Yakima, WA (1888PressRelease)
September 24, 2009 - CHICAGO - Mary Jeanne Kneen, head of Nymphenburg Store USA and Au Coin du Feu Ltd., announces the launch of Kneen & Co., bringing together both companies and a selection of the world's finest handcrafted wares for the home, now available from one source.
In addition to fine porcelain from Nymphenburg and antique fireplace surrounds and accessories from Au Coin du Feu, Kneen & Co. will also offer:
- Lobmeyr crystal
- James Robinson sterling silver
- Bespoke and boxed stationery from The Printery
The extensive inventory is available for purchase on Kneen & Co.’s newly launched website, www.kneenandco.com, and at its showroom located in Chicago.
According to Mary Jeanne Kneen, owner, each product at Kneen & Co. is designed to delight the senses and bring joy to everyday living. Her goal is to offer unparalleled expertise and superior service to help clients select homebound treasures that best reflect their individual tastes and style.
Kneen & Co. offers the finest collections steeped in proven craftsmanship. Time-honored methods and timeless designs reveal the refined elegance and artistry of each item.
“Kneen & Co. intends to carry products that are handcrafted, customizable and made in a traditional manner,” noted Mrs. Kneen. “We seek to celebrate the art of handcrafted and hand-painted objects at the highest levels.”
Also home to Nymphenburg Store USA, Kneen & Co. is proud to represent the largest selection in the U.S. of the world’s most exquisite porcelain.
As a special service, Kneen & Co. provides the option to custom design individualized place settings, glassware and silver flatware, allowing clients to create heirlooms that will last for generations to come.
To celebrate the opening, a series of events is being planned aimed to provide a greater understanding of the workmanship, details and history of the products offered by Kneen & Co. and to offer ideas to inspire clients on how they can use these special items in their own homes.
Events being planned are:
Sept. 30 – The Printery Trunk Show featuring bespoke stationery and holiday cards; presented by William Miller and Mary Abbene, owners, The Printery
Oct. 20-21 – Trunk Show featuring Nymphenburg’s newest designs: Ruth Gurvich “Lightscape” Collection and Patrick Muff “Essentials” Jewelry Collection; presente
d by Markus Sigrist, International Sales Manager, Porzellan Manufaktur Nymphenburg
More details will be forthcoming and additional events are being scheduled.
The Kneen & Co. showroom is located at 400 W. Erie St., Suite 503, in Chicago.
For more information or to make an appointment, visit www.kneenandco.com or call 312-787-7003.
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