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De Padova holiday fete benefiting DIFFA
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De Padova holiday fete benefiting DIFFA
Dec 12, 2018 | New York
De Padova holiday fete benefiting DIFFA

Over 200 top designers, architects, members of the press and industry supporters celebrated the holidays at Boffi’s new De Padova showroom in SoHo, to benefit DIFFA (Design Industry Foundation Fighting Aids). During the holiday celebration, guests interacted with the space while listening to a live jazz band and sipping delicious wines, graciously provided by Bibi Graetz.

Notable guests included Italian architect and design pioneer Gaetano Pesce, The Italian Consulate Francesco Genuardi, designers from Cullman & Kravis, D’Aquino Monaco, Domo Architecture, Gensler, JG Neukomm Architecture, Peter Marino Architect, Raad Studio, Rockwell Group, WCA, Yabu Pushelberg and many more.

De Padova, a premiere interiors concept brand renowned for its refined Italian- and Scandinavian-influenced design, recently opened the doors of its first United States showroom. The opening marks the establishment of the brand’s very own U.S. headquarters, as its products were previously integrated in the Boffi SoHo showroom, just a few blocks away. Now occupying 4,000 square feet in a historic building, the De Padova flagship includes the brand’s refined furnishings, exquisite offerings by Boffi, and modular and versatile capabilities by MA/U Studio. Designed by Piero Lissoni and Boffi Group Design & Style, the loft-like space features striking ceilings and grand windows. Mirroring a contemporary, minimalist apartment, the showroom perfectly integrates all three brands into one domestic space to create a full home experience.

Images by Kevin Lau.

Marco Petrini and Davide Cremese of Boffi with design legend Gaetano Pesce and DNA’s Alex Polier and Leah Blank
Marco Petrini and Davide Cremese of Boffi with design legend Gaetano Pesce and DNA’s Alex Polier and Leah Blank
Marco Petrini and Davide Cremese of Boffi with design legend Gaetano Pesce and DNA’s Alex Polier and Leah Blank
The Boffi team
The Boffi team
The Boffi team
Wines were provided by Bibi Graetz.
Wines were provided by Bibi Graetz.
Wines were provided by Bibi Graetz.
The De Padova United States flagship
The De Padova United States flagship
The De Padova United States flagship
Mark Popadick, Shanea Phillips, Dawn Roberson and Steven Williams from DIFFA, the beneficiary of the event
Mark Popadick, Shanea Phillips, Dawn Roberson and Steven Williams from DIFFA, the beneficiary of the event
Mark Popadick, Shanea Phillips, Dawn Roberson and Steven Williams from DIFFA, the beneficiary of the event
Benedetto Di Luzio, Cara Welch and Giovanna Girardi of Boffi
Benedetto Di Luzio, Cara Welch and Giovanna Girardi of Boffi
Benedetto Di Luzio, Cara Welch and Giovanna Girardi of Boffi
Marco Petrini, Lilian Leong and Salvatore Catalano
Marco Petrini, Lilian Leong and Salvatore Catalano
Marco Petrini, Lilian Leong and Salvatore Catalano
Wines were provided by Bibi Graetz.
Wines were provided by Bibi Graetz.
Wines were provided by Bibi Graetz.
Benedetto Di Luzio of Boffi with Augusto Salinas, Andrei Sdrula and Pedro Pereira from Davis Brody Bond
Benedetto Di Luzio of Boffi with Augusto Salinas, Andrei Sdrula and Pedro Pereira from Davis Brody Bond
Benedetto Di Luzio of Boffi with Augusto Salinas, Andrei Sdrula and Pedro Pereira from Davis Brody Bond
Sara Lopergolo (right) from Selldorf Architects
Sara Lopergolo (right) from Selldorf Architects
Sara Lopergolo (right) from Selldorf Architects
A jazz trio provided festive tunes.
A jazz trio provided festive tunes.
A jazz trio provided festive tunes.
International communications and editorial liaisons Anna Pryka, Paola Camillo, Francesco Malatesta and Olivia Fincato
International communications and editorial liaisons Anna Pryka, Paola Camillo, Francesco Malatesta and Olivia Fincato
International communications and editorial liaisons Anna Pryka, Paola Camillo, Francesco Malatesta and Olivia Fincato
Designer Martin Kesselman and Kaitlyn Thornton from Yabu Pushelberg
Designer Martin Kesselman and Kaitlyn Thornton from Yabu Pushelberg
Designer Martin Kesselman and Kaitlyn Thornton from Yabu Pushelberg
Amanda Darnell and Katie Sutton from Cullman & Kravis with Brittany Chevalier Mcintyre of Luxe
Amanda Darnell and Katie Sutton from Cullman & Kravis with Brittany Chevalier Mcintyre of Luxe
Amanda Darnell and Katie Sutton from Cullman & Kravis with Brittany Chevalier Mcintyre of Luxe
The gorgeous De Padova showroom celebration benefiting DIFFA
The gorgeous De Padova showroom celebration benefiting DIFFA
The gorgeous De Padova showroom celebration benefiting DIFFA
Designers Christopher Coleman (left) and Rio Hamilton (right)
Designers Christopher Coleman (left) and Rio Hamilton (right)
Designers Christopher Coleman (left) and Rio Hamilton (right)
Designers Gerrit Geurs and Patrick Hamilton
Designers Gerrit Geurs and Patrick Hamilton
Designers Gerrit Geurs and Patrick Hamilton
Designers John Mosler, Brad Ascalon, Martin Kesselman and Kristine Greenblatt
Designers John Mosler, Brad Ascalon, Martin Kesselman and Kristine Greenblatt
Designers John Mosler, Brad Ascalon, Martin Kesselman and Kristine Greenblatt
Nina Cheng of Wild and Woolly, Andrew Lee of Equinox, Lillian Leong of Boffi,
Tina Michelle Cheng of Todd Bracher Studio,
Eric Petschek
Nina Cheng of Wild and Woolly, Andrew Lee of Equinox, Lillian Leong of Boffi, Tina Michelle Cheng of Todd Bracher Studio, Eric Petschek
Nina Cheng of Wild and Woolly, Andrew Lee of Equinox, Lillian Leong of Boffi, Tina Michelle Cheng of Todd Bracher Studio, Eric Petschek
Dawn Roberson, executive director of DIFFA, addresses the crowd.
Dawn Roberson, executive director of DIFFA, addresses the crowd.
Dawn Roberson, executive director of DIFFA, addresses the crowd.
Rebecca Lee (left) and Giulia Dragoni (right) of Boffi, with industry supporters
Rebecca Lee (left) and Giulia Dragoni (right) of Boffi, with industry supporters
Rebecca Lee (left) and Giulia Dragoni (right) of Boffi, with industry supporters
Gabriela Santos Gil and Lindsey Stamps of D’Aquino Monaco
Gabriela Santos Gil and Lindsey Stamps of D’Aquino Monaco
Gabriela Santos Gil and Lindsey Stamps of D’Aquino Monaco
Marcello Lucchetta with Davide Cremese of Boffi
Marcello Lucchetta with Davide Cremese of Boffi
Marcello Lucchetta with Davide Cremese of Boffi
Dylan Kruse from Rockwell Group with Dawn Roberson of DIFFA and Davide Cremese of Boffi
Dylan Kruse from Rockwell Group with Dawn Roberson of DIFFA and Davide Cremese of Boffi
Dylan Kruse from Rockwell Group with Dawn Roberson of DIFFA and Davide Cremese of Boffi
A jazz trio provided festive tunes.
A jazz trio provided festive tunes.
A jazz trio provided festive tunes.
The De Padova U.S. flagship
The De Padova U.S. flagship
The De Padova U.S. flagship
Cara Welch, Giovanna Girardi, Luca Bovolenta, Rebecca Lee and Benedetto Di Luzio of Boffi
Cara Welch, Giovanna Girardi, Luca Bovolenta, Rebecca Lee and Benedetto Di Luzio of Boffi
Cara Welch, Giovanna Girardi, Luca Bovolenta, Rebecca Lee and Benedetto Di Luzio of Boffi