Eric Cohler Design

Acclaimed for his distinguishing ability to fuse classical and contemporary elements, Eric Cohler is known for designing spaces that look lived in, yet are carefully composed. Cohler’s extensive experience in residential interiors is seen in projects throughout the US, Europe and the Caribbean. His award-winning product design includes textiles and furniture for Lee Jofa, lighting for Visual Comfo

rt, chimneypieces for Chesney’s and rugs for Stark Carpet. He acts as consulting creative director to Kindel furniture and Amerock hardware and is an adjunct professor in the architectural studies program at Hobart and William Smith Colleges. As the recipient of numerous design industry awards, including listing each year in Elle Décor’s annual A-List issue, Cohler is especially proud that his Lee Jofa "Tyler Crewel" was selected for the White House family dining room. A well respected keynote speaker on interior design, art, and collecting, Cohler holds an MS in Historic Preservation from Columbia University’s School of Architecture, Planning, and Preservation and a Certificate from Harvard’s Graduate School of Design. His book, “Cohler on Design," which illustrates synergies between art, film, fashion, architecture and interiors, was published by Monacelli Press in the Fall of 2012. A trained art historian and contributing writer to many shelter magazines and The New York Times, he is working on his next book – “Cohler on Art”. Developers on both coasts have hired Cohler to design and brand residential projects including floor plans, interiors, landscalping, amenities and public spaces. His firm's latest project, the townhouses and apartments at 215 Sullivan Street sold out before completion setting a price record for lower Greenwich Village. Cohler serves on the board of directors’ of Manhattan’s Museum at Eldridge Street and has donated his time to the Ronald McDonald House of Long Island; created several rooms for the Kips’ Bay Boy's and Girl's Club; the Susan G. He also underwrites a scholarship program that sends college students abroad in their junior year, and supports several arts organizations and environmental causes.