Tyler Hays is good. His company, BDDW, successfully bridges the divide between woody American design and what's modern right now.
Designed and manufactured with imagination and precision in Brooklyn, BDDW is one of the few which matches the hard angles of modern design with an innate understanding of natural elements. Whether it is a table, a carpet, or one of the original paintings in the store, every piece is grand and understated at the same time. Chairs starting at $850, 6' tables starting at $3800 and queen beds around $4,000 - $6000.
NYMag says: An airy, cathedral-like space for modern furniture with super-clean lines (mid-century modern meets Shaker), warm woods with a hand-rubbed oil finish, metal, and stone.
AT Readers vote and comment below:
(Note: This is an update. First reviewed on 3.23.04)
(Note: This is an update. First reviewed on 3.23.04)
Hi Tyler..... Congratulations on all your success's. Of course your mom and Grandma Gin keep us well appraised. For a great tour of your place next time I'm in New York I won't tell any of your childhood stories. Hugs Bea Jean
I visited BDDW last week. Beautiful space, beautiful stuff -- all very clean and crisp-lined. The staff is low-key and friendly, without an attitude problem.
Some chairs were very short on comfort. I ordered a table instead.
great space, fresh simple clever design. people at bbdw are friendly and helpful including the young boxer dog.
The purity drew me in back in 2000. I have moved away now, but I recall an excellent display of craft and humility. It appears you have managed to create a gulf between yourself and the rest of the pack. Your passion leaks through. Very inspiring!
I will continue to point folks your way.
Phillip McVean
you guys are doing the stuff what i'm been doing for 27 years!!!
and i'm working in williamsburg too.
come and let's have a talk!
Tyler Hays cares. It is a labor of love. He wants you to walk away with a piece of his love. You can't do better than that!
Ove! I've been looking for you for ages! please reply on irinakara@hotmail.com. Hope you are well.
And by the way, nobody is making furniture better then you.. :-)
Inspirational is how i see your work. Your gallery breaths life and originality into the design world. When i need to exhale and take it back; i simply walk in to BDDW.