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R & Y Augousti Benches

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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
Limited Edition Victoria Bench in Black Velvet & Brass by R&Y Augousti
By R & Y Augousti
Located in New York, NY
The limited edition Victoria bench by R&Y Augousti is a sophisticated piece that provides comfort, whilst retaining its elegant and luxurious aesthetic....
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21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco R & Y Augousti Benches

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Brass

French Organic Modern Bench By R & Y Augousti
By R & Y Augousti
Located in Houston, TX
French Organic Modern Bench By R & Y Augousti. This handsome French lacquered wood bench has the appearance of tortoise shell. Perfect for extra seating where needed. Newly upholstered in a high end neutral lambs wood...
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20th Century French Organic Modern R & Y Augousti Benches

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Fabric, Wood

Upholstered Bench with Chrome Finish Details by R&Y Augousti
By R & Y Augousti
Located in New York, NY
The Ramo bench by R & Y Augousti is an elegant and versatile piece. The upholstered piece provides comfort while retaining a unique aesthetic with the chrom...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco R & Y Augousti Benches

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Brass, Stainless Steel, Chrome

Upholstered Velvet Bench with Bronze-Patina Brass Details by R&Y Augousti
By R & Y Augousti
Located in New York, NY
The Nymphea bench by R&Y Augousti upholstered in cream velvet with bronze-patina brass details explores the brand's iconic DNA of bringing old world artisanal craft into a contempora...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco R & Y Augousti Benches

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Brass

Upholstered Velvet Bench with Bronze-Patina Brass Details by R&Y Augousti
By R & Y Augousti
Located in New York, NY
The Nymphea bench by R&Y Augousti upholstered in dark grey velvet with bronze-patina brass details explores the brand's iconic DNA of bringing old world artisanal craft into a contem...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco R & Y Augousti Benches

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Brass

Rattan Bench with Bronze Patina Brass Inlay by R&Y Augousti
By R & Y Augousti
Located in New York, NY
The Nymphea Bench by R & Y Augousti is a part of their new Rattan capsule launch. The piece explores the brand's iconic DNA of bringing old world artisanal craft into a contemporary ...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco R & Y Augousti Benches

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Quartz, Brass

Shagreen Bench with Bronze Patina Brass Accents by R&Y Augousti
By R & Y Augousti
Located in New York, NY
The limited edition Victoria bench in cream shagreen and bronze-patina brass by R&Y Augousti is a sophisticated piece that provides comfort, whilst reta...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco R & Y Augousti Benches

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Brass

Rattan Bench with Velvet Upholstery Brass Inlay by R&Y Augousti
By R & Y Augousti
Located in New York, NY
The Nymphea Bench by R & Y Augousti is a part of their new Rattan capsule launch. The piece explores the brand's iconic DNA of bringing old world artisanal craft into a contemporary ...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco R & Y Augousti Benches

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Quartz, Brass

Rattan Bench with Parchment and Bronze Patina Brass Inlay by R&Y Augousti
By R & Y Augousti
Located in New York, NY
The Nymphea Bench by R & Y Augousti is a part of their new Rattan capsule launch. The piece explores the brand's iconic DNA of bringing old world artisanal craft into a contemporary ...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco R & Y Augousti Benches

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Quartz, Brass

Rattan Bench with Velvet Upholstery Brass Inlay by R&Y Augousti
By R & Y Augousti
Located in New York, NY
The Nymphea Bench by R & Y Augousti is a part of their new Rattan capsule launch. The piece explores the brand's iconic DNA of bringing old world artisanal craft into a contemporary ...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco R & Y Augousti Benches

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Quartz, Brass

Rattan Bench with Parchment and Bronze Patina Brass Inlay by R&Y Augousti
By R & Y Augousti
Located in New York, NY
The Nymphea Bench by R & Y Augousti is a part of their new Rattan capsule launch. The piece explores the brand's iconic DNA of bringing old world artisanal craft into a contemporary ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco R & Y Augousti Benches

Materials

Quartz, Brass

Rattan Bench with Bronze Patina Brass Inlay by R&Y Augousti
By R & Y Augousti
Located in New York, NY
The Nymphea bench by R & Y Augousti is a part of their new Rattan capsule launch. The piece explores the brand's iconic DNA of bringing old world artisanal craft into a contemporary ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco R & Y Augousti Benches

Materials

Quartz, Brass

Upholstered Bench with Bronze-Patina Brass Details by R&Y Augousti
By R & Y Augousti
Located in New York, NY
The Ramo bench by R & Y Augousti is an elegant and versatile piece. The upholstered piece provides comfort while retaining a unique aesthetic with the bronze-patina brass frame and details. This listing is priced for COM supply by client, see other listings for pricing of our fabric and shagreen inlay...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco R & Y Augousti Benches

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Brass

Shagreen Bench by R&Y Augousti
By R & Y Augousti
Located in New York, NY
The Tomboy Bench is an iconic Augousti design originating from their first collections in the 90s. The piece has subtle and elegant geometric details on its frame, and is completely ...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco R & Y Augousti Benches

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Fur, Shagreen Stingray

Rattan Bench with Bronze Patina Brass Inlay by R&Y Augousti
By R & Y Augousti
Located in New York, NY
The Nymphea Bench by R & Y Augousti is a part of their new Rattan capsule launch. The piece explores the brand's iconic DNA of bringing old world artisanal craft into a contemporary ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco R & Y Augousti Benches

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Quartz, Brass

French Modern Parchment Bench by R & Y Augousti
By R & Y Augousti
Located in Houston, TX
French modern parchment bench by R&Y Augousti. This stunning bench has beautiful saber legs. This lovely postmodern French bench can also be used as a ...
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1990s French Post-Modern R & Y Augousti Benches

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Parchment Paper

Upholstered Bench with Bronze-Patina Brass Details by R&Y Augousti
By R & Y Augousti
Located in New York, NY
The Ramo bench by R & Y Augousti is an elegant and versatile piece. The upholstered piece provides comfort while retaining a unique aesthetic with the bronz...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco R & Y Augousti Benches

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Brass

Shell Bench with Bronze-Patina Brass Details by R&Y Augousti
By R & Y Augousti
Located in New York, NY
The Arianne bench by R&Y Augousti is an elegant piece for any space. The black pen shell inlaid seat, with curved edges, sits on an organic bronze-patina frame. The intricate frame a...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco R & Y Augousti Benches

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Brass

Shagreen Bench with Bronze-Patina Brass Details by R&Y Augousti
By R & Y Augousti
Located in New York, NY
The Ramo Bench by R & Y Augousti is an elegant and versatile piece. The cream shagreen inlaid piece provides comfort while retaining a unique aesthetic with the bronze-patina brass frame and details. This listing is priced for shagreen inlay...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco R & Y Augousti Benches

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Brass

Upholstered Bench with Bronze-Patina Brass Details by R&Y Augousti
By R & Y Augousti
Located in New York, NY
The Ramo Bench by R & Y Augousti is an elegant and versatile piece. The upholstered piece provides comfort while retaining a unique aesthetic with the bronz...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco R & Y Augousti Benches

Materials

Brass

Shagreen Bench with Bronze-Patina Brass Details by R&Y Augousti
By R & Y Augousti
Located in New York, NY
The Arianne Bench by R&Y Augousti is an elegant piece for any space. The cream shagreen seat, with curved edges, sits on an organic bronze-patina frame. ...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco R & Y Augousti Benches

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Brass

Limited Edition Victoria Bench in Mustard Velvet and Brass by R&Y Augousti
By R & Y Augousti
Located in New York, NY
The limited edition Victoria bench by R&Y Augousti is a sophisticated piece that provides comfort, whilst retaining its elegant and luxurious aesthetic....
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco R & Y Augousti Benches

Materials

Brass

Shagreen Bench with Bronze-Patina Brass Details by R&Y Augousti
By R & Y Augousti
Located in New York, NY
The Arianne Bench by R&Y Augousti is an elegant piece for any space. The denim blue shagreen seat, with curved edges, sits on an organic bronze-patina fr...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco R & Y Augousti Benches

Materials

Brass

Shagreen Bench with Bronze-Patina Brass Details by R&Y Augousti
By R & Y Augousti
Located in New York, NY
The Ramo bench by R & Y Augousti is an elegant and versatile piece. The coal black shagreen inlaid piece provides comfort while retaining a unique aesthetic...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco R & Y Augousti Benches

Materials

Brass

Shagreen Bench with Bronze-Patina Brass Details by R&Y Augousti
By R & Y Augousti
Located in New York, NY
The Arianne bench by R&Y Augousti is an elegant piece for any space. The green shagreen seat, with curved edges, sits on an organic bronze-patina frame. ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco R & Y Augousti Benches

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Brass

Pianist Bench in Cream Shagreen and Bronze-Patina Brass by R&Y Augousti
By R & Y Augousti
Located in New York, NY
The Pianist bench has subtle and elegant details on it’s legs, with a mixture of dark brown palm wood and cream shagreen inlay. The bronze-patina brass o...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco R & Y Augousti Benches

Materials

Brass

Shagreen Bench with Bronze-Patina Brass Details by R&Y Augousti
By R & Y Augousti
Located in New York, NY
The Arianne Bench by R&Y Augousti is an elegant piece for any space. The coal black shagreen seat, with curved edges, sits on an organic bronze-patina fr...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco R & Y Augousti Benches

Materials

Brass

Carmen Bench in Cream Shagreen and Bronze-Patina Brass by R&Y Augousti
By R & Y Augousti
Located in New York, NY
The Carmen bench is a stunning seating piece. The cream shagreen inlaid top sits on a pair of sculptural bronze-patina brass legs that frame the piece. Cu...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco R & Y Augousti Benches

Materials

Brass

Limited Edition Victoria Bench in Cream Velvet and Brass by R&Y Augousti
By R & Y Augousti
Located in New York, NY
The limited edition Victoria bench by R&Y Augousti is a sophisticated piece that provides comfort, whilst retaining its elegant and luxurious aesthetic....
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco R & Y Augousti Benches

Materials

Brass

Loveseat in Cream Shagreen with Velvet Upholstery and Brass by R&Y Augousti
By R & Y Augousti
Located in New York, NY
The limited edition Victoria loveseat by R&Y Augousti is a sophisticated piece that provides comfort, whilst retaining its elegant and luxurious aesthetic. The backrest of this piece...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco R & Y Augousti Benches

Materials

Brass

Carmen Bench in Cream Shagreen and Bronze-Patina Brass by R&Y Augousti
By R & Y Augousti
Located in New York, NY
The Carmen Bench is a stunning seating piece. The cream shagreen inlaid top sits on a pair of sculptural bronze-patina brass legs that frame the piece. Cu...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco R & Y Augousti Benches

Materials

Brass

Tomboy Bench in Mink Shagreen and Fur Cover by R&Y Augousti
By R & Y Augousti
Located in New York, NY
The Tomboy Bench has subtle and elegant geometric ribbing details on its frame, completely inlaid in mink Shagreen. The removable seat cushion is done in a fur cover...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco R & Y Augousti Benches

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Fur, Shagreen Stingray

Pianist Bench in Coal Black Shagreen and Bronze-Patina Brass by R&Y Augousti
By R & Y Augousti
Located in New York, NY
The pianist bench has subtle and elegant details on its legs, with a mixture of bronze and coal black shagreen inlay. The bronze-patina brass overlap on ...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco R & Y Augousti Benches

Materials

Brass

Lord Bench in Cream Shagreen and Bronze-Patina Brass by R&Y Augousti
By R & Y Augousti
Located in New York, NY
The Lord bench is an invitation to as the French would say, “rêveries”. The cream shagreen adds as touch of elegant drama. The perfect piece for a dressing room, entrance or living room. The soft cushions in cream horse hair are the final touch of luxury. The cushions are removable. The legs have discrete bronze patina brass detailing. A black version is also available and a small love seat...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco R & Y Augousti Benches

Materials

Brass

Pianist Bench in Coal Black Shagreen and Bronze-Patina Brass by R&Y Augousti
By R & Y Augousti
Located in New York, NY
The pianist bench has subtle and elegant details on its legs, with a mixture of bronze and coal black shagreen inlay. The bronze-patina brass overlap on ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco R & Y Augousti Benches

Materials

Brass

R & Y Augousti benches for sale on 1stDibs.

R & Y Augousti benches are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of metal and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of R & Y Augousti benches, although gray editions of this piece are particularly popular. We have 1 vintage editions of these items in-stock, while there is 33 modern edition to choose from as well. Many of the original benches by R & Y Augousti were created in the Art Deco style in france during the 21st century and contemporary. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider benches by Kifu Augousti, and Design Frères. Prices for R & Y Augousti benches can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $4,450 and can go as high as $11,665, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $8,325.

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