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Decorated

by Decorated Podcast, Will Fryer, and Cotter Christian

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Art et Industrie: New York’s Answer to Memphis Design Group

July 30, 2025 · 1 hr 22 min

Show notes and images available on our website. In this episode of Decorated, Cotter and Will discuss Art et Industrie, the SoHo gallery that redefined what furniture could be. Founded in 1979 by Rick Kaufman and Tracy Rust, the gallery…
HIV/AIDS, Activism, and Interior Design

February 4, 2025 · 59 min

In this special episode, recorded live at Parsons School of Design, we explore the profound impact of the HIV/AIDS crisis on interior design, activism, and memory. Hosts Cotter Christian and Will Fryer moderate a panel discussion with…
Designing the Night: How NYC's 1980s Clubs Shaped Culture Through Space

December 27, 2024 · 60 min

Step into the vibrant world of 1980s New York City nightlife as we explore the revolutionary design and cultural impact of iconic clubs like Studio 54 and Infinity. From innovative lighting techniques and theatrical elements to the way…
🪩 Bringing the Disco Home 🕺🏼

December 11, 2024 · 45 min

In Episode 4 of Decorated, hosts Cotter Christian and Will Freyer are joined by architectural historian Timothy M. Rohan to explore the dazzling interplay between NYC’s 1970s and 80s nightlife and home design. The episode dives into the…
Architectural Digest

November 27, 2024 · 60 min

In Episode 3, Cotter and Will explore the formation of an industry giant: Architectural Digest. During the 1970’s and 80’s, the magazine became a major force in the industry, offering readers a glimpse of the world’s most luxurious…

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Power Looking

November 13, 2024 · 50 min

In the second episode of Decorated, Cotter and Will dive deep into the intersections of gender and interior design, guided by the lavish world of Prince Egon von Furstenberg’s 1980 book The Power Look at Home: Decorating for Men. Join us…
Melvin Dwork

October 30, 2024 · 46 min

In the first episode of Decorated, we cover the life and work of Melvin Dwork, a New York City interior designer who received an "undesirable" discharge from the U.S. Navy in 1944 for being gay. While Dwork is mostly known for his…
Trailer: Decorated Season 1

October 23, 2024 · 1 min

Wild nightclub interiors, the VonFurstenburgs, Melvin Dwork, HIV/AIDs, and other topics are up for discussion as we explore the world of interior design in 1980s and '90s NYC. Episode 1 drops on October 30!

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About the show

Discover the untold history of interior design and decoration with Decorated, a podcast that dives deep into the 1980s design world through a critical lens. Hosted by Parsons School of Design professors Cotter Christian and Will Fryer, this series shines a light on overlooked designers and cultural movements that shaped the interiors of the era. Join us as we explore the intersection of interior spaces and broader cultural narratives, reclaiming stories often left out of mainstream design history.