Vitra Store

Vitra Store; Photo - arcspace Gothamist went to an opening at the Vitra store on Hudson between West 13th and 14th Streets. There was a lot of pretty furniture, but what we remember are the margaritas and being allowed to go upstairs and see the offices, which are supposedly off limits to regular visitors. Plus the opening in question, the exhibit of work and furniture from designers Constantin Boym and Lauren Lyon Boyms, like miniatures of seminal places in history (World Trade Center, the Unabomber's cabin, the tunnel where Princess Di died) and the Boyms strap chair.

The Vitra Design Museum, with furniture from designers like Eames and Gehry.

The Vitra Store is right near the SoHo House - read Gawker's inside look.

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By Jen Chung in Arts & Entertainment, News on May 18, 2003 1:40 PM

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Jen

Aha, thanks for the clarification, Felix. Perhaps it was the boozy party folks they were trying to prevent from going upstairs. The margaritas were especially strong.

Felix

The Vitra store was designed by Lindy Roy, a very hot South African architect who you should be looking out for. It's also worth knowing that you don't need to go to an opening to get a tour of the upstairs: you can wander into the store any time you like, and so long as there's more than one sales assistant downstairs, they'll be happy to take you upstairs and give you a personal tour. No free booze, though.