Florian Papp, Antiques gallery on Madison Avenue, Manhattan, US.
Florian Papp is an art gallery in Manhattan that specializes in English and European antiques spanning the 18th through 20th centuries. Located on Madison Avenue between 75th and 76th Streets, the space displays curated furniture, art objects, and decorative items selected from global sources.
Hungarian immigrant Florian Papp opened the business in 1900, starting in Chelsea before moving to 57th Street in the 1940s. The gallery eventually relocated to its current Madison Avenue location in 1955.
The gallery has earned recognition for publishing scholarly books about furniture design and decorative arts that have become references for collectors. These works show how the place contributes to the broader understanding of antique craftsmanship.
Visitors should know this is a specialized space for serious collectors and furniture enthusiasts where expert guidance is available. Plan time to view pieces carefully and ask questions about the craftsmanship and origins of items on display.
From 1984 to 1989, the gallery held annual winter exhibitions dedicated entirely to antique boxes and containers. These shows highlighted diverse manufacturing techniques and forms from different countries and time periods.
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