About Port 68

Founded by industry veterans Michael Yip and ARTS Award winning designer Mark Abrams, PORT 68 invites you to discover the unexpected mix of styles and points of view of its products.

"We work hard to bring classic product to our customers. By having great customer service and sales representation, plus partnering with our retailers; Port 68 wants to fill the immediate needs of designers and stores all over the world."

-- Michael Yip, President

“The collection of Port 68 is a reflection of my own personal eclectic mix of antiques and collectibles, blended with the fashion of the marketplace. The mix of styles combined with the layering of color and pattern gives any home or store added surprise and the wow factor everyone loves.”

--Mark Abrams, VP Design and Marketing

Their Business Philosophy

Their mission at Port 68 is to bring fresh classic, designer driven product to the marketplace with a clear point of view and a defined merchandising story. All accented with color, pattern and/or texture in a mix of materials from around the world.

Their collections are meticulously designed to their specifications in their factories. They use old world techniques in all of their products. From carving their silhouette shapes, hand painting their porcelain, and to hand applied finish on their accent furniture, they even use lost wax methods for their metal parts to give the time honored appearance of antiques.

Their accent chairs and benches are upholstered in the USA at their factory in Chicago. They hand match pattern, repeats and welting for truly custom workmanship.

Their custom service is also able to assist you in many ways through their website or live with helpful associates to answer you questions. Additionally, their sales representatives throughout the USA all work hard to provide their customers with information about their product and training for the local sales associates.

They want to be a great resource that is easy to work with. Most importantly, they want to grow their business relationship together as a team to bring more profit to the bottom line!

More About Port 68

3D Space

PORT 68 is a home decor company specializing in table lamps, pendants, accent furniture, upholstered benches, art, wall decor and home accessories. Designed by ARTS award winner, MARK ABRAMS, their collections feature traditional, modern and transitional furnishings in a timeless, classic style. They offer hand-painted porcelain lamps, oriental porcelain and designer accessories. Their accent benches are upholstered in Chicago in a multiple of imported fabrics and finishes.

PORT 68 has licensed collections of lighting and decor with SCALAMANDRE, MADCAP COTTAGE and the COLONIAL WILLIAMSBURG FOUNDATION. Scalamandre Maison for PORT 68 celebrates America's foremost textile houses' archives of fabric and wallpaper. Chinoise Exotique, Greystone, Arcadia, and Baldwin Bamboo are dramatically interpreted into embellished porcelain accessories, lighting, upholstered benches and accent decor.

MADCAP COTTAGE for PORT 68 is designed by Jason Oliver Nixon and John Loecke. The adventure of layering patterns, colors and decorative details celebrates the exuberant personality that Madcap Cottage infuses in their interiors and way of life. Their mantra is to "bring the adventure home!"

WILLIAMSBURG tells the story of "Trend Meets Tradition" in home furnishings. The patterned collection of lamps, accessories and wall decor with PORT 68 is inspired by the archives and rich history of the American homes from the 18th century in Colonial Williamsburg, Virginia. Braganza, Charlotte, Palace Fret, Lamerie and Portsmouth Pineapple all are interpretations of the historic district and archives of the Williamsburg museums.

Port 68 bringing home beautifully designed products from ports around the world to you!

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