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 Floor Lamp with 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 Table Lamp with 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
Shell Inlay Table Lamp with 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 Sconce with 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
Carmen Table Lamp in Shagreen/Shell/Agate & Bronze-Patina Brass 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 ...
Agate, Brass
Shagreen Wall Light with 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
Shell Inlaid Wall Sconce with 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
Peacock Table Lamp in Shagreen or Shell w/bronze patina brass 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 Floor Lamp with 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
Petal Table Lamp in Coal Black Shagreen and Bronze Patina Brass 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
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
Shagreen Table Lamp with 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 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
Adjustable Floor Lamp in Cream Shagreen and Bronze Patina Brass 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
Adjustable Floor Lamp in Shagreen and Bronze Patina Brass 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 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
Wonderful Pair Mid Century French R&Y Augusti Red Leather Skin Table Lamps
By R & Y Augousti
Located in Roslyn, NY
A Wonderful Pair Of French R&Y Augusti Red Leather And Skin Table Lamps
Animal Skin, Leather
Shell Inlay Floor Lamp with 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
Geometric Table Lamp in Shagreen, Shell and Bronze Patina Brass 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 Floor Lamp with 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 Floor Lamp with 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
Desk Lamp in Cream Shagreen and Bronze Patina Brass 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
Medium Black Shell and Bronze-Patina Brass Propeller Floor Lamp by Kifu Paris
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
Petal Table Lamp in Cream Shagreen and Bronze Patina Brass 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
Desk Lamp in Cream Shagreen and Bronze Patina Brass 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
Turned Deco Cherry Markham Floor Lamp with Etched Details
By Meredith Hart Furniture
Located in Durham, NC
Starting with a basic form similar to another lamp in my collection, this lamp includes detail work that requires time and patience. While a lamp has a basic function of proving ligh...
Cherry
Black and White with Brass Details Table Lamp by Ron Rezek
By Ron Rezek
Located in Palm Springs, CA
1980’s Postmodern black and white powdered coated table lamp by Ron Rezek. In beautiful vintage condition. It take one regular edition 75w max lightbulb. Measurements: 12.5” di...
Metal
Brass Lotus Lamp in Verdigris Patina
By Feldman Lighting Co.
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Brass lotus table lamp in verdigris patina attributed to Feldman Lighting Co. Shade not included.
Brass
$3,354 / item
H 27.56 in W 15.75 in D 7.88 in
'Synergy' Table Lamp in Bronze Patina, English, Contemporary Design
By Margit Wittig
Located in London, GB
These sculptural contemporary Margit Wittig table lamps are mounted on rectangular slate bases and feature multiple white resin handcrafted cuboids, spheres and semi-circles with org...
Slate, Brass
Moonlet Wall Light, Bronze
Located in New York, NY
Inspired by the glow of the full moon, this original, organic modernist design is crafted entirely by hand and features a cast glass diffuser set in a bronze "cradle" base.
Bronze
$5,440Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 19.69 in Dm 5.91 in
Art Deco Blue Crystal Table Lamps with Bronze Details, France, 1930
By Art Decor
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Pair of blue crystal lamps. Hexagonal shape and details in bronze. Europe, circa 1930.
Crystal
$1,250 / item
H 10.2 in W 4.85 in D 4.93 in
Tekna Admiral Wall Light in Dark Bronze Brass Finish with Clear Glass
By Tekna
Located in New York, NY
Wall light in solid brass with clear or frosted glass shade. Dimensions: width 123mm, height 259mm - projection 125mm. Lamp LED 230V E27 4W 2700K Retro A60. Main power 230V 50Hz. Use: indoor and outdoor (IP44). It all started with Nautic ... Nautic is our iconic collection of authentic luminaires, made from raw materials. Tekna found its inspiration in the world of shipping. The maritime aspect, the charming character of old train...
Brass
Pair of Maison Lunel Modernist 2 Patina Brass Sconces
By Maison Lunel
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of Maison Lunel modernist 2 patina brass sconces 2 lights, 40 watts max bulb. Us rewired and in working condition Custom back plate available.
Brass
$1,461
H 9.85 in W 16.54 in D 13 in
Bronzed Brass Articulating and Extendable Wall Light by Cosack, 1950s
By Cosack Leuchten
Located in NUEMBRECHT, NRW
This unusual minimalist mid-century adjustable and articulating vintage wall light was designed and manufactured in Germany by COSACK Leuchten in the 1950s. The lamp features a natu...
Brass
$4,978 / item
H 14.57 in Dm 13.78 in
'Eclipse Regolith' Dark Bronze Patina Satin Brass Handmade Wall Light, Sconce
By Eva Menz for Atelier001
Located in London, England
A gentle silhouette of a plate makes up this unique wall light. To create this metalic finish, a dark bronze patina is applied on a hand-spun brass p...
Brass
$1,308 / item
H 14.5 in W 4.75 in D 4 in
Contemporary Folded Brass Wall Light in Bronze by Tigermoth Lighting
By TIGERMOTH LIGHTING LTD
Located in Reading, GB
A folded bronze wall light, patinated to a dark bronze colour and hand-grained on the inside surface to reflect the light. Use singly or group together for impact. Designed and handmade by Tigermoth Lighting on the banks of the river Thames in the English countryside, this beautiful piece will add a note of understated elegance to any interior. Measures: Width - 4 3/4" Height - 14 1/2" Depth - 4" Light sources - 1 x E26 required, max 5W each Weight - 2.2lb Mounts onto 4" junction box Made to UL standards using UL recognised components. Should you require your light to be UL Approved, we can direct you to your local UL Field Engineer. Tigermoth Lighting is a trade secret amongst British interior designers. From our riverside workshop in the South of England, we create elegant...
Brass, Bronze
$5,018 / item
H 14.57 in W 13.78 in D 4.73 in
'Eclipse Ore' Gradient Patina Satin Brass Handmade Wall Light, Sconce
By Eva Menz for Atelier001
Located in London, England
A gentle silhouette of a plate makes up this unique wall light. To create this orbital, gradient-finished shade, a mixed patina is applied on a hand-...
Brass
R & Y Augousti Snakeskin Table Lamp
By R & Y Augousti
Located in Astoria, NY
R&Y Augousti White Snakeskin Table Lamp, with white linen lampshade and marked with "Made in the Philippines" label to underside. Overall: 27.5" H x 14.25" W x 10.25" D. Provenance: ...
Linen
A Pair Of Pen Shell And Brass Table Lamps By R&Y Augousti Paris
By R & Y Augousti
Located in London, GB
A Pair of Pen shell and brass table lamps by R&Y Augousti Paris, with stacked movable geometric shaped pieces on brass supports and stood on oval shaped bases. Original linen covere...
Shell
Petal Table Lamp in Black Shagreen and Bronze Patina Brass by R&Y Augousti
By R & Y Augousti
Located in New York, NY
The petal lamp inlaid in black shagreen and bronze patina brass by R&Y Augousti is a beautiful piece with it’s intricate cut-out detailing and inlaid legs. Shade included. Available ...
Brass
Petal Table Lamp in Cream Shagreen and Bronze Patina Brass by R&Y Augousti
By R & Y Augousti
Located in New York, NY
The Petal lamp inlaid in cream shagreen and bronze patina brass by R&Y Augousti is a beautiful piece with it’s intricate cutout detailing and inlaid legs. Shade included. Available i...
Brass
R & Y Augousti French Modern Snakeskin Table Lamp
By R & Y Augousti
Located in Astoria, NY
R & Y Augousti French modern snakeskin table lamp in triple disc form with round base, maker's mark underside. Lamp base: 21" height x 8" diameter. I...
Animal Skin
R and Y Augousti Lizard Covered Articulated Lamp
By R & Y Augousti
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A fine example from R and Y Augousti The disks can be manipulated 365 Degrees. Another Augousti lamp in Shagreen is also listed.
Alligator
R and Y Augousti Articulated Shagreen Lamp
By R & Y Augousti
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A fine example of R and Y Augousti. The disks can be manipulated 365 Degrees. Another Augousti lamp in Lizard skin is also listed.
Shagreen
Sold
H 29.93 in W 13.78 in D 13.78 in
Geometric Table Lamp in Shagreen, Shell and Bronze Patina Brass by R&Y Augousti
By R & Y Augousti
Located in New York, NY
The geometric lamp is a sculptural piece with beautiful inlay detailing. This table lamp features a bold block pattern in a mixture of cream shagreen, black pen shell and bronze pati...
Brass
Shagreen Table Lamps by R&Y Augousti.
By R & Y Augousti
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of shagreen table lamps with shades, by R&Y Augousti.
Shagreen R & Y Augousti Table Lamp
By R & Y Augousti
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Great shagreen table lamp by R & Y Augousti. Unique shape.
Shagreen, Wood