Business Details
9 Years
experience
Elevate Your Space with Timeless Design
Roman & Williams Guild was founded in December 2017 by Robin Standefer and Stephen Alesch, Principals of the award-winning design firm Roman and Williams Buildings and Interiors. Our vision merges timeless design with natural materials, emphasizing repairability and enduring quality. Every piece in our collection is crafted by master artisans using ancient techniques, ensuring heirloom durability. We curate goods globally while maintaining a commitment to sustainability and craftsmanship. Our New York flagship store serves as a modern-day guild, blending home goods with culinary experiences through La Mercerie.With a focus on structural clarity and material honesty, we create spaces that connect deeply to nature and culture. Our dedication to transparency ensures clients understand the story behind every product. From furniture to lighting, each design reflects our philosophy of elevated simplicity and functional artistry. We prioritize client satisfaction through personalized service and a guarantee of quality that spans generations. Our approach combines centuries-old methods with contemporary aesthetics, making us a trusted leader in luxury home design.
Services
Furniture Design
Lighting Fixtures
Home Accessories
Curated Goods
Design Consultation
Details
- Year established: 2017
Highlights and features
- We offer handcrafted furniture using natural materials for enduring quality
- Our designs are heirlooms made to last generations with repairability focus
- We collaborate with master artisans using ancient techniques globally
- Our New York flagship combines home goods with curated culinary experiences
- We guarantee transparency in materials and craftsmanship processes
Services
Furniture Design
Our furniture designs combine natural materials with artisan craftsmanship, creating heirloom-quality pieces. Each item is made to endure generations through meticulous attention to detail. We prioritize repairability and sustainability in every creation, ensuring lasting value for discerning clients.
Lighting Fixtures
Handcrafted lighting solutions blend timeless design with functional artistry. Our fixtures use natural materials and traditional techniques, creating statement pieces that enhance any space with warmth and sophistication while maintaining repairable construction.
Home Accessories
Curated collection of globally sourced home goods emphasizes material honesty and structural clarity. From tableware to decorative objects, each piece reflects our commitment to enduring quality and artistic craftsmanship for elevated living spaces.
Design Consultation
Personalized design services help clients create cohesive spaces through expert recommendations. Our specialists assist with tablescape design, space redefinition, and curated selections for both residential and commercial environments using our signature aesthetic.
Curated Goods
Carefully selected international products showcase master craftsmanship across categories. From Japanese ceramics to European glassware, our curated offerings reflect diverse cultural traditions while maintaining our standards of timeless design and material integrity.
People
Robin Standefer
Co-Founder
Co-founder of Roman & Williams Guild, Robin Standefer brings decades of design expertise from her award-winning firm. Her vision emphasizes natural materials and enduring craftsmanship in creating spaces that connect to cultural heritage.
Stephen Alesch
Co-Founder
Stephen Alesch, co-founder with Robin Standefer, contributes extensive architectural and interior design experience. Together they've shaped the Guild's philosophy of structural clarity and material honesty in luxury home design.
Questions
Is my online order secure?
Yes. Our website uses SSL encryption for secure transactions, though we cannot guarantee 100% security for electronic transmissions.
What payment methods do you accept?
We accept Visa, Mastercard, American Express, and wire transfers. Contact us for wire transfer instructions.
Can I return purchased items?
Most new, unused items may be returned within 14 days for store credit. Furniture, lighting, art, and final sale items are non-returnable.
Do you offer international shipping?
Yes. We ship internationally, though customers are responsible for customs duties and taxes in their destination country.
Can I customize furniture pieces?
We offer customization options for wood species, finishes, fabric, and leather in our current collection items.
