Known for his use of luxurious materials such as precious metals, warm woods and even gemstones in his extensive range of tables, lighting and decorative objects, Italian architect and interior designer Achille Salvagni is widely collected and celebrated by design enthusiasts around the globe.
Born in Rome in 1970, Salvagni was raised in a home that was filled with an eclectic mix of early 20th-century furniture and objects, thanks to his father’s buying tours of art and furniture galleries in Milan and Rome. Salvagni’s father was a key influence on his early interest in art and design — the younger Salvagni began drawing furniture at the age of 10. He would later find inspiration in the work of modernist architects like Alvar Aalto and Erik Gunnar Asplund.
Salvagni attended Sapienza University in Rome, obtaining a degree in architecture in 1998. He subsequently won a grant to study at the KTH Royal Institute of Technology in Stockholm, Sweden.
In 2002, Salvagni founded his architecture firm Salvagni Architetti where his early projects included supermarket interiors, grand Italian apartments and yacht cabins. In 2007, he won an award at the World Yacht Trophies in Cannes for his work on the M.Y. Mikymar, a 120-foot, four-cabin yacht.
Salvagni’s reputation for his sleek, lavish interiors drew acclaim from critics and fellow designers, and he soon established an elite global clientele. Although his primary focus was on interior design, Salvagni often found himself creating furnishings to complement his decorating projects.
While Salvagni draws from a wide range of historical elements in many of his furniture designs — for example, his Lancea table lamp is inspired by a voluminous skirt worn by Queen Elizabeth I — the influence of Art Deco can be seen in some of his coffee tables, wall sconces, side tables and chairs.
“Art Deco is the perfect balance between the past and the future,” Salvagni told Introspective.
Salvagni has exhibited at several galleries worldwide, including Maison Gerard in Manhattan and the Laguna gallery in London. His first show at the former took place in 2013, and designers like Amy Lau, Victoria Hagan and Jamie Drake bought pieces on behalf of clients. Salvagni's works have also been shown at PAD exhibitions in Paris, London, Monaco and Geneva.
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Achille Salvagni
By Rizzoli International Publications, Achille Salvagni
Located in New York, NY
A meticulously curated glimpse at the career of a design-world superstar. "Stylistically, Salvagni is an avowed modernist; his work displays an elegant economy of means that is ut...
Paper
$1,895
H 35 in W 4.5 in D 0.33 in
Chinese Export Silver Cigarette Case Depicting the Bund and the Angel of Peace
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Chinese Export Silver Cigarette Case Depicting the Bund and the Angel of Peace, Shanghai, c. 1930–1940 129 grams, 4.5" W × 3.5" H × 0.33" D (8.75" W open) A rare and historically s...
Sterling Silver
1940s Doll Mold of a Baby Face
Located in Tarrytown, NY
1940s Toy mold of a baby doll face.
Iron
Antique Map of the City of Batavia by Van der Aa, circa 1730
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'Plan de la Ville et du Chateau de Batavia en l'Isle de Iava - Ware affbeeldinge wegens het Casteel ende Stadt Batavia gelegen op groot Eylant Java'. Detailed plan...
Paper
$10,768
H 26.78 in W 48.04 in D 14.57 in
Stereo RR-126 radio by Pier Giacomo & Achille Castiglioni for Brionvega, 1960s
By Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni, Brionvega
Located in bruxelles, BE
White Brionvega stereo radio. The radio and record player work perfectly, it has been completely overhauled. There is a bluethoot connection for GSM. Dimensions in closed position: h...
Metal
$65
H 10.25 in W 1 in D 10.5 in
Santa Fe Style by Christine Mather, Rizzoli First Edition Hardbound Book 1986
By Rizzoli International Publications
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Santa Fe Style Hardbound Book, First Edition Published in 1986 by Rizzoli, Santa Fe Style by Christine Mather and Sharon Woods is a seminal, heavily illustrated design book explorin...
Paper
$409
H 3.55 in W 18.12 in D 14.38 in
Swing Tractor Seat Chair, in Red like Achille Castiglione Stool, circa 1970
By Achille Castiglioni
Located in Amsterdam IJMuiden, NL
This item is part of the private collection of Casey Godrie and is situated in his private house. Ask him for competitive shipping quotes. His incredible Dune Villa, Amsterdam Beach...
Metal
$9,832Sale Price|20% Off
H 29.53 in W 47.64 in D 14.57 in
Iconic Brionvega radio turntable RR126 by Achille Castiglioni - 20th Century
By Brionvega, Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni
Located in Milano, IT
Brionvega RR126 radio turntable, Italian Mid Century by Achille Castiglioni - Sculptural Radio - Space Age Radio Designed in 1964 by Achille and Pier...
Steel, Aluminum
$575
H 9.06 in W 6.3 in D 1.58 in
East of the Sun and West of the Moon; Old Tales from the North, Kay Nielssen, il
Located in Middletown, NY
New York: George H Doran Company, (1922). First American Edition. 8vo, 9 x 6 1/2 inches 230 x 160 mm); 204 pp. 25 tipped-in color plates, including the frontispiece; illustrations ...
Fabric, Paper
$11,939
H 29.14 in W 47.64 in D 14.38 in
Record Player Brionvega by Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni, 1960s
By Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni
Located in Brussels, BE
Record Player Brionvega by Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni, 1960s
Wood
$9,958
H 28.75 in W 48.04 in D 15.75 in
20thC Brionvega Rr126 Stereophonic Radio, By Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni
By Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
The Brionvega RR-126 is an icon of Pop design. It was conceived as an anthropomorphic ‘musical pet’, with speakers for ears and control dials for its face. It could be moved around e...
Metal
$5,000
H 27.5 in W 22.5 in D 0.25 in
1864 Abraham Lincoln's Emancipation Proclamation, Antique Engraving by W Roberts
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
Presented is a Proclamation of Emancipation wood engraving by W. Roberts. The engraving was published in 1864, just one year after President Abraham Lincoln signed the original Proclamation. W. Roberts was the artist and engraver and Corydon Alexis Alvord was the printer. The engraving was published by R. A Dimmick, in New York, 1864. The text of the Proclamation is set in a variety of typefaces, which is encased in a pictorial border. The border is decorated with a portrait of Abraham Lincoln and seven other vignettes, including the horrors of slavery at left, the bombardment of Fort Sumter at bottom, and scenes from a prosperous and united nation at right. On September 22, 1862, five days after the Union victory at the Battle of Antietam, Lincoln issued a preliminary decree stating that, unless the rebellious states returned to the Union by January 1, freedom would be granted to slaves within those states. No Confederate states took the offer, and on January 1, 1863 Lincoln presented the Emancipation Proclamation...
Paper
Postmodern Starck Coffee Table Book, First Edition, 1990s
By Philippe Starck
Located in New York, NY
“STARCK,” a collectible hard‑cover coffee table book on French designer Philippe Starck, Postmodernism, published in 1996 as the First Edition by Taschen, Cologne, Germany. Printed i...
Paper
Achille Salvagni, 4 Sconces, 2 Diamonds & 2 Earrings
By Achille Salvagni
Located in New York, NY
Diamond & Earring are wall mounted lights by Rome based architect Achille Salvagni, recognized worldwide for bringing together Italian craftsmanship and his passion for luxurious materials and traditional techniques. This listing is for a set of four sconces (2 Earrings...
Onyx, Bronze
Sold
H 39 in W 75 in D 60 in
Achille Salvagni, "Spider Jewel" Six Arm Chandelier, Italy, 2015 - Deposit 1
By Achille Salvagni
Located in New York, NY
Spider’s six gunmetal patinated bronze arms, accented at their ends with shades of polished bronze and onyx, reach out and over one another, creating an unmatched visual dynamism and...
Onyx, Bronze
Sold
H 39 in W 75 in D 60 in
Achille Salvagni, "Spider Jewel" Six Arm Chandelier, Italy, 2015 - Deposit 2
By Achille Salvagni
Located in New York, NY
Spider’s six gunmetal patinated bronze arms, accented at their ends with shades of polished bronze and onyx, reach out and over one another, creating an unmatched visual dynamism and...
Onyx, Bronze
Achille Salvagni, "Spider" Six-Arm Chandelier, Italy, 2013
By Achille Salvagni
Located in New York, NY
"Spider" Six-arm chandelier in gilt and patinated bronze and onyx by Achille Salvagni Overall drop: Can be 39" or 48" Bulb: Six 25 watt bulbs.
Onyx, Bronze
Achille Salvagni, "Tête à Tête" Chaise Lounge, 2018
By Achille Salvagni
Located in New York, NY
Tête à Tête is a beautiful new chaise lounge by the architect and designer Achille Salvagni. This extra long piece features the Roman's signature ret...
Bronze
Achille Salvagni, Lacquer and Bronze Bench, Italy, 2015
By Achille Salvagni
Located in New York, NY
Bench by Achille Salvagni, black lacquer base with patinated and polished bronze legs. Edition of 10.
Bronze
Achille Salvagni, "Pinocchio, " Floor Lamp, Italy, 2015
By Achille Salvagni
Located in New York, NY
A floor lamp in gunmetal bronze, accented with shades of polished bronze and onyx.
Onyx, Bronze
Achille Salvagni, "Pinocchio, " Floor Lamp, Italy, 2015
By Achille Salvagni
Located in New York, NY
A floor lamp in gunmetal bronze, accented with shades of polished bronze and onyx.
Onyx, Bronze
Sold
H 24 in W 32.5 in D 24 in
Achille Salvagni, Mini Vittoria Shearling, Contemporary Chair, Italy, 2016
By Achille Salvagni
Located in New York, NY
Vittoria is a plush, armless club chair by Italian designer Achille Salvagni. Its lacquer base is available in a variety of colors, and accented with a rim of polished bronze. Uphols...
Bronze
"Lucy" Oak and Bronze Wall Mirror by Achille Salvagni
By Achille Salvagni
Located in New York, NY
"Lucy" Polished Royal oak and patinated bronze wall mirror Edition of 20 Stamped: Achille Salvagni Atelier
Bronze
"Emerald" Side Table by Achille Salvagni
By Achille Salvagni
Located in New York, NY
"Emerald." A contemporary multifaceted side table in iridescent lacquered and polished fiberglass. Edition of 40.
"Shield" Noir Doré Marble Cabinet by Achille Salvagni
By Achille Salvagni
Located in New York, NY
Contemporary cabinet by Achille Salvagni in noir doré marble with concave polished aluminum doors, a marble shelf, gun metal patinated door handles, and gilt bronze feet and hinges. ...
Marble, Aluminum, Ormolu