For more than 125 years, Gracie has been one of the most prestigious brands in the design industry, renowned for their handpainted wallpapers that grace the rooms of some of the most notable homes in the world. The Art of Gracie (Rizzoli, September 2024) is the first book from the esteemed firm and offers a stunning look not only at the singular history of this family-run company, but at the extraordinary artistry that goes into each and every Gracie wallpaper.

The Art of Gracie walks readers through spaces and rooms that feature a variety of sumptuous Gracie wallpapers, from atmospheric, panoramic landscapes that depict vibrant city streets and transporting seascapes; to wallpapers that shimmer with metallic details and add modern touches to traditional designs; to the lush, floral wallpapers that embody the grandeur and elegance that have defined the Gracie brand since its earliest days.

About

Since 1898, the Gracie family has offered the finest range of handpainted wallpapers, scenics, antiques, and lacquer. Founded in New York City by James Gracie, Gracie originally sold custom lamps and home furnishings. Starting in the 1920s, Gracie began to offer Chinese and Japanese furniture, screens, and porcelain, and soon after, it became the first company to import handpainted wallpapers to the United States since the 1700s. Today, the studio has showrooms in New York, Los Angeles, and Dallas, and is a favorite of many esteemed designers and celebrities. Gracie has also had several exclusive collaborations with luxury companies such as Aerin (which launched a new, exclusive Gracie collection in Spring 2024), Estee Lauder, Sarah Flint Shoes, and others.

Gracie has been a family-led company since its inception 125 years ago. The Art of Gracie, the company’s first ever book, was written by the company’s current leaders: Mike and Jennifer Gracie are a brother and sister team and the fifth generation of Gracie. Mike serves as President, and Jenn is Gracie’s Creative Director, overseeing the company’s day-to-day operations and the Gracie Instagram account. Alongside Jenn’s son and Sales Director, Zach Shea (the sixth-generation of the company), they continue to carry out Charles R. Gracie’s legacy and maintain the family’s generations-long commitment to exceptional design. Brian Gracie, the fourth generation leader of the family and Chairman, also shares his insights and memories in the book.

Copies of the book will be available for purchase; a meet and greet reception and refreshments will be served following the presentation.

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