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Reclaim NYC Exhibits for Charity at Design Week

by Jennifer Krichels | posted 10:40 am

Reclaim NYC, the charity design organization founded in the wake of last October’s Superstorm Sandy, will host its second furniture exhibit and sale to benefit victims of the storm during New York Design Week.

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Housing Works’ Design on a Dime Raises 1.1 Million

by Matthew Powell | posted 9:30 am

The proceeds of the fundraiser will go towards the organization’s Jefferson Avenue Residence and the new Hull Street Residence in Brooklyn.

Monday, April 29, 2013 GreatJJbyChrisBangle1

Leucos Redesigns an Icon to Fund Pediatrics

by Kat Aul | posted 4:16 pm

Leucos has collaborated with an all-star team of designers, along with local companies in Milan and Venice, to put an iconic lamp to good use—helping to bring a little more joy to sick children and their families.

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Interface, ZSL Use Discarded Fishing Nets for Good

by Lauren DeBellis | posted 9:30 am

Net-Works, a charitable commerce collaboration between carpet manufacturer Interface and the Zoological Society of London, has been given the green light.

Wednesday, February 27, 2013 Double-Snuggle

IIDA NY Hosts Sustainable Quilt Auction

by Olivia Farquharson | posted 1:08 pm

The IIDA New York Chapter recently hosted its 5th Annual Sustainable Quilt Auction at Openhouse Gallery in New York.

Friday, December 28, 2012 Source-497a

Bouroullec-Inspired Tables Help Children’s Charity

by James Graham | posted 9:00 am

When La Source, a Paris-based organization that exposes under-privileged kids to art, was looking for a way to raise funds for international expansion, they approached the Bouroullecs and voilà, “Metal Side Table Revistée” was born.

Thursday, December 13, 2012 bottles_03

Designers Launch Reclaim NYC Fundraiser to Benefit Superstorm Sandy Recovery

by Jennifer Krichels | posted 3:51 pm

More than 25 New York-based designers are in the final stretch of an initiative to raise money for victims of Superstorm Sandy, which hit the northeast with high winds and massive flooding more than a month ago.

Wednesday, November 21, 2012 "Dream for the Sky" Bird Motif

Knoll Luxe and Savoir Beds Team up for Charity

by Olivia Farquharson | posted 9:30 am

Textiles and upholstery innovator Knoll Luxe has teamed up with bed and mattress manufacturer Savoir Beds to increase support and awareness for the Christopher and Dana Reeve Foundation.

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Design Trust for Public Space Raises Over $300,000 at Auction

by Matthew Powell | posted 9:29 am

As the clock ticked down to 8:30 p.m. on Monday evening, the Ralph Pucci International showroom in New York was in a frenzy. People hovered around 88 lots including furniture, photographs, sculptures, and paintings as a not-so-silent auction came to a close.

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Design Community Aids Hurricane Sandy Recovery

by Staff | posted 4:40 pm

The New York chapter of the Hospitality Industry Network (NEWH) is pitching in to help restore and reconstruct the restaurants and bars in South Street Seaport that were destroyed by Hurricane Sandy.