The Salon Art + Design New York: the Wallpaper* highlights

Now in its sixth year, The Salon Art + Design New York (9-13 November) brought an enticing mix of historic and contemporary furniture, art and decorative pieces back to the Park Avenue Armory this weekend. This year’s edition boasted over 50 galleries from 11 countries, of which 13 were showing for the very first time.

‘Dommus’ collection – a family of expressive yet durable furniture pieces, all handmade from walnut and ebonised walnut by Walsh himself

Sarah Myerscough Gallery, London. The Irish designer-maker Joseph Walsh teamed up with London’s Sarah Myserscough Gallery to launch the ‘Dommus’ collection – a family of expressive yet durable furniture pieces, all handmade from walnut and ebonised walnut by Walsh himself. Available in limited editions, the furniture was a seamless complement to Walsh’s successful sculptural practice. Photography: Peter Baker, courtesy Sarah Myerscough

(Image credit: Peter Baker)

By Pei-Ru Keh

last updated 12 July 2022

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Chair by the sculptor/jeweller Michele Oka Doner, a new textural light sculpture from Barnaby Barford and several new works by Fredrikson Stallard — **David Gill Gallery, London**

Not one to shy away from making a statement, David Gill Gallery unveiled a new chair by the sculptor/jeweller Michele Oka Doner, a new textural light sculpture from Barnaby Barford and several new works by Fredrikson Stallard, which were being shown in the US for the first time. *Photography: Peter Baker, courtesy David Gill Gallery*

Collection of almost 200 rare and iconic objects from 1923–1957 — **Patrick Parrish, New York**

Patrick Parrish paid tribute to the legacy of Werkstätte Carl Aubock with a collection of almost 200 rare and iconic objects from 1923–1957. Together with artist/photographer Clemens Kois (the duo co-authored 2012’s *Carl Aubock: The Workshop*), Parrish gleaned this memorable selection – which features materials such as bronze, hand-sewn leather and different woods – from multiple private collections especially for the occasion. *Photography: Peter Baker*

Unseen work from Paul Cocksedge, Faye Toogood and the Beirut-based talent Najla El Zein — **Friedman Benda, New York**

Friedman Benda brought together new, previously unseen work from Paul Cocksedge, Faye Toogood and the Beirut-based talent Najla El Zein for its showcase this year. Zein, who made her American debut with the presentation, previewed two benches ahead of her solo show at the gallery next autumn. *Photography: Peter Baker*

Lounge display with sofa, table and desk and chair with pictures on the wall — **Demisch Danant, New York**

Set against pieces by Maria Pergy, Pierre Paulin and Claude de Muzac, Demisch Danant devoted a special spotlight to a group of works on paper by César – his *Arrachages* – as a precursor to next month’s major retrospective for the artist at the Centre Pompidou in Paris. *Photography: Peter Baker*

Living-room environment filled with showpieces from past and present – including a sculptural pink iron cabinet by Xavier Lust, hand-painted metallic wall panels by Calico Wallpaper and a specially commissioned light piece from Mary Wallis for Lindsey Adelman Studio — **Atmosphere by Amy Lau, New York**

This year, The Salon Art + Design invited an interior designer to participate for the first time. Marking her debut, New Yorker Amy Lau created a living-room environment titled ‘The New Nouveau’. Filled with showpieces from past and present – including a sculptural pink iron cabinet by Xavier Lust, hand-painted metallic wall panels by Calico Wallpaper and a specially commissioned light piece from Mary Wallis for Lindsey Adelman Studio– the sumptuous setting was a sight to behold. *Photography: Peter Baker*

Showcased sculptural historic works by Joaquim Tenreiro, Jose Zanine and Wendell Castle with vibrant contemporary glass creations by Thaddeus Wolfe and a dramatic new lighting piece by Jeff Zimmerman — **R & Company, New York**

With its knack for blending the past with the present, R & Company showcased sculptural historic works by Joaquim Tenreiro, Jose Zanine and Wendell Castle with vibrant contemporary glass creations by Thaddeus Wolfe and a dramatic new lighting piece by Jeff Zimmerman. *Photography: Peter Baker*

Vintage 1930s pieces by Pietro Chiesa and contemporary furniture designed by Massimiliano Locatelli (made using cold enamel, a technique primarily seen in jewellery design) — **Nilufar, Milan**

Alongside an uptown showing of vintage 1930s pieces by Pietro Chiesa and contemporary furniture designed by Massimiliano Locatelli (made using cold enamel, a technique primarily seen in jewellery design), Nilufar ran a pop-up space in Shigeru Ban’s Metal Shutter Houses in Chelsea, where works by Michael Anastassiades, Martino Gamper and Lindsey Adelman were juxtaposed with those by Gio Ponti, Jorge Zalszupin and Franco Albini. *Photography: Peter Baker*

**Maison Gerard, New York**

One of the highlights of Maison Gerard’s eclectic presentation this year was the work of the Washington-based interior designer Thomas Pheasant. Naturalistic in inspiration, yet delicately treated with an artistic hand, his crisp ‘Origami’ lounge chair and ‘Willow’ chandelier left a lasting impression. *Photography: Robert Levin*

Two cabinets and four chairs around a table — **Twenty First Gallery, New York**

One of the newcomers to the fair this year, New York’s Twenty First Gallery presented several specially commissioned pieces – two cabinets and four chairs – designed by Pierre Gonalons under his folk art-inspired furniture line, Studiolo. First unveiled at PAD Paris 2017, the furniture project features brightly painted colours, traditional techniques and the use of artisanal and industrial woods. *Photography: Peter Baker*

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Pei-Ru Keh is a former US Editor at Wallpaper*. Born and raised in Singapore, she has been a New Yorker since 2013. Pei-Ru held various titles at Wallpaper* between 2007 and 2023. She reports on design, tech, art, architecture, fashion, beauty and lifestyle happenings in the United States, both in print and digitally. Pei-Ru took a key role in championing diversity and representation within Wallpaper's content pillars, actively seeking out stories that reflect a wide range of perspectives. She lives in Brooklyn with her husband and two children, and is currently learning how to drive.

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