When Abigail and Warren Spector married five years ago, they enlisted designer Jeff Lincoln to reimagine their townhouse in New York’s West Village. A fashion veteran, Abigail soon immersed herself in the world of contemporary craft after Lincoln introduced her to creative talents across the city. Studio visits ignited a fervent obsession that quickly developed through countless hours of research and conversations with makers. Her first acquisition, Misha Kahn’s irreverent reinterpretation of a Federal-style mirror, catalyzed a collection that now encompasses works by David Wiseman, Francesca DiMattio, Katie Stout, Roberto Lugo, and Carmen D’Apollonio. Yet the Spectors measure the grouping by more than just its prestige and provenance. “These people have become very important to us,” Abigail says. “The work is just an extension of the relationships.”

Wooden cabinet with four ornate teapots, each featuring decorative designs and portraits, illuminated by warm lighting.
Photo: SHANA TRAJANOSKA
Elegant side table with gold and pink marble base, white vase on top, and floral arrangement, next to patterned rug.
A rose quartz and bronze table by Misha Kahn. Photo: SHANA TRAJANOSKA
Ornate vase with floral and portrait design on marble-topped ornate wooden table, framed by a gilded mirror.
From the collection of Abigail & Warren Spector. Photo: SHANA TRAJANOSKA
Ceramic vase with abstract design on wooden table, surrounded by books in a room with artwork and velvet chairs.
From the collection of Abigail & Warren Spector. Photo: SHANA TRAJANOSKA

Pay it forward: The couple’s passion for contemporary craft inspired them to establish the Spector Craft Prize, which champions emerging American makers through unrestricted awards, mentorships, and a summit at Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art in Bentonville, Arkansas, this fall. “We hope to get involved in people’s careers early, help them at pivotal moments, and see them evolve,” Abigail says.

Elegant gold leaf and glass chandelier hanging from ceiling with an art piece in the background.
From the collection of Abigail & Warren Spector. Photo: SHANA TRAJANOSKA
Modern abstract bronze sculpture on a dark rug in front of a patterned sofa with floral cushions in a stylish living room.
From the collection of Abigail & Warren Spector. Photo: SHANA TRAJANOSKA
Gold-toned abstract painting on a wall above a modern console with a round ceramic vase on top.
From the collection of Abigail & Warren Spector. Photo: SHANA TRAJANOSKA

A version of this article first appeared in print in our 2026 Late Fall Issue in the section “The Collectors.” Subscribe to the magazine.