Lost and Found | Lost City Arts is a leading source of 20th-century furniture, lighting and accessories. I particularly love the sculpture, especially the works of Harry Bertoia. Owner James Elkind travels the world in search of unique pieces, and always finds the best stuff. 18 Cooper Street, NYC, (212) 375-0500, lostcityarts.com.
One Stop Shop | Quality, comfort and style merge at J. Seitz & Co. Designers will find everything they need among the store’s extensive but meticulously chosen furniture and accessories. It’s a fantastic resource for Litchfield County designers for everything from throw pillows to one-of-a-kind antiques. 9 East Shore Road, New Preston, (860) 868-0119, jseitz.com.
Nordic Flair | With its extensive selection of 18th- and 19th-century Swedish antiques and custom wall murals, Eleish van Breems is the go-to source for any project that requires a Scandinavian touch. Eleish van Breems, Fairfield and Bridgewater, by appointment, (860) 354-0700, evbantiques.com.
Sew Gorgeous | Dawn R. Hutchins’ uniquely embellished pillows can pull a room together. She is a master of tambour beading, which she uses on many of her one-of-a-kind and limited-edition designs. She does custom draperies, headboards and upholstered pieces, too. Simply beautiful! Dawn R. Hutchins, Old Lyme, by appointment, (860) 739-5219, dawnrhutchins.com.
Sew Gorgeous | Dawn R. Hutchins’ uniquely embellished pillows can pull a room together. She is a master of tambour beading, which she uses on many of her one-of-a-kind and limited-edition designs. She does custom draperies, headboards and upholstered pieces, too. Simply beautiful! Dawn R. Hutchins, Old Lyme, by appointment, (860) 739-5219, dawnrhutchins.com.
THE WRIGHT DESIGN | The 30 designs in Richard Wrightman’s Bespoke Modern Campaign furniture collection combine traditional forms with a modern aesthetic. The custom-built pieces are available in 70 variations and in a variety of materials. The company also builds to specification for the trade. Richard Wrightman Design, 44-01 11th Street, Long Island City, (718) 707-0217, richardwrightman.com.
Pleased to Meet You | Liz O’Brien’s collections are always fantastic—and inspiring. She introduced 20th-century designers like Samuel Marx and Billy Haines to a new generation of tastemakers at her previous shop, and at her new store Liz is featuring vintage finds from of the 1960s and ’70s. 306 East 61 Street, NYC, (212) 755-3800, lizobrien.com