The 14th edition of Salon Art + Design took over the Park Avenue Armory from November 6–10, 2025, reaffirming its place as one of the most anticipated events on the global art and design calendar. Produced by Sanford Smith + Associates, the fair united top international galleries, collectors, and cultural tastemakers—positioning New York once again as a global hub for design innovation and artistic dialogue.
More than 3,000 guests filled the Armory on opening night, setting a new attendance record and sparking robust sales throughout the five-day fair. Featuring over 50 exhibitors and immersive site-specific installations, Salon showcased vintage, modern, and contemporary works that blurred the boundaries between collectible design, fine art, and high jewelry.
“More than 3,000 guests filled the Armory on opening night,”
“Each year, Salon Art + Design grows more vibrant, more inclusive, and more essential to the design landscape,” said Executive Director Nicky Dessources. “This edition captured the spirit of collaboration that defines the fair, connecting galleries and collectors, curators and creatives, in meaningful new ways.”
A Global Audience of Collectors and Cultural Icons
Nicole Yang, Raquel Teixeira, Christian Freedom, Av Mark, Reem Abadi; Courtesy of Miguel McSongwe/BFA.com.
This year’s edition drew a sophisticated global audience of museum directors, architects, and creative leaders. Seen exploring the fair were Jessica Morgan, Dominique Lévy, Nathalie de Gunzburg, Colin King, Emily Weiss, Linda Fargo, Gabriel Hendifar, Maja Hoffman, Nicole Hollis, and Ashley and Mary-Kate Olsen, among others.
“Each year, Salon Art + Design grows more vibrant, more inclusive, and more essential to the design landscape,”
Nicky Dessources
Dealers described the atmosphere as “a who’s who of design collectors,” with significant acquisitions reported across mid-century modern furniture, contemporary lighting, and sculptural objects.
Committees that Shape the Dialogue
Courtesy of Todd Merrill Studio, photo by Miguel McSongwe/BFA.com.
The Honorary Committee, co-chaired by Nathalie and Laura de Gunzburg, included leading voices from across the creative industries—Paul Arnhold, Beth Rudin DeWoody, Linda Fargo, Douglas Friedman, and Lizzie Tisch, among others.
Meanwhile, the Design & Art Advisory Council, featuring luminaries like Rafael de Cárdenas, Robert Couturier, Nicole Fuller, Shawn Henderson, Suchi Reddy, Pierre Yovanovitch, and Charles Zana, further reinforced Salon’s position as a bridge between art, architecture, and interior design.
Design, Architecture, and Atmosphere
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The Park Avenue Armory’s monumental setting amplified Salon’s signature mix of intimacy and spectacle. Across the fair, galleries and brands presented bold curatorial statements emphasizing craftsmanship, materials, and narrative design.
“The Park Avenue Armory’s monumental setting amplified Salon’s signature mix of intimacy and spectacle,”
From modern masters to emerging creators, each presentation contributed to a sense of contemporary sophistication grounded in history and vision.
A Defining Edition for Global Design
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With record attendance, robust sales, and a deeply engaged audience, Salon Art + Design 2025 solidified its reputation as one of the world’s most influential design fairs.
Blending innovation with heritage, the fair continues to redefine how collectors, designers, and artists shape the spaces—and the culture—of tomorrow.
Learn More About Salon Art + Design 2025
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Salon Art + Design showcases the pinnacle of design, presenting the world’s finest vintage, modern, and contemporary pieces alongside blue-chip 20th-century artworks. Featuring leading art and design galleries from around the globe, as well as cutting-edge makers, the fair highlights the evolving trends of collectible design. For more than a decade, Salon has integrated both fine and decorative arts within the context of contemporary life, reflecting the belief that today’s designers and collectors shape environments rather than merely accumulate objects. Salon’s success lies in the exceptional quality of its exhibiting galleries, diverse international representation, and vetting, which are highly sought after by today’s collectors and tastemakers. Appealing to seasoned connoisseurs and emerging collectors alike, Salon offers a comprehensive yet carefully curated collection, ensuring there is something to captivate every discerning taste.
For over 40 years, Sanford L. Smith + Associates (SLSA) has been producing world-class fine and decorative art fairs and book fairs. SLSA’s current portfolio includes renowned events including Salon Art + Design, ABAA New York International Antiquarian Book Fair, The ADAA Art Show, and ESA Ephemera Fair. In 2024, after the retirement and passing of its founder, Sanford L. Smith, SLSA’s leadership mantle was handed to partners, Jennifer Stark, Nicky Dessources, and Jill Bokor, who will see the company and brands it represents into the future. They look forward to continuing Sanford Smith’s legacy and taking the company into new and exciting territories in the coming years. – Salon Art + Design
Jessica Morgan, Nathalie de Gunzburg, Dominique Lévy; Courtesy of Miguel McSongwe/BFA.com.
