For as long as designers have been designing, they have collaborated with art and antique dealers on projects for their
discerning clientele. “Antique dealers are generally my first stop on any design project because one wonderful piece of furniture or art can drive an entire room,” says Robert Southern, one of six designers invited to create room vignettes at this year’s Palm Beach! America’s International Fine Art & Antique Fair.

Show organizers recognized this collaborative effort by affording each designer approximately 200 square feet to transform into a stunning room setting. Art and antiques from more than 90 dealers at the fair were used to decorate each space.
In addition to Southern, four other New York-based designers were invited, including John Barman, Geoffrey Bradfield, Richard Mishaan and Juan Montoya, as well as Palm Beach-based designer Scott Snyder.

Barman and Palm Beach-based associate designer Chad Hoeft composed a music room with furniture and art from Barry Friedman, Ltd. Bronze pieces by French sculptor and furniture designer Ingrid Donat were placed on a striking area rug by Federica Tondato, whose aubergine hue inspired the wall color. Nearby, a 1930s-era piano by Poul Henningsen from Maximiliaan’s House of Grand Pianos in New York reminded one of the room’s purpose.

Southern’s goal when designing his bedroom vignette was “to create a room that was both light and airy with a quiet formality that seemed appropriate for the Palm Beach area,” he says. “It has always been my belief that the most successfully designed rooms combine comfort with a sophisticated palette of art and furniture.” Kentshire Galleries provided the bed, antiques, art and accessories.

Valerio Antiques-Art Deco’s dining suite was the focus of Mishaan’s glamorous dining room, where a muted backdrop allowed the furnishings to shine. Artwork from Berry-Hill Galleries added a modern touch.
Colorful, bold, contemporary — these rooms captured the individual styles of those who designed them.

	Music room by John Barman of John Barman, Inc. in New York and design associate Chad Hoeft, based in Palm Beach. Photography by Kim Sargent.

	Bedroom by Robert Southern of Rob Southern, Inc. in New York. Photography by Kim Sargent.

	Dining room by Richard Mishaan of Richard Mishaan Design in New York. Photography by George Ross.

For as long as designers have been designing, they have collaborated with art and antique dealers on projects for their discerning clientele. “Antique dealers are generally my first stop on any design project because one wonderful piece of furniture or art can drive an entire room,” says Robert Southern, one of six designers invited to create room vignettes at this year’s Palm Beach! America’s International Fine Art & Antique Fair. Show organizers recognized this collaborative effort by affording each designer approximately 200 square feet to transform into a stunning room setting. Art and antiques from more than 90 dealers at the fair were used to decorate each space. In addition to Southern, four other New York-based designers were invited, including John Barman, Geoffrey Bradfield, Richard Mishaan and Juan Montoya, as well as Palm Beach-based designer Scott Snyder. Barman and Palm Beach-based associate designer Chad Hoeft composed a music room with furniture and art from Barry Friedman, Ltd. Bronze pieces by French sculptor and furniture designer Ingrid Donat were placed on a striking area rug by Federica Tondato, whose aubergine hue inspired the wall color. Nearby, a 1930s-era piano by Poul Henningsen from Maximiliaan’s House of Grand Pianos in New York reminded one of the room’s purpose. Southern’s goal when designing his bedroom vignette was “to create a room that was both light and airy with a quiet formality that seemed appropriate for the Palm Beach area,” he says. “It has always been my belief that the most successfully designed rooms combine comfort with a sophisticated palette of art and furniture.” Kentshire Galleries provided the bed, antiques, art and accessories. Valerio Antiques-Art Deco’s dining suite was the focus of Mishaan’s glamorous dining room, where a muted backdrop allowed the furnishings to shine. Artwork from Berry-Hill Galleries added a modern touch. Colorful, bold, contemporary — these rooms captured the individual styles of those who designed them.