Skip to Content
Go Back

Our Highly Selective
Storefront

Photo: Stephen Kent Johnson (Demisch)

My Favorite Things

Since opening in 2005, New York City’s intimate Demisch Danant gallery has become sought out for its exceptional collection of postwar French design. This is, in large part, thanks to co-founder Suzanne Demisch, whose reverence for what’s come before can also be seen in her own 19th-century East Village apartment. Here, she shares the treasured finds she can’t live without, from Pierre Paulin furniture to vintage Japanese textiles and beyond

Francois Halard

$44.94

Saul Leiter

“I like to know the historical background on things. Many years ago, I was lucky enough to buy the East Village apartment of late photographer Saul Leiter. Before the renovation, I asked my friend Francois Halard to photograph the apartment for documentation.”

Etsy

$59.95

Vintage Japanese Handmade Sashiko Zokin Cloths

“I have a textile collection, which includes quite a few Japanese zokin mats. I like indigo, handmade, and old pieces of cloth. They can be found everywhere throughout my home and office.”

Adidas

$100

Signature Three-Stripe Sneakers

“I love Adidas’s Gazelle sneakers. I wear them every day and have them in different colors.”

Midori

$7

Notebook

“I use notebooks every day for lists and ideas. I like Midori Notebook Light best. It’s elegant and simple.”

EyeJust

$75

The Penn Blue Light

“I wear blue light glasses in the office since I spend long hours at the computer. I like a classic shape in tortoiseshell. It’s elegant.”

Diptyque

$72

Feu De Bois

“Diptyque’s Feu de Bois candle is a classic. I’ve been buying it for 20 years.’

Fellow

From $195

Stagg EKG Pour-Over Kettle

“I’m a tea person, not a coffee person. Recently, I discovered golden milk tea and the health benefits of turmeric. Not only does it taste good, but it also improves mental focus and reduces inflammation.”

Another Tomorrow

$230

Women’s Turtleneck Bodysuit

“In the winter, a turtleneck bodysuit is a must. Basic, warm, and soft.”

David Cressey

$6,895

Stoneware Planter for Architectural Pottery

“I am obsessed with plants; they fill my home and bring me joy. I like stoneware planters, especially David Cressey’s.”

JadeYoga

$84.95

Harmony Yoga Mat

“I have had a yoga practice for many years. I like Jade Yoga mats best.”

Demisch Danant

Pierre Paulin Amaranth Chair, 1981

“I have a collection of Pierre Paulin’s works. He is a favorite of mine and has been part of the Demisch Danant roster since we opened. In April, the gallery will present a collaborative exhibition with Paulin Paulin Paulin and Mobilier National, showcasing Paulin’s lesser-known work from the 1980s, in particular the collections he was commissioned for by the state.”

Acne Studios

$196

Ombré Knitted Sweater

“I love a knitted sweater in the winter. Acne Studios are experts in pattern, colors, and all things cozy.”

Go Back

Every editorial product is independently selected. If you buy something through
our links,
AIR MAIL may earn an affiliate commission.