Last night I had the
delightful pleasure of attending the The New York Botanical Garden (NYBG) Preview Party for
its annual
garden ornament show, Antique Garden Furniture Fair: Antiques for
the Garden and the Garden Room.
delightful pleasure of attending the The New York Botanical Garden (NYBG) Preview Party for
its annual
garden ornament show, Antique Garden Furniture Fair: Antiques for
the Garden and the Garden Room.
While the weather whistled February, the calendar is adamantly demanding it is spring.
For those “Doubting Thomas'” the pretty pink cherry blossom trees accessorizing the Enid A. Haupt Conservatory like strands of pink pearls, left no doubt.
Breezing past the too-chilly terrace area and cocktail bar, we were warmly greeting by the Garden’s President, Gregory Long — who was chatting with the doyenne of domestic bliss, Martha Stewart. Martha looked all creamy in her toasted caramel jacket and said a hello before setting off to buy her plants.
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| A Martha fern selection |
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| NYBG President Gregory Long showcases Plant Collections |
Inside the tented Garden Furniture Fair, the guests were aflutter snatching up the gorgeous plants that filled the first room. NYBG provided a three-page/double-sided plant list for the Collector’s Plant Sale. A horticulturist’s dream… In fact, the plants were all sold — within 30 minutes! While it didn’t look like sales day at Macy’s – it’s much too elegant an affair – one had to be quick as a bunny to get your plants on!
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| SoPH student, Jared, helps carry out Sold plants with EunYoung Sebazco |
Speaking of bunnies, decorator Bunny Williams was front and center, signing copies of her just released book, On Garden Style – an update on her 1998 book. Williams was resplendent in her robin-egg blue fashion – that accented the equally stylish piece of “couture” garden art shimmering behind her like a bit of a royal crown.
I learned from Bunny that her team borrowed the Garden Pavilion from a bit of garden royalty: Barbara Israel the Queen of all things garden-antiques.
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| Bunny Williams |
Barbara explained the provenance of the the Garden Pavilion. She bought it in Chicago – and it most likely arrived in the Windy City by way of England, according to her research.
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| Barbara Israel |
It is a towering 14 feet and seven feet in diameter – so it had to be “squirted” into the NYBG Fair tent on its side and then raised up by a hand-cranked gantry.
We agreed that in its “cover look” beauty it will be sure to attract a buyer who will find the one-of-a-kind whimsical Garden Pavilion irresistible. And who can write a check $65,000.
In general, there was an abundance of gorgeous iron collectible furniture and accessories, along with garden statues and fountains.
All of the treasures are unique — you just know there’s a story to go along with each one; part of the charm of owning an antique that just oozes quality and provenance.
You will have the opportunity to peruse and buy from today, April 24, through Sunday, April 26, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. each day to get your plants and antiques from NYBG’s 23rd annual garden ornament show.
Debuting at the Preview is the Garden’s first foray into paint colors! The NYBG Shop in the Garden dug into its rich archives – as they did for the Oscar de la Renta Collection — to unearth (sorry – too rich!) lustrous, natural garden colors for the home, as produced for NYBG by their branding partner, Prestige. Garden Glamour readers stay tuned: more about all this brand extension initiatives and products to come. Very exciting!
According to NYBG, this is the country’s original, largest, and most important venue for
authentic garden antiques features
more than 30 leading exhibitors offering their finest pieces for sale, displaying
centuries of classic design inspiration gathered from across the United States
and Europe. The Fair is a
must for leading collectors and designers as well as buyers seeking
professional advice. Named the “Best in America” by the experts and long held
as the most renowned stage for authentic garden antiques and rarities, the
annual Fair showcases fascinating antique furnishings and objects, an expansive
collection of ornament, decorative art, and timeless furniture for the home and
garden.
authentic garden antiques features
more than 30 leading exhibitors offering their finest pieces for sale, displaying
centuries of classic design inspiration gathered from across the United States
and Europe. The Fair is a
must for leading collectors and designers as well as buyers seeking
professional advice. Named the “Best in America” by the experts and long held
as the most renowned stage for authentic garden antiques and rarities, the
annual Fair showcases fascinating antique furnishings and objects, an expansive
collection of ornament, decorative art, and timeless furniture for the home and
garden.
All proceeds
directly support the work of the curators and gardeners who are responsible for
making The New York Botanical Garden one of the most important horticultural
showplaces in the world.
directly support the work of the curators and gardeners who are responsible for
making The New York Botanical Garden one of the most important horticultural
showplaces in the world.
“New
this year, the Show features a Young Collectors’ Evening on Saturday, April 25, from 6 to 8 p.m. Up-and-coming designers and those with
an eye for style can sip a complimentary cocktail, get expert advice from the antique
dealers, and enjoy an exclusive tour by the Show Director. Food and beverages
will be available for purchase from Stephen STARR Events. Special Event tickets
are required.”
this year, the Show features a Young Collectors’ Evening on Saturday, April 25, from 6 to 8 p.m. Up-and-coming designers and those with
an eye for style can sip a complimentary cocktail, get expert advice from the antique
dealers, and enjoy an exclusive tour by the Show Director. Food and beverages
will be available for purchase from Stephen STARR Events. Special Event tickets
are required.”
Admission to the Antique
Garden Furniture Fair on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday is included with the All-Garden Pass. Experts
will be on-hand to answer questions on current decorating styles daily. They
will also discuss trends in the appreciation and acquisition of garden ornament
as
well as assist buyers looking for the perfect piece to complement a
garden, landscape, or interior.
Garden Furniture Fair on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday is included with the All-Garden Pass. Experts
will be on-hand to answer questions on current decorating styles daily. They
will also discuss trends in the appreciation and acquisition of garden ornament
as
well as assist buyers looking for the perfect piece to complement a
garden, landscape, or interior.
Here you can browse and buy
unique items of the highest quality and
provenance, including fountains, sundials, statues,
bird baths, gates, garden benches, antique
wicker, urns and planters, botanical prints, and architectural ornament.
Additionally, there will be exhibitors offering an array of interesting ways to
bring the outdoors inside by creating garden rooms in your home.
unique items of the highest quality and
provenance, including fountains, sundials, statues,
bird baths, gates, garden benches, antique
wicker, urns and planters, botanical prints, and architectural ornament.
Additionally, there will be exhibitors offering an array of interesting ways to
bring the outdoors inside by creating garden rooms in your home.
Located at the
entrance to the Antique Garden Furniture
Fair, a Garden Room features a Specialty Plant Sale with an extensive
selection of unusual, colorful plants representing some of horticulture’s
finest growers. A variety of shrubs and trees, including Japanese maples, Itoh
peonies and other perennials, as well as annuals and herbs will be available.
Here, refreshments will be available for purchase, and an afternoon tea service
will be hosted, accompanied by live music performed by classically trained
artists.
entrance to the Antique Garden Furniture
Fair, a Garden Room features a Specialty Plant Sale with an extensive
selection of unusual, colorful plants representing some of horticulture’s
finest growers. A variety of shrubs and trees, including Japanese maples, Itoh
peonies and other perennials, as well as annuals and herbs will be available.
Here, refreshments will be available for purchase, and an afternoon tea service
will be hosted, accompanied by live music performed by classically trained
artists.
The Antique Garden Furniture Fair takes place in a tent amid
the flowering trees, plants, and shrubs outside the landmark Enid A. Haupt
Conservatory. Please visit our Web site for information about the All-Garden Pass, which includes access to the Fair, Botanical
Garden grounds, Enid A. Haupt Conservatory, Everett Children’s Adventure Garden,
and Tram Tour. Advance tickets are available online at nybg.org
Preview Party People
It was good to see the always dashing, John Danzer – Munder Skiles.
the flowering trees, plants, and shrubs outside the landmark Enid A. Haupt
Conservatory. Please visit our Web site for information about the All-Garden Pass, which includes access to the Fair, Botanical
Garden grounds, Enid A. Haupt Conservatory, Everett Children’s Adventure Garden,
and Tram Tour. Advance tickets are available online at nybg.org
Preview Party People
It was good to see the always dashing, John Danzer – Munder Skiles.
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| Cutest handbag ever for a garden party! |
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| Me and author & editor friend: Stephen Orr |
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| Garden Specialist Renny Reynolds & Virginia Newman, Pennoyer & Newman |
2015 Exhibitor
Listing
American Garage Los
Angeles, Calif. (americangarageantiques.com)
Angeles, Calif. (americangarageantiques.com)
Antediluvian Lake
Placid, N.Y. (antediluvian.biz)
Placid, N.Y. (antediluvian.biz)
Arader Galleries New
York, N.Y. & Philadelphia, Pa. (aradergalleries.com)
York, N.Y. & Philadelphia, Pa. (aradergalleries.com)
Balsamo New York, N.Y. &
Pine Plains, N.Y. (balsamoant.com)
Pine Plains, N.Y. (balsamoant.com)
David Bell Antiques Washington,
D.C. (1stdibs.com/dealers/david-bell/)
D.C. (1stdibs.com/dealers/david-bell/)
Blithewold Home Mount
Kisco, N.Y. (blithewoldhome.com)
Kisco, N.Y. (blithewoldhome.com)
Joan Bogart Oceanside,
N.Y. (joanbogart.com)
N.Y. (joanbogart.com)
Brennan & Mouilleseaux Northfield,
Conn. (antiqueseclectic.com)
Conn. (antiqueseclectic.com)
Cherry Gallery Damariscotta,
Maine (cherrygallery.com)
Maine (cherrygallery.com)
Cottage & Camp Philadelphia,
Pa. (cottagecamp.com)
Pa. (cottagecamp.com)
Scott Estepp Gallery Cincinnati,
Ohio (scottesteppgallery.1stdibs.com)
Ohio (scottesteppgallery.1stdibs.com)
Fine Antique Prints Wayne,
Pa. (fineantiqueprints.com)
Pa. (fineantiqueprints.com)
Finnegan Gallery Chicago,
Ill. (finnegangallery.com)
Ill. (finnegangallery.com)
Firehouse Antiques Galena,
Md. (galenaantiquedistrict.com/firehouseantiques.html)
Md. (galenaantiquedistrict.com/firehouseantiques.html)
Fleur Mount
Kisco, N.Y. (fleur-newyork.com)
Kisco, N.Y. (fleur-newyork.com)
Hamptons Antique Galleries Stamford,
Conn. (hamptonsantiquegalleries.com)
Conn. (hamptonsantiquegalleries.com)
Jeffrey Henkel Pennington,
N.J.
N.J.
Barbara Israel Garden
Antiques Katonah, N.Y. (bi-gardenantiques.com)
Antiques Katonah, N.Y. (bi-gardenantiques.com)
Greg K. Kramer & Co. Robesonia,
Pa. (gregkramerandco.com)
Pa. (gregkramerandco.com)
Judith and James Milne At
Home Antiques New York, N.Y.
& Kingston, N.Y. (milneantiques.com)
Home Antiques New York, N.Y.
& Kingston, N.Y. (milneantiques.com)
Aileen Minor Centreville,
Md. (aileenminor.com)
Md. (aileenminor.com)
More
& More Antiques New
York, N.Y. (moreandmoreantiquesnyc.com)
& More Antiques New
York, N.Y. (moreandmoreantiquesnyc.com)
Pagoda
Red Chicago,
Ill. (pagodared.com)
Red Chicago,
Ill. (pagodared.com)
Francis
J. Purcell Inc. Philadelphia,
Pa. (francisjpurcell.com)
J. Purcell Inc. Philadelphia,
Pa. (francisjpurcell.com)
The Red Horse Antiques Bridgewater,
Vt. (theredhorseantiques.com)
Vt. (theredhorseantiques.com)
Schorr & Dobinsky Bridgehampton,
N.Y. (schorranddobinsky.com)
N.Y. (schorranddobinsky.com)
Shop in the Garden Bronx,
N.Y. (nybgshop.org)
N.Y. (nybgshop.org)
Linda & Howard Stein Solebury,
Pa. (bridgehamptonantiques.com)
Pa. (bridgehamptonantiques.com)
The Sugarplum Wilmot,
N.H.
N.H.
Village Braider Antiques Plymouth,
Mass. (villagebraider.com)
Mass. (villagebraider.com)
Bob Withington Antiques York, Maine (withingtonandcompanyantiques.com)
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