Great American makers

The New York design company that celebrates the homemade

When Susan Clark founded New York design company Radnor in 2016, her mission was to create elegant designerled furniture, lighting and accessories at an approachable level. Building on its practice of curating experiential showrooms in residential settings (it formerly occupied a two-bedroom apartment at the David Chipperfield-designed The Bryant), Radnor unveils a new home this month in a 4,000 sq ft apartment at 180 East 88th Street, a new development in Manhattan’s Carnegie Hill. The airy space is designed in collaboration with Elizabeth Roberts Architects and filled with nearly 70 design works and collectibles. Some notable highlights include a table by Karl Zahn (his first ever furniture piece), as well as a series of solid milled marble tables and lighting designed by Clark, marking the first time the Radnor founder has put her name to products. There is also Roberts’ first furniture collection, comprising a desk, a bedside table, an upholstered stool and a collection of rugs. All are exclusive to Radnor. Although the collection encompasses an international mix of creatives, the company is regarded as a champion of American manufacturing and design. ‘I hope Radnor can help to contribute to the history of American design,’ says Clark. ‘We’re based here, and I want to make sure that whatever we’re making is constantly thinking about the community of people who are in this with me, and making them as proud as they can be.’ radnor.co

Above, in Radnor’s curated apartment at Manhattan development 180 East 88th Street, from left, ‘Bone 01’ credenza, by Loïc Bard; ‘Pillar’ light, by Henry Wilson; ‘Pris’ floor lamp, by Pelle; ‘Halyard Equ’ rug; ‘Beau’ armchair, both by Bunn Studio; ‘Howard’ sectional sofa, by Egg Collective; woven horsehair pillows, by Alexandra Kohl; ‘Parallax’ coffee table, by Karl Zahn; ‘Bone 02’ chair, by Loïc Bard; and ‘Core’ side tables, by Susan Clark, all prices on request, from Radnor