2022 1stDibs 50 Designers

Evan Edward

Design wise beyond their years

All photos by Tim Williams

“It’s glamorous and bold. It’s liveable and perfect for entertaining. Our clients are not afraid of color.” And so begins the story of a very adventurous dining room, the work of recently minted design and architecture firm Evan Edward, of New York City. Bucking neighborhood conventions — the house is in classical-minded Greenwich, Connecticut — design partners Josh Evan (right) and Michael Moirano chose Gastone Rinaldi dining chairs, sourced on 1stDibs, and, in the adjacent wine room, did away with a chandelier in favor of a backlit wall of onyx. A tondo painting by Jessica Lichtenstein and grouping of brass sculptures by Jian Yoo for Culture Object complete the golden look. Well, not quite: “We also had our decorative painter do a finish on the ceiling, which adds to the glow,” say the pair — new to the game but not to the possibilities of design.

“One of our favorite things about interior design is getting to spend time in a finished space with our clients and their families.”
— Josh Evan

Designer Picks

Mazzega Murano Glass and Metal Chandelier, 1970s, Offered by art1 Shop Now
Mazzega Murano Glass and Metal Chandelier, 1970s, Offered by art1

“Though we steered our client away from a statement lighting fixture due to the scale of the dining room and its relation to the even larger foyer onto which it opens, we absolutely adore statement lighting. This light would be perfect for a glamorous and overstated entry hall, letting guests know they are here to party.”

Pair of Armchairs Attributed to Melchiorre Bega, ca. 1950, Offered by Mid Modern Design srl Shop Now
Pair of Armchairs Attributed to Melchiorre Bega, ca. 1950, Offered by Mid Modern Design srl

“Were these Melchiorre Bega armchairs design history’s forgotten bridge species to Hans Wegner’s Papa Bear chair? Most likely not! But if someone asks, we would most likely assert that they are.”

Guglielmo Veronesi Sofa, ca. 1952, Offered by Almond & Co. Shop Now
Guglielmo Veronesi Sofa, ca. 1952, Offered by Almond & Co.

“The sculptural and elegant curves of this Veronesi sofa float gracefully over the imagination.”

Guido Faleschini Dining Table, 1970s, Offered by Antiquadomus Modern Shop Now
Guido Faleschini Dining Table, 1970s, Offered by Antiquadomus Modern

“Smoked glass, chrome and red marble will always have a place in our hearts.”

De Pas, D'Urbino & Lomazzi for BBB Bonacina Carrera Lounge Chair, ca. 1965, Offered by Fundamente Shop Now
De Pas, D'Urbino & Lomazzi for BBB Bonacina Carrera Lounge Chair, ca. 1965, Offered by Fundamente

“We love when design feels extremely comfortable and makes a statement.”

French Free-Form Coffee Table, ca. 1955, Offered by Ponce Berga Shop Now
French Free-Form Coffee Table, ca. 1955, Offered by Ponce Berga

“There are about one hundred fifty armchairs we would love to pull up to this little travertine number. We love non-shape essentialism.”

Patrick Dragonette Nile Chair, New Shop Now
Patrick Dragonette Nile Chair, New

“Any nod to neo-Egyptian design is a winning nod in our book, especially when done in Lucite.”

Clear and Orange Murano Glass Chandelier, 1970s, Offered by Adesso Shop Now
Clear and Orange Murano Glass Chandelier, 1970s, Offered by Adesso

“Maybe we will add this to our dining room, which is missing a chandelier. You never know.”

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Evan Edward
An architecture and interior design practice with projects primarily in New York City and Miami, Evan Edward is led by Josh Evan and Michael Moirano. Each brings to the partnership invaluable assets: Evan an exacting attention to detail and service, as well as a passion for creativity, and Edward a proficiency in all aspects of design.
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