Furniture

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This folder contains a column ergonomic furniture by Elyse Lacher of CyMann International and black and white portraits of Eylse and Emanuel Lacher, black and white photos of CyMann furniture and press releases.

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This interview discusses Barbara D'Arcy's experiences working at Bloomingdale's as the designer of the model rooms from 1958 to 1973. A large part of the conversation focuses on D'Arcy's professional relationship with Marvin Traub, Chief Excecutive of Bloomingdale's and his role in the development of the aesthetic identity of Bloomingdale's. D'Arcy also discusses her transition from model room designer to her role as head of store design.

Scope and Contents Carl Levine describes his early years in the home furnishings business working for his small family business before talking about his start at Bloomingdale's. The Sr. VP of Home Furnishings at the time of this interview, Levine traces the major developments of the Home Furnishings department at Bloomingdale's throughout his 30 years at the department store. Describing the department as "having trouble" when he arrived in 1955, Levine speaks at length about Bloomingdale's decision to...

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This collection holds illustrations of home furnishing designs including arm and side chairs, desks, tables, sofas, beds. Some drawings are stamped with the imprint, "W. & J. Sloane."