European contemporary furniture
Ivet Ivanova has had a love affair with fashion and design for as long as she can remember. She learned to sew while still in high school and went on to earn a master’s degree in finance. Even while working for one of the largest banks in her home country of Bulgaria, Ivet practiced her passion through a small home design business she ran on the side.
When her husband Lyudmil’s job brought their young family to the United States more than two decades ago, Ivet soon saw an opportunity to put her passion to work for the benefit of her new community.
“I realized there was a marked absence of quality European contemporary furniture in the Upstate,” she says.
BOGARI opened its doors in April 2004, showcasing Ivet’s take on mid-century modern and contemporary design. The store is home to more than 40 vendors, each carefully selected for their quality, design and sustainable practices.
“We focus primarily on manufacturers that are eco-friendly, and that don’t use harmful chemicals that may affect the health of our customers,” Ivet says.
When Ivet isn’t designing for clients, she and Lyudmil enjoy music, travel and spending time with their two children.
66 Carolina Point Parkway, Greenville
864.254.0770 | bogarifurniture.com
ESTABLISHED: 2004
FUN FACT: As a child Ivet was part of the Bulgarian National Children Choir and traveled around the world.
WHAT INSPIRES YOU? “Most of my inspiration comes from nature — the textures, the colors, the movement. Everything that is not fake.”
