Suzanne Rheinstein
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Suzanne Rheinstein (April 1, 1945 – March 20, 2023) was an American interior designer known for her classical designs with elements of Southern style.[1][2]
Biography[edit]
Rheinstein was born Suzanne Maria Stamps in New Orleans to Mimi (Patron) Stamps, a decorator and antiques store partner, and Joseph Stamps, a businessman in the exotic hardwoods and veneers industry.[3]
Rheinstein earned a bachelor's degree in English literature from Tulane University in New Orleans, where she served as the managing editor of the school newspaper.[3][4]
Rheinstein began her career in journalism, working for notable journalists such as Hodding Carter and Eric Sevareid of CBS News.[3][4] In 1977, she married Frederic Rheinstein, a special effects and post-production company founder in Los Angeles.[3]
During her career, Rheinstein authored three books.[3][5] Her design projects included residential properties, such as a 1940s Georgian house in Northern California, a 1920s house in Bel Air, and her own weekend home in Montecito, California.[3][5]
In 1988, Rheinstein founded Hollyhock, an antiques and decorative arts store in Hancock Park, Los Angeles.[3] The store provided items like upholstered furniture, William Yeoward glasses, 18th-century prints, and her own textile designs produced by Lee Jofa.[3]
References[edit]
- ^ Harris, Haskell (27 March 2023). "A Fond Farewell to Suzanne Rheinstein, a Southern Style Legend". Garden & Gun.
- ^ "'Classical Architecture & Art' to honor Suzanne Rheinstein : Larchmont Chronicle". Retrieved 2024-05-16.
- ^ a b c d e f g h Green, Penelope (2023-03-31). "Suzanne Rheinstein, 77, Designer of Classic American Interiors, Dies". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved 2024-05-16.
- ^ a b "Isidore Newman School | Suzanne Rheinstein '63". www.newmanschool.org. Retrieved 2024-05-16.
- ^ a b Allen, Lila Alle; Studach, Mel (2023-03-22). "AD Remembers Legendary Designer Suzanne Rheinstein". Architectural Digest. Retrieved 2024-05-16.