R&Y Augousti was founded in 1989 by husband-and-wife team Ria and Yiouri Augousti. 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.
Ria Augousti (née Macasaet) was born in Manila. Her family relocated to Cebu and, at age 15, she went to New York City to study art. She continued her studies in England and graduated from the London School of Furniture Making.
Born in Cyprus, Yiouri Augousti studied architecture at London’s Architectural Association. He was drawn to interior design that reflected a revival of Art Deco that took shape during his years as a young adult.
Ria was working at the interior design firm of John Stefanidis, in London, when Yiouri joined the firm. “We got on like a house on fire,” Ria has said of the beginnings of their relationship. The couple established R&Y Augousti in 1989 and married in 1990. The business grew swiftly — R&Y Augousti moved permanently to Paris in 1994, and in 2011, the couple opened their first American showroom. 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 initial popularity that shagreen enjoyed as furniture covering fizzled when the Art Deco era faded. Modernist designer Jean-Michel Frank was an enthusiast of the textured hide, and during the 1960s, Karl Springer covered desks, chairs and tables with it. Ria Augousti wanted to revive shagreen’s use as a finish in one of their very first designs. Their sculptural, sensuous shagreen Sylvie chair, with its slender and towering backrest, makes a statement in any space and has seen a fair amount of praise over the years. The Sylvie has been photographed in a number of high-profile spaces including Alexander Wang's New York City loft apartment designed by Ryan Korban. (And shagreen reemerged as a luxe material among designers and decorators in 2017.)
R&Y Augousti has since expanded into fashion accessories, and drawings by the couple’s daughter, designer Kifu Augousti, have been embroidered on some of the brand’s luxurious handbags.
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Shagreen Wall Light with Bronze-Patina Brass Details by R&Y Augousti
By R & Y Augousti
Located in New York, NY
The Paris based label has distinguished themselves since their launch, with their iconic use of shagreen mixed with brass and other exotic materials. All furniture is handcrafted by ...
Brass
Shagreen Sconce with Bronze-Patina Brass Details by R&Y Augousti
By R & Y Augousti
Located in New York, NY
The Paris based label has distinguished themselves since their launch, with their iconic use of shagreen mixed with brass and other exotic materials. All furniture is handcrafted by ...
Brass
Shell Inlaid Wall Sconce with Bronze-Patina Brass Details by R&Y Augousti
By R & Y Augousti
Located in New York, NY
The Paris based label has distinguished themselves since their launch, with their iconic use of shagreen mixed with brass and other exotic materials. All furniture is handcrafted by ...
Brass
$300Sale Price / item|28% Off
H 4.13 in W 9.05 in D 3.34 in
Ardium Shell Mid Century Style Brass Casting Wall Sconce
Located in İstiklal, TR
ARDIUM Large Brass Wall Sconce, a striking and elegant lighting fixture designed to make a bold statement in any space. Crafted from heavy brass, this larger version features a G9 socket suitable for LED bulbs, offering both energy efficiency and long-lasting illumination. Ardium shell-shaped form adds a unique, nature-inspired aesthetic that enhances the décor of your home, making it an eye-catching piece. This versatile semi-flush wall sconce...
Brass
1940s Bronze Shell Sconces
Located in New York, NY
A pair of gilt bronze shell sconces with 3 interior lights
Bronze
$1,250 / item
H 10.2 in W 4.85 in D 4.93 in
Tekna Admiral Wall Light in Dark Bronze Brass Finish with Clear Glass
By Tekna
Located in New York, NY
Wall light in solid brass with clear or frosted glass shade. Dimensions: width 123mm, height 259mm - projection 125mm. Lamp LED 230V E27 4W 2700K Retro A60. Main power 230V 50Hz. Use: indoor and outdoor (IP44). It all started with Nautic ... Nautic is our iconic collection of authentic luminaires, made from raw materials. Tekna found its inspiration in the world of shipping. The maritime aspect, the charming character of old train...
Brass
Moonlet Wall Light, Bronze
Located in New York, NY
Inspired by the glow of the full moon, this original, organic modernist design is crafted entirely by hand and features a cast glass diffuser set in a bronze "cradle" base.
Bronze
$5,007 / item
H 14.57 in W 13.78 in D 4.73 in
'Eclipse Ore' Gradient Patina Satin Brass Handmade Wall Light, Sconce
By Eva Menz for Atelier001
Located in London, England
A gentle silhouette of a plate makes up this unique wall light. To create this orbital, gradient-finished shade, a mixed patina is applied on a hand-...
Brass
$1,308 / item
H 14.5 in W 4.75 in D 4 in
Contemporary Folded Brass Wall Light in Bronze by Tigermoth Lighting
By TIGERMOTH LIGHTING LTD
Located in Reading, GB
A folded bronze wall light, patinated to a dark bronze colour and hand-grained on the inside surface to reflect the light. Use singly or group together for impact. Designed and handmade by Tigermoth Lighting on the banks of the river Thames in the English countryside, this beautiful piece will add a note of understated elegance to any interior. Measures: Width - 4 3/4" Height - 14 1/2" Depth - 4" Light sources - 1 x E26 required, max 5W each Weight - 2.2lb Mounts onto 4" junction box Made to UL standards using UL recognised components. Should you require your light to be UL Approved, we can direct you to your local UL Field Engineer. Tigermoth Lighting is a trade secret amongst British interior designers. From our riverside workshop in the South of England, we create elegant...
Brass, Bronze
$5,007 / item
H 14.57 in Dm 13.78 in
'Eclipse Regolith' Dark Bronze Patina Satin Brass Handmade Wall Light, Sconce
By Eva Menz for Atelier001
Located in London, England
A gentle silhouette of a plate makes up this unique wall light. To create this metalic finish, a dark bronze patina is applied on a hand-spun brass p...
Brass
Murano Glass Wall Sconces with Brass Rod Detail
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Murano glass wall sconce made of a curved panel, slightly frosted with wavy pattern reflecting on both sides. In the center is a unlacquered brass stem giving the final touch to this...
Brass
$1,467
H 9.85 in W 16.54 in D 13 in
Bronzed Brass Articulating and Extendable Wall Light by Cosack, 1950s
By Cosack Leuchten
Located in NUEMBRECHT, NRW
This unusual minimalist mid-century adjustable and articulating vintage wall light was designed and manufactured in Germany by COSACK Leuchten in the 1950s. The lamp features a natu...
Brass
Pair of Maison Lunel Modernist 2 Patina Brass Sconces
By Maison Lunel
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of Maison Lunel modernist 2 patina brass sconces 2 lights, 40 watts max bulb. Us rewired and in working condition Custom back plate available.
Brass
$1,961 / item
H 17.72 in W 5.91 in D 3.15 in
French Bronze Art Deco Modernist Sconce with Polished Brass Finish
By Sofar
Located in Rebais, FR
Art Deco Bronze Sconce with Gold Finish. Can be proposed with nickel finish.
Bronze
$1,470 / item
H 18.7 in W 2 in D 2.4 in
Bloc Wall Sconce , LED Light Fixture, Solid Brass with Blackened Patina
By Jonathan Ben-Tovim
Located in Broadmeadows, Victoria
The Bloc Wall Sconce's brutalist sculptural form takes inspiration from classic minimalist sculpture from the 1960s, reimagined through an interplay of solid, intersecting blocks. It...
Brass