The Insider: 40 Years of MADE

When Ann Sacks’ hallmark MADE collection debuted in the 1980s, it was about filling a void in the marketplace. Decades later, it has become one of the crown jewels of the company’s curated offerings.

Written by Clinton Smith

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MADE Modern 3” x 9” Rectangle field in White Shimmer

Design: Michael K Chen Architecture; Photography: Brooke Holm/Trunk Archive

MADE Radius by Barbara Barry Hourglass field in Riptide, Wedge field in Riptide

Design: Kristyn Bester Design; Photography: Christopher Dibble

MADE Chinois by Robert Kuo 9” x 9” Lantern field in Black Pearl

Design: Povero & Company; Photography: Noe Dewitt Photography

MADE Tableau by Kelly Wearstler 8” x 8” Horizon field in New Mercury

Design: Veneer Design; Photography: Jessica Alexander

MADE Modern Peak field, MADE Modern Valley field

Design: Luis Laplace; Photography: Alice Mesguich

MADE Shapes Swiss Cross field

Design: BANDD Design; Photographer: Ryann Ford

MADE Modern 8” x 8” Ribbed Moon field in Blue Mist Matte

Design: Form + Field; Photography: John Merkl

MADE Radius by Barbara Barry 2” x 4”, 4” x 4”, 4” x 8” fields

Design: Form + Field; Photography: John Merkl

MADE Modern Ribbed Peak Diamond Curved field in Cotton Matte; MADE Elements 3” x 9” field in Cotton Matte

Design: Maison, Inc ; Photography: David Papazian

MADE Modern 8” x 8” Ribbed Moon field in Blue Mist Matte

Design: Veneer Designs; Photography: Marisa Vitale Photo

MADE Modern 8” x 8” Ribbed Moon field in New Lagoon Gloss

Design: Bidgood + Co; Photography: Janis Nicolay

MADE Elementa 2”x8” field in Blue Galena, MADE Elements 2” x 8” field in New Lagoon Gloss

Design: Max Humphrey; Photography: Christopher Dibble

MADE Elements 4” x 4” field in Barbara Barry Blossom Gloss

Design: Max Humphrey; Photography: Christopher Dibble

MADE Elements 2” x 8” field in Vert

Design: Max Humphrey; Photography: Christopher Dibble

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