Founded by Columbia graduate Ashley Platt after she could not find solid brass drapery hardware for her West Village apartment, LuxHoldups began in her mother’s garage and now operates from the Brooklyn Navy Yard. The New York studio makes made-to-order architectural hardware for designers, homeowners, and commercial spaces, with each piece customized and finished by hand.
New York CMIFounded by craftsman Javier Aviles nearly a decade ago, New York CMI is a family-run Long Island City shop that fabricates custom architectural metalwork and luxury fixtures for commercial and residential projects. Its team works from concept through finishing and installation, with a particular feel for the hand-finished, waterjet-cut architectural grilles made in New York. CMI has more than eight years of experience serving major New York brands and designers, including work on custom lighting and high-end interiors.LONG ISLAND CITY, NY
Art & CarpentryFounded in 2009 by husband-and-wife owners Porfirio and Ines Guachichullca, Art & Carpentry creates luxury architectural millwork, custom furniture and retail displays from its Brooklyn workshop. The company has grown from a home-office operation into a 40,000-square-foot warehouse staffed by more than 80 artisans, with in-house teams handling design through installation. Its work has included projects for luxury brands such as Cartier, Harry Winston and Valentino.BROOKLYN, NY
Ellis WorksEllis Works carries a craft tradition tied to its founder’s great-grandfather Elias, who arrived through Ellis Island in 1921. From its Brooklyn studio, the company creates small-batch home hardware and functional objects, hand-finishing each piece with an emphasis on restraint, tactile detail, and materials that gain character over time.