Since emerging in 16th-century Italy, salons have been known for their refinement and wit. From Rococo-era readings of the 18th century to avant-garde art exhibitions of the late–19th, there’s never a dull moment in the history of salons. Picking up the baton and running with it, Salon Art + Design returns to the Park Avenue Armory for its 15th edition. The city’s premier design fair brings together 40 galleries, including special exhibitors Vitra and Andrée Putman Studio, and staples like David Gill Gallery. Led by Nicky Dessources, its executive director, Salon Art + Design features some of the world’s finest vintage pieces alongside modern and contemporary work. The advisory council includes household names such as Jeremiah Brent, Pierre Yovanovitch, and Giancarlo Valle. —Jeanne Malle