Mitchell Gold + Bob Williams opens in Chicago

Nationally-recognized furniture brand Mitchell Gold + Bob Williams (www.mgbwhome.com) recently opened a two-level, 10,000-square-foot flagship store in Chicago’s Lincoln Park. In honor of its opening, the company hosted a very grand opening celebration, complete with Hollywood lights and a “green carpet” for close to 600 Chicago residents Sept. 15. The evening was a benefit for PAWS, Chicago’s largest no-kill humane organization. PAWS brought some adorable four-legged friends to the event who were up for adoption and a raffle and silent auction (Mitchell Gold + Bob Williams donated a $10,000, $5,000 and $2,500 shopping spree to the highest bidder) were held throughout the night. Guest of honor Tipper Gore was there with co-founders Gold and Williams to welcome all the guests. (Tipper Gore has an exclusive fine art photography collection through the Company’s Signature Stores across the country.) Entertaining Company catered the evening and Macallan scotch (Mitchell and Bob’s favorite), was the drink of choice. In addition, New York City’s DJ Lady Bunny was spinning tunes all evening—and was a huge hit with the Chicago crowd.

Photos by Dave Ouano and Hal Baim.