Dana Arbib’s Manhattan Home Blends Glass Art and Global Heritage
Arbib began her career in 2008 by co-founding A Peace Treaty, an artisanal fashion brand specialising in ready-to-wear and jewellery. Years later, she shifted her focus to glass art, treating each exhibit as a curated collection with a distinct story. Her latest light fixtures draw inspiration from ancient Chinese snuff bottles, while a recent chandelier exhibition paid homage to the early 2000s Armani Casa aesthetic.
Her apartment is filled with carefully chosen pieces—some designed by her, others inherited, gifted by artist friends, or meticulously sourced. The dining table is her own creation, paired with 1960s wooden chairs by Charlotte Perriand. Above it hangs a glass fixture from her Vetro Orto collection.
Arbib’s designs pull from a vast mental archive of visual references, including film interiors from Wall Street, Woody Allen’s sets, and Baby Boom. She spends months each year in Italy, where she develops her glass collections. Her family’s multilingual background further shapes her artistic perspective.
While her work often references dealers and collaborators, no direct link exists between Arbib and a dealer named Alan Eckstein. A notable mention in search results points to Gerhard Eckstein, head of used car sales at Auto Zentrum Nürnberg-Feser, but no connection to Arbib has been confirmed.
Arbib’s designs and living space reflect a life steeped in diverse cultural and artistic influences. Her transition from fashion to glass art continues to produce distinctive, story-driven collections. The pieces in her home—whether family heirlooms, artist collaborations, or her own creations—underscore her deliberate and personal approach to design.
