Karim Rashid was born in Cairo, Egypt in 1960; Half-English, half Egyptian and raised mostly in Canada. He received a Bachelor of Industrial Design in 1982 from Carleton University in Ottawa, Canada. He pursued graduate design studies in Naples, Italy, with Ettore Sottsass and others, then moved to Milan for one year at the Rodolfo Bonetto Studio. He opened his own practice in New York City in 1993.

A lifestyle, a way of being. That’s Vondom. Vanguard In & Out furniture made with passion. Designed by and for dynamic people, innovators, curious types… like you, who enjoy fashion and trends, and demand the best quality in everything around them.

Vondom has broad international recognition. Our design culture is expanding and sought after in many countries, which is what has allowed us to grow and grow. We currently have two flagship stores, ten single brand showrooms and many shops around the world.