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Thomas Pheasant (born 1955) is an American interior designer based in Washington, D.C. He is known for his design studio and collaborations with furniture brands like Baker and McGuire Furniture. [1] [2]
Thomas Pheasant was born in Washington, D.C. in 1955, and raised in Adelphi, Maryland. [3] He attended the University of Maryland, where he initially studied architecture before switching to interior design. [4] During his studies, Pheasant gained early professional experience working as an assistant to designer Victor Shagari for four years. [3] [5]
Pheasant was named "Dean of American Design" by Architectural Digest (US edition) in 2005 and received an award from Andrew Martin International. [6] [7] He was reportedly the first American designer to exhibit at the Pavilion des Antiquaires et des Beaux Arts in Paris. [8] In 2012, the Blair House Restoration Fund commissioned Pheasant to refresh areas of the Blair House interior. [9]
In 2013, Pheasant founded Thomas Pheasant Studios in Washington, D.C., where he produced limited-edition furniture. [6] The initial collection launched in 2013. [10] He has undertaken residential and commercial projects in the United States, Europe, and Asia, including work for the Hay-Adams Hotel and projects for BET co-founder Sheila Johnson. [3] He was commissioned to decorate and design parts of the Blair House, the guest house for the White House. Thomas Pheasant has also worked on Georgetown's Rosewood Hotel, designing the interiors of six townhouses associated with the property. [11] After the two decades of searching for inspiration in Europe and other parts of the words, he finally finds one in Japan. [12]
Pheasant launched a furniture collection with Baker Furniture in 2002, titled The Thomas Pheasant Collection. The collection incorporates neoclassical influences. Exceptional Living described the collection as having a "modern, elegant and distinctive" style. [13]
Pheasant has collaborated with McGuire Furniture on two collections: The Thomas Pheasant Collection, featuring indoor furniture using materials including rattan, leather, bronze, glass, and stone, and The Thomas Pheasant Outdoor Collection for outdoor use.[ citation needed ]
Pheasant's design style has been described as applying a "contemporary dimension to classical design." [14] He has stated that his style is inspired by traditional architecture. [15] Taste of Life Magazine has characterized his design philosophy as "classic minimalism, tradition, and vision with a balanced tranquility.” [16]
Books featuring work by Thomas Pheasant include:
Pheasant received the Design Icon Award at the Las Vegas Market in 2016, [19] and the Andrew Martin International Designer of the Year Award in 1997. [20]
