Halloween

Something eerie is in store for Halloween. Black cats and bats say boo on ceramics John designed for Astier de Villatte. His spider-web silk scarf and Happy Hallowe’en jigsaw puzzle are treats worth sampling. Ino Schaller, a family-owned business since 1894, has been creating holiday-themed objects in Germany; devils, pumpkins, and glittery mushrooms are a few of the designs on offer. Cody Foster’s vintage-inspired papier-mâché buckets are perfect decorative accents, even sweeter when filled with candy. Halloween creeps closer here.

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CSAO Embroidered Pillows & Totes

John is excited to welcome Ondine Salgio of CSAO for a special pop-up shop at John Derian Dry Goods, 10 East 2nd Street, on October 23rd and 24th. CSAO (Company of Senegal and West Africa) was founded in 1995 to promote fair trade and sustainable development and to showcase West African artisans. Discover a beautiful collection of cushions and accessories, each handcrafted by an all-women team of embroiderers in Senegal, celebrating their artistry and tradition.

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Holiday

By popular demand, our holiday shop is now open online and in store at 8 East 2nd Street, more bedecked than ever. (We’ve unboxed over 45,000 ornaments in more than 3,000 styles!)

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Choosing Keeping

Choosing Keeping, known for their Japanese Gansai watercolor palettes based on popular color motifs from different decades, has teamed up with John to create an 18-color palette based on a 1912 watercolor study from John's archive by a boy named Sherman Barnes.

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Mushroom Magic

It’s peak foraging season; mushrooms in every shape and size have sprouted in our shops. John’s fondness for fungi appears in jigsaw puzzles, matchboxes, ceramic motifs for Astier de Villatte, and tablecloths and napkins for Summerill and Bishop.

Discover champion champignons here.

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Autumn Arrivals

Explore the forest and discover our bounty of new decoupage. Mushrooms, squashes, gourds, pumpkins, leaves, and more lend an autumnal touch to your fall décor. Each piece is made to order in our New York City studio. Begin the harvest here.

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John Derian Wrapping Paper Book II

Gift wrapping made gorgeous: Introducing a new book of wrapping paper sheets, curated by John from his collection of 19th-century designs. The book includes 12 perforated wrapping paper sheets—from florals and seashells to constellations and antique wallpaper patterns—that detach and unfold to 18 7/8" by 25 3/4", along with a page of matching sticker tags. Turn every present into a work of art with a special touch for any occasion. Explore more of John’s whimsical designs on postcards and notecards. Explore the Wrapping Paper Book II >

Noteworthy Musings

John Derian x Meri Meri

Known for their whimsical party supplies, Meri Meri has partnered with John Derian to blend his passion for 18th- and 19th-century antique ephemera with their signature craftsmanship.

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John Derian for Target

John is back with his favorites from last season's Target collection. Inspired by his love for 18th & 19th-century nature imagery, the collection features throw pillows, candles, tableware, and more.

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Celebrating 3 Decades in New York City

Last fall marked the 30th anniversary of John’s first shop in New York. A few years after starting his one-man decoupage design business in Boston, he moved to New York in the early 1990s. As orders increased, he hired a team of artisans to craft his motifs and opened his first shop in 1995 on 2nd Street in the East Village... a quiet block that would soon become his creative hub.

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