Corde was founded by Cordelia Lembo in 2025 and offers furniture, lighting, objects and textiles. Taking an expansive view of the traditional Design category, Corde specializes in 20th century material while presenting a varied selection from the 18th to the 21st centuries.

Cordelia has two decades of experience working in galleries, museums, and auction houses. She was previously the Head of Design at Phillips in New York, and following her departure, has advised private collectors, architects and galleries. She holds a Masters of the Arts in the History of Decorative Arts and Design from Parsons and the Cooper-Hewitt.