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Thomas Pheasant
American interior designer (born 1955) From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Thomas Pheasant (born 1955) is an American interior designer based in Washington, D.C. He is known for his design studio and collaborations with furniture brands like Baker and McGuire Furniture.[1]
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Early life and education
Thomas Pheasant was born in Washington, D.C. in 1955 and raised in Adelphi, Maryland.[2] He attended the University of Maryland, where he initially studied architecture before transitioning to interior design.[3] During his studies, Pheasant gained early professional experience working as an assistant to designer Victor Shargai for four years.[2][4]
Career
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In 2013, Pheasant founded Thomas Pheasant Studios in Washington, D.C., producing limited-edition furniture.[5] The initial collection launched in 2013.[citation needed] He has undertaken residential and commercial projects in the United States, Europe and Asia, including work for the Hay-Adams Hotel and projects for BET co-founder Sheila Johnson.[2] He was commissioned to decorate and design parts of the Blair House, the guest house for the White House. Pheasant was hired in 2012 by the Blair House Restoration Fund to refresh the wear and tear of its interior.[6]
Pheasant was named "Dean of American Design" by the US edition of Architectural Digest in 2005 and received an award from Andrew Martin International.[5][7] He was reportedly the first American designer to exhibit at the Pavillon des Antiquaries et des Beaux Arts in Paris.[8]
Pheasant has worked on Georgetown's Rosewood Hotel, designing the interiors of six townhouses associated with the property.[9]
Collections
Baker
Pheasant launched a furniture collection with Baker Furniture, a luxury brand, in 2002.[3] Titled The Thomas Pheasant Collection, it was described by Sheffield Furniture as utilizing "simplicity, bold silhouettes and clean finishes."[10] The collection incorporates neoclassical influences, reflecting Pheasant's concept of "bridging the past to the present."[11]
Exceptional Living described the collection as having a "modern, elegant and distinctive" style.[12]
McGuire Furniture
Pheasant has collaborated with McGuire Furniture on two collections: The Thomas Pheasant Collection, focusing on indoor furniture using materials like rattan, leather, bronze, glass, and stone,[13] and The Thomas Pheasant Outdoor Collection, which includes pieces designed for outdoor use.[14]
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Style
Pheasant's design style has been described as applying a "contemporary dimension to classical design."[15] He has stated that his style is inspired by traditional architecture.[16]
Taste of Life Magazine has characterized his design philosophy as "classic minimalism, tradition, and vision with a balanced tranquility.”[17]
Publications
Books featuring work by Thomas Pheasant include:
- Mirror by Design: Using Reflection to Transform (1996)
- Showcase of Interior Design (1997)
- Eclectic Style in Interior Design (1998)
- American Designers' Houses (2004)
- Spectacular Homes of Greater Washington (2006)
- House Beautiful Colors for Your Home (2008)
- Regency Redux (2008)
- Robert A.M. Stern, Buildings & Projects 2004-2009 (2009)
- Simply Serene (2013) - With Victoria Sant, published by Rizzoli International Publications.[18][19]
- Decorating with Carpets: The Stark Tradition (2015)
- Jonas: The Art of Fine Upholstery (2015)
- Interior Design Master Class (2016)
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Awards and recognition
Pheasant received the Design Icon Award at the Las Vegas Market in 2016,[20] and the Andrew Martin International Designer of the Year Award in 1997.[21]
References
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