Naomi Leff

One of the most influential American interior designers of the twentieth century, Naomi Leff created a sophisticated body of work reinterpreting established design principles to suit contemporary tastes. She produced interiors of understated luxury and serenity not only by employing her extraordinary intellect and creative passion but also by applying her practical skills to every aspect of interior design, from architecture to accessory. A cross-section of this important designer's vast portfolio, Naomi Leff: Interior Design showcases for the first time twenty-one commercial and residential projects. "Born and bred in New York City, Leff launched her namesake design firm in 1980. Just six years later, she converted the landmark Rhinelander Mansion - by then only a shell of its former self - into Ralph Lauren's flagship New York Polo store. Leff was also known for her high-profile residential interiors, inspired by genres from the American West to French Art Deco. Author Kimberly Williams, an interior designer who worked for Naomi Leff & Associates, describes in detail Leff's entire process and presents her keynote projects in beautiful color photography."--BOOK JACKET.