Achille Salvagni (born 1970) is an Italian designer and architect, specialising in luxury residences, furniture and yacht interiors.
Achille Salvagni | |
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| Born | 1970 (age 53–54) |
| Nationality | Italian |
| Alma mater | Royal Institute of Technology in Stockholm |
| Known for | Interior design, furniture and yacht interiors |
Early life
editBorn in Rome in 1970, Achille Salvagni grew up in Latina and went on to graduate from Sapienza University of Rome with a degree in architecture in 1998. He then spent a year studying in Sweden at the Royal Institute of Technology in Stockholm.[1]
Career
editIn 2002, he founded Achille Salvagni Architetti, creating interiors for high-end properties and yachts. In 2013, he expanded into making bespoke furniture and lighting with the opening of the Achille Salvagni Atelier in Rome; his work was exhibited by the New York design gallery Maison Gerard in 2013.[2] This was followed by the 2015 opening of a space on Grafton Street in Mayfair, London.[3] Salvagni was added to the Elle Decor A-List of Designers in 2015.[4]
His furniture and lighting has been exhibited at the Giustini/Stagetti Galleria O in Rome since 2017,[5] as well as featuring in The Winter Show 2020 and PAD fairs throughout 2018-19, including PAD London.[6][7][8] In 2019, Rizzoli Libri published a book about him showcasing his art.[1]
His work is often characterised by its incorporation of materials such as bronze and onyx, as well as being heavily influenced by his Roman heritage and classical mythology.[9][10][11]
Personal life
editSalvagni lives in the Coppedè neighborhood in Rome.[12][13] He is a collector of Post-War Italian art.[14]
References
edit- ^ a b Viladas, Pilar; Salvagni, Achille; Drut, Benoist F. (2019). Achille Salvagni. New York, NY: Rizolli. pp. 8–9. ISBN 9780847865505. OCLC 1089861899.
- ^ Patience, Stephen (2013-11-01). "Modern Meastro". Elle Decor. Retrieved 2020-05-25.
- ^ Magazine, Wallpaper* (30 September 2015). "Expanding empire: Achille Salvagni Atelier launches London space". Wallpaper*. Retrieved 22 June 2019.
- ^ Staff, Elle Decor (2015-05-19). "4 Designers Every Decor Lover Should Know". ELLE Decor. Retrieved 2020-05-06.
- ^ "Nomad Monaco Presents Highlights of Debut Edition". Monaco Lifestyle Magazine. 2017-04-29. Retrieved 2020-05-26.
- ^ "The Winter Show 2020 selected works". Maison Gerard. Retrieved 16 August 2020.
- ^ "10 highlights from the PAD London art and design fair". The Telegraph. 3 October 2018. Retrieved 16 August 2020.
- ^ "Trends for autumn: what's new in the world of design". The Guardian. 29 September 2019. Retrieved 16 August 2020.
- ^ "Achille Salvagni: architect and designer | People". The Design Edit. September 12, 2019.
- ^ Abrahams, Charlotte (April 20, 2018). "Achille Salvagni: star of the design world". howtospendit.ft.com.
- ^ Evans, Christina Ohly (July 14, 2019). "A long weekend in the Pontine Islands with Achille Salvagni". howtospendit.ft.com.
- ^ Singer, Paola (22 February 2019). "A Roman Residence with Full-On Poetic Flair". Architectural Digest. Retrieved 2020-01-08.
- ^ Ryder, Bethan (2017-10-01). "Rome wasn't built in a day: Inside designer Achille Salvagni's family home in the Italian capital". The Telegraph. ISSN 0307-1235. Retrieved 2020-01-08.
- ^ "The architects who build art collections: from Phil Freelon to I.M. Pei". www.theartnewspaper.com. 26 September 2019.