eleni marneri gallery brings jewelry and perfume inside a neoclassical building in athens

gallery dwells inside a 1910 neoclassical building

Set inside a 1910 neoclassical building in the historic area of Plaka in Athens, Greece, Eleni Marneri Gallery invites visitors into an immersive showroom of fine jewelry and perfumes. The renewed interior, designed by its owner, Eleni Marneri, offers an eclectic mix of contemporary materials and existing elements of the early 20th-century building. Themed chambers showcase fine jewelry collections by Greek and international designers in custom-built cabinets, alongside artworks and eclectic fragrances, including a room dedicated to Santa Maria Novella, the artisanal fragrance house from Florence dating back to 1221. 

all images by Alessandro Kikinas

a contemporary showroom in athens’ historic plaka area

Eleni Marneri Gallery stands as a destination for contemporary jewlery design, curating collections and exhibitions devoted to aesthetics for over three decades now. Art nouveau and art deco elements alongside marble accents echo the gallery’s aesthetic legacy in both the facade and its interiors. Patterned flooring and stone details on the walls welcome visitors inside a serene space of soft hues and gentle lighting. Inox and mirror surfaces on the counters and jewlery displays add a contemporary feel to the electric mix of materials.

the jewelry collection is unveiled in five custom made displays

Immersing visitors in fine jewelry at eleni marneri gallery

‘Eleni Marneri Gallery stands as the premier destination for contemporary jewelry,’ notes the gallery’s owner, ‘curating exhibitions and activities rooted in expertise and devotion to aesthetic excellence for over thirty years.’ At Eleni Marneri Gallery, every encounter with art is an enriching sensory experience, where design and craftsmanship converge to captivate the imagination. From the curated jewelry displays to the enchanting fragrances and captivating artworks, the gallery’s design invites patrons to indulge in moments of beauty and inspiration. 

gentle lighting evokes a sense of serenity

the building features neoclassical style details on the ceiling

‘blessing birds’ installation by the artist M. Aoyama colorizes the corridor of the gallery

themed chambers showcase modern jewelry collections by renowned Greek and international designers

soft lighting complements the details on the ceiling

the gallery is set inside a 1910 neoclassical building in the historic area of Plaka in Athens

stone details on the walls welcome visitors inside a serene space of soft hues and gentle lighting

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Eleni Marneri Gallery stands as a destination for contemporary jewlery design

alongside jewelry, the gallery displays eclectic fragrances and artworks

soft hues and evoke a sense of serenity and transcendence

the design uses earthly toned materials and colours, setting the jewelry collection as the center of attention

the design invites patrons to indulge in moments of beauty and inspiration

art nouveau and art deco elements echo the aesthetic legacy of the gallery

inox and mirror surfaces add a contemporary feel to the mix of materials

the stone details ground visitors in earthly stability

patterned flooring details is one of the original building features

project info:

name: Eleni Marneri Gallery | @elenimarnerigallery
designer: Eleni Marneri 
location: Athens, Greece
photographer: Alessandro Kikinas | @alesskikinas

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edited by: thomai tsimpou | designboom