Incollect Magazine - Issue 9

Incollect Magazine 63 Nicole Hollis, photo by Robert Schlatter NOLITA, NEW YORK CITY The historic 1886 Romanesque Revival Puck Building in New York City once housed the offices and printing plant of the famous humor/satire magazine of the late 19th century Puck, and in the late 1980s/early 90s, the satirical Spy magazine. In this penthouse residence, the interiors retain a refined industrial mood, with a bank of original size floor-to-ceiling windows, vaulted brick ceilings, and massive support beams. The occupants of this remarkable space were repeat clients who asked for a comfortable sanctuary that showcased their art collection and could also serve to host meetings with leading global and industry figures. A seemingly tall order, but one that was tempered by the trust earned by previous projects together. A textured wool and silk rug grounds a seating group with a sofa by Nicole Hollis, vintage 1960s Brazilian Modern lounge chairs by Liceu de Artes e Oficios and a sculptural cast brass contemporary collectible design coffee table by Italian designer/architect Vicenzo De Cotiis. At right, a sculptural onyx side table and a midcentury Finnish wingback lounge chair round out the furnishings. On the wall, a 2022 work in colored and mirrored glass is by Danish/Icelandic artist Olafur Eliasson. The dining area, seen at left rear, has a cast brass base dining table with a suite of vintage 1960s chairs by American Studio Craft artist Sam Maloof. A chandelier made in handmade Japanese washi paper and gold leaf is by Celine Wright, the artwork is Infinite Regress CCII , 2023 by Eamon Ore-Giron. Photo by Douglas Friedman.