15 NEW DESIGNS FOR WOODARD WEAVE!

We are happy to announce the addition of 15 new designs to the Woodard Weave Collection! 

EMAIL US TODAY WITH A REQUEST FOR A DIGITAL CATALOG 

TO SEE ALL OF OUR DESIGNS.

INFO@WOODARDANDGREENSTEIN.COM

We Have A New Home!

81st STREET, NEAR SECOND AVENUE. Ground Floor!  

Our own Woodard Weave Woven Rugs, Hooked Rug Collection, Antique Quilts and Americana are all on display. 

Pop in and see our new shop, Monday - Friday, 10:30 AM - 6:00 PM. Tel.212.988.2906 

303 East 81st Street, New York NY  10028 

WOODARD WEAVE IN-HOUSE WINNER'S CIRCLE

At the beginning of every new year, we like to look back and see how our family of rug designs are doing. It is impossible to say which ​design we​ like best, but everybody has his or her favorites.

Our Administrative Assistant, Kelly, for example, chose Eaton Square #43-S for her ​brand ​new apartment. We asked her why, and she said "It has an interesting pattern without being too bold. I wanted something with a little color, but a design that would be versatile enough to move with me through different apartments."

Blanche is re​-​doing her wood floors due to water damage from a neighbor's faulty plumbing - ah, the joys of New York City apartment life! - and ​she chose  Geometric Checkerboard #90-G. According to Blanche, "​ The blue  is such a great neutral color - it goes with all my antiques and textiles".  

Having just finished a renovation of her Long Island house, Blanche also selected a number of designs including Water Mill #264 ​"It seems perfect for a house near the beach, yet it has lots of character."​

WOODARD WEAVE'S Somerset #55, is a favorite of many clients. The richly colored stripes on a neutral background seem to be a hit everywhere, and have a universal appeal. 

That same popularity is also enjoyed by  Checkerboard #27-2T, based on a classic design which ​really works with just about every decor, modern or traditional. When in doubt, many clients lean towards Checkerboard#27-2T and know they can't miss.

Hamilton #201-R is a surprisingly popular choice by our clients, some of whom combine the design with Arts and Crafts, Art Deco, and all kinds of contemporary styles.

The larger scale of White River Junction #84-BG in a subtle mix of colors is another winner in WOODARD WEAVE's  ​in-house ​fan club.

Our Reading Collection, #19-D shown here, was inspired by an antique woven rug we found in the rural area near Reading, Pennsylvania. People who made quilts, and it seems like most PA homemakers did during the late-19th and early-20th- Centuries, sometimes set up a loom in their kitchen and made hand woven runners  from leftover fabrics. For area rugs, the strips were sewn together to make large room size  rugs.

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For clients who prefer seamless rugs, WOODARD WEAVE has found a way to weave area rugs up to 13 feet wide by any length, while retaining the authentic style of historic carpets.

Thus, a cottage industry was born, and the custom prospered well into the 20th-Century. The strip rugs, as they were sometimes called, were so popular that some companies, like Sears and Roebuck, offered commercial versions of these colorful flat woven rugs.

WOODARD WEAVE is  proud to have helped revive our country's love affair with the 

​authentic historical style that is uniquely American.

WOODARD WEAVE® Stair Runners

WOODARD WEAVE® Classic American woven rugs are inspired by authentic

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 historic patterns, hand-dyed and hand-loomed in the old-fashioned way for over 30 years. 

​Constructed of sturdy, top quality cotton

, our  flat-woven runners are extremely durable and can be installed on virtually any stairs. 

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Stair Runners by 

WOODARD WEAVE® 

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work miracles on a stairway, even those with corners, curves, angles, you name it! 

Our full digital catalog is available by request by e-mailing:  

info@woodardandgreenstein.com. Please have a look at a few of our triumphs for inspiration:

Somerset #55 brings this stairway to life. The curve at the top of the stairs was nothing to be afraid of.

Dorchester #60 flows magnificently in a cascade of color. 

New Hope #50 brings colorful architecture to these stairs.

Jefferson Stripe #22-A is installed with a mitered corner making this a very smooth landing. 

Cedar Hill #231 is installed with mitered corners making this two-level landing a work of art.

All installations and images courtesy of Colony Rug Company, Hanover, MA

Our own HOOKED RUG COLLECTION

Geometric designs in hooked rugs have been popular for centuries. Trouble is, the beautiful old ones are fragile and often not suited for everyday use. We have always been big fans of traditional hooked rugs and have come up with a solution - our own collection of historic designs, all based on authentic antique patterns from the past. Virtually any size is possible, and although we discourage soccer teams from working out on them, they do have the strength and integrity of the great old rugs when they were brand new.

The good news is, these geometrics work in so many decors - modern, art deco, traditional, mid-20th-Century, minimalist  - so many options. Each rug is hand-hooked with the highest quality, durable cotton. Made to order, virtually any size is possible, from runners to area rugs.

We are genuinely excited to offer these historic carpets available in a wide variety of sizes and colors. Our digital catalog is available by request by e-mailing info@woodardandgreenstein.com

Triangle Square HR#327

Mill Village HR#120

Dallas County HR#203A

New Preston HR#201

Ashford Hall HR#204

Riverton HR#403

NBC-TV'S CHUCK SCARBOROUGH and ELLEN WARD SCARBOROUGH INAUGURATE ANTIQUES & DESIGN SHOW to Benefit PECONIC LAND TRUST

Woodard & Greenstein added a new product to their brand as Managers of a new antiques show in the Hamptons on the East End of Long Island.  A gala Preview Party with honorary co-chairs NBC-TV's Chuck Scarborough and antiques dealer Ellen Ward Scarborough opened the event Friday, June 20, 2014 at the Bridgehampton Community House.  The two day show featured a variety of top dealers in antiques and design from the U.S. and London.  The benefit was held for the Peconic Land Trust which is celebrating thirty years of protecting farmlands and agricultural growth on Long Island.  Coordinating the show was textile dealer Michele Fox, organizing a fresh mix of antiques and contemporary design specialists in Modernism, Americana, Continental, Jewelry and Paintings.

Special events included a Pre-show Champagne Breakfast with a Panel Discussion featuring well known designer, Mariette Gomez, designer and antiques dealer Ellen Ward Scarborough, and architect Blaze Makoid.

The Bridgehampton Community House still holds its dignity for special occasions, like the opening of a brand new antiques and design show.  Banners and an American flag announced this event with the porch decorated with a garden by Anastasia Casale of Sag Harbor Florist.

Early birds to the gala Preview Party were the fashion world's Mary McFadden and designer Justine Cushing.

Tim & Charline Chambers of Missouri Plain Folk were anything but plain in dazzling Preview Party colors.

Chuck Scarborough and Ellen Ward are greeted by Show Manager Thomas K. Woodard, who also welcomed their dogs Arthur (seated) and Emma (hiding).  The Scarboroughs, besides supporting many important charitable organizations, also are animal lovers.  Arthur and Emma,  and a beautiful gray cat who chose to stay home, are all rescues found at shelters. Tom's dog, a kind of cockapoo, who is also a shelter dog, spent the evening at home in Wainscott watching NBC.

John Halsey, Founder of Peconic Land Trust, welcomed everyone to the Saturday morning pre-show Champagne Breakfast,  Pictured with John are designer Mariette Gomez, designer and antiques dealer Ellen Ward Scarborough, and architect Blaze Makoid, all of whom had a lively discussion about trends in design and revealed some of their personal thoughts about the passion that is their business.  The discussion was moderated by Thomas K. Woodard, who did his best to create an ambitious combination of Charlie Rose and Barbara Walters.  The donuts from Dreesens, the local donut king, were killers.

Sandi Berman's Deco Deluxe exhibition sparkled as collectors and admirers entered the show.

Onstage was Bob Withington who brought an outstanding collection, as always, from York, ME.

Bob Withington takes a break in the booth of show coordinator and rare textile dealer Michele Fox, with Thomas K. Woodard.  

Woodard & Greenstein, Managers of the Show, also exhibited Americana, including campaign bandannas and quilts, and their own exclusive WOODARD WEAVE Woven Rugs.

Hilah Iaulus and Jeffrey Krasner of NYC joined designer Mariette Gomez at the Preview Party.

Ellen Ward Scarborough added much glamour to the proceedings, as did four-legged Arthur, talking with Gary Hume.

Bob Withington brought Gary Hume and his incredible outdoor sculpture work, adding garden ornaments to the front lawn.

Jeffery Henkel brought a magnificent garden folly with an oversize dining table set under a breathtaking chandelier, all of which appeared to be headed to a new home in the Hamptons.

Woodard & Greenstein's knockout assistant, Kelly Craparotta, kept things under control in the W & G booth, where Jim Duque and Tom took a moment to catch their breath.

The Grand Entrance - Architectural Digest - February 2014

A theatrical term, Grand Entrance, can be defined as an outstanding, attention-grabbing introduction to a character. As a verb, entrance is to to fill with delight, wonder, or enchantment.  Without qualification, both apply to the settings featured in the new Architecture Digest Magazine, particularly the entrance hall recently re-decorated by Mariette Gomez. 

WOODARD WEAVE Stair runner Norfolk #270 adds a strong counter-balance to the dream-like quality of this 1754 Georgian residence in Washington, DC. Old flooring with rich patina is deliberately left bare, a striking contrast to the exotic French scenic wall paper panoramas, as well as the softening texture of the WOODARD WEAVE striped runner on the grand staircase. 

Ms. Gomez has managed to fine-tune a flawless, classic setting, mixing a bit of history with a healthy dose of Hollywood glamour. Reminiscent of 19th-Century American muralist Rufus Porter, the romance of the French wallpaper captures the colorful excitement of historic decor confidently at home in any time period.  WOODARD WEAVE historic designs are inspired by that same vitality. Timeless. 

Image published in February 2014 Issue of Architectural Digest. Article: American Heritage by Douglas Brenner. Photography by Scott Frances. Produced by Howard Christian.

Woodard Weave in Traditional Home Magazine

Traditional Home Magazine's newest issue (October 2013) features WOODARD WEAVE Runners in some of our most popular stripes.  No, they are not awnings from Venice, although the crisp and colorful stripes do make you feel like you are in a wonderful place.   All of our designs for runners and area rugs are inspired by authentic antique American designs of a Century ago. Please see our website to request a digital catalog or order a hard copy.

The Big Antiques Events In New Hampshire

Climaxing one of the greatest weeks of the year in American antiques was the 56th Annual New Hampshire Antiques Show in Manchester, NH, August 8-10- 2013. It is the exclamation mark for a week of antiques shows and markets held in the area for which everybody who is anybody in the field show up to sell, buy, and socialize. 

Enthusiasm for antiques shows in recent times may have dimmed somewhat in other places, but not here. Lines start early for every event, with dealers, collectors and antiques aficionados as excited as ever about what treasures they will find.  

An interesting detail, which may not be new this year, is that free admission is offered to anyone under 30. Blanche Greenstein, my partner, tried desperately to convince the ticket takers that she was qualified, but they seemed skeptical and grabbed her $15.00 anyway. Seriously, all of us dealers hope that genuine under-30's will get more excited about collecting, and join us in this colorful and endlessly fascinating world of American antiques.

Amy Finkel, the knowledgeable proprietor of M. Finkel & Daughter, Philadelphia PA, has always added expertise - and glamour - to the antiques world. Her historic samplers and needlework and antique furniture are well known to be first rate. And so is her taste in rugs, as seen in her booth at the recent New Hampshire Antiques Show. WOODARD WEAVE "Hamilton” runners, edged with black binding, serve as the perfect background for exhibiting her outstanding collection.

AD re-discovers WOODARD WEAVE®

The new Architectural Digest (June 2013) features WOODARD WEAVE Stair and Hall Runners (Pages 14, 28) in the upstate New York  “period-perfect weekend retreat” of decorator Bruce Shostak.  “A Federal Case”, Mitchell Owens'  eloquently written piece, accompanied by William Waldron’s beautiful photographs, offers an insider’s peek at a remarkable Federal house, circa 1817.  

Mr. Shostak and Craig Fitt renovated the structure with an elegant mixture of respect for the building’s history and an affectionate nod to sublime enjoyment.  For example, the chic, royally austere dining room easily becomes a dance floor when the furniture is pushed back and an iPod provides music!)  

What a wonderful way to have it all – a classic, historic house to live in that also offers warmth and comfort in every room.  And what a thrill to see the vitality and energy that lives on in this extraordinary restored home, every rich detail showing a restraint that seems effortless, truly a magificent labor of love.  AD's Editor in Chief, Margaret Russell, has devoted the entire issue to  saluting "the new country chic".

(Restoration Consulting by Jeremiah Ruscani.  Styled by Howard Christian.)

Annual Warehouse Sale

Our annual warehouse sale is fast approaching! As always, there will be a wide selection of designs and sizes on sale from 40 – 75% off. 

This year the sale will run from Monday, April 29^th through Wednesday, May 8^th at our warehouse in Long Island City. We will be open weekdays from 10:30 am – 6:00 pm, closed on Saturday and Sunday.

Woodard & Greenstein

37-24 24^th Street, Suite 307

Long Island City, NY 11101

718-784-5307

If you cannot make it in person, please call the shop at 212-988-2906. We will honor all sale prices for orders by phone during the sale.