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Celebrity Fashion Photographer Partners with Art Van for Exclusive Line
September 23,
2016 by Jane Chero in Business Strategy, Designer Weekly, Industry 
Nigel Barker, internationally renowned celebrity fashion photographer and TV personality, has partnered with the Midwest’s largest furniture retailer, Art Van Furniture to develop living, dining and bedroom furniture collections.
The Nigel Barker Collection features signature homestyle pieces, such as canopy and sleigh beds, sectional sofas, and parquet dining tables, inspired from his travels around the globe. Each piece in the American made collection was handcrafted at Barker's direction with comfort and functionality at the forefront. The high-quality materials made in North Carolina ensure the assortment is built to stand the test of time.
"Nigel Barker has a unique, extraordinary talent for capturing style through the lens of his camera, and he has brought that same passion to his exclusive collection for Art Van Furniture," said Art Van Elslander, chairman and founder of Art Van Furniture.
"His hands-on design approach has resulted in a furniture collection that combines style with functionality to create pieces that are practical, yet beautiful and sophisticated."
Barker said, "It was a pleasure to work closely with Art Van Furniture in creating the vision for the line. Together, we have produced a truly unique portfolio of home decor that is sophisticated and functional. It is just as beautiful today as it will be 100 years from now."