Steven Sclaroff
Steven Sclaroff | |
|---|---|
| Born | 1964 or 1965 (age 59–60)[1] |
| Nationality | American |
| Alma mater | Carnegie Mellon |
| Occupation | Interior designer |
| Years active | 1994–present |
| Website | StevenSclaroff.com |
Steven Sclaroff is an American interior designer known for his residential and commercial interiors that blend vintage and contemporary elements. He has designed spaces for clients including Donna Karan, Tony Kushner, and Kate Spade, and his work has appeared in such publications as The New York Times and Elle Decor.
Early life and education
Sclaroff began working in an antiques shop at age 12, and by 16 was selling modern and Arts and Crafts furniture to dealers at flea markets.[2]
He studied architecture at Carnegie Mellon University.[2]
Career
In 1994, he joined Aero Studios, where he contributed to the design of Giorgio Armani's New York apartment, the Soho Grand Hotel, 60 Thompson, and the Hard Rock Hotel and Casino.[1][2]
In 1999, Sclaroff founded his eponymous design firm,[1][2] and opened a retail store in 2001, initially located on Greenwich Street.[3] The store later relocated to White Street in 2007.[4]
Notable projects
His residential clients include Kate and Andy Spade, for whom he designed an Upper East Side apartment[5] and a home in Southampton.[6] Other clients include Edward Klein, Tony Kushner,[7] Jason Pomeranc,[8] and Honey Dijon.[9] His commercial clients include Donna Karan,[10] Kate Spade New York[1] Jack Spade,[11] Quiksilver,[10] and 6 Columbus, a Thompson Hotel property.[12] Sclaroff has designed products for Nanz Custom Hardware,[13] Remains Lighting,[14] and Waterworks.[1]
Writing
As a writer, Sclaroff has contributed articles to Metropolitan Home,[15] New York magazine,[16] and The New York Times.[17]
Design philosophy
Sclaroff often layers vintage furnishings with contemporary pieces, gravitating toward unusual or overlooked designs rather than well-known icons. "I have a fair amount of midcentury [...] But I stay away from the stuff you see a lot. It's more fun to have stuff be less familiar. It's fresher."[4]
Although his work is sometimes described as eclectic, Sclaroff has rejected the label, suggesting it implies randomness rather than rigor.[4] He often introduces unexpected, surreal elements to break visual monotony and reflect the client's personality. "For people who collect modern art and design, an odd piece of furniture can help break things up and express their personality."[18]
Distinctions
- 2000: Named among the "new guard" of interior design by Rima Suqi of The New York Times[2]
- 2002: Top 100 architects and designers in New York by New York magazine[7]
- 2004: Top 100 architects and designers in New York by Gotham[19]
- 2011: The World of Interiors named the green bedroom designed for Kate and Andy Spade as one of the "most outstanding" in the magazine's history[20]
References
- ^ a b c d e Finn, Robin (May 26, 2004). "Making Over the Oval Office? Couldn't Hurt". The New York Times. New York, NY. p. B2.
- ^ a b c d e Viladas, Pilar (October 8, 2000). "Steven Sclaroff - Interior Designer". The New York Times. New York. Archived from the original on November 23, 2022.
- ^ Rohrlich, Marianne (November 22, 2001). "A Designer's Flair on Display at a Furniture Store in the Village". The New York Times. New York, NY.
- ^ a b c Williams, Claudine. "Tribeca Citizen | Spotlight: Steven Sclaroff". Tribeca Citizen. Retrieved December 27, 2023.
- ^ Tapert, Annette (October 2004). "Kate's Place". Town & Country. Vol. 158, no. 5293. New York. pp. 204–211, 261.
- ^ Brodie, Honor (August 1, 2002). "Spade in the Shade". InStyle.
- ^ a b "The City's Top 100 Architects & Decorators". New York. October 14, 2002.
- ^ Garbarino, Steve (November 2005). "Man About Town". Elle Decor.
- ^ Burrichter, Felix (2011–2012). "A Taste of Honey". Candy. No. 3.
- ^ a b "Quiksilver, Inc. Brings Boardriding Culture to Times Square". PR Newswire. New York. March 31, 2003.
- ^ Murnighan, Jack (November 2000). "Emotional Baggage". Interiors.
- ^ Conlin, Jennifer (July 1, 2007). "Anticipation Builds, and Builds Some More, for Latest Chic New York Hotel". The New York Times. New York, NY.
- ^ "Domestic Bliss". House & Garden. November 2001.
- ^ Schomer, Stephanie (April 2013). "Market Report". Architectural Digest. Vol. 70, no. 4. p. 94.
- ^ Sclaroff, Steven (January–February 1999). "What the Pros Know: A Style Sleuth in Paris". Metropolitan Home. Vol. 31, no. 1.
- ^ Sclaroff, Steven (April 9, 2001). "Forging Ahead". New York. pp. 68–69.
- ^ Sclaroff, Steven (March 29, 2001). "Trade Secrets: The Bath; A Designer Dips into the Big Boxes". The New York Times.
- ^ "Mix the Surreal with the Modern". Details. Vol. 26, no. 7. April 2008.
- ^ "Gotham's 100 Top Designers". Gotham. March 2004.
- ^ Thomas, Rupert (December 2011). "Room by Room". The World of Interiors. p. 126.