september 2008 | it's EPIC man!
newly introduced wired coffee tables and griffin planters will be helping set the cool mood at Miami beach's brand new ground up ultra chic hotel and residences, the EPIC.
august 2008 | sneak a peek at my underside?
suite of BBC chairs are installed on a glass floor in upstate New York's newest spa, logstock of woodstock, revealing the inner beauty of the chairs from below.
june 2008 | i dream in color
the isabella and griffin originally available only in white, are now available in colors. isabella is now available in snowball white, oil slick black, heaven's gate blue, and speed through yellow. the griffin is available in snow ball white, oil slick black, and the griffin XL is available in heaven's gate blue, and snow ball white.
may 2008 | ahh so perfect
Reza is proud to announce new wired line will shown at Dave Alhadeff's Brooklyn design mecca, The Future Perfect.
may 2008 | hey, it's not my fault
I.D. magazine cover story 'What's wrong with American Furniture Design' employs a panel discussion to take an in-depth look at the status of American furniture design, and Reza is noted as one of the country's most promising designers.
april 2008 | the creme brulee please
Wallpaper founder, Tyler Brule picks Reza and his house to be featured in re-launch issue of famed Italian Design magazine CASA DA ABITARE full feature available under press section
january 2008 | coming to a billboard and magazine near you
we are very proud to announce that Italian luxury brand, Tod's has selected reza's work to be exclusively featured in their upcoming spring advertising campaign. bella.
january 2008 | come on baby light my fado
dim the lights, pour the wine, put on amalia rodrigues and light your fado. meet fado, the newest member of the ttg family. named after the beautiful music that is the heart of the portuguese soul. fado is a solid cork tea-light holder produced by a 50 year old cork company outside of lisbon exclusively for phase design.
january 2008 | i'm wired man!
this spring phase will launch new wired family. initially the family will consist of a bench, coffee table, side table, and dining table. but families grow and more wired pieces are in the works, so check back soon. for a sneak peek of a wired prototype click here.
december 2007 | vermicelli con le vongole
"i think it is similar to the cuisine that always amazes me when i travel to italy: few fresh ingredients, put together in a simple manner, yet it's heaven on earth." to make sense of this quote, click here to download feature article on reza from Design and Life issue #10.
november 2007 | party in the desert?
hit the road to palm springs on saturday november 10th. for the opening gala of the home as art concept store. design, architecture, and feel the power of the desert night.
november 2007 | art or furniture?
reza has been tapped by renowned gallerist Mark Sublette to be a part of the artists represented in his newest gallery venture, Mark Sublette Modern.
october 2007 | ttg
the first three pieces of phase table top goods are almost here! the family consists of the moodi candle stick holder, along with the cheeze & hacker and vin & veg boards. each piece is individually hand crafted out of one beautiful solid piece of walnut.
august 2007 | sibling rivalry
popularity of the ballot table has spawned a bigger brother, ballot XL. To keep weight down for this bigger piece, the ballot XL frame is constructed out of light weight yet sturdy aluminum that is finished with a resilient powder coat. This table can also be specified for outdoor use.
june 2007 | desert phase
phase is excited to be working with fitsu society and deasy penner to furnish a new concept store in palm springs. get ready to see signature pieces from the phase line on display. you'll have everything at your fingertips to furnish your neutra vacation home! stay posted for the store's september opening launch and gala.
june 2007 | sparked!
lovely isabella has received accolades from the first spark awards. she received a silver award in product design division.
june 2007 | fairtastic
icff was a fantastic success, we are proud to report that the highly acclaimed store, TROY with its newly opened madison avenue showroom, will be the anchor new york retailer showcasing the phase line. we also had a great time with our fellow california designers making up the left edge collective.
may 2007 | lax to jfk
phase will be part of the left edge pavillion showcasing designers from california at the 19th annual international contemporary furniture fair. come by booth 2234, say hi and check out the east coast debut of the griffin, maxell and isabella noir.
may 2007 | phase and la terza
partnering up with "los angeles's best italian chef", reza is designing a fresh face for the fashionable 3rd Street restaurant la terza. Look forward to seeing his signature style of strength and simplicity gracing the interior of this airy space situated on the bustling corner of one of LA's most well known foodie neighborhoods. Check back soon for pictures.
april 2007 | summer fun
planning a summer party can be difficult, but with the new crux table and isabella noir any event you have will shine. the clean lines and sturdy construction of the crux standout in every room, both indoor and out. watch out! the high gloss finish of the isabella noir is a showstopping conversation piece.
march 2007 | hands off!
reza is excited to have designed two exciting new ceramic pieces for walteria living, the handelabra candle holder and mocci espresso cup. once these are in stores you'll have a hard time keeping your hands off of them. keep an eye on the news for updates.
february 2007 | loving lautner
the ally, ballot box and bbc chairs now have an amazing view of the sunset strip! they have taken up residence at the newly redecorated lautner wolff house in the hollywood hills and feel right at home in this modern masterpiece.
january 2007 | let's welcome a baby brother!
isabella's brother griffin has arrived, helping ring in 2007 for phase design! this reversible architectural piece is a multi-talented addition to the family that functions as both an indoor and outdoor planter. by placing the 1" solid walnut lid, this guy can easily transform into a versatile side-table or stool.
october 2006 | grand prix checkered flag
after a grueling race on ebay, the playsam cars crossed the finish line! we are proud to announce that the phase design car finished in a strong second, just behind first place winner michael graves. reza's car helped raise over $1,000 towards the world childhood foundation. click here to see picture of the cars new owner javier grillo-maxuach, reza and su sazama of fitzsu.
october 2006 | modern man
cyrus and isabella are going to be featured in esquire magazine's showcase of design: the esquire house 360 located in the hollywood hills. designer cory grosser has created a high tech hobby room using pieces from phase, cappellini, flor, and vitra that no modern man would want to be without.
september 2006 | feiz, irvine, meier, graves: start your engines
reza is proud to have been selected to participate in the inaugural fitzsu/playsam design grand prix. a select group of international designers, illustrators and architects were each given the playsam streamliner classic car and asked to turn it into a one-of-a-kind concept car. on october 19, 2006 fitzsu, in los angeles, will auction off the cars, with proceeds being donated to support the World Childhood Foundation . click here to see reza's car !
august 2006 | pecking order
the september 2006 issue of elle décor showcases the marvelous mid-century hollywood hills house of tony peck (son of the actor gregory peck), keep an eye out for phase's cyrus coffee table, bloom side tables, and the isabella plant tower.
july 2006 | its summer and can you feel the heat?
reza was just named one of the la's hottest furniture designers in los angeles magazine.
april 2006 | do you have 15 minutes to spare?
la times ran a full feature on reza and his journey as a designer; so grab a glass of wine, imagine you are relaxing on the bbxl couch and enjoy!
august 2005 | it's show time
surface magazine, bombay sapphire, and twentieth gallery have joined together to sponsor phase design's first show: phase blossom - homage to plant life. join us thursday, august 18 for an evening of drinks, design, and delight.
june 2005 | halle berry, julianne moore, or isabella...
you'll have a hard time taking your eyes off the lovely isabella plant tower in the new ad campaign for revlon. isabella doesn't mind sharing the spotlight with the equally lovely halle berry and julianne moore.
may 2005 | icff in nyc
come say hello to us at icff in new york city from may 14-17. you will find us in booth #1452.
april 2005 | welcome to the family!
come and fall in love with isabella, phase's first non-furniture offering that will make its debut at the 2005 international contemporary furniture fair.
april 2005 | will and grace and phase?
when designers of the hit tv show will and grace needed to create a sophisticated office set for guest star sharon stone they added flair with a pair of bbc chairs.
february 2005 | flaunt it if you got it
reza is proud to be called a style pioneer in the current issue (issue 71) of the ultra hip flaunt magazine. normally he is a bit more humble, but hey, they said it...
february 2005 | strike a pose
next time you are in los angeles, visit the brand new Kiehl's Since 1851 store in beverly hills and find yourself making excuses to stay and relax on the pose chairs and ottoman.
