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Collection by Zach Edelson

When Designers Produce Furniture for their Own Homes

Whether it's an architect designing a few pieces or a pro filling their home with their products, we've assembled seven homes where the designer created their furniture.

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One of Goolrick’s custom lights cantilevers over a marble-topped Saarinen Tulip table with the slight camber of a laden fishing pole. The table acts as both dining and work space; the cabinets to the side store all of the requisite office supplies tucked away neatly in custom drawers.
One of Goolrick’s custom lights cantilevers over a marble-topped Saarinen Tulip table with the slight camber of a laden fishing pole. The table acts as both dining and work space; the cabinets to the side store all of the requisite office supplies tucked away neatly in custom drawers.
Hernaez organizes CDs on a modular lapacho wood shelf designed by Sticotti.
Hernaez organizes CDs on a modular lapacho wood shelf designed by Sticotti.
The living room resembles a Sticotti furniture showroom: The architect designed the couch, coffee tables, and stumplike stools. The fireplace is made of stacked stone from San Juan, a nearby province.
The living room resembles a Sticotti furniture showroom: The architect designed the couch, coffee tables, and stumplike stools. The fireplace is made of stacked stone from San Juan, a nearby province.
Bowie designed the nightstand, which acts as a prime perch for a vintage lamp her parents purchased in the Netherlands. The wall paint throughout the unit is Eider White by Sherwin-Williams.
Bowie designed the nightstand, which acts as a prime perch for a vintage lamp her parents purchased in the Netherlands. The wall paint throughout the unit is Eider White by Sherwin-Williams.
In the living and dining area of Jean Risom's Block Island family retreat, mostly vintage Risom furnishings share space with a few new additions, the view facing north is framed by the wall of glass. Photo by: Floto + Warner
In the living and dining area of Jean Risom's Block Island family retreat, mostly vintage Risom furnishings share space with a few new additions, the view facing north is framed by the wall of glass. Photo by: Floto + Warner
The sofa is a prototype that never went into production—the base slides out and the two cushions become flat for sleeping. Today, one can buy Risom furniture from a variety of sources, including Knoll, Design Within Reach, and Ralph Pucci.
The sofa is a prototype that never went into production—the base slides out and the two cushions become flat for sleeping. Today, one can buy Risom furniture from a variety of sources, including Knoll, Design Within Reach, and Ralph Pucci.
One corner holds a chair and table designed by Verheyden.
One corner holds a chair and table designed by Verheyden.