Thu 17 May 2007
Catherine Stein
8 W. 38th St., 3rd Fl. (5th & 6th Aves.)/212-840-1188
Call for sale dates and times.
The Edge: Jewelry combining turquoise, vintage glass, and pearls. § A collection of Stein/Blye sterling-silver rings, earrings, and necklaces. No credit cards. No delivery. § “Nice costume jewelry.”
Sample sales
Jewelry & watches
quality style service value: 41 42 40 41
Thu 17 May 2007
Ben Amun Co., Inc.
246 W. 38th St., Suite 12A (7th & 8th Aves.)/212-944-6480
Call for sale dates and times.
The Edge: Wide range of looks. § From contemporary, hot-fashion-statement jewelry and belts to the classics—pearls. Sample and stock sale. No credit cards. No delivery.
Sample sales
Jewelry & watches
Thu 17 May 2007
Seminole Furniture Shops
44 E. 32nd St., 3rd floor (Park & Madison Aves.)/212-683-6464
Weekdays 9am–5pm.
The Edge: Showroom featuring sofas, chairs, and other furniture. § Usually to the trade—at half of retail. Has periodic sample sales with wholesale prices reduced in half. Retail prices are about $3,000 for a sofa and $4,000 for an armoire.
Sample sales
Furniture & furnishings
Thu 17 May 2007
Prudence Designs
235 W. 18th St. (7th & 8th Aves.)/212-691-1356
Daily 10am–7pm.
The Edge: Home accessories sold at Bloomingdale’s and ABC Carpet. § Expect to find great fabrics made into pillows, throws, and linens. Prices half of retail: napkins $8, throws $120+, and pillows from $50.
Sample sales
Furniture & furnishings
Thu 17 May 2007
Paula Sweet
95 Morton St., 7th Fl. (Greenwich & Washington Sts.)/212-989-0822
Weekdays 9am–6pm, by appointment.
The Edge: Lovely things you now can’t live without. § Elegant home furnishings, including table linens, decorative pillows, throws, and bed coverings. Accessories emphasize the finest fabrics, from plaid flannels to delicate floral designs to creamy-white cotton with gold trim. You’ve seen the line at all the best places—Bergdorf, Neiman Marcus, and the like, and featured in InStyle, Bon Appetit, and Gourmet magazines. No delivery.
Sample sales
Furniture & furnishings
quality style service value: 47 47 34 47
Thu 17 May 2007
Lorin Marsh Warehouse
Manhattan: 979 3rd Ave., #7 (58th St.) 759-8700 / Queens: Long Island City 718-956-8010
Annual warehouse sale, usually in April.
The Edge: Painted pieces not seen elsewhere. § The showroom in the D&D Building draws decorators seeking custom tables drawn to specification, armoires, and ceramics. The annual sample sale in Long Island City offers remaindered items with prices at least 50% off wholesale. Expensive items with wardrobe, on sale, into the thousands ($5,000+). § “Still expensive.”
Sample sales
Furniture & furnishings
quality style service value: 30 30 30 30
Thu 17 May 2007
Kimberly House Ltd.
168 Madison Ave., 7th Fl. (33rd St.)/212-779-3434
Weekdays 9am–6pm, call to be put on the mailing list.
The Edge: Fine linens. § Accessories for the home, including fine linens for all, tableware, serving pieces, frames, carving sets, and more. Prices are $4 to $500. Materials are fine Egyptian cottons, hand-embroidered designs, bright fruits, florals, and hand-painted items. No credit cards.
Sample sales
Furniture & furnishings
quality style service value: 49 39 49 49
Thu 17 May 2007
James A. Cole Company
41 W. 25th St., Ground Fl. (Broadway & 6th Ave.)/212-741-1500
Annual sale. Call to be put on the mailing list.
The Edge: Christmas ornaments. § No credit cards. No delivery.
Sample sales
Furniture & furnishings
Thu 17 May 2007
Jabara Group, Inc.
295 5th Ave., Suite 1213 (31st St.)/212-545-7642
Sales held at hotels in New York City. Call to be put on the mailing list.
The Edge: Fine linens plus holiday linens. § Find Christmas stockings, tree skirts, and the like. Home accessories include handmade needlepoint pillows; linens include tablecloths, place mats, runners, and napkins in prints, imported embroidery, and other fabric patterns.
Sample sales
Furniture & furnishings
Thu 17 May 2007
IZ Design
92 Reade St. (Church St. & W. Broadway)/212-608-4223
Weekdays 10:30am–6:30pm, Sat and Sun 12:30–5:30pm.
The Edge: Textile design showroom with great hand-woven/hand-knit home accessories. § Find pillows, duvets, and throws and a small collection of scarves and nightgowns. No delivery.
Sample sales
Furniture & furnishings