Newel × Jason Saft at Salon Art + Design Some collaborations begin with a single piece. This one began with a vision. For Salon Art + Design, Newel joined Jason Saft of Staged to Sell Home to help transform one of New York’s most remarkable historic interiors into a welcoming, imaginative VIP lounge. In Matt Harrington’s photograph above, the crimson mohair sofa sits beneath the historic portraits, with a velvet wingback chair at the left and Kar Studio’s ivory Cave cabinet in front. The deep red upholstery and pale sculptural cabinet create a striking contrast against the room’s dark woodwork. A Vision Takes Shape When Jason approached Newel’s Jake Baer about designing the lounge, we were immediately excited. The setting was the Board of Officers Room, designed by Herter Brothers in 1880: a space defined by rich mahogany paneling, historic portraits, and an extraordinary decorative ceiling.It started with a walk through our Long Island City warehouse. Jason brought an incredible eye for how pieces from different periods could work together. Moving through the collection, he saw connections between shapes, colors, textures, and materials, imagining how each selection would contribute to the room as a whole.Our team worked alongside him to help bring that vision to life. Watching pieces from across the warehouse come together at the Armory was one of the most rewarding parts of the collaboration. Jake Baer of Newel and Jason Saft of Staged to Sell Home at Salon Art + Design. The Dalmatian-patterned velvet tête-à-tête shown with Jake and Jason brings a playful mix of black-and-white pattern, rounded upholstery, and fringe to the lounge.   A Historic Room, Reimagined The photograph below brings two of Jason’s most unexpected selections into focus: the 1969 Sunball chaise by Ris & Selldorf and an Art Nouveau carved wooden dancing figure. The chaise’s yellow shell and dark cushions sit beside the figure’s flowing form, set against the room’s rich wood paneling. The Sunball chaise and an Art Nouveau dancing figure: a striking conversation between eras.   Craftsmanship, Character, and Collaboration In the photograph below, the Syrian center table’s geometric inlay fills the foreground, with rows of varied seating and the crimson sofa beyond it. The view captures Jason’s approach to mixing intricate craftsmanship with bold color and different furniture styles. Geometric inlay and an eclectic mix of seating within the historic Board of Officers Room. Jason’s creativity, enthusiasm, and attention to the overall experience made him a wonderful partner. He brought distinctive pieces together with confidence and purpose, creating a room that felt welcoming and full of life. We are honored to have been part of Salon Art + Design and grateful to Jason, the Salon team, and our Newel team for making it possible. Jason brought the vision. Newel loved helping bring it to life.   Shop the Room Bring a piece of the lounge home. To purchase any of the furnishings below, contact Newel at [email protected] or (212) 758-1970 and reference the item number. Middle Eastern Syrian Carved Fretwork Dining Table BROWSE Pair of Moorish Syrian Palace Club Chairs American Mid-Century Crimson Mohair Sofa BROWSE BROWSE Kar Studio Contemporary Ivory “Cave” Fiberglass Cabinet BROWSE “Coluna” Contemporary / Modern Organic Form Horizontal Slat Polished Bronze Dining / Side Chairs BROWSE 5 Contemporary Polished Bronze “Almeida” Dining Armchairs BROWSE Fakasaka Design Brazilian Contemporary Polished Bronze Side Table BROWSE Pair of Art Nouveau Wooden Dancing Figures BROWSE French Victorian Tubular Tete-a-tete BROWSE French Victorian Velvet Dalmatian Tete-a-tete BROWSE Jacques Garcia for Baker Furniture Company French Mid-Century Le Lion White Stone End / Side Table BROWSE Middle Eastern Syrian Walnut Settee BROWSE Pair of Art Deco Wrought Iron Pedestals BROWSE Italian Neo-Classic Steel Pedestals BROWSE Pair of Mid-Century Italian Modern Gold Velvet Upholstered Lounge / Armchairs, manner of Gio Ponti BROWSE Pair of Nicos Zographos Mid-Century Circular Smoked Glass and Stainless Steel End / Side Tables BROWSE Contemporary Green Velvet and Dark Stained Wood Dining Side Chairs BROWSE Faux Bamboo Iron Side Chairs BROWSE Faux Bamboo Ballroom Red Velvet Side Chairs BROWSE Ris & Selldorf German Post-War “Sunball” Chaise BROWSE Rope and Tassel Gilt Loveseat BROWSE Set of 10 Giuseppe Gaetano Decalzi Chiavari Italian Mid-Century Brass Dining Side Chairs BROWSE Italian Neapolitan Neo-Classic Walnut Center Table with Marble Top BROWSE Moorish Inlaid CenterTable BROWSE Italian Majolica large oval shaped centerpiece BROWSE 8 Mid-Century Bentwood Green Leather Arm Chairs BROWSE