Architect, designer, curator, aesthete — Adam Charlap Hyman wears many (very stylish) hats. As cofounder of Charlap Hyman & Herrero, his projects span everything from theatrical sets to visionary residences, sculptural buildings to artful interiors. No matter the scale, Adam brings a signature blend of history, wit, and a collector’s eye for beauty.
We’re thrilled to feature Adam in this iteration of The Selection Of. His edit is a brilliant, layered collection that feels at once romantic, architectural, and just the right amount of witty. From silver butter shells and Murano glass bowls to a postmodern Alessi kitchen storage box and a tablecloth that gives Victorian vibes, his picks reflect a deep love of craftsmanship, playful elegance, and objects that spark conversation.
Currently, CHH is reimagining part of Little Island into a new public park space with dining and drinks (yes, please) and has curated a must-see exhibition now open at R & Company through August.
Adam's Selection
Summerill & Bishop | Ivy Herbarium Linen Tablecloth, Small: I love this tablecloth because it reminds me of Castaing, and it has a touch of the Victorian in a really cool way.
Heath Wagoner | Oyster Shell Cocktail Stirrer: It would be so amazing to bring this out at a party; the idea of that conspiratorial moment when you leave the group with one person to mix them a drink is always so fun - having a special embellishment for it seems appropriate.
Alessi | Kalisto Kitchen Box: I am a fan of this Alessi Kalisto Kitchen Box because I believe having a postmodern moment in your kitchen is important. I love when kitchen tools and appliances look like buildings on your countertop!
S.J. Shrubsole | Vintage Cigarette Box Book: I’m obsessed with this cigarette box, etched to look like a book - what precious magic!
S.J. Shrubsole | Vintage Silver Buttershells: These buttershells are a real treasure - I would leave them out all the time!
Louisa Snack Bowl (Red): This little snack bowl is such a cool touch of Murano glass for your table - the spiraling design is captivating.
Gustavo Snack Bowl (Blue): This glass bowl reminds me of Scarpa; it has an elemental and architectural quality, scaled in such a way that feels incredibly precious. You can imagine a few of these around a living room with snacks, looking confident, yet subtle.
Enza Fasano | Gio Espresso Set (Bordeaux): Enza Fasano creates the most classic, perfect ceramics - I have these in my office and we love them.
Piccolo Spoon (Iris): Having a shot of this electric blue in a more white and off-white table setting would be just fantastic. I envision a table with white linens, white plates, silver, and some of these.
Celine Serving Plate: This platter has a mesmerizingly Memphis-like, yet totally classic and handmade pattern. I love that its base ever so slightly lights it off the table.
Remi Decorative Fruit Bowl: The latticework of this bowl is fantastically complex and simple at the same time. I love anything trompe l’oeil, especially when it is subtle like this.
Malia Hand Towel, Set of 2 (Rose): These hand towels have such an amazing texture and weight to them, and they gleam with a handmade quality that I really appreciate in the more austere setting of a bathroom.
The Selection Of is an ongoing series featuring people we love and admire along with their favorite PORTA product, giving you a glimpse into their approach to styling their lives and tables. They are people we have known forever and others that we have just met who bring PORTA into vibrant life in a myriad of different ways. A PORTA portrait of a person if you will.
