Michael Bruno's Chic, Private World
The 1stdibs founder opens up two of his glamorous houses
Written by David Foxley
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Casual dining room in Michael Bruno's Tuxedo Park home
Casual dining room in Michael Bruno's Tuxedo Park home
Formal dining room in Michael Bruno's Tuxedo Park home
Foyer in Michael Bruno's Tuxedo Park home
Gallery in Michael Bruno's Tuxedo Park home
Guest bedroom in Michael Bruno's Tuxedo Park home
Sitting room in Michael Bruno's Tuxedo Park home
Dining room in Michael Bruno's West Village townhouse
Mirror: Hervé van der Straeten patinated bronze Branches Bull’s Eye Mirror from Maison Gerard; Centerpiece: Matthew Solomon unique glazed stoneware centerpiece from Maison Gerard; Planter and green ceramics atop shelf: Glazed ceramic planter on top shelf. On top and second to top shelf, glazed ceramic newel caps, which were originally designed as finials for a staircase. Both are French or Belgian, ca. 1910-1920 from Maison Gerard; Table: Travertine Table by Willy Rizzo; Chairs: Tulip chairs by Eero Saarinen from Knoll; Peacock: Found at a flea market in Tuxedo Park, NY; White shelf: Pair of White Shelves from Wyeth, NYC
Sitting room in Michael Bruno's West Village townhouse
Armchairs and Sofa: 1970s red leather and brass sofas made in Belgium for an ad agency; Red and purple painting, Title: Velvet Twilight, Artist: Michele D'Ermo, Oil on linen, Size: 64 x 72; Floor lamp with ball: Maison Jansen faux tortoise lamp; Mirror: 19th century Dutch Mirror; Coffee Table: Found at the Paris Flea Market in 2001; Table in background: Rustic French table found at the Paris Flea Market;Wood sculpture: Mario dal Fabbro (1913-1990), Construction No. 5 carved wood sculpture from 1970 from Maison Gerard; Sculptures on mantel: Glazed stoneware falcons by Knud Khyn (1880-1967) for Royal Copenhagen from Maison Gerard
Parlor in Michael Bruno's West Village townhouse
Sofas: 1970’s de Sede leather sofas; Penguins: Found in Bruges; Monkeys: 19th century bronze monkeys found in Montreal; Table: Travertine cube tables, ca. 1970’s found in Amsterdam; Chairs: Tulip chairs by Eero Saarinen from Knoll; Console: Jacques Quinet console, ca. 1940’s; Round table: Purchase on 1stdibs via the Paris Flea Market; Furry creature in background: 1970’s wooly the sheep bench; Planter on mantel: French or Belgian glazed ceramic planter, ca. 1910-1920 from Maison Gerard; Table Lamps: Pair of Belgian table lamps, circa 1970 from Maison Gerard
Master bedroom in Michael Bruno's West Village townhouse
Bed: Ralph Lauren leather bed produced in the Amish country; Bench: Bronze and leather strap bench; Painting: Title: Graphite Artist: Michele D'Ermo; Oil on linen Size: 48 x 60; Horses on mantel: 1960's pair of horse head andirons; Dresser / secretary: 19th century French secretary found in Madrid on a trip to meet dealers for 1stdibs; Faux Turtle Shell: Faux turtle shell found at Tuxedo Park garage sale
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