FORTUNY + CHAHAN is a special collaboration that introduces design and art to the Venetian community by transforming the former house of Countess Gozzi adjacent to the iconic Fortuny Factory into an enchanting gallery that blends contemporary artwork and upholstered furniture with the Fabric house within the historical setting.
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An Unprecedented Collaboration
Interior designer Chahan Minassian's mastery seamlessly blends contemporary elements with Fortuny's unrivalled fabrics, handcrafted by artisans at the original factory established by Spanish artist and inventor Mariano Fortuny y Madrazo in 1921. This fusion promises a transformative perspective on the art of living, creating an immersive experience where visitors can acquire furnishings and objects, bringing a piece of Venetian living home.
The Gallery
Reach the Giudecca and you are in for a magical view; simply put, the best view in Venice. Enter each floor of the CHAHAN Gallery Residency at FORTUNY’s Palazzina and you are in for special treat: feast your eyes on each interior imagined by CHAHAN and executed with FORTUNY’s unrivalled fabric.
The Glass room
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The Boudoir
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The Penthouse
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The Bedroom
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The Entrance
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The Fumoir
The featured collection
The following pieces belong to the rare mid-century Chahan Gallery catalogue, with designs from the USA and Italy. For the Gallery Residency in Venice, Chahan has carefully selected each FORTUNY fabric for each piece, making them unique in their kind.
Greek Key Armchairs
Italian Midcentury Design
CHAHAN Design’s Crescent 3 seater
Cloudy Sofa in creamy mohair
Pair of vintage Rattan Lounge chairs
Stuart Clingman Armchair
Ettore Zaccari Settee Bench, 1910s
Vladimir Kagan’s Sectional Armless Chairs
Maitland Smith’s 6 Klismos chairs
Lounge Club Chair
Italian Midcentury Wingback Chair
Edward Wormley’s Model 5407 Sofa
Events we hosted
On the occasion of The venice glass week, we payed homage to the art of Murano glassmaking.
The event took place 14 - 22 September 2024 at the Fortuny Palazzina, FORTUNY + CHAHAN presented « Glass in Design”, a hosting Marcantonio Brandolini d’Adda.
The Glass week 2024
The Glass week 2025
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Each room is a world
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Each piece tells a story
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Each room is a world • Each piece tells a story •