"I lived in New York for a number of years and just completely fell in love with its energy and variety, the constant movement and buzz,” said Salvatori. “It simply has a different rhythm compared to any other city and it’s palpable in the streets, the incredible array of events, openings, shows and so on. I don’t know when I first seriously started thinking about one day opening a Salvatori showroom, but it has definitely been something that has been percolating away for well over a decade.

“I love working with American contractors, architects, designers, project managers -- you name it,” Salvatori went on to say. “I just find the whole process exhilarating and extremely satisfying. The high-end American market really gets our products, our approach and the whole set of Made in Italy values we represent.”