French Forties on the Park

High above New York s Central Park in a historic hotel sits this airy apartment with unobstructed views from every window. Such extraordinary real estate demands an exceptional approach. Inspired by French Art Deco design and mood-defining interiors of movies from the 1940 s, this pied-a-terre was transformed into a wholly modern retreat that highlights the owner s passion for vintage and contemporary photography.

A neutral palette complements the ever-changing collection of photographs. Most of the furniture pieces are antiques by prominent Art Deco makers including E.-J. Ruhlmann, Jules Leleu, and Jacques Adnet. The original floor plan was respected, but each room was studied, reproportioned, and repurposed to accommodate the client s life in the city.