New York

Romancing Provence, suite 502, 225 Fifth Avenue, hosted a Spring Art Show and signing, featuring artist Valerie Limozin, the talent behind Valerie Decors. Guests were greeted in the showroom with live music and light refreshments creating a festive French mood.

Villeroy & Boch recently celebrated the official opening of its New York store — The House of Villeroy & Boch — located at 901 Broadway. Guests were treated to champagne and chocolates, as well as other hors d'oeuvres, while mingling and browsing through the three-level shop. Dinnerware, stemware, crystal, and decorative accessories are located on the main and third floors, while the lower level is dedicated to the company's kitchen and bath accents (tiles, sinks, and toilets) set up in impressive room displays.

Nambé introduced its new lighting line at a luncheon in its New York showroom at 41 Madison. The new lighting features sleek, modern bases made from the non-tarnishing metal alloy discovered in 1951 that the company is known for. Nambé, celebrating its 50th anniversary this year, also introduced new designs in decorative accessories in metal and crystal.

Rosenthal recently hosted the first installation of the Artist Series, "Table for 40," at its 41 Madison showroom. For many years Rosenthal commissioned artists to design product for its line, now the company feels that it should give something back to the artist community. The show featured a selection of photographer Dan Morgan's work, but the highlight of the evening was the buffet table where guests gathered to view a group of decoupaged Rosenthal plates also by Morgan. The Cupola pattern plates featured headshots of people — from friends to the cable guy — who visited the photographer's Queens apartment during his first year of residence. The company plans to host these events four times a year.

Two faience patterns made their debut at the April Tabletop Market. The Blachere Group, 41 Madison, introduced Passiflore, a blue-and-white floral pattern from the Victorian era, and Barbotine, a collection of majolica pieces, both by Lunéville. The company's new designer Pierre Casenove updated these two collections from Lunéville's archives for the spring show.

Denby is on the move. The stoneware company moved to the northwest corner of the 16th floor in 41 Madison. Denby opened its new showroom doors during a reception held during the Tabletop Market.

Kirk's Folly is a new line of Austrian crystal-adorned frames, decorative boxes, ornaments, and wind chimes on display at the Vann Lindsay & Associates showroom, suite 1120, 225 Fifth Avenue. There are a number of different styles and each is decorated with tiny creatures, including frogs and dragonflies. Also new to the showroom is a line of wood frames from La Marche.