Achille Salvagni Atelier

Achille Salvagni AtelierAn artist as well as an architect and a designer, Achille Salvagni draws on influences as diverse as Roman mythology and Art Deco glamour in his works. Featuring 246 spectacular photographs along with text by curator and historian Glenn Adamson, this hardcover coffee table book illuminates what makes Salvagni's designs so remarkable, making it ideal for newcomers to his work and longtime aficionados alike.

this striking vase was made using the age-old lost wax technique before grinding the edges to allow the brass beneath the dark patina to shine through

the book is one you'll pore over time and again

in a wide range of bold and subtle colors

rounded corners

the subtlest of metallic threads add to the luxuriousness of this jacquard pillow

pomegranate

from fashion to home furnishings

Claude Monet

Artisans in the Colombian municipality of Galapa handcarve each one-of-a-kind bowl from locally sourced

and Elizabeth Peyton are among the artists featured in this exploration of how personal representation has transformed over time

it pairs raw beauty with modern luxuriousness

and waves in both the bowl and the lid subtly reveal glimmers of bronze beneath the dark patina