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10 · ALL ACCESS · APRIL 2008
J&M Lifestyles LLC
Randolph, N.J.
by Erin F. Ansley
It’s been nearly 80 years since Michelle Radley’s greatgrandfather
helped to erect the eagle heads that grace the
corners of the Chrysler Building’s 61st floor. When completed
in 1930, the art deco structure in Manhattan was the world’s
tallest building.
This past January, Radley, owner of J&M Lifestyles LLC,
recognized her family’s connection to the building in an
unprecedented fashion. She and and J&M product manager
Jeff Kudrick, who has more than 20 years experience in the
industry, unveiled what they claim is the world’s first iconic
concrete coffee table at World of Concrete 2008 in Las
Vegas. Constructed of the company’s proprietary translucent
concrete, plus architectural concrete, fiber optics, wood,
glass, and metal, the table features replicas of the Chrysler
hood-ornament eagle heads and details of the spire, complete
with glowing triangles.
“I don’t think there’s anything out there like it,” says Radley.
“We wanted someplace to show it to the public and see what
people thought of the design. What better place to do it than
at a show for others in the same field?”
The reaction was greater than Radley had anticipated.
“People loved it. We have had a response from all over the
world. We even have someone interested in putting it in their
showroom in Manhattan.” J&M plans to produce a 500-piece
run of the table.
Although the Randolph, N.J.-based company may have
broken the mold with the Chrysler coffee table, modern
furniture is just one of its many specialties, albeit an
increasingly popular one. Of course, countertops are on the
list, but it doesn’t end there. Think one-of-a-kind bath tubs,
vanities, water features, fireplace surrounds, architectural
details, outdoor kitchens, even aquariums. Using glass-fiber
Photos courtesy of J&M Lifestyles