Buccellati Unveils Caviar Bar at Its Milan Flagship

The new salon occupies part of Palazzo Gavazzi, the Neoclassical building designed by Luigi Chierichetti and completed in 1839, and looks out over an internal courtyard. It follows the earlier collaboration between the maison and Minassian on the flagship's expansion, which added a 'Piano Nobile' showroom on the first floor.

The interior takes its cues from Buccellati's caviar tableware, a signature range introduced in the 1930s and recognised for its micro-beaded motif and silversmithing. A restrained, soothing colour palette runs through the furnishings and fixtures.

"Maintaining a residential spirit was essential," Minassian said. He described the aim as an interior that feels welcoming and lived-in while preserving the architectural grandeur of the palazzo, with mirrors adding light, movement and depth, and materials, textiles and Murano glass bringing warmth and intimacy.

Past a gallery-style entrance, the caviar bar is arranged over two levels, including a glazed mezzanine that overlooks a central bar. Plush lounge chairs and sculptural bistro tables are set aside for clients and guests.

Above the room, vaulted surfaces are clad entirely in copper, silver and smoky-grey mirrored panels that split daylight across the space.