After moving to New York in 1990, traveling the world, living and working in both Japan and Berlin, Detroit born Marlon Orr finally resettled in New York and entered the design market in early 2001. The last 23 years have been spent navigating through the design industry via groundbreaking THE APARTMENT on Crosby Street where he helped discover and create a platform for some of the city’s newest and most revolutionary players within contemporary design. However, with a background in art, a passion for unique objects and with the mind and an eye of a collector, there is no surprise that Orr eventually gravitated to vintage furniture with a focus and…

Olivia Wells Rerick completed her certification as a Master Mosaicist at the Scuola Mosaicisti del Friuli in Spilimbergo, Italy, in 2016. Since then, she has worked designing architectural mosaics, fabricating public art installations, and in various A&D sales, as well as making mosaic art pieces. Born in Brooklyn, and having grown up in Italy, she developed a deep appreciation for beautifully designed spaces, and the value of filling them with meaningful pieces. Q&A with Olivia Q Describe your childhood bedroom A. I am one of six children, and I didn’t have my own room until I moved out (and had the very disorienting experience of trying to fall asleep without…

It’s safe to say that the antique world is one of the most important things in my life. I grew up in beautiful San Francisco and was lucky enough to spend my childhood surrounded by beautiful antique pieces and artwork. I would be remiss if I didn’t thank my mother, Candace Barnes, for that and quite naturally I began working at her antique showroom at a young age. During that time I developed the ability to not only move very heavy marble slabs but also perfectly hang any mirror or art, which I still pride myself on.  After graduating with an Economics degree I realized that the design and antique…

My name is Courtney Adams and I’ve just recently joined the Newel team, working at our gallery on 61st Street.  Prior to this, I worked at Ralph Lauren for many years, starting in our stores before moving to Ralph Lauren Home in a corporate position. In that role, I managed all our specialty stores globally, as well as the Ralph Lauren Home Showroom.  For each project, I worked to create spaces that were respectful of local design and culture, while ensuring that our brand aesthetic was translated through all design choices. I’ve spent the last two years freelancing on design projects ranging from retail spaces to residential staging, as well…

My name is Jake Baer and I started working at Newel as a carpenter assistant when I was 19 years old. Fast forward 13 years later and I am now the CEO of Newel and Newel Props. Growing up at Newel is something I will always appreciate. Even when I was young, I used to feel like I was walking into a movie premiere every time I came into the gallery. Knowing that we were working with (and continue to work with) the most talented professionals in the design trade has always made me feel immense pride. My role at Newel is to explore all opportunities and to lead and support my amazing…

CELEBRATING 80 YEARS 1939 Trees Planted Newel LLC is excited to officially announce our partnership with OneTreePlanted.  We couldn’t have aligned with an organization more dedicated to the preservation of our planet’s forests.   Newel’s Commitment Since 1939, Newel has stood for reclaimed and renewable design. Our passion for antiques and legacy art & design has allowed us to maintain a low carbon footprint and growth with zero impact on our shared environment. We are proud to say that our commitment and sense of responsibility doesn’t end there! Like you, we are increasingly aware and concerned by deforestation. So in honor of our 80th year as NY’s premier antique dealer, we…