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Innovator Kallista has partnered with renowned artists and luxury brands, Mick De Guilio, RAMSA, Workshop/APD, Laura Kirar, and more. The newest collaboration is with the legendary New York decorative hardware artisan P. E. Guerin.  Martin Grubman, Vice President of the 165-year-old company, commented, “ It’s exciting to contribute to the evolution of the ONE handle with our historical techniques. The hand-hammering creates a refined yet highly tactile finish, dappled all over with sparkling facets. This is a true celebration of craft."   The legacy company is the oldest decorative hardware firm in the United States and the only metal foundry in New York City.  The company was started in 1857 by French immigrant Pierre Emanuel Guerin and has been at its current location on Jane Street in Greenwich Village since 1892. Examples of the founder's production can be found in various public buildings, parks, and important residences throughout New York and the United States. The business was passed on to Pierre’s son, Emmanuel Pierre, followed by his son's wife, Marguerite, and then his great-nephew, Arthur C. Ward. Four generations later, the company remains a family business owned and directed by Pierre Emmanuel's great-grandnephew, Andrew F. Ward.

The Kallista ONE collection contemporary faucet design meets PE Guerin’s legacy of artistry in modern-day masterpieces.  The faceted texture of each handle is created by hand using heritage hammering and chasing techniques, making each piece one of a kind.  The textures of the collection evoke the care and precision of some of the most emblematic decorative arts from the early 20^th century, such as the hand-hammered surfaces of Art Nouveau reliefs.  Meticulously crafted using the finest quality brass, the new collection offers two dual-finish hues- Brushed French Gold with Nickel Silver handles and Polished Nickel with unlacquered brass handles.  The complete collection includes widespread faucets, shower trims, and a freestanding bath filler.

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