New York furnishings group to honor Bograd, Simonetti, Feinblum

Event set for Nov. 22 at Terrace on the Park in Queens

Furniture Today Staff -- Furniture Today, 11/13/2008 7:14:00 AM

UPDATED  NEW YORK — Joseph Bograd of Bograd's Fine Furniture in Riverdale, N.J., Ray Simonetti of Broyhill and Julius M. Feinblum of Julius M. Feinblum Real Estate will be the honorees at the Greater New York Home Furnishings Assn.'s annual dinner dance next week.

Joe Bograd of Bograd’s Fine Furniture in Riverside, N.J., will receive the David Druckman Lifetime Achievement Award next week from the Greater New York Home Furnishings Assn.

The event, set for Saturday, Nov. 22, will be held at Terrace on the Park in Flushing Meadow, Queens, with cocktails beginning at 6:15 pm. Tickets are $200.

Simonetti and Feinblum will receive the Jerry Gans Memorial Award, given annually to "individuals who have distinguished themselves with deeds and services in our industry."

Bograd will be presented with the David Druckman Lifetime Achievement Award by David Druckman's son, James Druckman, president of the New York Design Center, recognizing Bograd's "tireless involvement in the industry." The award is a special honor not bestowed every year.

Julius M. Feinblum

Bograd has spent 50 years in the industry, operating the high-end retailer begun by his father and uncle, Sam and Dave Bograd. Joe Bograd said the company has succeeded with a formula based on service, designer expertise and respect for the customer.

"Our family and our staff have always been proud to serve second and third generations of customers and those first-time buyers who depend on our advice," he said. "We love to share the genius of great design and craftsmanship from the most traditional to contemporary; we see perfection in it all. I guess that is why we have sustained nearly 80 years in business, against all odds and many challenging changes in the industry."

Joe said his wife, Marcia, and their son, Mark, have been part of the tradition. The store carries lines including Stickley, French Heritage, Henredon, Karges, Century, Baker and more than 100 others.

For further information, contact the GNYHFA at (212) 725-0091.