DesignSPARKS & Highlights: Philadelphia - AFR Furniture Rental and AFR Event Furnishings Blog

In Philadelphia, furnishings met fashion and priceless collections at AFR’s DesignSPARKS Networker and provided an inspiring evening of innovation and interaction.

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Designed in the 1890s, the Penn Museum is a beautiful historic building located on the University of Pennsylvania campus and is one of Philly’s premier and unique venues. You can find out more about booking your next event at this venue here.

DesignSPARKS

Entry Foyer

Befitting of a museum hosting the world’s largest collection of Egyptian artifacts, two Pharaohs welcomed guests to the event and directed them to Registration at branded VIP Glow Bars.

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“Exhibits” in the Lobby included a Function Grouping mixed with the red Chandler Ottoman, Aria Cocktail and End Tables and an array of colored pillows. Running down the center of the area, a multicolored display of Regency Cubed Ottomans were intermixed with Phoebe Tables and topped with glass vases filled with colored LED cylinders with mini lampshades.

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An Essentials Charging Station enhanced with custom logo pillows matched the new Aria cocktail and end tables which were accessorized with ceramic vessels with floral buds and glass containers filled with colorful acrylic globes.

China Rotunda

Inside the brick-walled soaring rotunda, a feast of design collections awaited guests. Creating a club-like setting within the room, long rectangular truss structures were dressed out with VIP Glow Bars topped with strikingly beautiful floral displays and backed by white Shanti Bar Backs. LED Acrylic High Top Tables bookended the area on both ends. Around the perimeter of the Rotunda, smaller exhibits of furnishings mixed with museum displays created an elegant and luxurious setting.

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The royal purple of the Imperial Collection mixed with the elegance of the stately blue Regale Chairs and Ottomans; Phoebe Tables popped against the Crystal Ottomans topped with glass cylinders and oversized lampshades. Red rose pave floral arrangements paired with silver and gold flickering votive candles created an intimate vibe.

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A grouping created with the Crystal Chaise paired with Regale Chairs and Fuchsia Regency Cube Ottoman and Gold Leaf Tables set on an Illusions Black Rug added to the grandeur of the space. Architecturally styled arrangements of orchids in artistic silver metal containers, and flickering candles completed the setting.

Egypt Upper Gallery

Guests were drawn into the Egypt Upper Gallery as an announcement informed guests that a Pop-Up Show featuring Fashion and Furnishings was set to begin in just a few moments.

Models walked the runway in their fashions, which inspired the furniture settings throughout the Gallery. After the fashion show, the models each took their place in their fashion inspired vignette. It was an elegant way to blend furniture and fashion together. From soft Neutrals to Industrial Glam, Art Deco and more, fashion set the tone.

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Industrial Glam fashion inspired this setting with Ibizia Chairs and Novel Cocktail tables with bare bulb chandelier and gold votive accents.

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Eclectic Fashion met Residential style in this setting designed with Plaza Sofa, Jumangi Chairs, Udder Madness Cube Ottoman and Tribeca Cocktail Table and End Table.

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Intricate lace intermixed with a cream foundation inspired a setting created from the Chateau Sofa, Elan Chairs, Winston Ottoman and Butterfly Table.

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112014-11b The food was delicious, and the menu included an Artisan Cheese Station, Meat and Potato Bar and a Dessert Bar with Petit Fours, cookies and other sweet temptations. Every bite was melt in your mouth amazing!

Elegant and stunning floral arrangements throughout the space oozed inspiration and creativity in both design and flower choice.

The winner of the TSE Education Package and Opening Night Party ticket at the 2015 The Special Event Conference and Trade Show was Sharon Phillips Waxman from SPW Productions. We’ll see you in sunny California in January, Sharon!

The Philadelphia Networker was a successful team effort thanks to AFR’s Philadelphia team, and our generous partners and sponsors! To see more work from the photographer, you can visit Philip Gabriel Photography here.

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