R & Company Opens Brooklyn Navy Yard Archive Building 86 to the Public

R & Company, a gallery specializing in collectible design, is set to unveil its long-held storage space, Building 86, to the public for the very first time. This 16,000 sq ft warehouse, situated in a repurposed machine shop within the Brooklyn Navy Yard, has served as the home for the gallery's permanent collection, designer archives, photo studio, and administrative offices for almost ten years. Co-founders Zesty Meyers and Evan Snyderman aim to share their three decades of collecting with both clients and the general public. Building 86 will be accessible by appointment for collectors, designers, and visitors, showcasing items on tall shelves in an unstructured manner to promote unexpected discoveries. Meyers highlights the eclectic origins of the pieces, spanning from France to Denmark, and emphasizes the enjoyment of the experience. The article features ten standout items from the archive, including a 'Sluggo' lamp by Wendell Castle and a modular cat toy by Verner Panton for Naef, along with insights from Meyers and Snyderman about each piece's history. This opening signifies a notable transformation for the gallery, providing a glimpse into its vast collection.