Why Design Visionary Ralph Pucci Is Ahead of the Curve

The third-generation family business celebrates legends of design as well as pioneering work of emerging talent

Five modern, uniquely shaped chairs in pastel shades of pink, white, and black on a white floor and pink wall background.
Photo: Antoine Bootz

Regarded as one of the best galleries in the world, RALPH PUCCI is a premiere furniture, lighting, and art gallery headquartered in New York City, with outposts in Miami and Los Angeles. Each outpost offers an immersive experience; there is an intrinsic relationship between the furniture on the floors, the art on the walls, the exhibitions and the music that fills the space. Ralph collaborates with the today’s leading artists and designers, and he is particularly drawn to pieces that highlight “the hand of the artist.” RALPH PUCCI also proudly manufactures in New York City exclusive collections in its own proprietary Plasterglass material.

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Furniture, Lighting, Fine Art from RALPH PUCCI International

Stefan BishopnStefan Bishopu2019s exhibition on theu00a0(factory)floor in Manhattan encompasses 11 monumental pieces in wood that blur the line between art and design.

Photograph by Antoine Bootz

Patrick NaggarnPatrick Naggaru2019s exhibition offers a new direction for design with a body of work that functions as both furniture and sculpture.

Photograph by Antoine Bootz

John KoganArtist John Koga is shown in theu00a0RALPH PUCCI (sculpture studio). Koga worked with his hands to develop the shape gradually in plaster before the pieces were created inu00a0PUCCIu2019s proprietary Plasterglass material.

Photograph by Antoine Bootz

RALPH PUCCI (miami)nThe mix of furniture, lighting, and fine art spanning continents, cultures, and styles is intrinsic to the Pucci universe. u2063Pictured is work by Hervu00e9 Van der Straeten, John Koga, and Marjorie Salvaterra.

Photograph by Juan Pablo Castro

Stefan BishopnEmerging talent Lulu Salvaterra performs a ballet in the midst of Stefan Bishopu2019s inaugural exhibition atu00a0RALPH PUCCIu2019s Los Angeles outpost.

Photograph by Chris Fortuna

John KoganThe Pau Hana Chair and the Mahalo Chair by John Koga. The first seating collection by the Honolulu-based sculptor is distinctive for its balance between surrealism and serenity.

Photograph by Antoine Bootz

Pierre PaulinnThe iconic Dune Sofa was created in 1970 and consists of complementary modules that allow for endless configurations and creativity. u2063u2063u2063Pictured atu00a0RALPH PUCCI (new york)alongside sculptures by John Koga.

Photograph by Antoine Bootz

India MahdavinIndia Mahdaviu2019s exhibition atu00a0RALPH PUCCI (miami). Renowned for her use of vibrant hues and her endless imagination, Mahdaviu2019s designs capture her personality: modern, elegant, and out of the ordinary.

Photograph by Juan Pablo Castro

Elizabeth GaroustenElizabeth Garousteu2019s Surrealist dreamscape is brought to life with an abstract performance orchestrated by the Alice Farley Dance Theater.

Photograph by Antoine Bootz

Nina SeirafinInterior and furniture designer Nina Seirafi offers a sophisticated collection steeped in meticulous proportion, discipline, and clean lines. Pictured atu00a0RALPH PUCCI (los angeles).

Photograph by Chris Fortuna

Abigail Ozora SimpsonnAbigail Ozora Simpsonu2019s monumental pieces are formed from coarse clay and retain a raw sensibility, yet Simpsonu2019s touch transforms them into striking and elegant sculptures.

Photograph by Antoine Bootz

Richard Meier LightnA light installation by Richard Meier Light atu00a0RALPH PUCCI (losu00a0angeles)u00a0highlights the power of refinement. The clean, geometric lines allow the dynamics of light to create a dialogue with the surrounding space.

Photograph by Chris Fortuna

Paul Mathieu nPaul Mathieu in theu00a0RALPH PUCCI (sculpture studio)u00a0with his award-winning Deeu00a0Coffeeu00a0Table. The Plasterglass collections are first hand sculpted in plaster before the finished pieces are created inu00a0PUCCIu2019s proprietary material.

Photograph by Antoine Bootz

RALPH PUCCI (los angeles)nHervu00e9 Van der Straeten and Elizabeth Garouste take center stage atu00a0RALPH PUCCI (los angeles). Formerly a 1920s dance studio, Pucciu2019s light-filled LA outpost honors the history of the space while highlighting forward-thinking talent.

Photograph by Chris Fortuna

Patrick NaggarnArtist, architect, and designer Patrick Naggar is perennially influenced by the convergence of disparate ideas. His pursuit to unite myth with science and ancient culture with modern ideas results in metaphorical, poetic designs.

Photograph by Antoine Bootz

Hervu00e9 Van der StraetennHervu00e9 Van der Straetenu2019s creations are instantly recognizable for his skillful combination of contrasting materials, bold variations of form, and artful attention to detail.

Photograph by Antoine Bootz

Ralph Pucci (Miami)nFor over 30 years Ralph has utilized walls as a forum for art. Murals capture the mixed-media art environment of the galleries. Pictured isu00a0Emotional Puzzleu00a0by Jean-Charles de Castelbajac foru00a0RALPH PUCCI (miami).

Photograph by Juan Pablo Castro

Paul MathieunTrained as a fine artist, Paul Mathieu gravitates towards concepts rather than industrial objectives when designing his celebrated furniture and lighting collections. The result is a body of work defined by its timeless, sculptural beauty.

Photograph by Chris Fortuna

John WigmorenJohn Wigmoreu2019s collection of ceramic lighting is inspired by the clarity and restraint of Mexican architect Luis Barragu00e1nu2019s designs while paying homage to the time-honored traditions of Japanese ceramics.

Photograph by Chris Fortuna

Ralph Pucci (outdoor)nPatrick Naggar was the first designer to collaborate inu00a0PUCCI’s proprietary Plasterglass material when he developed his first (outdoor) collection. The sculptural, multipliable shapes are stunning for inside and durable for outside.

Photograph by Juan Pablo Castro
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Artist sculpting a large abstract form in a sunlit studio with urban buildings visible through a window.
Contemporary art gallery with modern sculptures, abstract paintings, and unique furniture in a bright, minimalist space.
Ballerina in a white leotard poses elegantly beside a large abstract black sculpture in a modern gallery space.
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Artist sitting in a studio surrounded by sculptures and art materials, with a large window in the background.
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Colorful building mural with hearts, clouds, and abstract patterns under a blue sky with clouds.
Modern gallery interior with abstract black wall art, contemporary furniture, white walls, and polished white floor.
Gallery with a row of modern table lamps on white stands, illuminated ceiling, and a large abstract artwork on the wall.
Modern art gallery with abstract paintings, unique chairs, and a large mural on the wall in a well-lit space.
Spacious modern art gallery with unique sculptures, including a wooden spiral table and a circular black structure.
Modern furniture showroom with uniquely designed chairs and tables on a wooden floor, gray artistic backdrop.
Artist sculpting a large abstract form in a sunlit studio with urban buildings visible through a window.
Contemporary art gallery with modern sculptures, abstract paintings, and unique furniture in a bright, minimalist space.
Ballerina in a white leotard poses elegantly beside a large abstract black sculpture in a modern gallery space.
Modern artistic chairs in pastel colors against a soft pink background on a white wooden floor.
Modern art gallery with geometric teal sofa, abstract sculptures, large windows, and bright white interior.
Modern interior with colorful geometric wall art, velvet sofas, green chairs, wooden dining set, and bright lighting.
Artistic room with mannequins on a striped swing, bold leaf-patterned wall, and a whimsical decorative screen.
Modern minimalist living room with white walls, contemporary furniture, and elegant lighting fixtures.
Contemporary art installation with abstract sculptures in various shapes and sizes in a bright, white gallery space.
Modern living room with geometric wall lights, an armchair, glass table with decorative vase, and a round ottoman.
Artist sitting in a studio surrounded by sculptures and art materials, with a large window in the background.
Modern art gallery with contemporary furniture, including a unique metallic table and colorful chairs, under abstract ceiling decor.
Modern art exhibit with unique wooden furniture against a vibrant orange wall, including a chair, cabinet, and table.
Modern art gallery interior with geometric blue mirror, sculptural ceiling light, and sleek white table on wooden flooring.
Colorful building mural with hearts, clouds, and abstract patterns under a blue sky with clouds.
Modern gallery interior with abstract black wall art, contemporary furniture, white walls, and polished white floor.
Gallery with a row of modern table lamps on white stands, illuminated ceiling, and a large abstract artwork on the wall.
Modern art gallery with abstract paintings, unique chairs, and a large mural on the wall in a well-lit space.