There are always many ‘Oh, Wow’ moments at the annual Salon Art + Design fair and the Duchess armchair, crafted in 2022 by Swiss designer Mattia Bonetti, certainly ranks among them. This gorgeous chair exemplifies Bonetti’s distinctive fusion of traditional and contemporary design elements. Drawing inspiration from 18th-century French furniture forms, the armchair exudes a regal and commanding presence. Continue reading Eye On Design: Mattia Bonetti, Duchess Armchair→
The Pigeon Lamp by François-Xavier Lalanne, one half of the celebrated design duo Les Lalanne, is a whimsical and iconic piece that showcases the artist’s playful and surreal approach to functional art. François-Xavier, along with his wife Claude Lalanne, became famous for merging sculpture with everyday objects, transforming them into delightful and fantastical creations. Continue reading Eye On Design: Pigeon Lamp by François-Xavier Lalanne→
There are many reasons to look forward to Fall in NYC — cooler temps for one! What I’m most excited about though is the return of my favorite design event, Salon Art + Design: the immersive design experience that shows all the other art fairs how it’s done. As the leading collectible design and art fair (produced by Sanford L. Smith + Associates), Salon Art + Design, taking place annually at NYC’s Park Avenue Armory, has just announced its 13th edition,. This year’s fair will run from November 7th to 11th, 2024, so get ready for some great fun and inspiration. Continue reading Eye On Design: Salon Art + Design Announces its 13th Edition with New Exhibitors and More!→
Agathe Labaye is an architect and Florian Sumi a visual artist. After a career in their respective fields, the two began their collaboration in the spring 2018, with their first collection of furniture, entitled Le Salon. Coincidentally, it was at the 2023 Salon Art + Design that we spotted the duo’s magnificent glowing pink floor lamp, Colonne Noailles. Continue reading Eye On Design: Colonne Noailles Floor Lamp By Agathe Labaye and Florian Sumi→
