Open Hearted

Staff -- Interior Design, 9/1/2008 12:00:00 AM

Charity is serious stuff, but Interior Design and Harter ramped up the revelry while cosponsoring the Heart's Desire silent auction and cocktail party. The office-seating specialist also played host to the participating designers and their devotees at its New York showroom, a 7,500-square-foot space, designed by the Moderns, on the 11th floor of the A&D Building. While the glasses clinked, a cache of cash was raised for two worthy organizations. Who says you can't do good and have a good time?



Acrylic heart by Bob Elliot, studio design director at TPG Architecture.



Hall of Famers Gisue and Mojgan Hariri put their heart on the block.

Hall of Famer Victoria Hagan's peaceful heart.

Mobile by Gerard Robertson and Suzette Subance of HLW.

Chuck Saylor, founder and president of Harter parent Izzy Design, with vice president of design Peter Greene.

Interior Design editor in chief Cindy Allen and Hall of Famer David Rockwell.

Harter chairs share space with the slinky submission of Janine James, Kevin Szell, James Henry, and Chris Wisniewski of the Moderns.

Interior Design publisher and vice president Mark Strauss with Bill Bouchey, design principal at Mancini Duffy.

A bright submission by Marcus Tremonto of Treluce Studios.

Lillie-Bear, owned by 2Michaels partner Joan Michaels, lounges on the pet bed her mistress designed with sister/partner Jayne Michaels.

Mancini Duffy's colorful contribution.