Anthony Lawrence-Belfair Acquires Branko Srica, Inc.

Furniture World Magazine

Anthony Lawrence-Belfair (“ALB”), one of the world's premier makers of custom furniture and draperies, announced that it has acquired Branko Srica, Inc. Srica is one of the design industry's most admired names in the areas of antique restoration, and furniture refinishing. The deal, which is effective immediately, unites two shops that have earned a fierce loyalty among clients who admire their dedication to superb detail and craftsmanship-and their ability to accomplish demanding, intricate work that often confounds others. Under the direction on ALB President, Joe Lawrence, Srica will manage ALB's entire furniture finishing and restoration effort and relocate to his entire staff to ALB's headquarters in Manhattan's Flatiron district. “Branko Srica is one of the most talented people in our industry, period” observes ALB president, Joe Lawrence. “His skill in the areas of antique restoration and finishing are unparalleled and his dedication to keeping what is almost a lost art alive is sure to be an inspiration to everyone at ALB.” Srica, whose shop has become particularly well known for its ability to painstakingly restore eighteenth-century English, French and American furniture, adds “this agreement allows me to continue to pursue my passionate interest in the time-tested methods of the restoration process and to pass what I've learned on to the incredibly talented people at ALB.” All of the work started at Srica's shop on 340 West 39th Street will be completed and available at Anthony Lawrence-Belfair, 53 West 23rd Street, New York, NY. 10010. ABOUT ANTHONY LAWRENCE-BELFAIR: Headquartered in New York City, Anthony Lawrence-Belfair (“ALB”) is a third generation, family-run business that continues to perfect the vanishing artistry and craftsmanship that goes into the creation of superb custom furniture and draperies. While the company's core business largely emanates from its outstanding relationships with interior designers and decorators, ALB has created new opportunities in recent years by working with renowned designer Juan Montoya to create ALB International Fabrics, Inc. ALB boasts a worldwide list of clients and is now the largest custom furniture and curtain workroom in New York City.