About Karina Gentinetta
Karina Gentinetta was born in Buenos Aires and moved to New Orleans at age 12. A lawyer for 13 years, she found herself at a crossroads after losing her home during Hurricane Katrina. Turning to art and design for solace, the self-taught artist and vintage furnishings collector was inspired to leave the law to pursue her creative passions in the aftermath of the storm. Creative from an early age and with a keen eye for the rare and beautiful, Gentinetta began curating bespoke and vintage furnishings from around the world. In addition to her furnishings and lighting, Gen...Read More
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Featured Pieces
"Ranunculus III" Acrylic, Oil Pastels and Pencils Rose Pink Abstract 60"x60"
By Karina Gentinetta
Located in New York, NY
"Ranunculus III", 2025, 60" H x 60" W. Abstract painting in a deep rose, magenta hue consisting of acrylic, pencils, and oil pastels on canvas by Argentine-born artist Karina Gentine...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Expressionist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil Pastel, Acrylic, Carbon Pencil, Color Pencil
"Adagio in Burnt Umber" Acrylic, Oil Pastels, Pencils Brown Hue Abstract 72"x60"
By Karina Gentinetta
Located in New York, NY
"Adagio in Burnt Umber" 2025, 72" H x 60" W. Abstract, mixed media painting consisting of acrylic, pencils, and oil pastels on canvas by Argentine-born artist Karina Gentinetta (feat...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Expressionist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil Pastel, Acrylic, Carbon Pencil, Color Pencil
"Petite Adagio in Burnt Umber" Acrylic, Oil Pastels, Pencils in Browns 60"x48"
By Karina Gentinetta
Located in New York, NY
"Petite Adagio in Burnt Umber" 2025, 60" H x 48" W. Abstract, mixed media painting consisting of acrylic, pencils, and oil pastels on canvas by Argentine-born artist Karina Gentinett...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Expressionist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil Pastel, Acrylic, Carbon Pencil, Color Pencil
"Bodacious" Large Black, Blue, Mint, White, Raw Sienna, Pink Abstract 72"x72"
By Karina Gentinetta
Located in New York, NY
"Bodacious" 2023, 72" x 72" square. An oversized, large-scale, bold and dramatic abstract painting consisting of acrylic, house paint, pencils, and oil pastels on canvas by Argentine...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Expressionist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil Pastel, Acrylic, Color Pencil, House Paint
"Petite Bodacious" Small Study in Black, Mint, White and Raw Sienna 2022, 21.5"
By Karina Gentinetta
Located in New York, NY
"Bodacious" 2022, 21.5" x 21.5" square. A small but mighty abstract painting consisting of acrylic, pencils, and oil pastels on flat board canvas by Argentine-born artist Karina Gentinetta (featured in Elle Decor, the New York Times, Traditional Home, Veranda Magazine, Luxe Interiors, and most recently in Introspective Magazine...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil Pastel, Acrylic, Color Pencil
"Verdigris" Large Scale Acrylic, Oil Pastels and Pencils Green Abstract 84"x60"
By Karina Gentinetta
Located in New York, NY
"Verdigris" 2025, 84" H x 60" W. A captivating large-scale abstract painting by Argentine-born artist Karina Gentinetta, renowned for her work featured in Architectural Digest, Elle...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Expressionist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil Pastel, Acrylic, Carbon Pencil, Color Pencil
"Unbreakable Thread" Acrylic, Oil Pastels and Pencils Brown Hue Abstract 60"x84"
By Karina Gentinetta
Located in New York, NY
"Unbreakable Thread" 2025, 60" H x 84" W. Abstract, horizontal, mixed media painting consisting of acrylic, pencils, and oil pastels on canvas by Argentine-born artist Karina Gentine...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Expressionist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil Pastel, Acrylic, Carbon Pencil, Color Pencil
"Eye of the Beholder" Acrylics, Pencils, Oil Pastels in Neutral Hues of Taupe
By Karina Gentinetta
Located in New York, NY
"Eye of the Beholder" 2024, 48"x60" horizontal abstract painting by Argentine-born artist Karina Gentinetta (featured in Elle Decor, Architectural Digest, the New York Times, Traditional Home, House Beautiful, Veranda Magazine, Luxe Interiors, and 1stdibs' Introspective Magazine, among others). Raw and unfiltered, this work is a beautiful expression of acrylics, carbon pencils and oil pastels in hues of black, white, browns with a hint of blue on canvas against a warm raw umber background (Umber, a dark brown, is part of the prehistoric palette of earth pigments). This piece was inspired by a smaller drawing on paper made and on loan for the 2019 Kips Bay Showhouse...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Expressionist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil Pastel, Acrylic, Carbon Pencil, Color Pencil
"Labyrinth" Acrylics and Ink on Paper in Hues of Raw Umber, Black and White
By Karina Gentinetta
Located in New York, NY
"Labyrinth" 2021, 23.5" x 21.5" vertical drawing on paper by Argentine-born artist Karina Gentinetta (featured in Elle Decor, Architectural Digest, New York Times, Traditional Home, ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Expressionist Abstract Drawings a...
Materials
Glaze, Ink, Acrylic
"Untitled" Acrylics, Pencils, Oil Pastels on Paper in Neutral Hues of Taupe
By Karina Gentinetta
Located in New York, NY
"Untitled" 2019, 25" x 31" horizontal drawing on paper by Argentine-born artist Karina Gentinetta (featured in Architectural Digest, Elle Decor, the...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Expressionist Abstract Drawings a...
Materials
Glaze, Oil Pastel, Acrylic, Carbon Pencil
1960s Walnut High Sideboard Cabinet with Sculptural Brass Handles, Italy
By Paolo Buffa
Located in New York, NY
A refined Italian high sideboard, circa1960s, crafted in walnut with elegant proportions and exceptional detailing. The design reflects the sophisticated style of Paolo Buffa, noted ...
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sideboards
Materials
Brass
One of A Kind Sculptural Solid Brass and Grey Tweed Fabric Accent Chair, Italy
Located in New York, NY
Exceptional and rare, this one-of-a-kind sculptural lounge chair is a unique piece handcrafted in Florence, Italy. Featuring a gracefully contoured silhouette, the chair is constructed from solid brass with a warm soft patina that exudes warmth and sophistication. The deep, single form, scooped seat and back are upholstered in a richly textured grey tweed fabric, offering both comfort and refined visual contrast. Elegant tapered legs with brass cross bars for support and a curved brass shell evoke iconic mid-century Italian design, reinterpreted with a modern sensibility. Meticulously crafted by hand, this chair is not only a functional seating piece but also a statement of design artistry. Its bold form and luxurious materials make it ideal as a standalone accent. A unique work of art. On display at the Gallery at 200 Lex...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Brass
More About Karina Gentinetta
"Primal Beauty" Original Painting by Karina Gentinetta in hues of Black and Ivory, 2019, 5 ft x 6 ft
"Strength", "Perseverance" and "Triumph", 2019, 60" x 72", Acrylics and Plaster Relief by Karina Gentinetta
"Hidden Figures No. 5" Original Painting by Karina Gentinetta, 2018, Acrylic with Oil Pastels, 6 ft x 5 ft
