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Set of Two Shagreen Nightstands by R&Y Augousti
By R & Y Augousti
Located in New York, NY
The tomboy bedside by R&Y Augousti is an elegant piece with its subtle geometry. This bedside table
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Night Stands
Materials
Shagreen Stingray
Set of Two Shagreen Nightstands by R&Y Augousti
By R & Y Augousti
Located in New York, NY
The tomboy bedside by R&Y Augousti is an elegant piece with its subtle geometry. This bedside table
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Night Stands
Materials
Shagreen Stingray
Set of Two Shagreen Nightstands by R&Y Augousti
By R & Y Augousti
Located in New York, NY
The tomboy bedside by R&Y Augousti is an elegant piece with its subtle geometry. This bedside table
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Night Stands
Materials
Shagreen Stingray
Shagreen and Shell Column Set with Brass Sculptures by R&Y Augousti
By R & Y Augousti
Located in New York, NY
This set of 3 columns inlaid in cream shagreen, coal black shagreen and black pen shell by R&Y
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Pedestals and Columns
Materials
Brass
Modern R&Y Augousti Shagreen Onyx and Bronze Nesting Tables - Set of 3
By R & Y Augousti
Located in Miami, FL
Set of three modern,"melting lily" nesting tables by Parisian based designers R & Y Augousti. The
Category
Early 2000s French Organic Modern Nesting Tables and Stacking Tables
Materials
Onyx, Bronze
Abalone Seashell Cocktail Coasters by R & Y Augousti, Set of 4
By R & Y Augousti
Located in New York, NY
A set of four (4) abalone seashell drinks, wine, cocktail coasters from luxury design Masion R & Y
Category
Late 20th Century Philippine Organic Modern Barware
Materials
Composition
Sonia Vanity Set in Cream Shagreen and Bronze-Patina Brass by R&Y Augousti
By R & Y Augousti
Located in New York, NY
The Sonia vanity set in cream shagreen and bronze-patina brass by R&Y Augousti, is the perfect
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
H 29.53 in W 39.38 in D 19.69 in
R & Y Augousti of Paris Leather Shagreen Clad Vases, Set of 4
By R & Y Augousti
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Lovely set of 4 leather clad vases from R & Y Augousti of Paris.
They stand 26-1/2in, 22-1/2in and
Category
1990s Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Leather, Wood
Set of 2 Pedestal Tables in Shagreen, Shell, and Brass by R&Y Augousti
By R & Y Augousti
Located in New York, NY
13.75 x 23.5”
S 35.5 x 30.5 x 55 cm / 14 x 12 x 21.5”
All R&Y Augousti pieces are handmade by artisans
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Nesting Tables and Stackin...
Materials
Brass
H 23.63 in W 13.78 in D 13.98 in
Set of 2 Pedestal Tables in Shagreen, Shell, and Brass by R&Y Augousti
By R & Y Augousti
Located in New York, NY
13.75 x 23.5''
S- 35.5 x 30.5 x 55 cm / 14 x 12 x 21.5''
All R&Y Augousti pieces are handmade by
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Nesting Tables and Stackin...
Materials
Brass
H 23.63 in W 13.78 in D 13.98 in
Set of Two Shagreen Nightstands with beveled drawers by R&Y Augousti
By R & Y Augousti
Located in New York, NY
The iconic bedside by R&Y Augousti is one of their first designs. A Classic and functional bedside
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Night Stands
Materials
Brass
H 23.63 in W 15.75 in D 23.63 in
Set of Two Shagreen Nightstands with Beveled Drawers by R&Y Augousti
By R & Y Augousti
Located in New York, NY
The iconic bedside by R&Y Augousti is one of their first designs. A Classic and functional bedside
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Night Stands
Materials
Brass
H 23.63 in W 15.75 in D 23.63 in
Set of 3 Peacock Nesting Tables in Shagreen Hwana, and Brass by R&Y Augousti
By R & Y Augousti
Located in New York, NY
The set of 3 peacock nesting side tables are an iconic R&Y Augousti piece and one of their first
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Nesting Tables and Stackin...
Materials
Brass
Set of 4 Lily Coasters Inlaid in Cream Shagreen and Brass by R&Y Augousti
By R & Y Augousti
Located in New York, NY
The R&Y Augousti Lily Coaster is the ultimate luxury bar accessory, inlaid in a mixture of cream
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Barware
Materials
Brass
Set of 3 Peacock Nesting Tables in Shagreen Hwana, and Brass by R&Y Augousti
By R & Y Augousti
Located in New York, NY
The set of 3 peacock nesting side tables are an iconic R&Y Augousti piece and one of their first
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Nesting Tables and Stackin...
Materials
Brass
Set of 3 Klimt Nesting Tables in Shagreen, Shell, and Brass by R&Y Augousti
By R & Y Augousti
Located in New York, NY
60 cm / 23.5 x 13.75 x 23.5"
All R&Y Augousti pieces are handmade by artisans, ultimately making
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Nesting Tables and Stackin...
Materials
Brass
H 23.63 in W 13.78 in D 23.63 in
Set of 2 Pedestal Tables in Shagreen, Shell, Lemurian and Brass by R&Y Augousti
By R & Y Augousti
Located in New York, NY
x 35 x 60 cm / 13.75 x 13.75 x 23.5''
S- 35.5 x 30.5 x 55 cm / 14 x 12 x 21.5''
All R&Y Augousti
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Nesting Tables and Stackin...
Materials
Quartz, Brass
H 23.63 in W 13.78 in D 13.98 in
Set of 2 Pedestal Tables in Shagreen, Shell, Lemurian and Brass by R&Y Augousti
By R & Y Augousti
Located in New York, NY
35 x 60 cm / 13.75 x 13.75 x 23.5"
S 35.5 x 30.5 x 55 cm / 14 x 12 x 21.5"
All R&Y Augousti pieces
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Nesting Tables and Stackin...
Materials
Quartz, Brass
H 23.63 in W 13.78 in D 13.98 in
Set of 2 Pedestal Tables in Shagreen, Shell, Lemurian and Brass by R&Y Augousti
By R & Y Augousti
Located in New York, NY
x 35 x 60 cm / 13.75 x 13.75 x 23.5''
S- 35.5 x 30.5 x 55 cm / 14 x 12 x 21.5''
All R&Y Augousti
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Nesting Tables and Stackin...
Materials
Quartz, Brass
H 23.63 in W 13.78 in D 13.98 in
Pedestal Table Large in Shagreen, Shell, and Brass by R&Y Augousti
By R & Y Augousti
Located in New York, NY
35 x 60 cm / 13.75 x 13.75 x 23.5''
All R&Y Augousti pieces are handmade by artisans, ultimately
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Nesting Tables and Stackin...
Materials
Brass
Pedestal Table Large in Shagreen, Shell, and Brass by R&Y Augousti
By R & Y Augousti
Located in New York, NY
35 x 60 cm / 13.75 x 13.75 x 23.5''
All R&Y Augousti pieces are handmade by artisans, ultimately
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Nesting Tables and Stackin...
Materials
Brass
Pedestal Table Small in Lemurian, Shagreen and Brass by R&Y Augousti
By R & Y Augousti
Located in New York, NY
''
All R&Y Augousti pieces are handmade by artisans, ultimately making each piece unique.
Custom color
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Nesting Tables and Stackin...
Materials
Quartz, Brass
H 22.05 in W 11.82 in D 11.82 in
Shagreen Desk with Bronze-Patina Brass Accents by R&Y Augousti
By R & Y Augousti
Located in New York, NY
The Victoria Desk inlaid in cream shagreen by R&Y Augousti is a sophisticated piece that is minimal
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Set of 2 Peacock Nesting Tables in Shagreen Tiger Eye, and Brass by R&Y Augousti
By R & Y Augousti
Located in New York, NY
The set of 2 peacock nesting side tables are an iconic R&Y Augousti piece and one of their first
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Nesting Tables and Stackin...
Materials
Brass
H 23.63 in W 17.33 in D 23.63 in
Set of 2 Peacock Nesting Tables in Shagreen Tiger Eye, and Brass by R&Y Augousti
By R & Y Augousti
Located in New York, NY
The set of 2 peacock nesting side tables are an iconic R&Y Augousti piece and one of their first
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Nesting Tables and Stackin...
Materials
Brass
H 23.63 in W 17.33 in D 23.63 in
Set of 2 Cosmos Vases in Shagreen, Shell and Bronze-Patina Brass by R&Y Augousti
By R & Y Augousti
Located in New York, NY
x 27 cm
All R & Y Augousti pieces are handmade by artisans, ultimately making each piece unique
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Vases
Materials
Brass
H 14.38 in W 2.37 in D 6.3 in
Rattan Nesting Coffee Tables with Quartz and Brass Inlay by R&Y Augousti
By R & Y Augousti
Located in New York, NY
The set of 2 Licol Nesting coffee tables by R & Y Augousti are a part of their new Rattan capsule
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Quartz, Brass
H 15.75 in W 47.25 in D 23.63 in
Rattan Nesting Coffee Tables with Quartz and Brass Inlay by R&Y Augousti
By R & Y Augousti
Located in New York, NY
The Set of 2 Licol Nesting Coffee Tables by R & Y Augousti are a part of their new Rattan capsule
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Quartz, Brass
H 15.75 in W 47.25 in D 23.63 in
Rattan Nesting Coffee Tables with Patagonia and Brass Inlay by R&Y Augousti
By R & Y Augousti
Located in New York, NY
The Set of 2 Licol Nesting Coffee Tables by R & Y Augousti are a part of their new Rattan capsule
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Quartz, Brass
H 15.75 in W 47.25 in D 23.63 in
Melting Nesting Side Table Set of 3 in Shagreen, Shell and Brass by R&Y Augousti
By R & Y Augousti
Located in New York, NY
13.75 x 23.75"
All R&Y Augousti pieces are handmade by artisans, ultimately making each piece unique
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Nesting Tables and Stackin...
Materials
Brass
H 23.63 in W 13.78 in D 24.81 in
Melting Nesting Side Table Set of 3 in Shagreen, Onyx and Brass by R&Y Augousti
By R & Y Augousti
Located in New York, NY
"
Large 60 x 35 x 60 cm / 23.75 x 13.75 x 23.75"
All R&Y Augousti pieces are handmade by artisans
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Nesting Tables and Stackin...
Materials
Onyx, Brass
H 23.63 in W 13.78 in D 23.63 in
Set of 3 Cosmos Nesting Coffee Tables in Shagreen, Shell & Hwana R&Y Augousti
By R & Y Augousti
Located in New York, NY
13.25 x 39 cm / 16" x 13.25" x 15.5"
All R&Y Augousti pieces are handmade by artisans, ultimately
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Nesting Tables and Stackin...
Materials
Granite, Brass
H 18.12 in W 16.54 in D 43.31 in
Set of 3 Klimt Nesting Tables in Shagreen, Shell, & Brass by R&Y Augousti
By R & Y Augousti
Located in New York, NY
x 35 x 57 cm / 20.5 x 13.75 x 19.75", 60 x 35 x 60 cm / 23.5 x 13.75 x 23.5"
All R&Y Augousti
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Nesting Tables and Stackin...
Materials
Brass
H 23.63 in W 13.78 in D 23.63 in
Melting Nesting Side Table Set of 3 in Shagreen, Shell and Brass by R&Y Augousti
By R & Y Augousti
Located in New York, NY
13.75 x 23.75"
All R&Y Augousti pieces are handmade by artisans, ultimately making each piece unique
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Nesting Tables and Stackin...
Materials
Brass
H 23.63 in W 13.78 in D 24.81 in
Melting Nesting Side Table Set of 3 in Shagreen, Onyx and Brass by R&Y Augousti
By R & Y Augousti
Located in New York, NY
21.6"
Large- 60 x 35 x 60 cm / 23.75 x 13.75 x 23.75"
All R&Y Augousti pieces are handmade by artisans
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Nesting Tables and Stackin...
Materials
Onyx, Brass
H 23.63 in W 13.78 in D 23.63 in
Melting Nesting Side Table Set of 3 in Shagreen, Onyx and Brass by R&Y Augousti
By R & Y Augousti
Located in New York, NY
21.6"
Large 63 x 35 x 60 cm / 24.75 x 13.75 x 23.75"
All R&Y Augousti pieces are handmade by
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Nesting Tables and Stackin...
Materials
Onyx, Brass
H 23.63 in W 13.78 in D 24.81 in
Melting Nesting Side Table Set of 3 in Shagreen, Onyx and Brass by R&Y Augousti
By R & Y Augousti
Located in New York, NY
21.6"
Large- 60 x 35 x 60 cm / 23.75 x 13.75 x 23.75"
All R&Y Augousti pieces are handmade by artisans
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Nesting Tables and Stackin...
Materials
Onyx, Brass
H 23.63 in W 13.78 in D 23.63 in
Shagreen Sculptural Vase with Pen Shell and Brass Details by R&Y Augousti
By R & Y Augousti
Located in New York, NY
58.1 cm
All R & Y Augousti pieces are handmade by artisans, ultimately making each piece unique
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Vases
Materials
Brass
H 22.88 in W 5.12 in D 12.92 in
Shagreen Sculptural Vases with Pen Shell and Brass Details by R&Y Augousti
By R & Y Augousti
Located in New York, NY
13 x 58 cm,
The medium size is 26 x 12 x 52 cm
The small size is 30 x 13 x 40 cm
All R & Y Augousti
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Vases
Materials
Brass
H 22.88 in W 5.12 in D 12.92 in
Peacock Nesting Coffee Table in Cream Shagreen and Brass by R&Y Augousti
By R & Y Augousti
Located in New York, NY
The set of 3 peacock nesting coffee tables, are an iconic R&Y Augousti piece and one of their first
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Nesting Tables and Stackin...
Materials
Brass
H 15.75 in W 20.48 in D 27.56 in
Peacock Nesting Coffee Table in Cream Shagreen and Brass by R&Y Augousti
By R & Y Augousti
Located in New York, NY
The set of 3 peacock nesting coffee tables, are an iconic R&Y Augousti piece and one of their first
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Nesting Tables and Stackin...
Materials
Brass
H 15.75 in W 20.48 in D 27.56 in
Set of 3 Cosmos Nesting Coffee Tables in Shagreen, Shell & Hwana R & Y Augousti
By R & Y Augousti
Located in New York, NY
13.25 x 39 cm / 16" x 13.25" x 15.5"
All R & Y Augousti pieces are handmade by artisans, ultimately
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Nesting Tables and Stackin...
Materials
Granite, Brass
H 18.12 in W 16.54 in D 43.31 in
Set of 3 Cosmos Nesting Coffee Tables in Shagreen, Shell & Hwana R&Y Augousti
By R & Y Augousti
Located in New York, NY
13.25 x 39 cm / 16" x 13.25" x 15.5"
All R&Y Augousti pieces are handmade by artisans, ultimately
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Nesting Tables and Stackin...
Materials
Granite, Brass
H 18.12 in W 16.54 in D 43.31 in
Peacock Nesting Coffee Table in Cream Shagreen and Brass by R&Y Augousti
By R & Y Augousti
Located in New York, NY
The peacock nesting coffee table large is an iconic R&Y Augousti piece and one of their first
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Nesting Tables and Stackin...
Materials
Brass
H 15.75 in W 20.48 in D 27.56 in
Shagreen Sculptural Vase with Pen Shell and Brass Details by R&Y Augousti
By R & Y Augousti
Located in New York, NY
size is 30 x 12 x 40 cm
All R & Y Augousti pieces are handmade by artisans, ultimately making each
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Vases
Materials
Brass
H 22.88 in W 5.12 in D 12.92 in
Shagreen Sculptural Vase with Pen Shell and Brass Details by R&Y Augousti
By R & Y Augousti
Located in New York, NY
& Y Augousti pieces are handmade by artisans, ultimately making each piece unique.
Wipe clean with
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Vases
Materials
Brass
H 22.88 in W 5.12 in D 12.92 in
Melting Nesting Coffee Tables in Shagreen, Shell and Brass by R & Y Augousti
By R & Y Augousti
Located in New York, NY
"
2x small: 35 x 47 x 35 cm / 13.7 x 18.5 x 13.7"
All R&Y Augousti pieces are handmade by artisans
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
H 16.54 in W 27.56 in D 44.1 in
Pedestal Table Small in Cream Shagreen & Brass by R & Y Augousti
By R & Y Augousti
Located in New York, NY
- 35.5 x 30.5 x 55 cm / 14 x 12 x 21.5”
All R & Y Augousti pieces are handmade by artisans, ultimately
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Nesting Tables and Stackin...
Materials
Brass
Melting Nesting Coffee Tables in Shagreen, Shell and Brass by R & Y Augousti
By R & Y Augousti
Located in New York, NY
diameter x 40 cm
Medium: 70 diameter x 38 cm
All R&Y Augousti pieces are handmade by artisans
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
Shagreen Tray and Vase Set with Shell and Brass Inserts by R&Y Augousti
By R & Y Augousti
Located in New York, NY
a mixture of shagreen, shell and brass
All R & Y Augousti pieces are handmade by artisans
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Tray Tables
Materials
Brass
Pedestal Table Large in Coal Black Shagreen and Brass by R&Y Augousti
By R & Y Augousti
Located in New York, NY
35 x 60 cm / 13.75 x 13.75 x 23.5"
All R&Y Augousti pieces are handmade by artisans, ultimately
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Nesting Tables and Stackin...
Materials
Brass
H 23.63 in W 13.78 in D 13.98 in
Pedestal Table Small in Cream Shagreen & Brass by R & Y Augousti
By R & Y Augousti
Located in New York, NY
- 35.5 x 30.5 x 55 cm / 14 x 12 x 21.5''
All R & Y Augousti pieces are handmade by artisans
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Nesting Tables and Stackin...
Materials
Brass
Set of 3 Peacock Nesting Side Tables in, Shagreen, Shell & Brass by R&Y Augousti
By R & Y Augousti
Located in New York, NY
The set of 3 peacock nesting coffee tables, are an iconic R&Y Augousti piece and one of their first
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Nesting Tables and Stackin...
Materials
Brass
H 24 in W 12.25 in D 31 in
Set of 3 Peacock Nesting Side Tables in, Shagreen, Shell & Brass by R&Y Augousti
By R & Y Augousti
Located in New York, NY
The set of 3 peacock nesting coffee tables, are an iconic R&Y Augousti piece and one of their first
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Nesting Tables and Stackin...
Materials
Brass
H 24 in W 12.25 in D 31 in
Set of 3 Shagreen Nesting Side Tables with Brass Inlay Work by R&Y Augousti
By R & Y Augousti
Located in New York, NY
The set of 3 peacock nesting coffee tables, are an iconic R&Y Augousti piece and one of their first
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Nesting Tables and Stackin...
Materials
Brass
H 24 in W 12.25 in D 31 in
Set of 2 Peacock Nesting End Table in Shagreen Shell Brass by R&Y Augousti
By R & Y Augousti
Located in New York, NY
The set of 2 peacock nesting side tables are an iconic R&Y Augousti piece and one of their first
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Nesting Tables and Stackin...
Materials
Brass
H 23.63 in W 17.33 in D 23.63 in
Set of 3 Peacock II Nesting Side Tables in Shagreen & Brass by R&Y Augousti
By R & Y Augousti
Located in New York, NY
R&Y Augousti, see images at end of slide. The tops of this version are completely solid with no
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Nesting Tables and Stackin...
Materials
Brass
H 23.63 in W 18.9 in D 19.69 in
Set of 2 Lily Melting Coffee Tables in Shagreen Lemurian & Brass by R&Y Augousti
By R & Y Augousti
Located in New York, NY
R&Y Augousti pieces are handmade by artisans, ultimately making each piece unique.
Custom color
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Nesting Tables and Stackin...
Materials
Quartz, Brass
H 19.69 in W 25.6 in D 25.6 in
Shell Inlaid Nesting Coffee Tables with Brass Details by R&Y Augousti
By R & Y Augousti
Located in New York, NY
The Set of 2 Licol nesting coffee tables by R & Y Augousti in black pen shemm with bronze-patina
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
H 15.75 in W 47.25 in D 23.63 in
Set of Two Shagreen Nightstands with Beveled Drawers by R&Y Augousti
By R & Y Augousti
Located in New York, NY
The iconic bedside by R&Y Augousti is one of their first designs. A Classic and functional bedside
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco End Tables
Materials
Brass
H 23.63 in W 15.75 in D 23.63 in
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R And Y Augousti Sets For Sale on 1stDibs
An assortment of r and y augousti sets is available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of metal, brass and shagreen stingray, all r and y augousti sets available were constructed with great care. There are 15 antique and vintage r and y augousti sets for sale at 1stDibs, while we also have 157 modern editions to choose from as well. R and y augousti sets have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 20th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. Art Deco, modern and mid-century modern r and y augousti sets are consistently popular styles.
How Much are R And Y Augousti Sets?
Prices for r and y augousti sets start at $300 and top out at $566,374 with the average selling for $7,188.
R & Y Augousti for sale on 1stDibs
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.
Find R&Y Augousti tables, seating and decorative objects on 1stDibs.
A Close Look at art-deco Furniture
Art Deco furniture is characterized by its celebration of modern life. More than its emphasis on natural wood grains and focus on traditional craftsmanship, vintage Art Deco dining chairs, tables, desks, cabinets and other furniture — which typically refers to pieces produced during the 1920s and 1930s — is an ode to the glamour of the “Roaring Twenties.”
ORIGINS OF ART DECO FURNITURE DESIGN
- Emerged in the 1920s
- Flourished while the popularity of Art Nouveau declined
- Term derives from 1925’s Exposition Internationale des Arts Décoratifs et Industriels Modernes (International Exhibition of Modern Decorative and Industrial Arts) in Paris, France
- Informed by Ancient Egypt, Cubism, Futurism, Louis XVI, De Stijl, modernism and the Vienna Secession; influenced Streamline Moderne and mid-century modernism
CHARACTERISTICS OF ART DECO FURNITURE DESIGN
- Bold geometric lines and forms, floral motifs
- Use of expensive materials such as shagreen or marble as well as exotic woods such as mahogany, ebony and zebra wood
- Metal accents, shimmering mirrored finishes
- Embellishments made from exotic animal hides, inlays of mother-of-pearl or ivory
ART DECO FURNITURE DESIGNERS TO KNOW
VINTAGE ART DECO FURNITURE ON 1STDIBS
Few design styles are as universally recognized and appreciated as Art Deco. The term alone conjures visions of the Roaring Twenties, Machine Age metropolises, vast ocean liners, sleek typography and Prohibition-era hedonism. The iconic movement made an indelible mark on all fields of design throughout the 1920s and ’30s, celebrating society’s growing industrialization with refined elegance and stunning craftsmanship.
Widely known designers associated with the Art Deco style include Émile-Jacques Ruhlmann, Eileen Gray, Maurice Dufrêne, Paul Follot and Jules Leleu.
The term Art Deco derives from the name of a large decorative arts exhibition held in Paris in 1925. “Art Deco design” is often used broadly, to describe the work of creators in associated or ancillary styles. This is particularly true of American Art Deco, which is also called Streamline Moderne or Machine Age design. (Streamline Moderne, sometimes known as Art Moderne, was a phenomenon largely of the 1930s, post–Art Nouveau.)
Art Deco textile designers employed dazzling floral motifs and vivid colors, and while Art Deco furniture makers respected the dark woods and modern metals with which they worked, they frequently incorporated decorative embellishments such as exotic animal hides as well as veneers in their seating, case pieces, living room sets and bedroom furniture.
From mother-of-pearl inlaid vitrines to chrome aviator chairs, bold and inventive works in the Art Deco style include chaise longues (also known as chaise lounges) and curved armchairs. Today, the style is still favored by interior designers looking to infuse a home with an air of luxury and sophistication.
The vintage Art Deco furniture for sale on 1stDibs includes dressers, coffee tables, decorative objects and more.