Founded in New York in 2012, Apparatus crafts lighting, furniture, and objects that transform spaces into complete artistic experiences. Under the leadership of Artistic Director and CEO Gabriel Hendifar, this distinctive design studio cultivates a welcoming atmosphere in its New York, Los Angeles, and London galleries.
What sets Apparatus apart is their devotion to small studio craftsmanship, where the human touch brings soul to each creation. Their pieces marry luxurious materials—marble, suede, horsehair, lacquer, and porcelain—with signature hand-patinated brass, all produced in their dedicated New York workshop. This thoughtful balance between precision and handcrafted irregularity results in pieces that feel both refined and authentically lived-in.
Each Apparatus collection tells a cohesive story, with individual pieces serving as artifacts of a larger, harmonious vision—creating environments that are both sophisticated and comfortably livable.
Gabriel Hendifar
Artistic Direction
Gabriel Hendifar approaches design with the understanding that objects enhance our human experience. “My aim is to create work that leaves an emotional imprint, drawing on the language of seduction and sensuality to leave you with the desire to touch,” he explains. His process begins by envisioning complete worlds—sometimes referencing historical touchstones, sometimes simply capturing an emotion. Each piece passes through many hands during creation, becoming infused with energy and soul before adapting to new environments and lives. It’s in this creative process and subsequent relinquishing that Hendifar finds joy and possibility.
Handcrafted objects that transform spaces through sensual materials and artistry — experience Apparatus.
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