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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. 

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

eleni marneri gallery brings jewelry and perfume inside a neoclassical building in athens
the jewelry collection is unveiled in five custom made displays with drawers

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. 

eleni marneri gallery brings jewelry and perfume inside a neoclassical building in athens
gentle lighting evokes a sense of serenity

eleni marneri gallery brings jewelry and perfume inside a neoclassical building in athens
the building features neoclassical style details on the ceiling

eleni marneri gallery brings jewelry and perfume inside a neoclassical building in athens
‘blessing birds’ installation by the artist M. Aoyama colorizes the corridor of the gallery

eleni marneri gallery brings jewelry and perfume inside a neoclassical building in athens
themed chambers showcase modern jewelry collections by renowned Greek and international designers

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