A Grand Slam for Home Design: Crate & Barrel and Crate & Kids Serve Up Collaboration with Venus Williams

The exclusive collection blends Venus' passion for timeless design with the precision of tennis

CHICAGO, Sept. 15, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Crate & Barrel and Crate & Kids launch a new collection with tennis champion and design powerhouse, Venus Williams. The expansive assortment of nearly 200 pieces of furniture, decor and textiles translates the heritage, elegance and energy of tennis into a distinctly modern expression of home and lifestyle.

The Crate & Barrel whole home collection draws from the visual language and traditions of the sport—its geometry, movement, color and sense of ceremony. Influences from the avante garde spirit of Italian design bring another dimension to the assortment, balancing beauty and function with confident color, rich materiality, innovation and an expressive approach to form. This is specially showcased in the Second Serve Stone and Metal Chandelier, which is inspired by the suspended trajectory of a tennis ball at the moment of the serve toss. Its inspiration is specific, but the final object is abstract and architectural, featuring a combination of burnished brass, onyx and travertine.

Designed to ace their space, the Crate & Kids collection blends playfully athletic details with Venus' favorite color, lavender, contrasted by the iconic neon green of a tennis ball. Spherical shapes are abundant as a nod to the tennis ball highlighted in the design of the Break Point Round Ivory Wood Kids Play Table and Members Only Accent Chair. The tennis themed assortment features whimsically sporty pieces to create a vibrantly unique room designed to inspire the next generation of dreamers and athletes.

"I'm so proud of this collection. Each piece was intentionally designed to feel artful, timeless, and design-driven, while still working cohesively together. We had fun including a few nods to tennis, inspired by the geometry and elements of the sport, while keeping the overall aesthetic that feels elevated, effortless, and enduring. Ultimately, this collection was made to inspire that feeling of, 'I could live like this forever,'" said Venus Williams. "For Crate & Kids, this collection represents the bedroom of my dreams. Creating a space that kids can be proud of is so important to me, and bringing an energetic, playful spirit to their rooms was really at the heart of this."

"I've long admired Venus for her extraordinary legacy as one of the greatest athletes of all time, but also for her values, visual sensibility, and remarkable ability to move between worlds—sport, fashion, culture and design—with complete authenticity. Together, we explored the heritage and elegance of tennis through a modern lens—combining craftsmanship, Italian design influences and innovation in a way that feels deeply rooted in Venus and Crate & Barrel's and Crate & Kids shared vision for home and living."

"Venus embodies the intersection of power, style, and design," said Alicia Waters, Brand President, Crate & Barrel and Crate & Kids. "From sophisticated, modern furniture for the whole home to energetic spaces for kids, we are thrilled to offer our customers this collection that seamlessly bridges high design with functionality."

The collections are now available to shop in store and online exclusively at Crate & Barrel and Crate & Kids and via the Crate & Barrel IOS app.

About Crate & Barrel Holdings, Inc.

Global specialty retailer Crate & Barrel Holdings Inc. curates inspiration for the modern home, connecting the creative work of artisans and designers to people and places around the world. Known for high-quality products, exclusive designs, and timeless style since 1962, Crate & Barrel Holdings Inc. includes lifestyle brands Crate & Barrel, CB2, Crate & Kids, and Hudson Grace. Today, the company is a member of the Otto Group and operates over 100 Crate & Barrel, CB2, and Hudson Grace stores throughout the U.S. and Canada, with franchise locations in nine countries. More than 200 million customers visit the Company's stores and websites each year. To learn more, visit www.crateandbarrel.com/about-us.

About Venus Williams

With seven Grand Slam titles, five Wimbledon championships, and four Olympic gold medals, tennis champion Venus Williams is arguably one of the most accomplished and inspiring women in the history of sports. Beginning her rise to the top at the age of 14, Venus quickly took the tennis world by storm—rising to the top-ranked position, breaking countless records, and winning numerous championships. Off the court, she has built a successful portfolio of ventures across design, wellness, and entertainment. Among them Venus founded an award-winning full-service commercial and residential design firm V Starr in 2002. V Starr has completed an impressive list of hospitality, multi-family residential and luxury projects including renovations and new building properties throughout North America and the Caribbeans. Through V Starr and her broader business ventures, Venus continues to channel that same discipline, competitive spirit, and vision honed on the tennis court into the worlds of design, business, and entrepreneurship.

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