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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Shagreen and Shell Column Set with Brass Sculptures by R&Y Augousti
By R & Y Augousti
Located in New York, NY
The Paris based label has distinguished themselves since their launch, with their iconic use of shagreen mixed with brass and other exotic materials. All furniture is handcrafted by ...
Brass
Shagreen Sculptural Floor Lamp with Shell and Brass Details by R&Y Augousti
By R & Y Augousti
Located in New York, NY
The Paris based label has distinguished themselves since their launch, with their iconic use of shagreen mixed with brass and other exotic materials. All furniture is handcrafted by ...
Brass
Shagreen Sculptural Vase with Pen Shell and Brass Details by R&Y Augousti
By R & Y Augousti
Located in New York, NY
The Paris based label has distinguished themselves since their launch, with their iconic use of shagreen mixed with brass and other exotic materials. All furniture is handcrafted by ...
Brass
Shagreen Sculptural Vase with Pen Shell and Brass Details by R&Y Augousti
By R & Y Augousti
Located in New York, NY
The Paris based label has distinguished themselves since their launch, with their iconic use of shagreen mixed with brass and other exotic materials. All furniture is handcrafted by skilled artisans, ultimately making each piece unique, designed in Paris and produced in the Philippines. The Artemis small sculptural vase...
Brass
Shagreen Sculptural Vase with Pen Shell and Brass Details by R&Y Augousti
By R & Y Augousti
Located in New York, NY
The Paris based label has distinguished themselves since their launch, with their iconic use of shagreen mixed with brass and other exotic materials. All furniture is handcrafted by ...
Brass
Shagreen Sculptural Vase with Pen Shell and Brass Details by R&Y Augousti
By R & Y Augousti
Located in New York, NY
The Paris based label has distinguished themselves since their launch, with their iconic use of shagreen mixed with brass and other exotic materials. All furniture is handcrafted by ...
Brass
Shagreen Sculptural Floor Lamp with Shell and Brass Details by R&Y Augousti
By R & Y Augousti
Located in New York, NY
The Paris based label has distinguished themselves since their launch, with their iconic use of shagreen mixed with brass and other exotic materials. All furniture is handcrafted by ...
Brass
$5,621 / item
Shell Column by R&Y Augousti
By R & Y Augousti
Located in New York, NY
The Paris based label has distinguished themselves since their launch, with their iconic use of shagreen mixed with brass and other exotic materials. All furniture is handcrafted by ...
Shell
Shagreen Sculptural Table Lamp with Shell and Brass Details by R&Y Augousti
By R & Y Augousti
Located in New York, NY
The Paris based label has distinguished themselves since their launch, with their iconic use of shagreen mixed with brass and other exotic materials. All furniture is handcrafted by ...
Brass
$5,115 / item
Shagreen Column by R&Y Augousti
By R & Y Augousti
Located in New York, NY
The Paris based label has distinguished themselves since their launch, with their iconic use of shagreen mixed with brass and other exotic materials. All furniture is handcrafted by ...
Shagreen Stingray
Shagreen Sculptural Vase with Pen Shell and Brass Details by R&Y Augousti
By R & Y Augousti
Located in New York, NY
The Paris based label has distinguished themselves since their launch, with their iconic use of shagreen mixed with brass and other exotic materials. All furniture is handcrafted by ...
Brass
Shagreen Vases with Pen Shell and Bronze-Patina Brass Details by R&Y Augousti
By R & Y Augousti
Located in New York, NY
The Paris based label has distinguished themselves since their launch, with their iconic use of shagreen mixed with brass and other exotic materials. All furniture is handcrafted by ...
Brass
Shagreen Vase with Pen Shell and Bronze-Patina Brass Details by R&Y Augousti
By R & Y Augousti
Located in New York, NY
The Paris based label has distinguished themselves since their launch, with their iconic use of shagreen mixed with brass and other exotic materials. All furniture is handcrafted by ...
Brass
$5,819 / item
Shagreen Column by R&Y Augousti
By R & Y Augousti
Located in New York, NY
The Paris based label has distinguished themselves since their launch, with their iconic use of shagreen mixed with brass and other exotic materials. All furniture is handcrafted by skilled artisans, ultimately making each piece unique, designed in Paris and produced in the Philippines. This column in cream...
Shagreen Stingray
Shagreen Sculptural Vases with Pen Shell and Brass Details by R&Y Augousti
By R & Y Augousti
Located in New York, NY
The Paris based label has distinguished themselves since their launch, with their iconic use of shagreen mixed with brass and other exotic materials. All furniture is handcrafted by ...
Brass
Shagreen Sculptural Vase with Pen Shell and Brass Details by R&Y Augousti
By R & Y Augousti
Located in New York, NY
The Paris based label has distinguished themselves since their launch, with their iconic use of shagreen mixed with brass and other exotic materials. All furniture is handcrafted by ...
Brass
Shagreen Sculptural Vase with Pen Shell and Brass Details by R&Y Augousti
By R & Y Augousti
Located in New York, NY
The Paris based label has distinguished themselves since their launch, with their iconic use of shagreen mixed with brass and other exotic materials. All furniture is handcrafted by skilled artisans, ultimately making each piece unique, designed in Paris and produced in the Philippines. The Artemis small sculptural vase...
Brass
Shagreen Vase with Pen Shell and Bronze-Patina Brass Details by R&Y Augousti
By R & Y Augousti
Located in New York, NY
The Paris based label has distinguished themselves since their launch, with their iconic use of shagreen mixed with brass and other exotic materials. All furniture is handcrafted by ...
Brass
Shagreen Vase with Pen Shell and Bronze-Patina Brass Details by R&Y Augousti
By R & Y Augousti
Located in New York, NY
The Paris based label has distinguished themselves since their launch, with their iconic use of shagreen mixed with brass and other exotic materials. All furniture is handcrafted by ...
Brass
Shagreen Sculptural Vase with Pen Shell and Brass Details by R&Y Augousti
By R & Y Augousti
Located in New York, NY
The Paris based label has distinguished themselves since their launch, with their iconic use of shagreen mixed with brass and other exotic materials. All furniture is handcrafted by ...
Brass
Shagreen Vase with Pen Shell and Bronze-Patina Brass Details by R&Y Augousti
By R & Y Augousti
Located in New York, NY
The Paris based label has distinguished themselves since their launch, with their iconic use of shagreen mixed with brass and other exotic materials. All furniture is handcrafted by ...
Brass
Shagreen Sculptural Vase with Pen Shell and Brass Details by R&Y Augousti
By R & Y Augousti
Located in New York, NY
The Paris based label has distinguished themselves since their launch, with their iconic use of shagreen mixed with brass and other exotic materials. All furniture is handcrafted by ...
Brass
Shagreen Vase with Pen Shell and Bronze-Patina Brass Details by R&Y Augousti
By R & Y Augousti
Located in New York, NY
The Paris based label has distinguished themselves since their launch, with their iconic use of shagreen mixed with brass and other exotic materials. All furniture is handcrafted by ...
Brass
Shagreen Vase with Pen Shell and Bronze-Patina Brass Details by R&Y Augousti
By R & Y Augousti
Located in New York, NY
The Paris based label has distinguished themselves since their launch, with their iconic use of shagreen mixed with brass and other exotic materials. All furniture is handcrafted by ...
Brass
Shagreen Vase with Pen Shell and Bronze-Patina Brass Details by R&Y Augousti
By R & Y Augousti
Located in New York, NY
The Paris based label has distinguished themselves since their launch, with their iconic use of shagreen mixed with brass and other exotic materials. All furniture is handcrafted by ...
Brass
Shagreen Sculptural Vase with Pen Shell and Brass Details by R&Y Augousti
By R & Y Augousti
Located in New York, NY
The Paris based label has distinguished themselves since their launch, with their iconic use of shagreen mixed with brass and other exotic materials. All furniture is handcrafted by ...
Brass
$13,800 / set
Vases by R & Y Augousti
By R & Y Augousti
Located in Asheville, NC
Large teak wood vase with bronze smaller vases is Mid-Century in period and design as well. Colors in shades of green and bronze tones with the two smaller vases being heavy bronze a...
Bronze
$2,669Sale Price|20% Off
H 42.52 in Dm 11.82 in
20th Century Classic French marble column, black with gold brass.
Located in Berlin, DE
19th Century Classic French marble column, black with gold brass. Impressive marble column, column shaft in black, white, and green mottled. Black square base and top. Finished wit...
Marble, Brass
19th Century French Majolica Pedestal Column with Elephants
Located in Austin, TX
Rare spectacular 19th Century French Majolica Pedestal Column With 3 Elephants and leaves.
Ceramic
Art Deco Sculptural Brass and Rattan floor lamp Sweden 1940s
By ASEA
Located in Hillringsberg, SE
Sculptural and slick design made in the 1940s Sweden. This floor lamp with Art Deco design is a great edition to any home. Base in brass and oak with a brass rod and rattan shade. ...
Brass
R & Y Augousti Shagreen Lamp Sculptural Shape French Mid Century Style
By R & Y Augousti
Located in Atlanta, GA
Sculptural Shagreen Lamp, designed by R & Y Augousti, France, circa 2000s. The height to the top of the shade shown in the first photo is 26.75". The lamp shade is not included.
Hide, Wood
$2,551
H 60.63 in W 14.97 in D 14.97 in Dm 14.97 in
Italian floor lamp with cocoon shade, travertine base and brass details, 1960s
By Angelo Lelii, Stilnovo, Arredoluce
Located in Milano, IT
Sculptural Italian floor lamp with cocoon shade, travertine base and brass details, circa 1960 An elegant Italian floor lamp distinguished by its refined combination of natural mate...
Metal, Brass
Mid-Century Floor Lamp with Brass Details, Europe 1950s
Located in Utrecht, NL
The mid-century era was marked by a departure from excessive ornament, intricate designs and a shift towards simplicity, functionality, and a seamless blend of form and function. Mid...
Metal, Brass
Fine French Art Deco Lacquered Floor Lamp with Glass and Brass details
Located in Long Island City, NY
A fine French Art Deco lacquered metal and wood floor lamp with a glass bowl, glass diffusers and brass details.
Brass
$1,160 / item
H 9.5 in W 10 in D 3 in
Modern Vase in Shagreen with Shell and Brass Details by R&Y Augousti
By R & Y Augousti
Located in West Hollywood, CA
The Circular Cosmos Dark Vase by R&Y Augousti is a stunning embodiment of refined artistry and luxurious materials. Crafted from shagreen, this vase boasts an elegant texture tha...
Brass
Torchiere Floor Lamp in Spun Aluminum with Brass Detail by Russel Wright
By Russel Wright
Located in Kansas City, MO
Russel Wright spun aluminum and brass torchiere floor lamp. All original. Three way light switch with the round wooden knob. Very good condition wit...
Aluminum, Brass
Modern Vase in Shagreen with Shell and Brass Details by R&Y Augousti
By R & Y Augousti
Located in West Hollywood, CA
The "Vase Rose" by R&Y Augousti is a stunning creation that embodies contemporary luxury through its masterful combination of exquisite materials. Handcrafted from rich shagreen,...
Brass
Royal Empire column with malachite and gilt bronze
Located in Berlin, DE
Royal Empire column with malachite and gilt bronze Impressive and regal wooden column with bronze mounts in Empire style. Solid wood coated with malachite painting technique. Such a...
Malachite, Brass, Bronze
Two Columns with Heron and Planter in the Style of Delphin Massier
Located in Antwerp, BE
This column surmounted by a vase decorated with flowers is reminiscent of the Mediterranean Majolica tradition. This piece is typical in the style of Delphin Massier’s, established i...
Ceramic
Sold
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
The Artemis large sculptural vase is a graphic piece that adds a statement to any space. The bold pattern is inlaid in a mixture of black shagreen, black pen shell and bronze-patina ...
Brass