, is striking in its simplicity yet elegant in form. Made of teak and stainless steel, the designs range from architectural to sinuous, equally emphasizing form and comfort.



Douglas Levine worked as Director of Design for Holly Hunt, Ltd. in the 90's, collaborating on the debut of the Studio Collection & Great Plains Textiles. Levine created his own company, L Corp. in 1998, and has contracted with Bright Chair Co. in New York and Manheim Ruseau in Dallas to re-image and reposition their product lines.



His work straddles both the hospitality and the residential markets, and he presents new lines annually at NeoCon, which is kicking off this weekend in Chicago. Levine also designs a select number of residential interiors, working with clients who seek his clean eye.



The collection, deceptively simple, yet sophisticated and modern, is also ideal for a variety of geographic settings.



It's now on view at Thomas Lavin at the PDC, Hines & Co. at the DDB, Jeffrey Michaels at the DCOTA and George Cameron Nash at the DCH.

As seen in: Luxe Magazine

Pick up a copy of Luxe's Spring issue for a look at some of the editor's favorite finds at the DDB. A graphic paper by Farrow & Ball is pictured above.

Howard Slatkin's runner for Stark is pictured on this staircase:


Kevin Reilly's decorative accessories at Holly Hunt:


And Kravet's upholstered bed:

As seen in: New York Cottages & Gardens

New York Cottages & Gardens debuted with an April/May issue. You can shop for these favorites at the DDB. We're always glad to see another beautiful print publication!

Knoll's Womb chairs are pictured above.
Maya Romanoff's new showroom gets a shout out:


Along with pendant lamps from Holly Hunt.


We're looking forward to the second issue, due out any day now, before the NY edition closes up for the season and the focus turns to the Hamptons edition.

As seen in: Elle Decor

Have a peek at these great discoveries in the May issue of Elle Decor, found throughout the DDB showrooms.
The Holly Hunt shelving (above) is one of multiple picks in their Miami showhouse, as is this chaise:


And a Holly Hunt blue velvet in front of a wall in Ralph Lauren Paint:




Holly Hunt, Ralph Lauren Paint and Jerry Pair:


Sutherland:


Stark and Ralph Lauren Paint:


And fabrics from from Zoffany, Pierre Frey, Fabricut and Osborne & Little:


And that's not all...check back soon to see more great items featured in the same issue -- and pick up your copy today!

Where in the PDC?

Think you can guess which PDC showroom we snapped this photograph in? Leave us a comment with your guess to show us how well you know the PDC. The answer will be in next week's Where in the PDC? post.

Hint: The showroom in which this beautiful guy dwells is known for the joy its furniture brings not only to their customers but also to the craftsmen who build it. Extra points if you know his name!

If you guessed the Holly Hunt showroom for the last Where in the PDC? post, you're right!

"La Gras Lampe" from Holly Hunt

Designed and manufactured in 1921, the original Gras lamp will forever hold a significant place in the history of the lamp, as it was dually appropriate for the industrial world and the rapidly evolving service sector. Flexible to each user's needs, the Gras lamp, created by the engineer Bernard-Albin Gras, did more than meet the needs of utilitarian purposes-- it dexterously established the perfect harmony between usability and design. Almost 100 years later, Holly Hunt has artfully modified the lamp that still fascinates architects, interior designers and the everyday homeowner for it's eternal modernity, clean lines and practicality. Available in 4 sharp and versatile finishes, "La Lampe Gras," No. 205 Table Lamp (along with 3 other models from the collection) is available exclusively at Holly Hunt.