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Our Story

Our Story

Design One™ is a subsidiary of Cornel Enterprises Inc, both registered in the State of Florida and owned by Felix Alexandrescu.

WHO WE ARE

Manufactured in Orlando, Florida.
Design One is a custom manufacturer of colored glassware sets, charger plates, China sets, and flatware sets. As a subsidiary of Cornel Enterprises Inc, both of which are registered in the  state of Florida, we have the most extensive inventory of  lead-free, food-, drink-, and dishwasher-safe tableware product lines for individuals and other hospitality industries. The weight of our wares is always a dead giveaway that you’re holding something special. Colors and shapes are both timeless and contemporary. Choose a color, a shape, a  design, an item, or an entire collection from our store. Give yourself a present by redesigning your kitchen with Design One products. We are ready to keep our promise to continue producing high-quality, American-made dinnerware.

OUR STORY & HISTORY

Design One is a company that began with a dream. Felix Alexandrescu, the CEO and the brainchild behind this company has always wanted to start his own business in the hospitality industry. The lack of interesting, high-quality hospitality and tableware options in Romania, where he grew up until he was 19 years old, was the driving force behind his desire to create his own line of products.

He then moved to New York and made a name for himself when he relocated to Florida in 2000. There, he founded a catering company and a tabletop rental company. Both grew to be a great success before he sold them both in November 2021.

After spending over 20 years catering to South Florida’s affluent clients as the owner of a high-end caterer and tabletop rental company, he embarked on a new adventure that gave birth to Design One. He now hopes to turn the company into a multibillion-dollar corporation by offering people unique, high-quality American-made tableware lines that spark conversation.

He is engaged to gorgeous Elesha and has two wonderful sons from previous marriage, Joseph, 21, and Henry, 20.

OUR
MISSION AND VISION

Our mission is to create value and memories around the table using distinctive and high-quality American-made tableware.

Our Business Model

  • CUSTOM PIECES
    We curate our designs and colors, but custom orders are also accepted. If you need a design or color, not in our catalog, don’t hesitate to contact us at custom@designone.com, and we will gladly produce it for you.
  • FAST DELIVERY
    We create one-of-a-kind pieces/products and make them available for delivery and pickup to clients within 7 days. Our customers do not have to wait for orders from China or India, which typically take 3-9 months to arrive. China sets and charger plates require a minimum order of 50 pieces. Colored glassware requires a minimum order of 10 cases or 250 glasses.
  • POCKET FRIENDLY
    We create one-of-a-kind pieces/products and make them available for delivery and Price points are comparable to imports because of the company’s relationship with large distributors in the US.
  • OUR
    DESIGN PHILOSOPHY
    At Design One, our philosophy centers on creating a "memory-filled life" with materials and wares you'll cherish daily, adding new memories with each use. Our products enhance satisfaction in your dining and kitchen areas, offering charger plates that match silver, black, or gold flatware, and an array of glasses, tumblers, and champagne flutes perfect for toasting at dinner parties.

WHAT SETS US APART

  • We are based in Orlando, Florida, and all USA-based staff company
  • Product sourcing is one of our strengths
  • In-house custom designers
  • Low minimums and scalable inventory
  • Wholesale pricing and aggressive retail model
  • Relationship-focused customer service
  • Top quality product – Lead-free and dishwasher-safe

ORDER PLACED 7 DAYS SHIPPED

Our business model allows us to provide colored glassware, charger plates and china sets in 7 days or less.

Our Story

Custom

We curate our own designs and develop our own colors but can also accept custom orders. Should you need a custom design or color that is not part of our catalogue, please reach out to sport@designone.com and we will gladly produce it for you.

LOW ORDER MINIMUM

China sets and charger plate order minimums are 50 pieces. Colored glassware order minimums are 10 cases or 250 glasses.

EXPERIENCE

MANUFACTURED IN ORLANDO, FLORIDA.

Design One™ is the brainchild of Felix Alexandrescu. Felix an ex high-end caterer and tabletop rental company owner has spent the past 20 years catering to the most affluent clientele in South Florida. His core values and leadership are the foundation of Design One EXPERIENCE Design One ™ is the brainchild of Felix Alexandrescu. Felix an ex high-end caterer and tabletop rental company owner has spent the past 20 years catering to the most affluent clientele in South Florida. His core values and leadership are the foundation of Design One EXPERIENCE Design One™ is the brainchild of Felix Alexandrescu.

Felix an ex high-end caterer and tabletop rental company owner has spent the past 20 years catering to the most affluent clientele in South Florida. His core values and leadership are the foundation of Design One™