New York City, his innovative approach to design infuses spaces with a keen sense of place and tranquility as well as layered and bold details, speaking to each individual client and setting. As an Alabama native and alumnus of Auburn University’s School of Architecture, Ray’s love of house and home was nurtured in the American South. Ray’s two best selling books, Evocative Interiors and The Expressive Home, published by Rizzoli, showcase his luxury residential projects throughout the U.S. Ray’s acclaimed furniture collection for Hickory Chair incorporates a contemporary spin on classical design in its refined forms and detailing, and a decorative lighting collection with Visual Comfort & Co. is imbued with a signature appreciation for historical reference in modern shapes. As an AD 100 Designer, his work has graced the covers and pages of Architectural Digest, Luxe, Veranda, House Beautiful, Hamptons Cottage & Gardens, and many others. With an undimmed passion for beauty, Ray shares his life and homes in New York and Nashville with his husband John Shea.
As Shown on Cover: HC7302-24 Aiden Stationary Chair, HC7302-29 Aiden Ottoman, HC7258-70 Arlo Spot Table and HC7235-70 Myles Cocktail Table
HC7302-88 Aiden Sofa, HC7300-70 Wyatt Cocktail Table, HC7304-24 Rylen Lounge Chair, HC7271-70 Sante End Table, HC7282-70 Lamina Side Table, HC7205-23 Saber Leg Dining Arm Chair, HC7257-70 Jaxon Tall Chest /Dresser and HC7267-70 Russell Cabinet.
HC7261-70 Grayson Rectangular Dining Table, HC7239-02 Klio Dining
Side Chair, HC7222-49 Betty Corner Chair, HC7222-51 Betty M2M®
Straight Banquette HC7303-LAS1 Rylen Left Arm Sofa HC7302-27
Aiden Swivel Chair, HC7302-29 Aiden Ottoman and HC7235-70 Myles
Cocktail Table
HC7303-LAS1 Rylen Left Arm Sofa, HC7303-RAS2 Rylen Right Arm Sofa Extended, HC7301-27 Dama Swivel Chair, HC7302-27 Aiden Swivel Chair, HC7235-70 Myles Cocktail Table - Oak Top, HCP7236-STK Myles
Cocktail Table - Stone Top, HC7205-23 Saber Leg Dining Chair, HC724571W Plaited Buffet with Wood Top, HC7298-70 Rouster Spot Table, HC7261-70 Grayson Rectangular Dining Table, HC7239-02 Klio Dining Side Chair, HC7222-49 Betty Corner Chair and HC7222-51 Betty M2M® Straight Banquette.
HC7273-K Auvie King Bed, HC7273-KC Auvie King Headboard Quilted Cover, HC7239-30 Lucas Bench, HC7230-27S Ferris Skirted Swivel Chair, HC7253-70 Jaxon Dresser, HC7251-70 Jace Nightstand -1 Drawer and HC7300-70 Wyatt Cocktail Table.
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