Chris Triola Designs

Specialties

100% Cotton, nature-​inspired handcrafted wearables and textile design. Specializing in art-​to-​wear that is easy to care for, and travel with.

Collectibles, objects as art, mid-​century modern furniture, & antiques from every era. Over 50 years of In-​home estate sale, buyouts, and appraisal experience. We can also find that perfect piece of décor that you’ve been searching for!

Visit the showroom today or contact us for an appointment!

History

Established in 1990.

Bill and Chris Triola have been a Lansing fixture for over 25 years. Bill’s gallery of mid-​century modern design and eye-​appealing antiques and collectibles has been a destination for collectors and designers alike. Meanwhile, Chris’ design studio of art-​to-​wear garments, accessories, and home décor has been creating Michigan-​made wearables for national craft exhibitions and high-​end galleries.

Bill and Chris are both highly accomplished award winners in their fields.

They and their staff invite you to visit their redesigned showroom of classic and contemporary art and discover one of Lansing’s truly best kept secrets!

Meet the Business Owner

Bill and Chris T.

Business Owner

Since 1962 Bill Triola, has been nationally known in the art, antiques and collectibles profession. He established his estate sale service in 1964 by request from those needing assistance in appraising and selling personal estate property. Bill holds an MA from Michigan State University and is a member of the International Society of Appraisers, bringing a wealth of experience and valuable advice to families and executors who face the task of liquidating an estate.

Chris Triola is an award winning textile artist best known for her knit fabrics that are produced in limited edition and made into one-​of-​a-​kind garments. Her pieces have been selected for exhibit and sale at juried national shows and museums since 1990. She maintains a production studio with four artisans in Lansing, Michigan and along with the shows, sells her work through galleries and specialty stores across the country. An extensive background in the arts includes BA and MA degrees in Art and Art Education from MSU.