Mitchell Gold + Bob Williams Debuts Furniture Collection with Award-Winning Designer Rafael de Cárdenas
Furniture World News Desk on
3/13/2023

Modern American home retailer Mitchell Gold + Bob Williams unveils an extensive furniture collection designed with ELLE Decor
A-List and AD 100 designer Rafael de Cárdenas.
The 19-piece collection offers furnishings for every room and combines classic
modern silhouettes with the power of self-expression and the ability to inject
one's personality into every custom-made piece. The collection is available at MGBWhome.com/RdC and in MG+BW Home Signature Stores nationwide beginning in April.
“This collection offers our customers the dependability and exquisite
craftsmanship of a true modern American heritage brand, with a novel and
contemporary take on the future of design. Having the privilege of partnering
with Rafael de Cárdenas for this collaboration is a truly special
moment for us,” said Allison O’Connor, President and CEO
of MG+BW Home. “Witnessing his interpretation of our brand has helped
create a distinct collection that stays true to our core tenets of producing
quality goods available for personalization and customization. This special
collection combines the bespoke service he provides to his clients with the
ability to work with multigenerational artisanal craftspeople at our North
Carolina factory, the root of our storied history for nearly 35 years.”
Drawing inspiration from film and the culture that molded his design
sensibility in his youth, de Cárdenas sought to create a collection
both classic and contemporary while also serving as a palette of exploration
for the user’s own interpretation. With an offering of MG+BW
Home’s 500+ fabrics, it provides an opportunity to create truly
distinct, versatile pieces, an integral part of the brand’s design
process.
“The MG+BW Home factory is a place where American craftsmanship has a
home,” said designer Rafael de Cárdenas. “Witnessing
firsthand the sheer amount of production here in the USA and seeing the
factory in action with a very diverse group of people working under one roof
makes me think we as a country are going to be okay. Together we made a
collection my childhood dreams are made of, and with the help of Mitchell
Gold + Bob Williams, made it accessible for every taste.”
The exclusive Rafael de Cárdenas for MG+BW Home Collection embraces
timeless forms and natural materials with a subtle shift from the current
state of design that lets the pieces feel unique yet at home in any space. The
shelter-style Saturday Sofa (starting at $4,927) features rounded edges that lend a sense of
playfulness, while the voluptuous Sunbeam Swivel Chair (starting at $2,927) evokes 1940s French Deco style that feels modern
and buttoned up, bringing warmth, personality and MG+BW Home’s trademark
comfort to any room.
The Rafael de Cárdenas for MG+BW Home Collection also includes:
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Stiletto Collection (starting at $1,460) – Minimalism meets
exceptional ease in this graceful modern collection of dining chairs and
stools with plush comfort.
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Horizon Bed (starting at $5,181) - Low-profile modern channel-tufted
bed with optional headboard extensions to expand its presence in a room
and create an oasis of comfort
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Beam Bench (starting at $1,594) – Fully upholstered modern
waterfall design with lush padding and a welcome curve, at home in
entryways, living areas and end of bed
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Honeymoon Nesting Coffee Tables (starting at $2,394) - Stunning
contrast of natural walnut and rich Arabescato Italian marble makes each
piece its own unique natural work of art
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Darling Console ($3,594) - Naturally modern console in exquisite
bleached walnut, featuring clean lines and rounded edges showcasing the
beautiful grain of the wood
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Full Moon Collection (starting at $2,394) - Modern bedroom storage
crafted from bleached white oak with vegan leather tops, and designed with
attentive details such as drawers with finger pulls that keep the look
clean
The Rafael de Cárdenas for MG+BW Home collaboration is part of the
brand’s Spring 2023 Collection, which celebrates creating spaces in the
home centered on wellness and comfort. Explore the full collection atMG+BW
Signature Stores nationwide and online at www.mgbwhome.com/RdC.
About Mitchell Gold + Bob Williams
Mitchell Gold + Bob Williams began with the seed of an idea that still
guides everything it stands for: comfort for all. Since 1989, the brand has
been dedicated to design for living well, crafting modern heirlooms while
continually working to lower its impact on the planet through responsible
sourcing and sustainably driven partnerships. Committed to lasting quality
and American craftsmanship, MG+BW Home upholstery is hand-built by skilled
artisans at its North Carolina factory. MG+BW Home provides furnishings for
the whole home,
from living anddining tobedroom,home office,
and outdoor spaces, includingtables &
storage,lighting,rugs,décor, andbed linens. The brand also supports
interior designers, architects, builders and design professionals with a
robust Trade Program and Contract division. To date, the brand has 25
Signature Stores nationwide, 35 Virtual Store locations and 2 international
stores. To learn more, please visit www.mgbwhome.com and follow us on Instagram.
About Rafael De Cárdenas
Rafael de Cárdenas is a designer and creative director based in
New York. Since 2006, he has maintained a multifaceted international
practice encompassing residential and commercial interiors, architecture,
furniture design, art advisory, and brand development. De Cárdenas
and his studio, Rafael de Cárdenas, Ltd., have been the recipients
of numerous awards and were the subject of a comprehensive monograph
published by Rizzoli in 2017. His projects for clients including Nike,
Kenzo, Baccarat, Glossier, Cartier, and Nordstrom–as well as
numerous private individuals–span the U.S., Europe, and Asia.