The train to Amagasett takes about two hours from Manhattan. Athena had shown me photos of the house a few weeks earlier – the place looked amazing – and rather than shoot at her apartment in Dumbo we decided to trek out to the Island. The train is always a bit like traveling, we like to say in Belgium… And I, for one, never say no to some fresh air. She bought the house about two and a half years ago when it was “literally a shack engulfed by trees that hadn’t been trimmed in forty years and falling apart! The roof was caving in and there were bulbs of mold growing throughout the house.” It took a good year to finish the renovations and decorating but it would turn out to be Athena Calderone’s chef d’oeuvre, the master project to measure all projects. “My home in Amagansett really reflects my style,” she says. “I love clean, modern lines but it needs to be roughed up with industrial antiques, hewed wood and ecclectic oddities and then warmed up with rich textures and textiles. I always incorporate some classic pieces like vintage Danish and Scandenevian. I don’t think there is any set rule in design.”
I met Athena at an art gallery dinner a few months ago. She’s a striking, tall woman with jet-black bangs, lean legs and an elegance that borders bold sexiness. She tells me about her husband Victor who is “a progressive tech house DJ” and her son Jivan, whose hindi name means “to give life”. She loves cooking almost as much as she does interior decorating and recently started to write a blog to share her two passions with friends and well, “anyone who wants to read it”. Her personal style is an amalgam of involuntary extremes. Her mood either sets off a feminine, girlie look, made up of Edwardian lace and vintage tea dresses or a severe, hard look that begins and ends with something black, revealing and sexy. She’s soft spoken and good natured, a bit shy even, she claims, which makes all this creativity matter even more.
It’s cold in Amagansett – there’s a harsh, chilling wind whistling around the house – but the sun beams charge mightily through every bit of glass and window. Athena’s friend Leilani has been watching the kids, two 9-year old boisterous – in a good way – boys who, she claims, “are making pasta in the bathroom sink!” Jivan’s been watching and assisting his mom in the kitchen from a very young age. “He makes a mean pesto!” she claims proudly. Athena’s used to Victor not being around on weekends “but it got challenging once we bought the house in Amagansatt and I started meeting new friends who would come out only on weekends. They would always arrive just as he’s leaving, which is a bummer,” she sighs. Athena turns out to be an outstanding model. She guides me through her closet and poses remarkably swift and relaxed – no shy girl here! Tonight we are cooking dinner and watching the Golden Globes. Guess who Athena voted for? She’s a shy girl with a black dress on….
The comfy grey couch. Where did you get it? Kindest regards, Tara
Yes!!! That gray couch!!!! Would love to know where you got it!!!
Many of us love your story from long ago. We were also wondering e=where you got the couch; 2nd from the left in row 2nd from the bottom. It is all over pinterest!! http://www.pinterest.com/pin/496733033870922987/
I absolutely love the gray couch! Where was it purchased from??
Beautiful site:)
I do believe u can contact Athena via her website eyeswoon. So many people have asked about her couches! Let me know if u have trouble finding her. Good luck! N
Hi.. I am interested on the gray couch in one of the pictures. I can’t read all of the comments below( they are cut off). Can you please email me how I can get in contact with Athena! Thank you
Crate and Barrell
I, too, would love to know where the couch is purchased from. Someone mentioned Crate and Barrell; is this correct? I checked their site and did not see it. 🙁
YES, CRATE AND BARREL! 🙂
Can you tell me where the awesome grey couch is from? I checked crate and barrel but it doesn’t look like the same one.
Yes should be Crate and Barrel!
West Elm has a couch called “bliss” that’s more like the one here
Would love to know where those black dining chairs come from…
I was wondering if you could tell me where the gorgeous grey couch (DSC_0322-335×505.jpg) is from? So luxurious!
crate and barrell
I really love the grey couch!! Can you please tell me where it is from?!!
That grey couch! Luv it! Where can I buy it?
Where can I purchase the gray sofa
i love this. any idea where they entryway table came from? n the photo, there’s a stack of books on top and a framed photo of a gentleman above.
Can you PLEASE let me know where that couch is from? It looks like the most perfect slate, marshmallow couch ever! Perfect for rainy Seattle, where I reside 🙂 Thank you!
I would love to know the model name of the couch you reference is from Crate and Barrel… not able to find it, and desperately love this couch!!
Everyone keeps asking about this couch… It’s crazy. It’s old and she doesn’t remember the name… So sorry.
Where did you purchase that big, fluffy, grey couch? LOVE IT!!! WANT IT!!
Just incase anyone is interested in the couch, it is the Crate and Barrel Oasis sofa with ottoman in grey. <3
i still CAN NOT find this couch or anything even remotely close to it … help!?
grey Couch please, where? Love it
Love gray sofa. What company makes it?
Where on earth did you find that beautiful gray sofa? I love it!
Where did you get the Grey sofa and ottoman? I cannot find furniture anywhere in the real world that fits my desire and that one is it?
Everyone is asking the same questions, but I have to know… where do I find this couch! I see in the replies that its crate and barrel but Im not finding it, so if someone could be more specific, that would be great. I want to buy this couch as soon as I find it.
It’s an old couch. Hence the reason you won’t find it…. 🙁
This is too funny that I found this conversation because I have this exact couch, in a beautiful ivory linen (Crate & Barrel Oasis purchased a few years ago) and I’m selling it. If you live in the greater Los Angeles area, send me an email and I’ll send you a picture of it. It is truly one of the most comfy places I’ve ever sat! Yummy is all I can say. Wish I had had that ottoman to match though.
I’m interested in the couch you have for sale. I don’t see your email so here’s mine. Knotsmart@gmail.com
Thanks
Whoops- forgot to include my email: whitney.scott@csun.edu
I am interested in your couch as well if it is still for sale can you send me the picture and price. Please and thankyou
And… sorry to say it has officially been sold. Sorry and best wishes finding something like it- Crate & Barrel’s “Lounge sofa” is pretty similar I have to say.
If the couch is still available…..I am interested in buying it
please read all the comments. this has to end LOL
Check out Volo.com Cameron sofa – grey tweet! It’s pretty close to the couch everyone!
grey couch similar to offerings at anthropologie this season (2015)
OK, Tons of queries about where the couch came from… is it confirmed that it’s from Crate & Barrel??
love Anthea’s style . Wondering where I can find where the grey couch is from ? Thank you
Where did you get the massive comfy sofa.!!?
Hey, I went to crate and barrel website and I can’t find the couch. How I do I contact her?
It’s an old couch. Please read all the comments.
Does anyone know where I can buy a couch similar to this? I am seriously in love with it. I live in Idaho.
Where can I get that grey couch? I saw it in tan and love it but can’t find it in the USA? Can you please tell me where you got yours? Thank you!!!
Hi where did you get that sofa?? It looks so cozy!
love the grey couch where did get that from
Would love to know where this grey sofa is from!
This is what I have been able to find regarding the grey sofa that everybody is so into!
http://www.gervasoni1882.it/it/prodotto/ghost-06-07.html#slide-2
GREY SOFA- this is what I was able to find
http://www.gervasoni1882.it/it/prodotto/ghost-06-07.html#slide-2
I am in LOVE with the gray couch. Wondering the brand and model for it.
yes, yes were can I buy that couch!!!
where did the couch come from, thank you Tracy
Love the gray sectional. I want to build it. I realize this is several years ago, but if you still have it & there is a zipper on the top cushion, could you snap a picture of the insides-filling? It just looks so comfy, exactly what I want.
Pretty darn close. …
http://www.wayfair.com/Elements-Fine-Home-Furnishings-Bella-Sectional-BEL-SEC-LAFCHR-AC-RAFCHR-SAND-7-L306-K~EQL1172.html?refid=GX71596707030-EQL1172&device=m&ptid=146237287996&gclid=Cj0KEQjw-Mm6BRDTpaLgj6K04KsBEiQA5f20Ew3CWRFmNOH_8Q97AZQtK5UHWMQpmqLFYd9D8h3vTlIaAluT8P8HAQ
That couch! I need to know where I can find a couch like that?????
You can buy almost the exact same looking couch at https://www.structube.com
It’s the Lucille 3 seater sofa for $ 999.00 Canadian comes in dark grey or a off white colour 🙂
https://www.structube.com/en/lucille-3-seater-sofa-75-52-14 link to similar sofa
Who the hell doesn’t remember where they bought their couch?? Complete nonsense.
Calm down, Judy. If you scroll through the comments you will find it mentioned about 60 times. The couch is from Crate & Barrel but is not in production anymore.
Girl… Delete the awesome grey couch that no one can find 😉
It’s driving me NUTS!!!!!! People need to READ.
I want that grey comfy couch…who sells it please? Thanks you so much! <3
Where did you get your sofa? im so in love with it.
Check out Restoration Hardward for the oversized grey couch and ottoman
Hello, beautiful decorations! What is the name and where can I purchase the lounge type gray sofa? Thanks!
Hi where did you purchase the grayish/blue sofa? Looks like of people love it too:)
I need to know where this large deep grey couch is from. It’s amazing!!
The grey couch that you’re sitting on reading a book- may I ask where you got that? It’s amaaaaazing
Your pictures are so breathtaking and inspiring!! Really authentic style! Is there any way you could tell me where you found that incredible grey linen slipcover couch?? It looks like the perfect piece to cozy up on for the winter!!
Where did you get that couch? The blue plush one
Please tell me where I can purchase the big grey soft comfy oversized couch
The couch is great! Where did you get it??
Thanks much
Who makes grey couch u r sitting on?
Where can I buy that sofa???
Where can I find that grey couch where you are sitting Indian style?
I’m looking for the over size sectional couches for my living room. I’m looking for very comfortable and lots of pillows. But I live in Nashville. I’m not ready yet because I’m in the process of moving from Jersey.
Where is the couch from and what is the name of the model? Thanks 🙂
For Christ sake…People.. the couch in the pic is from CRATE & BARREL.. IT IS NO LONGER IN PRODUCTION FROM THE COMPANY .. there are 3,573,454 comments with links to SIMILAR options. …. #ReadingIsFundamental
Where did you get that gray couch is a sectional
Here you go folks. You’re welcome. https://www.chairish.com/product/652270/crate-barrel-oasis-sofa
Please I would really like to know the name brand of your couch
I know I’m late to the game, but I’ve found something super similar at Serene&Lily – Hayden collection
Where did you get that couch?!?! Love it!!!!
Can you tell me where I can find that grey couch? It looks so comfortable!!
Where is the big gray couch from!???!?
read the comments please