ANNA New York
Talianna Lilypad Dessert Plates S/4, Colors w/Gold by ANNA New York
Our Lily Pad Collection by ANNA New York is inspired by the organic branching of the Giant Lily Pad, a surprisingly delicate, yet strong, plant from the Amazon River Basin. The collection is a metaphor for the strength of women: although the plant may appear flimsy, it can actually hold the weight of a small child; when you flip it over, an intricate and powerful branching structure is found. To honor the longevity of this special plant, we chose integral materials - porcelain and 24K gold - to bring celebration and joy to the table for years to come.
Founder
Anna Rabinowicz
I founded ANNA New York in 2002, in my grandmother’s basement in Queens, New York. It was a family business and a matriarchy from the very beginning. My mother and grandmother put the little rubber feet on the bottoms of our agate gemstone coasters, our first design, at the kitchen table. Today, we continue to be a female-owned and operated company. My daughter Talia (11) now helps me to create our new designs.
Founder
Anna Rabinowicz
I am trained as a product designer, and studied both engineering and art in at Stanford University - a curious mix between left/right brain! As an older engineering student, I was one of the only women in my class, and in the machine shop. My research (then, and now) was on biologically-inspired design.
After school, I continued my interest in biomorphic design by designing prosthetic knees and devices for cardiac surgery. I became a Professor of Product Design at Parsons School of Design and Stanford University, for nearly 15 years. While a professor, I founded ANNA New York – which has become, for me, the ultimate vehicle for creating naturally-inspired designs.