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Aug 24, 2023 · Last May, Edelman (who left DWR in 2019) embarked on the next chapter of his design career, buying Heller and plotting an ambitious growth strategy. Here’s everything he’s accomplished in his first 12 months on the job.
May 4, 2022 · Design runs deep for John Edelman who hails from a family of makers (Andy Warhol even made appearances at his family’s home in Ridgefield, Connecticut). But Edelman’s innate business sense is what continuously shapes his career, his recent acquisition of furniture brand Heller being no exception.
May 10, 2022 · John Edelman is back, and he’s bringing Heller with him. By Fred Nicolaus. A lawsuit is an awkward way to begin a relationship, but that’s how it started between John Edelman and Alan Heller. It was 2009, and Heller, founder of his namesake brand, was furious to the point of litigation that Design Within Reach was producing a knockoff of ...
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- Organic Chair from Vitra
- The Model 2001 Weltron Radio
- The Rolex Daytona
- The Porsche 911
- Fornasetti
I love the Organic Chair because it’s an incredibly comfortable piece of furniture and rests in a very small footprint. It’s the only chair that was co-designed by Charles Eames and Eero Saarinen. I think the chair is under appreciated and deserves more prominence in the American marketplace.
I love this radio as it epitomizes 1970’s design. It’s futuristic, functional, and beautiful. You can actually plug it in, run it from a lighter in a car, or use batteries. It was way ahead of its time.
The Rolex Daytona is arguably one of the best timepieces ever created. It epitomizes what every sport watch should be. Every generation of the watch is a little different, but I actually love them all.
There are very few cars that have kept the same design language for decades. Whether you see one from the 70s, 80s, 90s, or today you know which car it is. They are all fun to use and beautiful to look at.
I grew up with Fornasetti plates and items that my parents brought back from Italy. Since then, my family has fallen in love with the charm, beauty, and consistency of the Fornasetti collections. It’s hard not to fall in love with a piece by Fornasetti and smile.
Feb 27, 2021 · John Edelman has been surrounded by design for as long as he can remember—it is, after all, the family business. Here, Edelman shares with Interior Design tips on staying resilient in business, the secret to developing what he calls the "best vodka on the market," and the romance of flea market finds.
Jun 5, 2019 · John Edelman, the CEO of Design Within Reach, is stepping down from his role as chief executive. While the change will go into effect June 14, he will stay on as chairman of the board....
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Jun 5, 2019 · Effective June 14, John Edelman ends his decade-long tenure at the top of Design Within Reach, the modernist furniture retailer he bought, resurrected and sold.
