ABOUT US
OUR HISTORY
MODERN FURNITURE REINVENTED
Roberto Guzman and David Khouri first met at Columbia University as graduate students. After working at some of New York’s most prestigious firms, they left their jobs to realize their first design studio, Comma, in 2003.
In 2010, the restless visionaries pushed forward again, co-founding KGBL in gallery space on a High Line block in West Chelsea’s art district, where they designed and successfully produced more than 100 unique pieces. Fast forward another decade and once again Guzman and Khouri, along with Andrew Griffin, decided to give life to their boldest idea yet: the realization of this eponymous new venture.
GUZMAN | KHOURI is the culmination of the work of two masterful designers who have produced some of the most iconic furniture pieces of the new century. The mission of the company is no less than to redefine production furniture, infusing it with the spirit of what, up until now, would only have been described as art pieces. GUZMAN | KHOURI is the fully realized vision of what is next in the world of design, guided by a unique perspective of both the past and, more importantly, the future of collectible design.
MEET THE FOUNDERS
Roberto Guzman is a native Californian who grew up in the unique culture of East L.A. He holds a Bachelor's Degree from Columbia College, Columbia University. Guzman continued his studies at Columbia University’s Graduate School of Architecture, Planning and Preservation where he earned a Master's Degree. He has worked for some of the leading architectural firms in New York.
David Khouri is also a native Californian who was born and raised on the San Joaquin Valley family farm first worked by his great grandfather. He earned a Bachelor's Degree in English from the University of California, Santa Barbara. He then went on to earn a Master of Architecture Degree as well as a Master of Science Degree in Historic Preservation, both from Columbia University.
Andrew Griffin grew up in Central Texas in a family of artists, engineers, and designers. His career began in high-end residential construction in Austin, where he developed a deep appreciation for craftsmanship and materials that can only be mastered by hand. After moving to New York, Griffin joined a boutique architecture and design consultancy where he gained invaluable experience navigating the world of luxury interiors. He then transitioned into product and showroom work, collaborating closely with top-tier clients and curating furniture, textiles, and art for discerning collectors. Today, as part of the founding team behind GUZMAN | KHOURI, Andrew leads manufacturing strategy, sales, and marketing—supporting David and Roberto in realizing their bold, modern vision for collectible furniture.
