The Design World’s Biggest Names Are Auctioning Off Their Services

Photo credit: Courtesy of Design Unites
Photo credit: Courtesy of Design Unites

From ELLE Decor

As companies around the globe continue to find ways to give back to communities hit hardest by the novel coronavirus, the design world is getting in on the action with the Design Unites auction, which launches its second batch of biddable items today. This special charity sale, put together by Hearst’s Luxury Design Collection (and outlined below) unveiled it’s first lot of biddable items in mid-April, raising nearly $100,000 to date. The current lot was just released, which you can bid on now through July 7.

For background: As a part of the broader #DesignUnites initiative, ELLE Decor, Town & Country, House Beautiful, and Veranda are working together to raise money for Habitat for Humanity’s COVID-19 Emergency Housing Response Fund. Eighty percent of all funds raised through the Charitybuzz auction will go directly to Habitat for Humanity. New items and experiences will continue to be added to the site through December.

“At Hearst’s Luxury & Design Collection, we want to give back and support our city through challenging times,” says Jennifer Levene Bruno, the VP of publishing for Hearst Magazines Luxury & Design Collection. “In an effort to lend support to New Yorkers in extreme need during this pandemic, the Hearst Luxury & Design Collection has launched Design Unites – a platform created to help individuals and families by raising funds through auction on Charitybuzz.com. We are proud to share that all funds raised will go to Habitat for Humanity New York City’s COVID-19 Emergency Housing Response Fund. Please support our cause by visiting our brands’ websites to learn more about how you can make a difference.”

The lot is comprised of both unique items and one-of-a-kind experiences, giving participants a rare opportunity to bid on these special products and services while giving back to communities in need.

See below for a list of all items being auctioned (plus those from previous lots, and visit the CharityBuzz site to start your bidding here.

CURRENT LOT (June 23 – July 7)

  • Social Studies: Social Studies Party Kit for 8 Guests & Occasion Box, Plus Zoom Session with Jessica Latham, Co-founder & CEO

  • Jennifer Griffith: Personal Meet + Greet with Artist Jennifer Griffith followed by Custom Painted Surfboard Artwork

  • TUUCI: TUUCI Air Lounge

  • Perigold: Perigold One-of-a-Kind Hand-Knotted 5′ x 6’11” Wool Area Rug by Bokara Rug Co., Inc.

  • Voila! Creative Studio: Complimentary Framing Service from Voila! Creative Studio

  • Marissa Zajack: Tour & Happy Hour of DTLA Restaurant Red Herring with Designer Marissa Zajack

  • Chairish: $700 Gift Certificate to The Chairish Print Shop

  • Studio William Hefner: Private Tour with Architect William Hefner and a signed copy of California Homes II

  • Meridith Baer Home: One-on-One Consultation with Meridith Baer, Perfect for the homeowner looking to sell

  • Nathan Turner & Eric Hughes of Wallshoppe: Virtual Consultation with Nathan Turner, Decorator & Creative Director of Wallshoppe and 8 Rolls of Wallshoppe Wallpaper

  • Konstantin Kakanias: Venetian Capriccio by Konstantin Kakanias

FIFTH LOT (June 9th – June 23rd):

  • Caitlin Wilson: Design Consultation with Caitlin Wilson to Create Your Kid’s Dream Room + $1,000 to Shop Cait Kids

  • Jeff Andrews + Mandy Moore (choreographer): Finalizing; Product + Consultation

  • Fort Street Studio: Corrugated Hand-Knotted Carpet Designed by Janis Provisor & Brad Davis

  • Aerin: Shagreen Desk Accessories Set

  • The Sill: Virtual Plant Consultation with The Sill Founder + $200 Gift Card to TheSill.com

  • Christofle + Florie’s at Four Seasons Palm Beach: Custom Crafted Dinner for Four at Florie’s with Wine Pairings + Christofle MOOD Egg Flatware

  • Replacements Wedgwood Urn : Wedgwood Blue Jasperware Urn

  • John Atencio Watch + Meet the Designer Virtual Chat: Pantheon Timepiece + Personal Chat with The Designer

  • Ken Fulk: Virtual Consultation with Ken Fulk + Signed Copy of Mr. Ken Fulk’s Magical World & Ken Fulk Candle

  • Bunny Williams: Private Tour of Bunny Williams’ Connecticut Garden + Lunch in her Conservatory. Plus a Shopping Trip in her Store!

  • de Le Cuona: Luxury Home Accessories from de Le Cuona

FOURTH LOT (May 26th – June 9th):

  • Currey & Co.: Opal Table Lamps

  • Industry West: Industry West x Favor Living Room Makeover

  • Amanda Lindroth: Signed Copy of “Island Hopping” + Virtual Consultation

  • Vrai: Diamond Necklace

  • Jillian O’Neill: Mini Emma Bench + Coffee or Cocktail Hour with Designer Jillian O’Neill

  • Marlo Laz: Personalized Jewelry Consultation via FaceTime + Custom Jewelry Gift

  • Costa Brazil: Limited Edition Skin Ritual Kit

  • Cowtan & Tout: Design Consultation with Alex Papachristidis and $5,000 of Cowtan & Tout Fabric

THIRD LOT (May 13th – May 26th):

  • Circa Lighting: Antonio Articulating Task Lamp by Thomas O’Brien

  • Vaughan: Choose Your Favorite Matching Pair of Vaughan Table Lamps & Virtual Consult
    ation with Lucy Vaughan

  • Thomas Lavin: Join Design Guru Thomas Lavin for a Private Tour of his West Hollywood Showroom, a Personal Invitation to one of his Exclusive Events & a Chic Rosemary Hallgarten Pillow and Throw

  • Trevor Tondro: One-Day Shoot with Renowned Interiors Photographer Trevor Tondro

  • Peter Max: Flowers in Vase Acrylic Painting by Peter Max.

  • Serena & Lily: Coastal Calm: A Serena & Lily Bedroom Makeover

  • Laura Deems: Virtual Art Consultation & Custom Painting from Artist Laura Deems

  • Avocado Mattress: Healthy Bedroom Makeover with Avocado Mattress Including Organic Mattress & Pillows

  • Lenox: Made in the USA Rutledge Dinnerware by Lenox

  • Francine Turk: The Paris Salon; Collection Noire by Francine Turk

  • Altuzarra: Altuzarra ‘Cuff’ Bag in Saddle

  • Ornis Gallery: Anglo-Indian Animals (Circa 1800s) from Ornis Gallery

  • High Line Hotel: 2-Night Stay at The High Line Hotel in West Chelsea, NYC

SECOND LOT (April 30th – May 13th):

  • Martyn Lawrence Bullard: Pajama Party with A-List Interior Designer Martyn Lawrence Bullard at his West Hollywood Office

  • Alida Hotel: 2-Night Getaway at the Alida Hotel in to Savannah, Georgia, Plus Dinner at Pink House & Walking Tour of Savannah

  • Jean Prounis: Enjoy Afternoon Tea with Designer Jean Prounis at her NYC Studio, Plus Receive Lapis Pileus Earrings

  • Sisley Paris: Sisley Paris At Home Spa Collection

  • Melissa Joy Manning: One of a Kind Jewelry Making Workshop with Melissa Joy Manning in Brooklyn, New York

  • American Ballet Theatre: 2 Tickets During American Ballet Theatre’s 2021 New York City Season at Lincoln Center, Plus Backstage Tour & Access to the Patron Lounge

  • LAGOS: Caviar Lux Diamond X Bracelet from LAGOS

  • Hunt Slonem: One-of-a-kind Hunt Slonem Untitled diamond dust bunny painting

  • Ornis Gallery/Lee Radziwill: Anglo-Indian Botanicals from Ornis Gallery/Lee Radziwill

  • THE WELL: THE WELL 1-Year Digital Membership

  • Arhaus: Arhaus Furniture & One-on-One Virtual Consultation with an Arhaus Designer

  • Joe Lucas: Virtual Design Consultation with Famed Designer Joe Lucas to Transform Your Powder Room with CW Stockwell

  • Heath Ceramics: Original Hand-Thrown Bowl by Ceramist Tung Chiang of Heath Ceramics

  • Aireloom: The Ultimate Aireloom® Preferred Bed Package & Virtual Consultation with a Sleep Expert

FIRST LOT (April 15th – April 30th):

  • Myka Meier: Private Virtual Etiquette Lesson with Beaumont Etiquette

  • Redd Kaihoi: William Stuart Thornton Pressed Botanical print

  • Stellene Volandes: Holiday Jewelry Shopping with Town & Country Editor in Chief, Stellene Volandes, Virtually or in NYC

  • Robbie Fairchild & Chris Jarosz: Rooftop Dance by Robbie Fairchild & Chris Jarosz

  • Juniper Books: Phone or Facetime Consultation & Curated Bookshelf by Juniper Books Founder, Thatcher Wine

  • Jonathan Adler: Limited Edition Signed Vase from Jonathan Adler

  • Daniel Boulud: Skybox Experience at Restaurant Daniel for 4 People in NYC

  • Whitney Robinson: “Ask Whitney Anything” | Exclusive Virtual Meeting with Elle Decor Editor in Chief, Whitney Robinson

  • Nick Fouquet: Custom Nick Fouquet Hat

  • Nate Berkus: Virtual Design Presentation by Nate Berkus, Plus a Copy of his book, The Things That Matter

  • Justina Blakeney: Virtual Social Media Workshop with Justina Blakeney, Founder of Jungalow

  • Eddie Ross: Learn How to Throw a Virtual Dinner Party with Style Expert, Eddie Ross

  • Bobby Berk: Virtual Design Session with Queer Eye Interior Design Expert, Bobby Berk

  • Sally King Benedict: Virtual Art Consultation & Custom Painting from Artist Sally King Benedict

  • Mark D. Sikes & Blue Pheasant: Mark D. Sikes & Blue Pheasant Garden Picnic Set Including Stoneware Pitcher, Hand Blown Glasses & More, Plus Signed Copy of Mark’s Book Beautiful

  • Ferguson & Shamamian Architects: Virtual Architecture Consultation with Award-Winning Architecture Firm Ferguson & Shamamian

  • Champalimaud Design & Troutbeck: Two Night Stay at Troutbeck with Lunch and Shopping Tour with Alexandra Champalimaud and Anna Beeber of Champalimaud Design

“Design Unites” is open for bidding now Learn More and Bid

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