The New York Edit by Artemest and GACHOT brings downtown loft culture to Manhattan
Artemest and design studio GACHOT present The New York Edit, a furniture collection and interior installation at Artemest Galleria in Manhattan, New York. Following its debut in Milan, the second edition of Artemest Collection by GACHOT draws inspiration from the downtown loft culture of the 1990s, translating the atmosphere of the era into a contemporary setting. Developed by John and Christine Gachot, the project connects American modernism with Italian craftsmanship, reflecting the designers’ personal experiences of living and working in New York.
The installation references the expansive interiors and creative gatherings that characterized downtown Manhattan during the 1990s. Art, fashion, and design intersected in former industrial spaces that accommodated both domestic life and social activity. GACHOT interprets this history through an interior arrangement that combines furniture, decorative objects, and carefully selected finishes. Cool metallic surfaces contrast with warm brass, while suede, leather, and textiles in soft gray and ivory establish a more intimate atmosphere. Lacquered finishes in black, cream, and oxblood introduce depth and variation throughout the exhibition.
The New York Edit revisits pieces originally introduced in Milan, presenting selected designs in new finishes that extend the collection’s material vocabulary. The furniture reflects GACHOT’s approach to American modernism, characterized by clear proportions, refined detailing, and an emphasis on everyday comfort. Italian artisans bring technical expertise to the production process, working with materials and traditional methods that give each object its individual character. The resulting collection establishes a connection between contemporary furniture design and the longstanding traditions of Italian decorative arts.
For John and Christine Gachot, the exhibition carries a personal connection to New York’s cultural history. Having lived with their family in a loft on Bond Street, the designers experienced firsthand the flexibility of downtown interiors, where domestic spaces regularly accommodated celebrations, creative exchanges, and social gatherings. This experience informs the installation’s open and welcoming character. The exhibition recreates elements of that lifestyle through furniture arrangements and material combinations that suggest a lived-in environment. Curtains produced using fabrics by historic Venetian textile manufacturer Rubelli contribute to the interior composition.
The presentation also incorporates works by an extensive selection of Italian artisans, artists, and design brands represented by Artemest. Participants include Ginori 1735, Giobagnara, Brionvega, Baleri Italia, NasonMoretti, and Luce Di Carrara, alongside independent makers specializing in furniture, lighting, glass, ceramics, and decorative objects. Their contributions create a wider context for the GACHOT collection, demonstrating the diversity of contemporary Italian craftsmanship. Through these collaborations, Artemest Galleria becomes a setting where collectible design, functional furniture, and decorative arts coexist within a unified interior.
Artemest Collection by GACHOT is the inaugural project in a series of original furniture collections commissioned by Artemest, with each annual edition developed by a different international design studio and produced through its network of Italian master artisans. Founded by Marco Credendino and Ippolita Rostagno, Artemest established the initiative to connect contemporary design perspectives with specialized Italian manufacturing. With The New York Edit, the collaboration returns to the city that influenced GACHOT’s design philosophy, bringing together the cultural references of 1990s Manhattan and the expertise of Italian makers. The exhibition made its New York debut in October 2026 at Artemest Galleria, located at 518 West 19th Street.
Photography by Williams Jess Laird with courtesy of Artemest, shared with permission
