The L.A. Mart and L.A. Mart Design Center is celebrating its fiftieth anniversary in a big way. The postwar industrial building in downtown Los Angeles, which houses over 200 design and gift showrooms, has just unveiled a sophisticated new look for its lobby. In revamping the space, Los Angeles designer Christopher Gaona didn’t have to look far for inspiration. He selected furnishings from the building’s Design Center showrooms, including Haptor/Barrett, Filbert & Fig, Lee Jofa and Palecek, to carve out a distinctive central colonnade and two separate lounge areas. Working with classic pieces and organic materials, Gaona created a stylish environment that gives visitors a taste of what they’ll find inside.

Along with the inviting new lobby, the L.A. Mart is marking its anniversary year with an upcoming on-site buyer service for easier consumer access and a new interactive website at www.lamartdesign.com.

L.A. Mart and L.A. Mart Design Center
1933 South Broadway
Los Angeles, CA 90007
800.526.2784
www.lamart.com