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Crate & Barrel Celebrates Artist Lucia Eames' Legacy & Symbolic Artwork Through First-Ever Home Collection

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Thursday, October 13, 2022
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CHICAGO, Oct. 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Crate & Barrel announced an exclusive collaboration with Lucia Eames (1930-2014), the multi-disciplinary artist whose media ranged from paper to COR-TEN steel, and whose work ranged from calligraphy to paper-thin collages to a wind harp nine stories tall. This newly released collection unearthed pieces from her archives to create spirited and artful decor, textiles and entertaining essentials that celebrate her love of nature.

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  • Lucia Eames's optimistic outlook on the wonders of the universe translates to a home collection that transitions seamlessly from holiday to year-round decor and entertaining.
  • "My siblings and I, as well as our partner Form Portfolios, are thrilled to bring to life the art of Lucia Eames in this very special partnership with Crate & Barrel.
  • Available exclusively at Crate & Barrel starting today, customers can shop the Lucia Eames for Crate & Barrel collection online and at select stores across the U.S.
  • Known for high-quality products, exclusive designs and timeless style since 1962,
    Crate & Barrel Holdings Inc. includes lifestyle brands Crate & Barrel, CB2, Crate & Kids, and Hudson Grace.

CB2 Unveils Collection of Celebrated Works from Italian Design Legend Gianfranco Frattini

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Thursday, September 29, 2022
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CHICAGO, Sept. 29, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, CB2 debuts a reissued collection of architect and designer Gianfranco Frattini's celebrated works. Known as a leading figure in the transformative Italian design movement of the 1950s and 1960s, Gianfranco Frattini helped forge a new global admiration for Italian design. Working exclusively with his heirs and Form Portfolios on the creation, CB2 is now bringing the iconic designs to a wide audience for the first time in decades—or in some cases, the first time ever.

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  • CHICAGO, Sept. 29, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, CB2 debuts a reissued collection of architect and designer Gianfranco Frattini's celebrated works.
  • Known as a leading figure in the transformative Italian design movement of the 1950s and 1960s, Gianfranco Frattini helped forge a new global admiration for Italian design.
  • "Each design CB2 produced within this collection celebrates Frattini's timeless standards," said CB2 President Ryan Turf.
  • "Carefully curating the perfect collection of Frattini designs for CB2 has been invigorating and honors the legacy of Gianfranco Frattini."