Decorator Gideon Mendelson transforms a friend's Upper East Side abode Image Gallery
Donna and Yale Fergang called on Mendelson to help rediscover their 3,300-square-foot space. Mendelson filled their home with an array of patterns, textures, styles, and carefully conceived details to keep the couple and their twin daughters delighted.
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1/9photograph by Eric PiaseckiThe custom high-gloss sapele wood dining tables from A. Rudin can be pushed together for larger gatherings. The Lorin Marsh dining chairs are covered in Lee Jofa’s Giovanni paisley linen (outside back) and Hunt Leather’s Liaigre in hot pepper (inside back and seat). The Stark rug is from the Diamond Baratta Collection; the drapes are made from Jim Thompson’s Kaleidoscope silk in wineberry from Jerry Pair. The walnut and red lacquer credenza is from Lorin Marsh.photograph by Eric PiaseckiThe custom high-gloss sapele wood dining tables from A. Rudin can be pushed together for larger gatherings. The Lorin Marsh dining chairs are covered in Lee Jofa’s Giovanni paisley linen (outside back) and Hunt Leather’s Liaigre in hot pepper (inside back and seat). The Stark rug is from the Diamond Baratta Collection; the drapes are made from Jim Thompson’s Kaleidoscope silk in wineberry from Jerry Pair. The walnut and red lacquer credenza is from Lorin Marsh.
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2/9photograph by Eric PiaseckiThe custom high-gloss sapele wood dining tables from A. Rudin can be pushed together for larger gatherings. The Lorin Marsh dining chairs are covered in Lee Jofa’s Giovanni paisley linen (outside back) and Hunt Leather’s Liaigre in hot pepper (inside back and seat). The Stark rug is from the Diamond Baratta Collection; the drapes are made from Jim Thompson’s Kaleidoscope silk in wineberry from Jerry Pair. The walnut and red lacquer credenza is from Lorin Marsh.photograph by Eric PiaseckiThe custom high-gloss sapele wood dining tables from A. Rudin can be pushed together for larger gatherings. The Lorin Marsh dining chairs are covered in Lee Jofa’s Giovanni paisley linen (outside back) and Hunt Leather’s Liaigre in hot pepper (inside back and seat). The Stark rug is from the Diamond Baratta Collection; the drapes are made from Jim Thompson’s Kaleidoscope silk in wineberry from Jerry Pair. The walnut and red lacquer credenza is from Lorin Marsh.
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3/9photograph by Eric PiaseckiThe mosaic tile in the bath is from Studium; the sink and shower hardware is from Kallista.photograph by Eric PiaseckiThe mosaic tile in the bath is from Studium; the sink and shower hardware is from Kallista.
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4/9photograph by Eric PiaseckiA 1940s American screen, a tufted bench from Duane, a settee from Lost City Arts, and a 1950s French desk from Pascal Boyer add vintage appeal to the master bedroom.photograph by Eric PiaseckiA 1940s American screen, a tufted bench from Duane, a settee from Lost City Arts, and a 1950s French desk from Pascal Boyer add vintage appeal to the master bedroom.
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5/9photograph by Eric PiaseckiA 1940s American screen, a tufted bench from Duane, a settee from Lost City Arts, and a 1950s French desk from Pascal Boyer add vintage appeal to the master bedroom.photograph by Eric PiaseckiA 1940s American screen, a tufted bench from Duane, a settee from Lost City Arts, and a 1950s French desk from Pascal Boyer add vintage appeal to the master bedroom.
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6/9photograph by Eric PiaseckiIn the library, a graphic wall-to-wall carpet from Stark plays foil to a brass Sputnik chandelier from Lost City Arts. Two small-scale vintage wing chairs covered in Holland & Sherry’s Tulip cotton flank a 1950 Gio Ponti desk.photograph by Eric PiaseckiIn the library, a graphic wall-to-wall carpet from Stark plays foil to a brass Sputnik chandelier from Lost City Arts. Two small-scale vintage wing chairs covered in Holland & Sherry’s Tulip cotton flank a 1950 Gio Ponti desk.
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7/9photograph by Eric PiaseckiIn the kitchen, the striped fabric on the banquette is from Romo; the light fixture is from Interieurs.photograph by Eric PiaseckiIn the kitchen, the striped fabric on the banquette is from Romo; the light fixture is from Interieurs.
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8/9photograph by Eric PiaseckiMendelson designed the sectional in the family room and covered it in a viscose cotton from Manuel Canovas. The French 1950s sconces are from Pascal Boyer; the artwork, by Mary Schlesinger, is from Flair. Weitzner’s Cascade in azul covers the walls.photograph by Eric PiaseckiMendelson designed the sectional in the family room and covered it in a viscose cotton from Manuel Canovas. The French 1950s sconces are from Pascal Boyer; the artwork, by Mary Schlesinger, is from Flair. Weitzner’s Cascade in azul covers the walls.
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9/9photograph by Eric PiaseckiIn the formal living room, a custom sofa is covered in a silver mohair from Pollack. Adding vibrant contrast are drapes made from a Fadini Borghi stripe, a Billy Haines Brentwood chair from Profiles covered in a Larsen silk, and vintage 1970s Willy Daro bronze and agate lamps with orange shades from Craig van den Brulle.photograph by Eric PiaseckiIn the formal living room, a custom sofa is covered in a silver mohair from Pollack. Adding vibrant contrast are drapes made from a Fadini Borghi stripe, a Billy Haines Brentwood chair from Profiles covered in a Larsen silk, and vintage 1970s Willy Daro bronze and agate lamps with orange shades from Craig van den Brulle.
This article appears in the April 2013 issue of NYC&G (New York Cottages & Gardens).
