Curatorial & Curiosity
Sarah-Hamlin Hastings founded Fritz Porter in 2015 after recognizing the need for a high-end fabric, furniture and design showroom. In addition she wanted to create a space to celebrate the artists and artisans behind them and to connect with design professionals and enthusiasts. Located in a converted cigar factory, Fritz Porter marries products from contemporary designers with fine antiques in a specialized, inspired, and cohesive setting. The approach is equal parts curatorial and curiosity-driven—much like Sarah-Hamlin herself. And the result is a must-visit resource for designers and treasure-hunters alike.
Owner Sarah-Hamlin Hastings
The woman behind Fritz PorterThe Inspiration
DESIGNER SARAH-HAMLIN HASTINGS DISCOVERED A VOID IN THE CHARLESTON MARKET WHEN SHE MOVED BACK TO HER HOMETOWN SEVERAL YEARS AGO. THERE WERE NO INTERESTING INTERIOR DESIGN SOURCES.
While there are a plethora of antique shops, junk malls, large furniture stores, and art galleries, yet no place where one could walk in and the work was done for you: Antique dealers who were hand-picked for their varying aesthetic, art dealers who represent a wide range of genres, and small, boutique fabric, wallpaper and lighting lines that cannot be found anywhere near Charleston.
Serendipity would have it that this fabulous old cigar factory had just begun a massive, yet thoughtful renovation. It offered not only a a fantastic space for such a showroom, but a great location and plenty of parking.
So an idea turned into reality and the Fritz Porter Design Collective was born...
Why The Name?
MEET FRITZ JANSCHKA AND PORTER AICHELE.
The maternal aunt and uncle, of owner Sarah-Hamlin Hastings. They are two of the most progressive, intelligent, creative people you would ever hope to meet. They are the inspiration and namesake of this endeavor, the Fritz Porter Design Collective… A unique retail concept that bridges the gap between the beautiful traditions and history of Charleston, and provocative, sophisticated design.
We hope this collective will become even half as intriguing and inspirational as they are.
PORTER AICHELE & FRITZ JANSCHKA
The namesakes of the store
fritz porter protects trade pricing
Black Book Events for Designers & TradeTo The Trade
IF YOU ARE AN INTERIOR DESIGNER OR MEMBER OF THE TRADE, please join our Black Book mailing list by clicking the sign up button in the footer and providing your resale number. We'll keep your information on file and shopping for your design projects will be even easier with automatic trade-pricing on all purchases.
We also have a to-the-trade based program called the Fritz Porter Black Book.
Membership is free and the benefits include invitations to private events, CE credits, and Quarterly Breakfasts that are terrific networking opportunities.
