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Feisty Elle Felt Jewelry at Pfeifer Studio
9/3/2010 4:09:00 PM
We are very excited to tell you about Feisty Elle, a beautiful collection of felt jewelry that we recently debuted in our showroom. These exquisite designs are created by Leslie Yang, a California native with a love for bright colors and bold accessories, who moved to the Bay Area for college, fell in love with the pace of life and its natural beauty and decided to call it home.

Petal Drop Felt Earrings in Pink - $36.00

Leslie’s style combines her expertise in both graphic design and fiber arts. She aims to design jewelry and accessories that are clean in form, vivid in color, and always fun and functional to wear.

Mocha Feather Necklace - $65.00

The collection has evolved with a commitment to use sustainable materials such as merino wool felt and caters to a woman who EMBRACES bold colors and shapes, LOVES that earrings can be big and classy, and CHOOSES jewelry that is as versatile as she is.

Dahlia Felt Earrings in Green - $36.00

Leslie was the first designer to produce earrings made from lasercut merino wool felt and one of the first to produce jewelry out of this gorgeous, natural material at all. The light, soft nature of the felt has made them runaway hits in boutiques.


Feather Felt Earrings in Blue - $36.00

All of her jewelry is designed and assembled in the San Francisco Bay Area and Pfeifer Studio is exclusive retailer of the collection in New Mexico! For our readers not in New Mexico, we suggest that you visit the collection online to learn more.

Posted By: AJ (aj@pfeiferstudio.com)


Win at $200 Gift Card!
9/1/2010 7:08:00 PM
You should be following us on Facebook! Its the best way to keep up to date on all things Pfeifer. Be the first to know about new product previews, the latest events and special promotions.

And now is the time! Start following us during September 2010 and you will be automatically registered to win a $200 Gift Card! Click here to like us now and stayed tuned for the winner to be announced on October 1, 2010.

Posted By: AJ (aj@pfeiferstudio.com)


Around the World with Barbara Cosgrove
8/26/2010 12:36:00 PM
When I first saw the Barbara Cosgrove collection at Pfeifer Studio, I immediately felt like I had just uncovered an array of rare artifacts that tell the story of an archaeologist's travels around the world. One by one, each lamp with a tale to tell, I embarked on a journey like no other. From the African Safari with the Horn Table Lamp, I imagined a jeep finding its way through a herd of elephants to get to the ultimate destination. The Pagoda and Foo Dog Table Lamps, perhaps an inspiration from a trip through China, I love the idea for the trumpet shaped Glass Table Lamps that came from a trip to the Montreux Jazz Festival in Switzerland.
Set of Foo Dog Table Lamps - $659.00 + Free Delivery
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Glass Table Lamps - starting at $519.00 + Free Delivery
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Back to the states in a shiny jet reminiscent of the Hammered Silver Table Lamp to a climbing trip through the Rocky Mountains with the Ram Horn Table Lamp, we all know “there’s no place like home” back in Kansas and a trip to the pharmacy with some really cool Pharmacy Table Lamps.

Hammered Silver Table Lamp - $565.00 + Free Delivery

Pharmacy Table Lamp - $269.00 + Free Delivery

An expedition that goes on and on with more stories to follow, I can’t help but wonder when they will start to film the Barbara Cosgrove biography. Cameras perched atop Tripod Floor Lamps accompanied by perfectly-placed Cinema Table Lamps and Studio Lamps to light the session, now all that’s left is a little digging to find out if all that adventure is fact or fiction.


Cinema Table Lamp - $449.00 + Free Delivery

To view more of the Barbara Cosgrove collection, visit Pfeifer Studio online and let your imagination whisk you away.
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Posted By: Angela (loftshoppe@gmail.com)

Pfeifer on Design Sponge
8/23/2010 2:46:00 PM
Our Bosque Stool Table at Searsucker in San Diego


We love designsponge.com and visit it almost daily to see what is happening in the world of design. So as you can imagine, we were pretty excited when when came across this recent post on Searsucker, a hot new restaurant in San Diego that has some great Pfeifer Studio designs featured in their eclectic interior.
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Posted By: AJ (aj@pfeiferstudio.com)



Amye Charfoos and Foosology: A Chicago Interior Designer to Watch
8/13/2010 4:01:00 PM
When I first met Amye it was behind the eye of her camera in 2002—a beautiful and confident young photographer bursting with creative ideas and boundless energy. Having since collaborated with her on a unique photography exhibition and some funky photo shoots in between, I now get the pleasure of watching her interior design career blossom…and at an incredible speed.

Chicago Interior Designer, Amye Charfoos

The owner of Foosology (www.foosology.com), an interior design firm in Chicago, I am thrilled that Amye included Pfeifer’s Cowhide Low Stool in her latest design project at Chicago’s prominent Trump Tower. Having known her for so long, I’m proud to introduce such a dear friend.


Pfeifer Studio's Cowhide Low Stool in a bedroom by Amye

You’ve had such an interesting background, and I know that creative mind of yours was sparked at a very early age…I think I read somewhere that it started at the dining room table. Well, they say the apple doesn’t fall far from the tree. My mom is an Interior Designer and my dad is a Builder. It is something in my blood. I grew up talking about design and construction around the dinner table. I can still remember, as a young kid, wearing a tiny hard hat and walking construction sites with my dad. With my mom I browsed through various furniture showrooms and art galleries. Through this exposure, I developed a heightened sensitivity for interior environments. I remember rearranging my bedroom furniture every which-way throughout my childhood; when we went out to dinner I took notice of the décor in the restaurants and commented on their bathroom finishes; I loved to get tours of my friends’ houses to see how other people lived and decorated. I think a lot of people can relate to this interest in interiors, but I just started at a particularly young age.

When you received your first degree, a BFA in Photography with a minor in business from Washington University, was there ever a part of you that would have imagined pursuing anything else? As an artist you have to stay fresh, current and motivated to be on top of your game. With that said it is so important to keep an open mind for potential opportunities. I never really know what’s around the corner. Photography was a great creative vehicle for me. I enjoyed the process and the medium. At the time, it was still the age of film and there was something magical about the dark room. I especially loved working in color.

I know a BFA and a minor in business seem like an odd pair, but growing up I met a lot of wonderful artists that lacked a savvy business sense. I met great business-minded people, but they weren’t able to work creatively. I have the ability and interest to work in both. That makes for an unusual but extremely valuable combination. I wanted to find a career that allowed me to make a business out of making art. Photography certainly fit that roll for some time. Even though I had a successful career as a portrait photographer, in Chicago I fell in love with interiors again. So I went back to school to get a second degree in Interior Design from Harrington College of Design.

Now with a degree in Interior Design, do you feel like this is it, or is there something else waiting around the corner? The world of Interior Design is so vast with many different paths to explore. So, I’m very excited about all the potential opportunities to grow and change. Around the corner, I’d love to take on more construction and renovation projects. It’s one of my strong suits and sets me apart as a designer.

In the design/build process, it is important to remember form and function. There’s a lot of value in having an experienced interior designer as a part of the construction phase to help with picking timeless finishes, navigating the world of contractors and ultimately designing a space that fits your lifestyle….and your furniture!

Do you think your experience as a photographer has contributed to your design career in anyway? Absolutely. The camera was great tool for me to again observe and analyze the world I lived in. Looking through a lens forced me to choose and edit my view. The composition was imperative. This editing skill has been a great asset in my design business. As a designer, my clients need me to help create an overall picture or theme for their space. As you go through a project and pick out the smaller details, it is so important to continually take a step back and analyze the entirety. Clients often get overwhelmed in the details. That’s why I have a job! I continually circle back to evaluate the project as a whole.

Tell me a little bit about how Foosology came to be. Do you think you’ll stay independent? My photography business was named Foos Photography. Foos, stemmed from my last name Charfoos, has been my nickname throughout life. As I expanded my business to include Interior Design and Construction, I needed a company name that was all-encompassing. Foosology, the Art of Creative Living, came to be. I believe my job is to help my clients live a more creative life. I help them see the design world through my eyes and show them all the joys and pleasure to be had in a well-designed environment.

As for staying independent, my parents were both small business owners. The idea of owning my own business, to follow-suit, was appealing early on in my career. I wasn’t intimidated by the concept. I was really motivated to go out on my own right away. So, just after college I started Foos Photography. However, I quickly realized there was a lot to learn about running a business that school didn’t teach me. Because I was both new to the field and the city of Chicago, learning on my own time and dollar wasn’t ideal. So, after I finished my degree in Interior Design a few years later, I decided not to make the same mistake twice. I found a job with a residential developer and learned the industry while getting paid. It was a fantastic opportunity and an amazing growth period. After 2 years into the job, I was ready to go out on my own again and I started Foosology. Even though owning a business is a ton of work, I can’t imagine ever working for someone else again. I love the independence and challenges of running my own company. I do, however, enjoy collaborative projects and working with other creative people. So, that’s always a possibility.

Do you have a design philosophy or a particular approach you take when you encounter a project? Is there one thing in particular that says Amye Charfoos designed this space? My approach is to be a very good listener and an advocate for my clients. I first want to understand their goals for the project. How do they live in their space? What are they missing in their current layout? How can I help them add to or change their living environment to make it even better. My approach is to teach my clients about design and provide them with tools to make good design decisions. What makes a Foosology design is really the fact that you wouldn’t know it was Foosology. First and foremost, it should be a wonderful reflection of my client. At the end of the day, it is not my place; it’s their place. I want them to be happy and love the environment they live in. So, the design decisions we make, as a team, ultimately have my clients’ best interests at heart.

How do clients find you or vice versa? Word of mouth is the best form of advertising. A happy client is a wonderful referral source. When they show off their space to friends and family, well, I couldn’t pay for better advertising. So between happy clients, supportive furniture reps, contractors and great friends, I have a wonderful base of advertisers.

Let’s talk about that gorgeous project you just finished up at Trump Tower in Chicago. Was this a main residence or second home? Was there a specific situation or design issue you had to overcome? What’s your favorite thing about the project? The Trump Tower project was absolutely amazing. I had a great time working with my clients and we’re all thrilled with the finished product. If I could just move right into that condo I would! I find the space to be exceptionally inviting and relaxing. And the views are simply the best in the city.
This residence is a second home for my clients. With second homes I find clients are willing to push the envelope a bit more. They also tend to be more relaxed in general with the project. Here in Chicago a large part of my business are clients investing in second homes in the city. I really enjoy working on vacation or second homes.

Every project has its specific challenges. In this project a few issues stick out in particular. First off, there weren’t any overhead lights in all the main rooms. Although during the day, the floor-to-ceiling windows provide enough soft light, we worked really hard to create an ideal evening setting. The table and floor lamps had to be both functional and beautiful. So, I found several lights that seem more like art objects than lamps, but still provide the right light needed.

The Living Room in Amye's recent Trump Tower Project

The second challenge was the powder room. The existing white walls, white pedestal, white toilet and slate floors didn’t have the impact we were looking for. However, it just wasn’t the best use of money to replace these new fixtures. So, we decided to play-up the existing finishes. I found a gorgeous charcoal-blue pebbled mosaic that matched the color of the floors. We tiled the wall behind the vanity to add a focal point, swapped out the builder’s grade mirror for a fantastic framed decorative mirror and painted the walls the same color as the floor and mosaic wall tile. With the addition of some accessories and artwork the powder room is now one of our favorite spaces in the residence and probably cost us the least amount of money in the whole place! Designing this powder room was a great reminder to take cues from the existing environment and finishes. If you work with what you have versus fighting it, the end result will be much more cohesive and complete.

The Trump Tower Powder Room

Thank you for purchasing Pfeifer Studio’s Cowhide Low Stool for your project. I’m wondering if you can tell me why you selected this particular stool and any general thoughts you have regarding Pfeifer in general. I hope Pfeifer Studio and Foosology will work together again soon! I have admired Pfeifer Studio and it’s collection for a long time. I am always excited when I have a project that includes something from Pfeifer Studio. For this Trump Tower project, we needed a foot-stool for the master bedroom’s lounge chair. I was looking for something more sculptural with a hand-crafted, almost tribal, look. My client and I fell for the Cowhide Low Stool! It was the perfect addition to the space. The mixture of hair-on-hide and a sculpted wood base makes for a great conversation piece and really helped round out the room. Thanks Pfeifer! I look forward to showing off your pieces to my other clients.
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Posted By: Angela (loftshoppe@gmail.com)

New In Store: Recycled Metal Bicycles
8/10/2010 2:16:00 PM
Recycled Metal Bicycles - $18 - In Store Only


We are always on the hunt for cool objects created from repurposed materials, like these adorable mini-bicycles handmade in Kenya from 100% recycled metal and rubber. The artisans who created these have an amazing eye for detail. We love the wrapped wire seat and handle bars. They even have working pedals and a kickstand.


These wonderful little items are only available in our shop, stop by soon to see them for yourself. We can also ship for those of you far and wide, call us at 1-866-804-1909 to learn more.
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Posted By: AJ (aj@pfeiferstudio.com)

A Furniture Mystery: Little Miss Muffet’s Tuffet
8/7/2010 1:25:00 PM
Little Miss Muffet
Sat on a tuffet,
Eating her curds and whey;
There came a big spider,
Who sat down beside her…

BUT WHEN WAS THAT OTTOMAN MADE?

Flipping through my September issue of Veranda, I ran across a mini feature about the ottoman. Upon reading it, I immediately started to wonder about the ottoman’s history and went on the hunt for any information I could find (thank you Wikipedia, Andrew Lydon, and Amy Everet). Learning a thing or two about its origins, I’m pretty sure I uncovered an historical controversy and furniture mystery along the way.

The History

It’s most probable that the ottoman came about in Europe during the early 1800’s. It’s origin from the identical French word ottoman, which means a certain type of ribbed or corded textile, eventually led to the making of the ever-so-popular fabric covered stool for resting one’s feet. Though its use as a footrest was obvious, it’s not certain whether this notion came about because of Napoleon Bonaparte's adventures around the Mediterranean or Turkish influence in Europe. When Egypt was part of the Ottoman Empire, the Egyptians endured many forms of punishment and acts of brutality. Footstools were utilized as a resting place for weary feet. When the French invaded Egypt, they saw these footstools in use and brought the idea back with them to France.

Others believe the concept of the ottoman made its way to Europe as a direct result of those who travelled back and forth to the Ottoman Empire, returning to Western Europe with concepts and furniture ideas influenced by Turkish furniture styles they saw at mosques and palaces.

Cowhide Low Stool - $179 + Free Delivery

The Mystery

The ottoman, also called a hassock, a footstool, a blanket box, a pouffe (something “puffed out” in French), and a tuffet (small cluster of grass in English), happens to be the seat of choice for Little Miss Muffet in the controversial children’s nursery rhyme. First appearing in print in 1805 in a book titled Songs for the Nursery, it’s still unknown as to who exactly wrote the rhyme and why. One theory suggests it was written by Dr. Thomas Muffet, a 16th Century English entomologist for his stepdaughters, and others say it refers to Mary Queen of Scots (1543-1587), who was frightened by religious reformer John Knox. But, here’s the mystery! If any of these theories is true, that means the ottoman has been around for a lot longer than we thought, and the entire course of the ottoman’s history would be changed as we “probably” know it.

Gold Leather Pouf From Morocco - $259 + Free Delivery

Regardless of the history and mystery surrounding the ottoman, it’s a fact that the ottoman or footstool has found its way into almost every single home. Whether for the weary foot, or a hiding place for blankets and clutter, Pfeifer Studio has a unique offering of footstools and poufs you will definitely want to check out.

Custom White Leather Footstool from Pfeifer Custom

Posted By: Angela (loftshoppe@gmail.com)


Pfeifer Studio on Apartment Therapy
8/3/2010 1:37:00 PM

One of our favorite blogs, ApartmentTherapy.com, just did a great post on Kuba style textiles and included a mention of our popular Kuba Cloth Pillows.

They think that "the difference between contemporary Kuba-style fabrics and the real thing is visible in the details" and we totally agree. That's why we can always recommend our natural handwoven raffia cloth pillows available exclusively through Pfeifer Studio.

Posted by: AJ (a@pfeiferstudio.com)


Relax! Take a Load Off!
7/27/2010 5:17:00 PM
Put your feet up, have a soak, and wear your bathrobe the next time you shop Pfeifer Studio…from Betty’s Bath and Day Spa in Albuquerque that is! Exactly two weeks ago today, we opened a store-within-a-store at Albuquerque’s only soak, relaxation and wellness spa. We are thrilled about this collaboration and can’t think of a better place to exhibit some of our eclectic jewels and fashions (aside from Pfeifer Studio of course).


Located in the lobby of Betty’s, you will find a completely unique and beautifully displayed collection of all the accessories anyone could ever need to feel beautiful. Bangles galore, a fine selection of scarves, a wonderful variety of beaded necklaces and handbags…and please don’t forget to check out my favorite silk clutch, the Hand Painted Kalamkari.

If you’ve been keeping up with Pfeifer Studio (BTW you can follow us on Facebook), you’ve probably noticed how incredibly busy we’ve been lately with custom projects and orders from around the globe. We’re excited that our clientele is building in Chicago and New York, and with this new pop-up endeavor, you never know when Pfeifer will find its way to your location. But for now, with all our hard work and excitement, we’re heading to Betty’s Bath for some fabulous facials and some serious down time.
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Hope to see you there!
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Posted By: Angela (loftshoppe@gmail.com)

New In Store: Handmade Ceramic Vase
7/23/2010 5:11:00 PM
Ceramic Vase - 10 diameter x 16.5 H inches - $245

We are totally loving this beautiful new ceramic vase in our showroom from artist Mike McDowell. He's the man behind the cool skull with a gold tooth that you may have found if you've spent any time perusing our site. He says that his "objective is to hand craft beautiful, well made objects for your home." His new body of ceramic work is built to clearly show the hand of the maker to contrast with, yet compliment, contemporary design trends.

We can't wait to see what he comes up with next!

Posted By: AJ (ak@pfeiferstudio.com)


Artist Profile: Thomas Christopher Haag
7/20/2010 12:53:00 PM
Most of us have a way of expressing our creativity, whether it’s snapping a photo or making a handmade card. But the majority of us are not painters, and when presented with an empty canvas or giant wall we would likely feel intimidated, not knowing where to begin. When Thomas Christopher Haag sees a blank “canvas” or empty wall, his work of art begins with a process of contemplation and a vision that comes from a deeper place of inspiration. According to Thomas, “most of my pieces describe a specific situation, sometimes very banal, but played out by epic and complex myth personalities which are usually a mashed conglomerate of several different cultural icons from various religions and mythologies, literature and television. These huge movements basically define who we are as humans today, in all of our epic complexity.”

I recently had the pleasure of interviewing Thomas Christopher Haag, a most interesting person (who was once a smuggler amongst other things) and painter whose fascinating work can be seen at Pfeifer Studio and online at thomaschristopherhaag.com. When interviewing an artist, I like to first find out what their connection is to Pfeifer Studio then dive right into the process of creating a work of art and what’s behind the artist at hand. I am grateful to Thomas for sharing his insight into how the first brush stroke leads to the second one, so on and so forth, until eventually a magnificent painting or contemplative mural reveals itself.

How did you meet AJ and when did you start showing your work at Pfeifer Studio? Was there a particular reason you chose Pfeifer Studio to represent your work?


AJ and I met while we were neighbors in the upper Nob Hill neighborhood (of Albuquerque). Pfeifer Studio was next door to Stove, a gallery cooperative I was squatting in at the time. I lived in an elevated box behind the gallery space and I bucket bathed in the back alley. I miss it sometimes.

I don't remember exactly how I started showing at AJ’s place; I probably guilt-tripped him or put them up myself when he wasn't looking and he was nice enough to leave them up.

When I first saw your paintings, I imagined myself in an Egyptian tomb or a cave wall carved with hieroglyphs. But there also seems to be an urban edge to some of your work—kind of a mix of the now with the historical past. I especially noticed this with welcome to and there goes the neighborhood. I'm wondering if you can please tell me about this painting.

welcome to and there goes the neighborhood
36x72" reclaimed latex house paint, colored pencil and paper collage on hollow core door, 2010
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Let's see, welcome to and there goes the neighborhood, the children-type personalities are both highly grateful and deeply dubious about the flying adultish character that slowly glides above them releasing some sort of atomic goodwill cloud out of his hand. He seems to be heading straight into the heart of some kind of towering suburban high rise complex thingy. There's a bird. It's based on a dream I've had my whole life, which is a fluke because I usually never really paint what I dream because that would be cheesy. In my dreams I help people and I'm awesome and it's all about me.

As an artist, when it comes to your surroundings, what can't you live without?

Mostly oxygen. And ridiculousness…especially the hilarious kind.

I know it's a common question, but do you have any favorite artists that you admire?

I've stolen ideas and techniques from so many artists I couldn't even count. Dead and alive. I love so many…way too many.

I am drawn to your particular use of color and the beautiful muted tones that seem very grounded in the earth. I believe I read that this muted tone quality came about by accident due to a situation where you ended up sanding your painting for one reason or another. Please feel free to clarify. Were there any other "accidents" you've experienced along the way?

Oh yeah the sanding thing, it freaks people out a little. I had been working in my studio in Seattle on a series of paintings like six years ago. I was almost finished with the entire group of 9 paintings, because I like that number, when I screwed up big time and ruined a painting with overspray. I emoted mightily and threw the painting out the open window and gave the gallery only 8 paintings. Afterward, because I was broke, I retrieved the thrown canvas and decided to sand the paint off and try to reuse it. After sanding way too half-assedly and poking way too many holes through the canvas (I now use wood) I discovered that I very much liked the way the ruined canvas looked. The colors, scratched into and off [one] other, softens their impact and creates a layered effect and allows for colored pencils to have more tooth. I [then] use the sanded ruined layer as the foundation layer for an entirely different painting. I paint an entire abstract all-over [the] piece, sand the crap out of it, and then paint a representational piece over it, using the first sanded layer as the fill-in for the characters and completely losing over half of the original piece. The entire painting process is one accident covering up another. It’s all accidents all the time till it's done. It might seem like a lot of wasted time and paint, and it is, but that's how I do it.

Is there something about your art you want us to know?

My DNA is probably on it somewhere.

What's the one thing you want us to know about you? Can you tell me something about yourself that's not on your website?

I've been doing street art for years all over the world under an assumed "street name” but I can't tell you what it is […]. I always put this "street name" in my paintings, but good luck finding it because I hide it by putting a lot of stuff in my paintings. I’m also mostly Taoist.

Do you have a favorite painting or two I can post, and can you tell me why they are your favorites?

My two recent favorites are pegasus dreams a domestic dream and nice going, buffalo dancer , but I don't want to talk about them because it's too personal.

pegasus dreams a domestic dream
48x24" reclaimed latex house paint, colored pencil and paper collage on birch panel, 2010


nice going, buffalo dancer
48x48" reclaimed latex house paint, colored pencil and paper collage on birch panel, 2010

If you weren't an artist for a living, what do you think you'd be doing right now?
Very likely more smuggling or something equally illegitimate—very very likely. I've also always wanted to see what it's like to have disciples; it's probably pretty neat.
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Posted by: Angela (loftshoppe@gmail.com)

Showroom Only Sale in New Mexico!
7/15/2010 2:37:00 PM
The temperatures are HOT and so are the discounts. Save up to 85% on select furniture, home accessories & fashion styles during the Summer Sale in our Albuquerque showroom. If you have been waiting to buy that one select piece, now is the time to grab it, starting this Friday, July 16th - Saturday, July 24th!

Pfeifer Studio
4022 Rio Grande NW in The Flying Star Plaza
Albuquerque, NM 87107

Mon - Sat: 10am - 6pm

Custom Project: From Hong Kong to New Mexico to Delhi and back
7/13/2010 4:19:00 PM
This month at Pfeifer Studio we’re showing off custom projects we’ve done for our clients. This next project is the story of a well-travelled footstool idea that initiated in Hong Kong, made its way to Pfeifer Studio in New Mexico, went to Delhi for the making, and found its way back home to Hong Kong…this time in the form of a beautiful white leather footstool.

Pfeifer Studio offers a unique “around the world” online shopping experience with its collection of luxury modern home furnishings and fashions produced by artisans from around the globe. Being a global shopping portal, we are always greatly surprised when one of our customers happens to be someone who actually lives in another part of the world, especially when it’s someone who comes to us with an idea for a totally custom product.

Custom White Leather Footstool with Dark Wood Legs

Lately we were approached by a woman in Hong Kong who sent us drawings to make a very adorable custom footstool. With the convenience of the Internet, we received her plans via email, forwarded them to India, and the footstool was made in our Delhi workshop. With a 4 week lead-time, she approved the wood finish and leather color by emailed images, and the footstool was shipped directly to Hong Kong from Delhi. Just like that!

The Footstool Features a White Topstitch Design on Top

Other project commissions have included a line of scarves and jewelry for National Geographic and store visuals for Saks Fifth Avenue and Burberry. The King of Jordan places multiple orders for pillows and tissue box holders for The Royal Palaces, and we’ve been known to produce side tables and pillows for hotel rooms and lobbies all over the world.

So the next time you shop Pfeifer Studio and can’t seem to find the one thing you’re looking for, don’t forget to ask us if we can make it for you…no matter where you are. We have some great ideas and a group of fine artisans who know a thing or two about great craftsmanship and an eye for the finest details.

Posted By: Angela (loftshoppe@gmail.com)


Custom Project: Oversized Leather Tote
7/7/2010 3:15:00 PM
Many of you may already be familiar with our oversized leather tote embossed with Mogil Floral and Islamic Geometric patterns taken from the Taj Mahal. It has been a part of our collection for over 5 years and it has consistently been a best seller, especially in our shop.
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Recently a client wanted to see if we could make it with one small change. She needed it to fit over her shoulder horizontally instead of vertically. Since Pfeifer Studio is the retailer and also the designer of the bag, we have a direct connection to the workshop that makes it. So it was not a problem at all to have a unique one-of-a-kind style created just for her.

If you need a custom fashion accessory look no further than Pfeifer Studio. We work with global artisans to create custom designs for our clients. Many of the styles sold online can be ordered in custom sizes and materials. We also create original one-of-a-kind designs and custom styles that are produced in larger quantities. To learn more about our custom design capabilities contact us at 1-866-804-1909 to discuss your ideas.

Posted By: AJ (aj@pfeiferstudio.com)


Pfeifer Studio on whorange.net
6/30/2010 5:57:00 PM
Check it out! Our Cast Iron Bottle Openers are featured on this supa-cool blog: whorange.net!


once upon a time, a gal named tula jeng purchased a painting by artist paul kozlowski at the fake gallery in hollywood. from that day on, her favorite color has been whorange.

in 2008, tula created WHORANGE as a way to celebrate craveable style & design in all of its splendor -- from the beautifully innovative to the gloriously gaudy. throughout the pages of WHORANGE, you will find works by independent artists and designers, unique interiors, mid-century must haves, high brow art, low brow cravings, flea market fantasies, catwalk candy, fabulous events, ecomania, and stuff your eccentric gay uncle would love.


Posted By: AJ (aj@pfeiferstudio.com)

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Location: Chicago

Email: loftshoppe@gmail.com
About: An all around creative my entire life, I have a background in the performing arts, I’ve been sewing since I was tall enough to reach the foot pedal, and I’m always looking for the next opportunity to build something. My true love being anything related to design...interior, graphic or fashion, I’m also an entrepreneur at heart. Currently working on designing my own line of textiles, I’m also contemplating some furniture ideas for children’s rooms.
Name: AJ DeForest

Location: Albuquerque

Email: aj@pfeiferstudio.com
About: I began Pfeifer Studio over 10 years ago as an aspiring designer in New York. Much has changed over the past decade, we are now located in beautiful New Mexico and most of our clients find us online, but one thing has not. I love contemporary designs created from natural materials mixed with traditional handicrafts made by GLOBAL artisans. That's Pfeifer, that's what we do.
 
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