Rooms of Wonder

Invisible Collection presents Rooms of Wonder. An Italian Perspective by Droulers Architecture. This exhibition, specially curated to mark the exclusive collaboration between Invisible Collection and Droulers, also features works by Maison Leleu, alongside one-of-a-kind creations by the laureates of the Prix Liliane Bettencourt pour l’Intelligence de la Main®. Set in Invisible Collection’s Upper East Side gallery, the scenography is both sophisticated and serene. Each room is conceived as a tableau, evoking intimate settings, as though visitors were stepping into a collector’s home, where art and design coexist naturally. Acting as an ensemblier, Invisible Collection has invited two singular voices in the world of interior design. Droulers Architecture, led by sisters Virginie and Nathalie, has long been among the most sought-after studios for exceptional private residences and high-profile retail spaces. Their signature reflects a deep understanding of fine craftsmanship, a bold use of color, and richly textured atmospheres, combined with a refined ability to balance contemporary pieces with carefully selected vintage works. For Rooms of Wonder, alongside their latest creations, they present a unique 1970s bar, set against a bespoke wood backdrop inlaid with mother-of-pearl. With Maison Leleu, now under the direction of Alexia, great granddaughter of Jules Leleu, visitors are immersed in an atmosphere that reveals a striking continuity between the 1920s and the present day. Art Deco has rarely felt more alive or relevant than in this setting, where iconic designs by Jules Leleu are reinterpreted with a contemporary sensibility — preserving the maison’s DNA while renewing its expression. The exhibition is punctuated by works from the three laureates of the 26th edition of the Prix Liliane Bettencourt pour l’Intelligence de la Main®. This marks the beginning of a special collaboration between Invisible Collection and the Fondation Bettencourt, reaffirming a shared commitment to supporting exceptional craftsmanship and promoting the richness of French artisanal traditions to an international audience. The three laureates are Jean-Brieuc Chevalier, presenting a wooden screen with hand-embroidered details; Elodie Michaud and Rebecca Fezard, presenting the Leatherstone© coffee table made from recycled leather offcuts; and the Musée de la Nacre et de la Tabletterie, presenting objects crafted from mother-of-pearl. Celebrating its 10th anniversary, Invisible Collection has established itself as a leading gallery for collectible design, championing an aesthetic rooted in the tradition of the great French ensembliers, reimagined for 21st-century collectors.