Robin Standefer &
Stephen Alesch
New York, New York

Stephen Alesch and Robin Standefer are the founders and principals of Roman and Williams, and RW Guild. They present an elevated vision for the home and a way of living that is beautiful and luxurious, as well as deeply connected to nature, culture, and community. Everything they create has a story, informed by their years of work and study in the fields of architecture, film, fine art, and interior design. Alesch and Standefer’s designs are the product of deep research, exhaustive sourcing, and many stages of hand-drafting, constructing, and prototyping. Their commitment to quality is stubbornly uncompromising throughout all stages of production, paying homage to master artisans and their time-tested techniques. Roman and Williams original furnishings for RW Guild are crafted with timelessness and durability in mind, each piece a modern heirloom made to last for generations.