About Us

In 2008, Joe Lucas, owner and Principal of Lucas Studio, Inc. opened Harbinger, his first to-the-trade showroom in Los Angeles, with then-partner Parrish Chilcoat. Located in the heart of the La Cienega Design Quarter, Harbinger is a multi-line showroom that carries an eclectic mix of textiles, wallpapers, lighting and furniture, along with antiques and other vintage finds from around the world. The Harbinger assortment expanded further with the launch of Harbinger by Hand, Joe’s own furniture collection, designed and manufactured in Los Angeles, CA.
 

Known for a classic east coast traditional style meets West Coast cool, Traditional Home magazine named Lucas Studio, Inc. one of the “Top 20 Young Design Firms to Watch” in 2009. House Beautiful magazine recognized the firm as one of their American Design Trailblazers in 2011. The firm has completed residential projects in Los Angeles, Montana, Florida, Chicago, Memphis, Philadelphia and several houses in Rumson, Little Silver and Bay Head, NJ. Current work includes ground up construction projects located in New Jersey, Seattle and throughout the greater Los Angeles area.

 

 

Harbinger has hosted a large number of industry events throughout the years, and the showroom is a must-see destination for designers across the country who appreciate Joe and his team’s hospitality and expertise.

Joe Lucas is also the Founder and Principal of Lucas Studio Inc., a high-end residential interior design firm based in Los Angeles, CA. Since 2005, he and his studio have designed a range of elevated and highly personal interiors for his Clients across the country. His signature style combines East Coast tradition with West Coast cool, always with a mix of texture and color, and seasoned with curated antiques from Europe and his travels abroad. This approach has garnered Lucas Studio, Inc many accolades from shelter publications including Architectural Digest, Elle Decor, House Beautiful, Veranda, Luxe, California Home + Design, Traditional Home, Domino, along with several other international design publications, which have all featured his work throughout his career.

Joe began his design career working for the antiques dealer and designer Claudia Benvenuto, and later worked for several years under Michael S. Smith on many notable projects. He is an Executive Board member of the La Cienega Design Quarter and a member of the Leaders of Design Council and the Design Leadership Network.

Joe splits his time between Los Angeles, New York, and the Santa Ynez Valley.

Harbinger Los Angeles
752 North La Cienega Blvd.
West Hollywood, California 90069

Phone: 310 858 6884

Harbinger New York
200 Lexington Avenue
6th Floor
New York, New York 10016

Phone: 676 737 7910