Celebrity Fashion Photographer Nigel Barker Launches Furniture Line Exclusively For Art Van Furniture

WARREN, Mich., Sept. 22, 2016 Internationally renowned celebrity fashion photographer, TV personality and radio host Nigel Barker is bringing his creative eye for style to Art Van Furniture. The number one furniture and mattress retailer in the Midwest has partnered with Barker to develop furniture, which includes living, dining and bedroom collections.

“Fashion is not one-dimensional, but rather a multifaceted industry infused with personal style statements that take on many forms,” Barker said. “Through my travels, I was inspired by cultural elements of the countries I have had the privilege to visit, and knew that I wanted to bring that rich design aesthetic to life in this exclusive furniture collection for Art Van Furniture.”

The Nigel Barker Collection features signature homestyle pieces, such as canopy and sleigh beds, sectional sofas, and parquet dining and pedestal 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, creating a refined versatility perfect for any home. As a dedicated family man, Barker worked with Art Van Furniture to craft pieces that are both stylish and practical. The high-quality materials made inNorth 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.”

“It was a pleasure to work closely with Art Van Furniture in creating the vision for the line,” said Barker. “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.”

An internationally renowned photographer and author of “The Beauty Equation” and the New York Times Best Seller “Models of Influence,” Barker served 17 seasons as the photographer and judge on the hit TV show,American’s Next Top Model. He also hosted Oxygen Network’s modeling competition series, The Face. With nearly 30 years of experience in the fashion industry, Barker’s work has been recognized through the creation of his own show on VH1, The Shot. Currently, Barker serves as the host of SiriusXM’s Gentleman’s Code and is the host of Top Photographer, the new digital competition series with Adorama TV on YouTube.

About Art Van Furniture
Art Van Furniture is the Midwest’s largest furniture retailer and America’s largest independent furniture retailer. The company operates more than 100 stores throughout Michigan, Ohio, Indiana, Illinois and Iowa, including freestanding Art Van PureSleep mattress stores, Art Van Flooring stores, and Art Van Furniture franchise locations, as well as a full service e-commerce website. Founded in 1959, the company is family-owned and headquartered inWarren, Michigan. Visit artvan.com for more information.