The Best Decor Ideas From Diffa's Dining by Design in New York

The event hosted by Design Industries Foundation Fighting AIDS in New York once again provided a plethora of design inspiration.

Jim Shi
March 25, 2014

Celebrating its 30th anniversary this year, the Design Industries Foundation Fighting AIDS opened the 17th annual Dining by Design at Pier 94 on March 21. The weekend-long event, part the Architectural Digest Home Design Show, held more than three dozen innovative and imaginative dining-room settings created by top tastemakers, interior designers, brands, design students, and collaborators. With each vignette vastly different from the next, the entire event serves as an invaluable source of design inspiration for event organizers everywhere.

This year the participating designers seemed to take a somewhat pared down approach to tabletops and spaces. Many environments were more closed off than in the past, creating a sense of intimacy with smaller seating arrangements and the use of round over long tables. (Was it perhaps a nod to the fashion community’s recent move to reduce the number guests at runway shows?) What some tables lacked in grandeur, however, was made up in eye-catching colors and unusual seating that ranged from hand-stitched Selleria leather chairs at Fendi to metallic gold tree-trunk-inspired seats at Arteriors.

Here's a look at some of the biggest highlights from Diffa's Dining by Design in New York.

The New York Design Center vignette, designed by Kati Curtis, riffed on male and female gender stereotypes—pairing masculine and feminine sensibilities side by side to highlight their difference but also simultaneously uniting them. Growing out of her own design balancing acts, Curtis’s fantasy world utilized the design center’s crafted materials and playful patterns, all in ways that, while unexpected, made sense.
The New York Design Center vignette, designed by Kati Curtis, riffed on male and female gender stereotypes—pairing masculine and feminine sensibilities side by side to highlight their difference but also simultaneously uniting them. Growing out of her own design balancing acts, Curtis’s fantasy world utilized the design center’s crafted materials and playful patterns, all in ways that, while unexpected, made sense.
Photo: Gustavo Ponce for BizBash
At the 3M Architectural Markets table, designed by Rottet Studio, the setting titled “Stone Bubble” was, according to its creators, meant to symbolize the “breakdown in communication between those with H.I.V./AIDS and those in the outside world.” Complete with a faux stone façade and tromp l’oeil table settings (each bearing an image of the red AIDS ribbon), the philosophical design doubled as a stark message of awareness.
At the 3M Architectural Markets table, designed by Rottet Studio, the setting titled “Stone Bubble” was, according to its creators, meant to symbolize the “breakdown in communication between those with H.I.V./AIDS and those in the outside world.” Complete with a faux stone façade and tromp l’oeil table settings (each bearing an image of the red AIDS ribbon), the philosophical design doubled as a stark message of awareness.
Photo: Gustavo Ponce for BizBash
Jamie Drake designed this year’s Benjamin Moore & Company vignette, highlighting the continued need for H.I.V./AIDS awareness despite tremendous scientific advancement. One long Lucite table clear of any ornamentation—save for the symbolic cash funds stuffed into its legs—served as a distraction-free element against an otherwise colorful backdrop of impactful and inspiring verbiage.
Jamie Drake designed this year’s Benjamin Moore & Company vignette, highlighting the continued need for H.I.V./AIDS awareness despite tremendous scientific advancement. One long Lucite table clear of any ornamentation—save for the symbolic cash funds stuffed into its legs—served as a distraction-free element against an otherwise colorful backdrop of impactful and inspiring verbiage.
Photo: Gustavo Ponce for BizBash
At the Designtex table, a white floor and simple three-legged stools kept the focus on the 12 wall coverings and textiles developed with Todd Oldham. The design complemented Charley Harper’s large illustrations.
At the Designtex table, a white floor and simple three-legged stools kept the focus on the 12 wall coverings and textiles developed with Todd Oldham. The design complemented Charley Harper’s large illustrations.
Photo: Gustavo Ponce for BizBash
Nature and Japanese influences abounded at the Calvin Klein Home table, expressed through warm woods, green moss, and subtle gold accents amid a serene and simple milieu.
Nature and Japanese influences abounded at the Calvin Klein Home table, expressed through warm woods, green moss, and subtle gold accents amid a serene and simple milieu.
Photo: Gustavo Ponce for BizBash
For The New York Times's T magazine, a long Lucite table topped with low, single-stem orchids and flanked by origami fabric walls was a simple but effective look that had a cocoon-like feel.
For The New York Times's T magazine, a long Lucite table topped with low, single-stem orchids and flanked by origami fabric walls was a simple but effective look that had a cocoon-like feel.
Photo: Gustavo Ponce for BizBash
Portable LED lamps provided a pop of color in Design Within Reach’s environment, while four styles of Emeco chairs, available exclusively at the furniture retailer, stood at each of the four circular tables. As an added touch, each table setting featured a one-sheet educating its occupant on the history of his or her seat.
Portable LED lamps provided a pop of color in Design Within Reach’s environment, while four styles of Emeco chairs, available exclusively at the furniture retailer, stood at each of the four circular tables. As an added touch, each table setting featured a one-sheet educating its occupant on the history of his or her seat.
Photo: Gustavo Ponce for BizBash
Inspired by Matisse and conceived by Carlos Mota (its contributing international style editor), Architectural Digest’s table was a bold interpretation of print and color. Surrounded by hanging fern plants and a printed wall, the vignette’s eclectic design was underscored by a simple square space, Jonathan benches, and a subdued Meri drum chandelier.
Inspired by Matisse and conceived by Carlos Mota (its contributing international style editor), Architectural Digest’s table was a bold interpretation of print and color. Surrounded by hanging fern plants and a printed wall, the vignette’s eclectic design was underscored by a simple square space, Jonathan benches, and a subdued Meri drum chandelier.
Photo: Gustavo Ponce for BizBash
The Gensler and Herman Miller vignette was titled “XO—Celebrating 30 Years of Caring.” Colored lighting changed the custom wall covering, altering the scene and pushing certain elements forward, while colorful chairs were complemented by a clean setting atop a white table.
The Gensler and Herman Miller vignette was titled “XO—Celebrating 30 Years of Caring.” Colored lighting changed the custom wall covering, altering the scene and pushing certain elements forward, while colorful chairs were complemented by a clean setting atop a white table.
Photo: Gustavo Ponce for BizBash
While last year Interior Design magazine focused on the past with a modern interpretation of Leonardo da Vinci’s 'Last Supper,' this year the magazine partnered with Ali Tayar. The Pop Art-style setting was inspired by the target paintings of modern master Jasper John and was intended to communicate a message of putting an end to the AIDS epidemic.
While last year Interior Design magazine focused on the past with a modern interpretation of Leonardo da Vinci’s "Last Supper," this year the magazine partnered with Ali Tayar. The Pop Art-style setting was inspired by the target paintings of modern master Jasper John and was intended to communicate a message of putting an end to the AIDS epidemic.
Photo: Gustavo Ponce for BizBash
A wall of Bruce Weber portraits from his “Brothers, Sisters, Sons, and Daughters” ad campaign for the retailer served as the backdrop at the Barneys New York table. The minimalist aesthetic was marked by a sleek grey color palette and punctuated by St. Louis Hermès table lamps. A cream colored table with black place mats evoked the retailer’s logo.
A wall of Bruce Weber portraits from his “Brothers, Sisters, Sons, and Daughters” ad campaign for the retailer served as the backdrop at the Barneys New York table. The minimalist aesthetic was marked by a sleek grey color palette and punctuated by St. Louis Hermès table lamps. A cream colored table with black place mats evoked the retailer’s logo.
Photo: Gustavo Ponce for BizBash
Designed by 2Michaels, the Beacon Hill table built on the textile company’s new line of Japonisme- and Chinoiserie-inspired silks. The setting depicted a tea ceremony atop Mount Fuji, surrounded by clouds.
Designed by 2Michaels, the Beacon Hill table built on the textile company’s new line of Japonisme- and Chinoiserie-inspired silks. The setting depicted a tea ceremony atop Mount Fuji, surrounded by clouds.
Photo: Gustavo Ponce for BizBash
Designed by David Ling, the DDC tableau utilized the Italian furniture maker’s most unique pieces. The concept—“Recline to Dine by Design”—was based on a book by Bernard Rudofsky and was intended as commentary on how people in the United States eat while watching TV or tweeting.
Designed by David Ling, the DDC tableau utilized the Italian furniture maker’s most unique pieces. The concept—“Recline to Dine by Design”—was based on a book by Bernard Rudofsky and was intended as commentary on how people in the United States eat while watching TV or tweeting.
Photo: Gustavo Ponce for BizBash
Nothing says 1970s penthouse dining room like touches of gold, malachite, and marble—and the Essie vignette designed by Robert Verdi was chock-full of glamour and party atmosphere. Adding to the look was an oversize orb chandelier that reflected the metallic walls.
Nothing says 1970s penthouse dining room like touches of gold, malachite, and marble—and the Essie vignette designed by Robert Verdi was chock-full of glamour and party atmosphere. Adding to the look was an oversize orb chandelier that reflected the metallic walls.
Photo: Gustavo Ponce for BizBash
In lieu of overpowering florals, Essie filled five tall candy jars with its namesake nail polishes in different colors for a simple—and brand-placement-friendly—take on color blocking.
In lieu of overpowering florals, Essie filled five tall candy jars with its namesake nail polishes in different colors for a simple—and brand-placement-friendly—take on color blocking.
Photo: Gustavo Ponce for BizBash
Arteriors explored the concept of Midas walking in the Bali jungle, transforming natural elements with his touch. To realize this at its setting, a fusion of Indonesian materials and textures with golden finishes was coupled with lights gleaming amidst the moody darkness of the organic table and sculptures. Adding to this was the sight of gilded ants scuttling along the tabletop.
Arteriors explored the concept of Midas walking in the Bali jungle, transforming natural elements with his touch. To realize this at its setting, a fusion of Indonesian materials and textures with golden finishes was coupled with lights gleaming amidst the moody darkness of the organic table and sculptures. Adding to this was the sight of gilded ants scuttling along the tabletop.
Photo: Gustavo Ponce for BizBash
Jes Gordon’s design for the Fashion Institute of Technology was inspired by Pinocchio and the idea of being stranded inside the belly of a whale. As such, guests were seated within a scale reproduction of the upper half of a whale vertebrae.
Jes Gordon’s design for the Fashion Institute of Technology was inspired by Pinocchio and the idea of being stranded inside the belly of a whale. As such, guests were seated within a scale reproduction of the upper half of a whale vertebrae.
Photo: Gustavo Ponce for BizBash
F.I.T.’s rustic setting included a table of uneven wood planks, knotted chairs, and place cards marked by inspirational adjectives such as “hope,” “believe,” and “bravery.”
F.I.T.’s rustic setting included a table of uneven wood planks, knotted chairs, and place cards marked by inspirational adjectives such as “hope,” “believe,” and “bravery.”
Photo: Gustavo Ponce for BizBash
The Kravet table was created by Diane von Furstenberg and celebrated the fashion designer’s first collection for the fabric brand. Mixing prints, colors, unexpected patterns, and scale, the tableau held a low table surrounded by wide cushion seating and umbrellas. Pops of red, orange, and blue accented the black-and-white color scheme.
The Kravet table was created by Diane von Furstenberg and celebrated the fashion designer’s first collection for the fabric brand. Mixing prints, colors, unexpected patterns, and scale, the tableau held a low table surrounded by wide cushion seating and umbrellas. Pops of red, orange, and blue accented the black-and-white color scheme.
Photo: Gustavo Ponce for BizBash
Echo Design’s area was inspired by its latest fabric collection, Heirloom India, and sought to transport guests to a world of pattern and color.
Echo Design’s area was inspired by its latest fabric collection, Heirloom India, and sought to transport guests to a world of pattern and color.
Photo: Gustavo Ponce for BizBash
Designed by Philip Gorrivan Design, the Luxe Interiors & Design and Fendi Casa table was a classical dreamscape-meets-modern setting that captured the beauty of the classic Italian palace shown in Massimo Listri’s photograph of the 17th century Reggia di Venaria I. The ode to the fashion brand’s Italian roots was evident, expressed through the tromp l’oeil effect on the decorative walls and fabric. Fendi Selleria chairs added a finishing touch.
Designed by Philip Gorrivan Design, the Luxe Interiors & Design and Fendi Casa table was a classical dreamscape-meets-modern setting that captured the beauty of the classic Italian palace shown in Massimo Listri’s photograph of the 17th century Reggia di Venaria I. The ode to the fashion brand’s Italian roots was evident, expressed through the tromp l’oeil effect on the decorative walls and fabric. Fendi Selleria chairs added a finishing touch.
Photo: Gustavo Ponce for BizBash
Playing with the concept of self-contained tables, Marc Blackwell New York’s table had its own light source, live items on the table, and open wine. Blackwell’s “table as a unit” concept was enclosed by a lacquer structure cast in Diffa's signature red; from afar the piece looked like a budding flower.
Playing with the concept of self-contained tables, Marc Blackwell New York’s table had its own light source, live items on the table, and open wine. Blackwell’s “table as a unit” concept was enclosed by a lacquer structure cast in Diffa's signature red; from afar the piece looked like a budding flower.
Photo: Gustavo Ponce for BizBash
In the middle of the Marc Blackwell New York table were 30 vases with poppies, representing the number of years Diffa has been raising funds and awareness for H.I.V./AIDS. It’s 'a celebration of contributing to lives and a celebration of contributing to tomorrow,” Blackwell said.
In the middle of the Marc Blackwell New York table were 30 vases with poppies, representing the number of years Diffa has been raising funds and awareness for H.I.V./AIDS. It’s "a celebration of contributing to lives and a celebration of contributing to tomorrow,” Blackwell said.
Photo: Gustavo Ponce for BizBash
The area for Ottawa Canada’s Capital, designed by Geoff Howell Studio, was a vibrant installation that gave a sense of the Canadian capital’s rich culture, natural beauty, and buzzing entertainment scene. Thousands of postcards featuring scenes from the city served as eye-catching wallpaper.
The area for Ottawa Canada’s Capital, designed by Geoff Howell Studio, was a vibrant installation that gave a sense of the Canadian capital’s rich culture, natural beauty, and buzzing entertainment scene. Thousands of postcards featuring scenes from the city served as eye-catching wallpaper.
Photo: Gustavo Ponce for BizBash
Kara Mann's table, with its vibrant colors, lush velveteen, supple leather, and silk-paneled draping tie-dyed in a deep indigo, was an homage to—and emphasized the craftsmanship of—the late, great Maya Romanoff.
Kara Mann's table, with its vibrant colors, lush velveteen, supple leather, and silk-paneled draping tie-dyed in a deep indigo, was an homage to—and emphasized the craftsmanship of—the late, great Maya Romanoff.
Photo: Gustavo Ponce for BizBash
In collaboration with HOK, Knoll covered its vignette in blues and reds, a look that sought to reflect the brand identities of Knoll and the newly merged HOK and BBG-BBGM. A curved back wall was dotted with morphing rose buds, which were fully bloomed in the center.
In collaboration with HOK, Knoll covered its vignette in blues and reds, a look that sought to reflect the brand identities of Knoll and the newly merged HOK and BBG-BBGM. A curved back wall was dotted with morphing rose buds, which were fully bloomed in the center.
Photo: Gustavo Ponce for BizBash
The New York School of Interior Design table, which was designed by Kati Curtis, played with light and shadow. Streaks of lightning-bolt-like light cut across the Lucite dining table, highlighting the settings and simple floral buds that were ensconced within the tabletop.
The New York School of Interior Design table, which was designed by Kati Curtis, played with light and shadow. Streaks of lightning-bolt-like light cut across the Lucite dining table, highlighting the settings and simple floral buds that were ensconced within the tabletop.
Photo: Gustavo Ponce for BizBash
Inspired by the company’s Spring 2014 fashion collection, Ile Saint Louis, the Ralph Lauren table boasted an unassuming, bohemian elegance with vintage-inspired and industrial designs softened by a muted purple, green, and oyster palette.
Inspired by the company’s Spring 2014 fashion collection, Ile Saint Louis, the Ralph Lauren table boasted an unassuming, bohemian elegance with vintage-inspired and industrial designs softened by a muted purple, green, and oyster palette.
Photo: Gustavo Ponce for BizBash
A cut crystal chandelier had silk cherry blossoms woven around it for a natural feel. Rococo dining chairs from the collection featured intricately painted walnut and hand-dyed muslin upholstery.
A cut crystal chandelier had silk cherry blossoms woven around it for a natural feel. Rococo dining chairs from the collection featured intricately painted walnut and hand-dyed muslin upholstery.
Photo: Gustavo Ponce for BizBash
At first glance, the walls of Axor’s space—created in collaboration with Slade Architecture—appeared to be covered in decorative-arts wallpaper from the 19th century. It was, in fact, a pattern made from images of the bathroom-products brand’s fixtures.
At first glance, the walls of Axor’s space—created in collaboration with Slade Architecture—appeared to be covered in decorative-arts wallpaper from the 19th century. It was, in fact, a pattern made from images of the bathroom-products brand’s fixtures.
Photo: Gustavo Ponce for BizBash
The collaboration between Tumay Gunaydin Design and Mee Tran Studio produced a setting where black represented the darkness of the social stigma of H.I.V./AIDS, while a mirror casting an endless reflection of plates and red roses—and diners—served as a symbol of limitless hope.
The collaboration between Tumay Gunaydin Design and Mee Tran Studio produced a setting where black represented the darkness of the social stigma of H.I.V./AIDS, while a mirror casting an endless reflection of plates and red roses—and diners—served as a symbol of limitless hope.
Photo: Gustavo Ponce for BizBash
Circular discs anchored to a stainless steel table set the scene at the imposing Studios architecture table, which had a waterfall-like, nature-inspired wall backlit with recessed floor lighting.
Circular discs anchored to a stainless steel table set the scene at the imposing Studios architecture table, which had a waterfall-like, nature-inspired wall backlit with recessed floor lighting.
Photo: Gustavo Ponce for BizBash
The environment for Roche Bobois Paris, designed by Hariri & Hariri Dining, was an example of exotic, primal, and fashion-forward ideas thanks to an angular architectural form enclosing the iconic Mah Jong sofas dressed by Jean Paul Gaultier.
The environment for Roche Bobois Paris, designed by Hariri & Hariri Dining, was an example of exotic, primal, and fashion-forward ideas thanks to an angular architectural form enclosing the iconic Mah Jong sofas dressed by Jean Paul Gaultier.
Photo: Gustavo Ponce for BizBash
Thinking outside the cube was the theme at the Skidmore, Owings & Merrill vignette, which led to powerful contrasts: austere and intimate, solid and transparent, matte and reflective, black and copper.
Thinking outside the cube was the theme at the Skidmore, Owings & Merrill vignette, which led to powerful contrasts: austere and intimate, solid and transparent, matte and reflective, black and copper.
Photo: Gustavo Ponce for BizBash
IA Interior Architects partnered with Teknion Studio to create a gift-box vignette as an ode to the milestones of 2014: Teknion Studio celebrating its first year of serving the architect and design community, while both IA and Diffa toasted three decades of work.
IA Interior Architects partnered with Teknion Studio to create a gift-box vignette as an ode to the milestones of 2014: Teknion Studio celebrating its first year of serving the architect and design community, while both IA and Diffa toasted three decades of work.
Photo: Gustavo Ponce for BizBash
HDR and Waldner’s crisscrossing webbed design was meant to represent technology and gave the setting a very intimate feel. White mesh chairs reflected the decor overhead.
HDR and Waldner’s crisscrossing webbed design was meant to represent technology and gave the setting a very intimate feel. White mesh chairs reflected the decor overhead.
Photo: Gustavo Ponce for BizBash
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