Maison Gerard, New York will be hosting “Achille Salvagni: Five Years of Creation,” Rome-based architect and designer’s first comprehensive exhibition in the US. The exhibition will bring together Salvagni’s exceptional range and mastery of furniture-making with nearly thirty custom designs including an exclusive preview of “Lutèce,” Salvagni’s tabletop collection for JL Coquet, new works exclusively created for the occasion. The iconic “Spider” chandelier with suspended jewel-like lamps in bronze and onyx will be the center piece of the show, placed directly above the bronze dining table “Pelide.” The table will be set with Salvagni’s Lutèce tabletop collection in rich Prussion blue and opulent gold accents. Other featured works include “Gio,” a custom bar in royal oak; “Palatino,” a cabinet made of wood, cast bronze, parchment, and 24-carat gold; “Lancea,” a table lamp featuring Japanese silk hand-stitched by an 88-year old artisan; “Gae,” a contemporary update of artist Isamu Noguchi and Isamu Kenmochi.Salvagni is greatly influenced by Roman design and he fuses its decorative grandeur into contemporary forms using material such as rosewood, mahogany, laurel, and royal oak decorated with onyx, gold, bronze, and glass. The Atelier collaborates with skilled artisans who are famous for traditional bronze carving for the Vatican City and cabinet making for the Quirinal Palace. From patinas to door-handles to hinges, each work is a result of meticulous craftsmanship.Born in 1970 in Rome, Achille Salvagni is a trained architect and an internationally acclaimed designer of luxury superyachts and residences. Paul Simon, Gisele Bündchen, and Jeff Koons are among the designer’s prestigious clients and his key works have been auctioned at Sotheby’s and Piasa.The exhibition will be on view from November 29, 2017 through January 16, 2018 at Maison Gerard, 43 & 53 East 10th Street New York, NY 10003.For details, visit: http://www.maisongerard.com/Click on the slideshow for a sneak peek at the exhibition.  Read more