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May 4, 2022 · John Edelman's innate business sense continuously shapes his career, his recent acquisition of furniture brand Heller being no exception.
May 10, 2022 · John Edelman, former CEO of Design Within Reach, has acquired the Heller brand and plans to revive its legacy of affordable design. He shares his vision, challenges and personal story behind the deal.
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Feb 27, 2021 · John Edelman has been surrounded by design for as long as he can remember—it is, after all, the family business. Here, Edelman shares with Interior Design tips on staying resilient in business, the secret to developing what he calls the "best vodka on the market," and the romance of flea market finds.
Aug 24, 2023 · John Edelman, former CEO of Design Within Reach, bought Heller in 2022 and launched new products, reissues and collaborations. See the timeline of his achievements and challenges in his first year as Heller's owner.
- Organic Chair from Vitra
- The Model 2001 Weltron Radio
- The Rolex Daytona
- The Porsche 911
- Fornasetti
I love the Organic Chair because it’s an incredibly comfortable piece of furniture and rests in a very small footprint. It’s the only chair that was co-designed by Charles Eames and Eero Saarinen. I think the chair is under appreciated and deserves more prominence in the American marketplace.
I love this radio as it epitomizes 1970’s design. It’s futuristic, functional, and beautiful. You can actually plug it in, run it from a lighter in a car, or use batteries. It was way ahead of its time.
The Rolex Daytona is arguably one of the best timepieces ever created. It epitomizes what every sport watch should be. Every generation of the watch is a little different, but I actually love them all.
There are very few cars that have kept the same design language for decades. Whether you see one from the 70s, 80s, 90s, or today you know which car it is. They are all fun to use and beautiful to look at.
I grew up with Fornasetti plates and items that my parents brought back from Italy. Since then, my family has fallen in love with the charm, beauty, and consistency of the Fornasetti collections. It’s hard not to fall in love with a piece by Fornasetti and smile.
Apr 10, 2024 · Join us for this year’s annual "Knoll Lecture in Design, A Conversation with John Edelman: The Culture and Business of Design." Edelman has a long legacy in ...
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John Edelman has had a diverse range of work experience. John is currently serving as the President and CEO of Heller since May 2022. Prior to that, they co-founded Fourth and Pride in December 2020. John also holds the position of Executive Chairman at Crypton starting from August 2020.
