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Eittem for The Frick Collection Fuses Timeless Motifs and Tactile Materials into Wearable Works of Art

Limited edition, sculptural creations are inspired by the museum’s history, but work for today’s modern wearer

October 1, 2026

Wooden spherical puzzle with smooth finish, one segment open revealing a red interior, artfully displayed on a plain background. — Eittem for The Frick Collection. Photo: Courtesy of Eittem and the Frick Collection

Fashion meets fine art this month with the collaboration between luxury accessories maker Eittem and The Frick Collection. Known for meticulously crafted, limited-edition pieces that function as clutches as well as objets d’art, this latest collection is inspired by the museum’s exquisitely restored second-floor rooms, including the Walnut Room, which served as Henry Clay Frick’s bedroom. Taking cues from the original floral and botanical woodcarvings by Abraham Miller that are found throughout the ornate space, Eittem has conceived a sculpture as well as several wearable works of art that reference the building’s rich history and are designed for everyday use.

“For our atelier, this collaboration is especially meaningful,” says Erin Saluti, Founder and Creative Director of Eittem, whose love for The Frick Collection spans decades. “To create work in response to the Walnut Room, and in respectful dialogue with Abraham Miller’s extraordinary carvings, places Eittem within a context I care deeply about: the intersection of art, design, history, and exceptional craft. It reflects our shared belief that objects and materials carry meaning across time.”

Woman in elegant dress holding a unique bag, standing in a lavish room with wood-paneled walls and ornate framed art. — Eittem for The Frick Collection. Photo: Courtesy of Eittem and the Frick Collection

Two people collaborating on a delicate glasswork project at a wooden table, focusing intently on a small piece. — Eittem for The Frick Collection. Photo: Courtesy of Eittem and the Frick Collection

Jeweler using a handsaw on a small object at a workbench, focusing on intricate craftsmanship with tattooed arm visible. — Eittem for The Frick Collection. Photo: Courtesy of Eittem and the Frick Collection

Among the special creations are several extremely limited-edition salvaged Eastern Black Walnut and stainless-steel sculptures with sterling silver accents that reference botanical motifs. Flourish, After Miller features a solid base that mimics a serene pond, from which exquisite stems hold faux bois blooms. Sculptural brooches pay homage to Abraham Miller’s mantle carvings, with flower buds, peapods, fronds, and Lily of the Valley all lovingly rendered in walnut and silver to suggest subtle, sleek movement.

Person in an elegant, cream-colored dress with a clutch, standing in a room with ornate wooden walls and a fireplace. — Eittem for The Frick Collection. Photo: Courtesy of Eittem and the Frick Collection

Intricate wooden carving with floral and leaf motifs on a decorative panel background. — The Frick Collection. Photo: Courtesy of Eittem and the Frick Collection

Woman in a beige dress sitting on a purple bench, opening a small red handbag in a room with wooden furniture. — Eittem for The Frick Collection. Photo: Courtesy of Eittem and the Frick Collection

Launched in 2024, Eittem has gained a cult following for its signature Owl, Moon, and Bird clutches—here created exclusively for The Frick Collection in inaugural and petite sizes and lined with the museum’s signature red alpine leather. Each sculptural purse features an inlaid stainless-steel monogram and a detachable 20-inch sterling silver chain with a rhodium finish, as well as a numbered inscription that is recorded in the Eittem archive.

Wooden purse with a sleek design and silver chain strap placed against a neutral background. — Eittem for The Frick Collection. Photo: Courtesy of Eittem and the Frick Collection

Round wooden pocket watch with chain on beige background. — Eittem for The Frick Collection. Photo: Courtesy of Eittem and the Frick Collection

Round wooden handbag with craters and a metal chain handle against a neutral background. — Eittem for The Frick Collection. Photo: Courtesy of Eittem and the Frick Collection

For luxury accessories with historical flair, Eittem for The Frick Collection offers rare works of art for today’s connoisseur. Available at The Frick Collection from October 1.

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