1 rich Libsyn https://www.libsyn.com 90 600 SEAMLESSLY BLENDING ART DECO AND CONTEMPORARY DESIGN.&amp;nbsp;Benoist F. Drut&amp;nbsp;is managing partner of&amp;nbsp;Maison Gerard, a leading source for French Art Deco furniture, lighting and objects, and — more recently — postwar and contemporary design. Founded in 1974 by Gerardus Widdershoven, Maison Gerard maintains two premises on East 10th Street in Manhattan and is an &amp;nbsp;elegant presence at both The Winter Show and at Salon Art + Design. &quot;I always have my eyes open. I have to stay curious, aware, and inquisitive, that's my job.&quot; &quot;Being based in New York, your main competitors are in London and Paris, but we sell everywhere.&amp;nbsp; Shipping is not difficult these days.&quot; &quot;I am known to spend more time with people that may not be able to afford some of our goods but are passionate about our material than with people who have the means!&quot; https://www.alainelkanninterviews.com/benoist-drut/ Alain Elkann Interviews https://www.alainelkanninterviews.com/ <iframe title="Libsyn Player" style="border: none" src="//html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/41527360/height/90/theme/custom/thumbnail/yes/direction/forward/render-playlist/no/custom-color/ea6c35/" height="90" width="600" scrolling="no" allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen></iframe> https://assets.libsyn.com/secure/content/202598820