Swell Dwellings

Best of NYC

I know this comes a few months late, but we want to say a special thank you to Gotham magazine for including Elizabeth Bauer Design in it's August 2009 "Best of NYC" article! - BEST GLAM VINTAGE - To be part of the "cream of the crop" in a city that has so many amazing places to shop, and to be in the company of well known designers such as Bunny Williams, John Derian, and Miles Redd is an incredible honor!

There is something to be said for the scale of vintage pieces and the character they can add to one's home. We take pride in our eclectic mix of vintage furniture and home accessories, often incorporating designer fabrics with pattern on pattern, color, and texture. By taking pieces that most would discard as unusable, Elizabeth recognizes the unique size and scale and puts her own spin on the piece by refinishing (usually in a white or black high gloss lacquer) and recovering in colorful designer fabrics. Also, when designing for clients, Elizabeth mixes and matches pieces from different periods, stressing the importance of mixing price points. One of Elizabeth's design philosophies is to compliment everyday pieces with high end accessories.