Seven years ago I had the pleasure of meeting Charlotte Barbakow, the purveyor of Devon Shops, the leading maker of fine hand-carved French Classic and Transitional furnishings. Located on the corner of Park Avenue and 27th Street on the East side of Manhattan, Devon Shops has been a fixture in the Furniture Industry since it opened its doors in 1929. Charlotte took over the business in 1980 and has been operating it ever since.
What makes Devon Shops unique is that each piece is handcrafted in a basement workshop right there on the premises where Master Artisans utilize old-world techniques and the finest of materials to painstakingly craft the custom furniture to each customer's specifications. The result is a classic style of French and English furnishings representing the longstanding traditional designs from several periods throughout history that continue to stand the test of time in traditional and contemporary interiors worldwide. Devon Shops signature pieces have found a home in many of the finest city and country residences and businesses, yet there is something for everyone's style, tastes and budgets within these walls. Add to that a complimentary design service to help you choose the right pieces for your design needs, and you have the benefits of the type of service that used to be 'to the trade' only.
Following is a 'Tour' of the kind of quality and craftsmanship you can expect with the purchase of any Devon Shops piece:
Devon Shops Tour
That all being said, let it also be known that for a limited time only, these pieces are made that much more affordable now. The business is in the process of moving, and so, most of the inventory is marked down from 50-75% off. Unheard of quality in this day and age at ridiculous prices, that are not likely to be replicated again once the Company moves. This is the kind of furniture that is handed down through the generations for the quality, value and styling it can and has withstood through the tests of time.
Sale only includes current inventory. It does not include previous or custom orders, but, the professional, complimentary Design Service is included, as always.
Devon Shops is open Monday through Friday from 10am-6pm; Thursday until 8pm; Saturday and Sunday from 12-6pm. (closed Easter Sunday)
For more information call: 212-686-1760 or visit their website at: http://www.devonshop.com/
Devon Shops, 111 East 27th Street , New York, New York, 10016 Phone: 212-686-1760
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