Parisian Gravitas

Vogue living September/October 2026, Photographed by Matthieu Salvaing

True luxury lies in the conversation between heritage and contemporary restraint. In this edition of Top Picks, we visit the Paris Right Bank, where designer Léonie Alma Mason of LA. M Studio masterfully balances 18th-century grandeur with modern sculptural volume, orchestrating a masterclass in tone, texture, and visual gravity.

Cascading overhead, a delicate, tiered Murano glass chandelier floats like a feather above the rustic woods and dark stone accents. Framing the space, a sweeping multi-panel artwork depicting wave-like motion introduces dramatic rhythm, set against ochre-toned walls washed in warm afternoon light. It is a room that allows history to breathe while celebrating effortless, quiet sophistication.

Photographed with quiet intimacy by Matthieu Salvaing, Liberté Égalité captures an atmosphere defined by subtle proportion and historical reverence. At the heart of the apartment, the dining area serves as a compelling study in light, shadow, and tactile depth. The room is anchored by a monolithic, carved-timber table surrounded by an intentionally un-matched seating mix, from dark carved chairs to a raw, barrel-backed armchair, giving the ensemble a curated, connoisseur’s sensibility.

Vogue living September/October 2026, Photographed by Matthieu Salvaing

What captures our attention most is the art of the seat. The room is anchored by a monolithic, carved-timber table surrounded by an intentionally unmatched seating mix, from dark carved silhouettes to a raw, barrel-backed armchair, giving the ensemble a curated, connoisseur’s sensibility. It proves that distinct shapes, when brought together with intention, create a richer dialogue than perfect symmetry ever could.

Below, discover our curated Top Picks. A collection of exceptional, vintage, and sculptural chairs from our website selected to bring this same sophisticated dialogue into your own interior.