For $1.85M, this Chelsea co-op is a work of art
All photos courtesy of Brown Harris Stevens
This unique Chelsea one-bedroom at 255 West 23rd Street lives like a studio while offering the added distinction of a separate sleeping area, all on the top floor of an Art Deco gem. Inside, the home’s curvaceous interiors are the work of designer Ghiora Aharoni, who envisioned it as a “residence as a work of art.” Asking $1,850,000, the petite pied-à-terre blends design, art, and architecture, taking advantage of light and natural materials to create a peerless refuge.
The absence of interior walls creates a flow throughout the home’s dramatically curving frame, highlighted by hand-applied silver leaf and European oak. Strategic lighting is tucked behind the modern wainscoting and inside the ceiling to create a soft glow.
A curving, ventless fireplace divides the living room and bedroom spaces. A luxurious compact bathroom wears glittering titanium tiles; black Corian surfaces top the bedroom’s built-in nightstands for a bold contrast.
The integrated kitchen uses curves to its advantage, with sculptural millwork serving as an anchor to floating metal-framed glass cabinets above.
Sculpted wood flooring creates the illusion of zones for dining and living. Furnishings included in the sale include items by Vladimir Kagan, a custom Jobim 276 coffee table, and additional bespoke pieces.
Ghiora Aharoni’s work can be found in the collections of The Pompidou Center, The Metropolitan Museum of Art, and many more. His projects can be seen internationally in books, newspapers, journals, and magazines.
The 1937 building is situated on the same block as the famed Hotel Chelsea. The co-op offers a 24-hour doorman, a live-in superintendent, a laundry room, a shared garden, storage, and bike storage.
[Listing details: Chelsea Gardens, 255 West 23rd Street, #6CW at CityRealty]
[At Brown Harris Stevens by Drew Glick, Juliana Frei, and Edward “Ned” Swain]
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