R & Y Augousti Commodes and Chests of Drawers
French
R&Y Augousti was founded in 1989 by husband-and-wife team Ria and Yiouri Augousti. The pair works with pen shell, metal and an array of exotic skins — including ostrich, snake, eel and crocodile — to create Art Deco-inspired furniture that echoes the influences of their unique friends and draws on the experiences they’ve shared on their global travels.
Ria Augousti (née Macasaet) was born in Manila. Her family relocated to Cebu and, at age 15, she went to New York City to study art. She continued her studies in England and graduated from the London School of Furniture Making.
Born in Cyprus, Yiouri Augousti studied architecture at London’s Architectural Association. He was drawn to interior design that reflected a revival of Art Deco that took shape during his years as a young adult.
Ria was working at the interior design firm of John Stefanidis, in London, when Yiouri joined the firm. “We got on like a house on fire,” Ria has said of the beginnings of their relationship. The couple established R&Y Augousti in 1989 and married in 1990. The business grew swiftly — R&Y Augousti moved permanently to Paris in 1994, and in 2011, the couple opened their first American showroom. There, in the New York Design Center, the range of decorative objects on offer from R&Y Augousti included dining tables, side tables and decorative objects such as candleholders and picture frames in shagreen.
The initial popularity that shagreen enjoyed as furniture covering fizzled when the Art Deco era faded. Modernist designer Jean-Michel Frank was an enthusiast of the textured hide, and during the 1960s, Karl Springer covered desks, chairs and tables with it. Ria Augousti wanted to revive shagreen’s use as a finish in one of their very first designs. Their sculptural, sensuous shagreen Sylvie chair, with its slender and towering backrest, makes a statement in any space and has seen a fair amount of praise over the years. The Sylvie has been photographed in a number of high-profile spaces including Alexander Wang's New York City loft apartment designed by Ryan Korban. (And shagreen reemerged as a luxe material among designers and decorators in 2017.)
R&Y Augousti has since expanded into fashion accessories, and drawings by the couple’s daughter, designer Kifu Augousti, have been embroidered on some of the brand’s luxurious handbags.
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Creator: R & Y Augousti
Shagreen Rhomboid Chest of Drawers by R&Y Augousti
By R & Y Augousti
Located in New York, NY
The Rhomboid chest of drawers in black shagreen is a beautifully detailed piece with its dramatic black pen shell beveled "rhomboid" drawers. The dramatic contrast between the more m...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco R & Y Augousti Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Brass
R & Y Augousti Paris Modern Reptile Dresser
By R & Y Augousti
Located in New York, NY
R & Y Augousti Paris modern snakeskin dresser with glass top, two short drawers over two long drawers. 42.25" H x 32" W x 22" D.
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1990s Modern R & Y Augousti Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Python
Iconic Chest of Drawers with Beveled Drawers in Cream Shagreen by R&Y Augousti
By R & Y Augousti
Located in New York, NY
The iconic chest of drawers by R&Y Augousti is one of their first designs. A Classic and functional storage piece, with subtle geometry on the beveled drawers. This chest of drawers ...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco R & Y Augousti Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Shagreen Stingray
Tomboy Chest of Drawers and Mirror by R&Y Augousti
By R & Y Augousti
Located in New York, NY
Tomboy chest and constellation mirror
All R & Y Augousti pieces are handmade by artisans, ultimately making each piece unique.
Wipe clean with soft dry cloth.
Acclaimed desi...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco R & Y Augousti Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Brass
Shagreen Rhomboid Chest of Drawers by R&Y Augousti
By R & Y Augousti
Located in New York, NY
The Rhomboid chest of drawers in black shagreen is a beautifully detailed piece with its dramatic black pen shell beveled "rhomboid" drawers. The dramatic contrast between the more m...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco R & Y Augousti Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Brass
Fluted Chest of Drawers by R&Y Augousti
By R & Y Augousti
Located in New York, NY
The fluted chest of drawers by R & Y Augousti is a sleek and geometric design. The black pen shell inlaid piece provides great utility while retaining a s...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco R & Y Augousti Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Shell
Parchment Chest of Drawers with Beveled Drawers by R&Y Augousti
By R & Y Augousti
Located in New York, NY
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Shagreen Rhomboid Chest of Drawers by R&Y Augousti
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Parchment Chest of Drawers by R & Y Augousti
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Tomboy Chest of Drawers in Cream Shagreen & Bronze-Patina Brass by R&Y Augousti
By R & Y Augousti
Located in New York, NY
The Tomboy chest of drawers in cream shagreen is a classic piece that would suit any living style. The simplicity of the piece allows for the rich shagreen inlay to speak for itself....
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21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco R & Y Augousti Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Brass
Parchment Chest of Drawers by R&Y Augousti
By R & Y Augousti
Located in New York, NY
The Lola chest of drawers by R&Y Augousti is an elegant piece with its subtle geometry. This chest of drawers is completely inlaid in cream parch...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco R & Y Augousti Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Brass
Lola Chest of Drawers in Cream Shagreen by R&Y Augousti
By R & Y Augousti
Located in New York, NY
The Lola chest of drawers by R&Y Augousti is an elegant piece with its subtle geometry. This bedside table is completely inlaid in cream shagreen...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco R & Y Augousti Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Shagreen Stingray
Tomboy Chest of Drawers in Coal Black Shagreen by R & Y Augousti
By R & Y Augousti
Located in New York, NY
The Tomboy chest of drawers in coal black shagreen is a Classic piece that would suit any living style. The simplicity of the piece allows for the rich shag...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco R & Y Augousti Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Lola Chest of Drawers in Cream Shagreen and Bronze-Patina Brass by R&Y Augousti
By R & Y Augousti
Located in New York, NY
The Lola chest of drawers by R&Y Augousti is an elegant piece with its subtle geometry. This chest of drawers is inlaid in cream shagreen, with t...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco R & Y Augousti Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Quilted Chest of Drawers in Cream Shagreen & Bronze-Patina Brass by R&Y Augousti
By R & Y Augousti
Located in New York, NY
The quilted chest of drawers in cream shagreen is a beautifully detailed piece with its shagreen round beveled drawers and clean lines. The pi...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco R & Y Augousti Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Brass
Cosima 8 Console / Storage Unit in Cream Shagreen and Brass by R&Y Augousti
By R & Y Augousti
Located in New York, NY
The Cosima 8 console is an updated version of the Cosima 7 console (see image at end of slide). This console inlaid in cream shagreen includes 6 beveled push...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco R & Y Augousti Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Brass
Quilted Chest of Drawers in Cream Shagreen by R&Y Augousti
By R & Y Augousti
Located in New York, NY
The quilted chest of drawers in cream shagreen is a beautifully detailed piece with its shagreen round beveled drawers and clean lines. The th...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco R & Y Augousti Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Brass
Waldorf Chest of Drawers in Cream Shagreen by R & Y Augousti
By R & Y Augousti
Located in New York, NY
The Waldorf chest of drawers in cream Shagreen is a beautifully detailed piece with its asymmetric Shagreen overlay on top and discreet metal border indentation. The thin bronze-pati...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco R & Y Augousti Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Lola Chest of Drawers in Cream Shagreen and Bronze-Patina Brass by R&Y Augousti
By R & Y Augousti
Located in New York, NY
The Lola chest of drawers by R&Y Augousti is an elegant piece with its subtle geometry. This chest of drawers is inlaid in cream shagreen, with t...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco R & Y Augousti Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Brass
Cosima 7 Console / Storage Unit in Cream Shagreen and Brass by R&Y Augousti
By R & Y Augousti
Located in New York, NY
The Cosima 7 console, is both practical and stunning in design. This smaller console includes 6 beveled geometric drawers that can used to store anything fro...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco R & Y Augousti Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Waldorf Chest of Drawers in Cream Shagreen by R & Y Augousti
By R & Y Augousti
Located in New York, NY
The Waldorf chest of drawers in cream shagreen is a beautifully detailed piece with its asymmetric shagreen overlay on top and discreet metal border indentation. The thin bronze-pati...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco R & Y Augousti Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Brass
Cosima 7 Console / Storage Unit in Cream Shagreen and Brass by R&Y Augousti
By R & Y Augousti
Located in New York, NY
The Cosima 7 console, is both practical and stunning in design. This smaller console includes 6 beveled geometric drawers that can used to store anything fro...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco R & Y Augousti Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Brass
Lola Chest of Drawers in Shagreen and Bronze-Patina Brass by R&Y Augousti
By R & Y Augousti
Located in New York, NY
The Lola chest of drawers by R&Y Augousti is an elegant piece with its subtle geometry. This chest of drawers is inlaid in coal black shagreen, w...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco R & Y Augousti Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Brass
Lola Chest of Drawers in Shagreen and Bronze-Patina Brass by R&Y Augousti
By R & Y Augousti
Located in New York, NY
The Lola chest of drawers by R&Y Augousti is an elegant piece with its subtle geometry. This chest of drawers is inlaid in coal black shagreen, w...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco R & Y Augousti Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Brass
Quilted Chest of Drawers in Cream Shagreen & Bronze-Patina Brass by R&Y Augousti
By R & Y Augousti
Located in New York, NY
The quilted chest of drawers in cream shagreen is a beautifully detailed piece with its shagreen round beveled drawers and clean lines. The pi...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco R & Y Augousti Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Brass
Waldorf Chest of Drawers in Cream Shagreen by R & Y Augousti
By R & Y Augousti
Located in New York, NY
The Waldorf chest of drawers in cream shagreen is a beautifully detailed piece with its asymmetric shagreen overlay on top and discreet metal border indentation. The thin bronze-pati...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco R & Y Augousti Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Brass
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