Jump to content

Achille Salvagni

Add links
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Achille Salvagni
Born1970 (age 54–55)
NationalityItalian
Alma materRoyal Institute of Technology in Stockholm
Known forInterior design, furniture and yacht interiors

Achille Salvagni (born 1970) is an Italian architect, artist, and designer. He is the principal behind Achille Salvagni Atelier, the collectible design gallery and the award-winning multidisciplinary architecture and design firm.[1] His designs infuse elements of both classicism and modernism.[2]

In 2002, Salvagni established his architectural firm on the Palatine Hill next to the Roman Colosseum.[3] He then expanded into London in 2015[4] with a gallery in Mayfair and opened another location on Madison Avenue in New York City in 2023.[5]

Early life

[edit]

Born in Rome in 1970, Salvagni grew up in Latina and attended the Sapienza University of Rome for six years, where he received his Architecture Degree with honors in 1998. He then spent a year studying in Sweden at the Royal Institute of Technology in Stockholm[6] where he became inspired by Scandinavian modernism that is part of his repertoire today.[7]

From a young age, he was interested in design, absorbing the Roman architecture he was surrounded by. His father worked in construction, and he would accompany him on site visits as a child, which also fueled his interest in the field and the different materials and crafts involved in it.[8]

Career

[edit]

In 2002, he founded Achille Salvagni Architetti in Rome, focused on interiors for super yachts and high-end properties. In 2013[9] he launched Achille Salvagni Atelier, a place devoted to the production of his limited-edition collectible designs. Following the success of Atelier, he opened his first flagship gallery in Mayfair London in 2015,[10] and another in New York City in 2023[11] to showcase his latest creations.

He has presented his works at PAD Paris and London since 2018 and has exhibited at Salon Art + Design in New York since 2022.[12][13][14] Salvagni was honored as a Galerie Magazine Creative Mind in 2020,[15] and was listed on the Elle Decor A-List of Designers in 2015.[16] In 2019, Rizzoli published a book about Salvagni featuring his work and dedication to preserving Italian craftsmanship.[6]

Style & Influences

[edit]

Though an avowed modernist, Salvagni’s work consistently bears the weight of history – not in overt references, but in his material richness, impeccable craftsmanship, and deeply layered narratives, resulting in work that is both philosophical and romantic.[17] His vision involves only the finest materials such as bronze, parchment and rare stones and marbles, all crafted by the world’s most skilled artisans. He often ironically plays with these materials[18] to tell a compelling visual story that is heavily influenced by his Roman heritage, Scandinavian design, and classical mythology and history.[19]

Salvagni’s designs involve highly specialized techniques, and he has collaborated with the most talented craftsmen from Rome to create his pieces – from a bronze caster who works with the Vatican to stoneworkers who repair the marble and mosaics in Rome’s churches to woodworkers who restore antique cabinets for aristocratic palaces.[20]

Personal life

[edit]

Salvagni lives between London and Rome and is a collector of Post-War Italian art.[21]

Awards

[edit]

2007

2012

2015

2018

2021

2022

References

[edit]
  1. ^ "Achille Salvagni Atelier – The List". SURFACE. Retrieved 2025-05-28.
  2. ^ Sieracki, Jill (2023-03-16). "Go Inside Achille Salvagni's Artfully Curated New York City Flagship". Galerie Magazine. Retrieved 2025-05-28.
  3. ^ "10 Questions With… Achille Salvagni". Interior Design. Retrieved 2025-05-28.
  4. ^ News, Nick Compton last updated in (2015-09-30). "Expanding empire: Achille Salvagni Atelier launches London space". Wallpaper*. Retrieved 2025-05-28. {{cite web}}: |last= has generic name (help)
  5. ^ Sieracki, Jill (2023-03-16). "Go Inside Achille Salvagni's Artfully Curated New York City Flagship". Galerie Magazine. Retrieved 2025-05-28.
  6. ^ a b Viladas, Pilar; Salvagni, Achille; Drut, Benoist F. (2019). Achille Salvagni. New York, NY: Rizolli. pp. 8–9. ISBN 9780847865505. OCLC 1089861899.
  7. ^ Chairish (2019-11-21). "Italian Design Star Achille Salvagni's Custom-Made World". Chairish Blog. Retrieved 2025-05-28.
  8. ^ Wrathall, Claire (2019-09-12). "Achille Salvagni / architect and designer - People". The Design Edit. Retrieved 2025-05-28.
  9. ^ Waddoups, Ryan (2022-11-22). "Achille Salvagni's Stylish New York Gallery Is a Turning Point". SURFACE. Retrieved 2025-05-28.
  10. ^ News, Nick Compton last updated in (2015-09-30). "Expanding empire: Achille Salvagni Atelier launches London space". Wallpaper*. Retrieved 2025-05-28. {{cite web}}: |last= has generic name (help)
  11. ^ Sieracki, Jill (2023-03-16). "Go Inside Achille Salvagni's Artfully Curated New York City Flagship". Galerie Magazine. Retrieved 2025-05-28.
  12. ^ "The Winter Show 2020 selected works". Maison Gerard. Retrieved 16 August 2020.
  13. ^ "10 highlights from the PAD London art and design fair". The Telegraph. 3 October 2018. Retrieved 16 August 2020.
  14. ^ "Trends for autumn: what's new in the world of design". The Guardian. 29 September 2019. Retrieved 16 August 2020.
  15. ^ Sieracki, Jill (2020-03-10). "Achille Salvagni". Galerie Magazine. Retrieved 2025-05-28.
  16. ^ Staff, Elle Decor (2015-05-19). "4 Designers Every Decor Lover Should Know". ELLE Decor. Retrieved 2020-05-06.
  17. ^ "Achille Salvagni Atelier – The List". SURFACE. Retrieved 2025-05-28.
  18. ^ "Achille Salvagni | Pinocchio (2014) | Artsy". www.artsy.net. Retrieved 2025-05-28.
  19. ^ Wrathall, Claire (2019-09-12). "Achille Salvagni / architect and designer - People". The Design Edit. Retrieved 2025-05-28.
  20. ^ Itzkowitz, Laura (2022-11-10). "Achille Salvagni Atelier—Maker of Haute Couture for the Home—Expands to the US". Architectural Digest. Retrieved 2025-05-28.
  21. ^ "The architects who build art collections: from Phil Freelon to I.M. Pei". www.theartnewspaper.com. 26 September 2019.
Retrieved from "https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Achille_Salvagni&oldid=1301311727"