The name of the fifteenth brightest star in our universe, Antares, means ‘anti-Mars’, because its red glow resembled Mars and often fooled the early astronomers. Its name is something it’s not, which is how we feel about the transformation of furniture....with open eyes!
Antares Miami opened in the spring of 1986 in Coconut Grove, Florida. With the fanfare of dueling grand pianos in a summer downpour, Art Smith, the famed Chicago chef, carved watermelons in a crowded old warehouse under the metro. Carlos Alfonzo, international fine artist, painted melons on the entry walls. Carolyn Robbins and Carlos Castro meticulously prepared their first collection of furniture from re-awakened salvaged pieces found in hotels on Miami Beach.
To Learn more about Carolyn, visit her professional website carolynrobbins.com By perusing her site, you will find many examples of re-use products accentuating the interiors she designs. Sign up for the Antares Newsletter at the base of this page and you will find out about the coming events and classes. Thank you for visiting!