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Shagreen Bench by R&Y Augousti

Name: Shagreen Bench by R&Y Augousti
Brand: R & Y Augousti
Price: 7685 USD
Availability: InStock

About the Item

The Tomboy Bench is an iconic Augousti design originating from their first collections in the 90s. The piece has subtle and elegant geometric details on its frame, and is completely inlaid in black Shagreen. The removable seat cushion is done in a fur cover. Part of the Tomboy capsule see images at end of slide. See other benches by Augousti at end of slide. The finish of the Shagreen is authentic as it is hand-dyed The dimensions of this piece are 134 x 44 x 71 cm / 53.25" x 56.75" x 19.5" All R&Y Augousti pieces are handmade by artisans, ultimately making each piece unique. Wipe clean with soft dry cloth. Acclaimed design duo Ria & Yiouri Augousti have established themselves since the 1990s as pioneers of modern-vintage style through their luxurious Art Deco inspired collections. 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. All Shagreen-covered items should be kept out of direct sunlight, color variants may occur on the stingray and other exotic finishes, but this showcases the Parisian label's commitment to creating authentic luxurious products using natural components.

Creator:

R & Y Augousti (Designer)

Dimensions:

Height: 27.96 in (71 cm)Width: 17.33 in (44 cm)Depth: 52.76 in (134 cm)

Style:

Art Deco (In the Style Of)

Materials and Techniques:

Fur,Shagreen Stingray,Hand-Crafted

Place of Origin:

France

Period:

21st Century

Date of Manufacture:

Early 21st Century

Production Type:

New & Custom(Current Production)

Estimated Production Time:

7-8 weeks

Condition:

Seller Location:

New York, NY

Reference Number:

1stDibs: LU4549130908362

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R & Y Augousti

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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