Design Unites Charity Auction Supports Equity and Inclusivity With Commitment to Give Back
Bid now on one-of-a-kind design products and experiences benefitting Black Artists + Designers Guild.
Get your bid paddles ready! VERANDA just announced the next iteration of Design Unites, a charity auction dedicated to driving social impact through design. This Luxury & Design Collection philanthropic initiative has raised nearly $200,000 for various non-profit organizations since launching in April 2020.
Inspired by the Obsidian Experience and virtual concept house conceived by Black Artists + Designers Guild, bid now through February 11 on exclusive lots including unique decor, artwork, and experiences via the dedicated Design Unites gallery here. Proceeds benefit BADG and their mission to build a more equitable and inclusive industry for independent Black artists, makers, and designers in creative industries.
Thank you to the generous Design Unites donors: Apparatus Studio, Aux Abris, Cheryl R. Riley, Eve Robinson Associates, Fiskars, Marie Burgos Designs, O. Henry House, Pottery Barn, Ratana, Rebecca Atwood Designs, Resource Furniture, S.Harris, Thermador, twenty2 wallpaper + textiles, and YLighting.
Preview the lots below and head over to Charitybuzz, the official online auction partner, to place your bids!
Bring Obsidian Into Your Home: $2,500 Worth of Pottery Barn Products Featured in the House
Enhance your space with two versatile and sleek outdoor lounge chairs with water-resistant cushions, a rain drum side table with botanical motifs, and a woven basket of natural banana leaf for stylish storage. The lot also includes decorative accessories like a faux succulent centerpiece, a hand carved mango wood bowl, and durable Sunbrella pillows with designs inspired by shibori textiles. www.potterybarn.com
Kelly Wearstler Coquette Table Lamp from YLighting
The Desk Lamp is designed by Kelly Wearstler and made of solid brass combined with white marble. The lamp includes a black shade with gold leaf finish on the interior. Lamp is switch on and off with a push button switch on the cord. www.ylighting.com
Resource Furniture Tesoro Transforming Table
The multifunctional Tesoro transforms from a stylish, contemporary coffee table to a sizable work or dining surface in just one swift motion. The top lifts up from its base to reveal cleverly hidden storage, perfect for stowing away books, remotes, or tech accessories. www.resourcefurniture.com
Apparatus Horsehair Sconce
The Apparatus Horsehair Sconce evokes the grace and strength of its equine contributor. Wefts of horsehair are combined with brass and etched glass. Select from four metal finishes and three horsehair colors - made to order with 16 week production time. www.apparatusstudio.com
Ratana Poinciana Dining Set
Named for the lush Poinciana tree with tropical roots, the Ratana Poinciana collection conjures up visions of palm trees and a warm, ocean breeze. Its crisscross rope, woven openly around an aluminum frame, is both UV and weather-resistant. Pull up a seat and enjoy dining outdoors in this set for two. www.ratana.com
Fiskars Norden Cast Iron Pot and Pan Set
The Fiskars® Norden Cast Iron Casserole (4 qt.) and Frying Pan (10 in.) maintain superior non-stick properties, thanks to a unique Thermium (TM) mineral treatment on their enameled surfaces. This prevents rusting and does not require seasoning like raw cast iron, ensuring easy maintenance. The removable wood trivet on the Casserole and handle on the pan are made of Finnish birch. www.fiskars.com
Thermador Luxury Wine Reserve & Virtual Demo
As sleek as it is compact, the Thermador Under Counter Wine Reserve provides seamless storage for every favorite varietal in your collection. Complete with stunning wenge wood diamond dowels, SoftClose hinges for gentle handling, and dual-zone temperature control—every bottle remains perfectly preserved. Whether you’re completing your wet bar, enhancing your kitchen, or elevating your bedroom, you’re always wine night ready. And just to ensure you get the most out of your luxury reserve, a Thermador expert will give you a virtual appliance walkthrough. Now that's something to raise a glass to. Cheers! www.thermador.com
Klee Floor Lamp from YLighting
The Klee 43 Floor Lamp by Sean Lavin for Tech Lighting features a modern minimalist design with clean, geometric lines inspired by the Bauhaus movement. Great for task lighting, a thin light guide panel with integrated LEDs is placed at the end of a 43" metal rod. www.ylighting.com
O. Henry House Bellport Ottoman
The O. Henry House “Bellport Ottoman” is a 30” diameter, button-tufted ottoman with a tailored box pleat skirt expertly hand crafted in North Carolina. www.ohenryhouseltd.com
$2,500 of Rebecca Atwood Wallpaper & Virtual Design Consultation with NYC Interior Designer Eve Robinson Associates
Transform a room with your choice of Rebecca Atwood's painterly wallpapers - expertly printed and manufactured by twenty2 wallpaper + textiles. Each wallpaper pattern begins in Rebecca's sketchbook and translates beautifully to the wall, providing a textural foundation for any room. Make the most of your wallpaper selection with a 1-hour virtual design consultation with NYC design Eve Robinson Associates, known for their nuanced, sophisticated modern style. www.twenty2.net
BLACK LIVES MATTERED by Cheryl R. Riley
Original Archival Pigment Print, Smooth 100% Rag, 16” x 20” with 1” border, Edition size 30 + 1 Artist’s Proof Signed & Dated by Cheryl R. Riley.The slogan "BLACK LIVES MATTERED” is composed of the names of African Americans who were either extraordinary Firsts or contributed to the liberation of this country from English rule yet have been largely erased from American History. www.cherylrriley.com
Anisha Table Lamp by Foscarini from YLighting
The Anisha Table Lamp outlines empty space with a fluid and enveloping frame, defining it and filling it with radiant light. This sleek and modern design is suitable for a wide range of settings, environments and uses. Anisha's recognizable presence offers a light spirited aesthetic with clever functionality. www.ylighting.com
Aux Abris Wallpaper or Custom Mural
Choose 10 rolls of Aux Abris wallcoverings or 80 linear feet of custom mural. Available in silk, linen, grasscloth, or paper. The mural will be custom printed to the height of your room. Custom coloring is available in some cases. Aux Abris is a boutique design studio specializing in wallcoverings with distinctive surfaces pushing the boundaries of texture and color to create fresh new designs. www.auxabris.com
Milo Bean Ottoman by Marie Burgos Collection
You can sit on it, lean against it, and carry it. This fun, colorful, curvy design by Marie Burgos may be the ultimate in portable seating. Crafted in plush fabrics with leather accent handles The Milo Bean offers style, convenience and easy comfort and its the perfect companion to the Milo chair of the same collection. It is handcrafted with a wooden frame, upholstered in a plush velvet fabric and fitted with genuine leather handles. www.marieburgosdesign.com
Fractal from YLighting
Sleek architectural design with infinity diamond shapes with our premium anodized brushed champagne finish. Fractal provides lighting which is both decorative and practical allowing for creativity to shine with the ability to develop a design custom to one’s perspective. Easily create a unique and modern pattern on any ceiling or wall surface. www.ylighting.com
Pillows from S. Harris x Black Artists + Designers Guild’s Orejen Collection
Bring Obsidian House into your home! Take home a pair of 22”x22” pillows in Maji, Polar from S. Harris's newest collection with the Black Artists + Designers Guild featured in Obsidian House. www.fabricut.com/sharris/
Ball Clock Designed by George Nelson from YLighting
With his collection of Wall Clocks (1948-1960), George Nelson conceived a wide array of timepieces, many of which have since become icons of 1950s design. With the diversity of materials used and their shapes, George Nelson’s clocks embody the joie de vivre of the 1950s. To this day, the original wall clocks remain a refreshing alternative to the usual timekeepers. www.ylighting.com
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