The initial popularity that shagreen enjoyed as furniture covering fizzled when the Art Deco era faded. 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 business grew swiftly - R&Y Augousti moved permanently to Paris in 1994, and in 2011, the couple opened their first American showroom.
The couple established R&Y Augousti in 1989 and married in 1990. “We got on like a house on fire,” Ria has said of the beginnings of their relationship. Ria was working at the interior design firm of John Stefanidis, in London, when Yiouri joined the firm. He was drawn to interior design that reflected a revival of Art Deco that took shape during his years as a young adult. She continued her studies in England and graduated from the London School of Furniture Making.īorn in Cyprus, Yiouri Augousti studied architecture at London’s Architectural Association. Her family relocated to Cebu and, at age 15, she went to New York City to study art. Ria Augousti (née Macasaet) was born in Manila. 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. R&Y Augousti was founded in 1989 by husband-and-wife team Ria and Yiouri Augousti. All furniture is handcrafted by skilled artisans, ultimately making each piece unique.Īll 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. The Paris based label has distinguished themselves since their launch, with their iconic use of shagreen mixed with brass and other exotic materials. The dimensions of this piece are 100 x 50 x 75 cm, 39" x 19.75" x 29.5"Īll R & Y Augousti pieces are handmade by artisans, ultimately making each piece unique.Īcclaimed 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 finish of the shagreen is authentic as it is hand-dyed and the designer calls the finish look: "denim blue shagreen." Custom color or sizing available on request.
This desk includes 5 drawers total with a discreet thin metal handle. The blue shagreen inlaid surface is framed with an irregular surface bronze-patina brass that creates the "melting" effect against the shagreen inlay. The melting vanity table's simple but elegant design, makes for an adaptable elegant piece of furniture.
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