Santa Claus and Mark Ackerman. (Rob Rich)

New York City - Thousands of items for the home, one-of-a-kind special gifts and holiday wreaths created by leading designers were featured at the Lighthouse International's Posh Holiday Preview Sale and Cocktails held on Thursday, December 8, at The Plaza Hotel in New York City. All proceeds benefit Lighthouse International, a leading nonprofit organization fighting vision loss though prevention, treatment and empowerment.

"Did you know that one in every two New Yorkers will be affected by vision issues? For me this is a personal story because my dear mother at the end of her life was nearly blind," said Joan Rivers. "That's why for years Melissa and I have been involved in helping raise money for programs to promote healthy eyesight. Now you can help too, so join us and help raise money for Lighthouse International while decking your halls with boughs of holly."


A signature feature of the preview were the stunning holiday wreathes created by such top designers as Mario Buatta, Nicole Romano, Geoffrey Bradfield, Harry Hinson, Matthew Patrick Smyth, Oskar Torres, Thomas Britt, and Zita Davidson. The sale also featured River's jewelry.

Other special items included:

Jean Shafiroff. (Rob Rich)

 • Set of fine crystal glasses: Posh Price of $165
 • Baccarat Candelabra: Opening bid $1,000
 • Robinson Sterling silver trivet: Posh Price of $500
 • Antique linen tablecloths by D. Porthault: Pos Price $250
 • A dozen antique quilts: Posh Price starting at $100
 • Steuben Caterpillar: Opening Bid $1,000

In addition, there were Christmas tree ornaments and holiday decorations starting at $5, and a wide selection of art and antiques, with discounts up to 80 percent off retail price.

The Chairs of the Posh Holiday Sale were Mario Buatta, Deborah Buck, Clo Cohen, Mica Ertegun, Diane Fisher and Beatrice Pei.

The Posh Holiday public sale continued through Friday and Saturday. Posh Holiday is part of a series of Posh fashion sales in New York and Palm Beach. Proceeds benefit Lighthouse International, the renowned nonprofit organization dedicated to fighting vision loss through prevention, treatment and empowerment. For information call 212-821-9445.