Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis Style: Fifth Avenue Elegance at BON TON goods

At BON TON goods, our newest installation is conceived as an homage to one of the most enduring icons of twentieth century style: Jacqueline Bouvier Kennedy Onassis.

More than a fashion figure, Jackie represented a rare discipline of taste. Her world was shaped by intention, restraint, and an instinctive understanding of how objects create atmosphere. From the refined calm of her Fifth Avenue apartment to the cultural stages of Washington, New York, and Paris, Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis cultivated a visual language that continues to influence interiors, fashion, and design today.

Our installation, titled “10–40 Jackie O Style”, imagines a series of intimate Upper East Side interiors where Parisian chic, historic decorative arts, and contemporary craftsmanship meet.

A world defined by balance rather than excess.

The Bouvier Sisters

Born Jacqueline Lee Bouvier, the future Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis made her debut in Newport in 1947. By the early 1950s, she and her younger sister Lee Radziwill were already fixtures in society columns, widely known as the Bouvier sisters.

Jackie embodied composure and intellectual elegance. Lee brought cosmopolitan modernity, moving easily between New York, Paris, London, and Rome. Together they represented a distinctly transatlantic sensibility that shaped the visual culture of mid-century society.

Their world intersected with figures such as Diana Vreeland, the legendary Vogue editor whose vision reshaped American fashion, and the celebrated circle surrounding Truman Capote, often referred to as his “Swans.”

Women such as Babe Paley, Lee Radziwill, and Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis helped define a standard of style rooted in discipline, cultivation, and cultural awareness.

Fashion was only part of that world.

Objects mattered just as much.

Fifth Avenue Interiors

Jackie Kennedy’s Fifth Avenue apartment became a reflection of her sensibility.

Rooms were composed rather than decorated.
Antique furniture lived beside modern pieces.
European influences blended naturally with American clarity.

The effect was unmistakable: interiors that felt cultivated without appearing staged.

Our installation at BON TON goods draws on that same philosophy.

At its foundation is Les Fraises, a reproduction of a French block printed wallpaper from 1785 originating from the studio of the Parisian master Jean-Baptiste Réveillon. The pattern introduces the installation with historic elegance that anchors the entire display.

From there, objects unfold in a layered composition of materials, craftsmanship, and artistic traditions.

Objects That Carry History

Throughout the installation, antique works and contemporary design share the same space.

Paintings by Scandinavian artists such as Hans Ripa and Bo Nilsson introduce moments of artistic reflection. Crystal from Lobmeyr, the historic Viennese glassmaker, brings clarity and brilliance to the display.

Porcelain from Nymphenburg, including sculptural pieces designed by Ted Muehling, creates a dialogue between historic European craftsmanship and contemporary design.

Ceramics by Astier de Villatte add sculptural form and tactile character. Hand printed textiles from Antoinette Poisson evoke the traditions of eighteenth century French decorative arts.

Together, these pieces form a composition rather than a collection.

Each object contributes to an atmosphere rooted in heritage and discernment.

The Equestrian

Long before she became First Lady, Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis was also a passionate equestrian.

She rode from childhood and competed during her university years. Horses remained a lifelong refuge, offering a sense of freedom beyond the intensity of public life.

From the hunt country of Virginia to her later years, riding remained a place where discipline, elegance, and independence converged.

Grace without effort.
Confidence without display.

Shop the Installation

The Jackie O Style installation at BON TON goods brings together antique decorative arts, European craftsmanship, and contemporary studio design inspired by the cultivated interiors of Fifth Avenue.

From historic French wallpaper and antique vitrines to porcelain from Nymphenburg, crystal from Lobmeyr, sculptural ceramics by Astier de Villatte, and textiles by Antoinette Poisson, each object reflects a tradition of thoughtful design and lasting beauty.

Explore the Collections

Astier de Villatte Ceramics
Handmade ceramics from Paris known for sculptural form and distinctive character.

Nymphenburg Porcelain by Ted Muehling
Contemporary design created within one of Europe’s most historic porcelain manufacturers.

Lobmeyr Crystal
Viennese glassmaking tradition dating to the early nineteenth century.

Antoinette Poisson Textiles
French block printed fabrics inspired by historic domino papers.

European Antiques and Decorative Arts
Curated objects that bring history and atmosphere into modern interiors.

Visit BON TON goods

Our installations change regularly and are designed as evolving interiors rather than traditional displays.

Visit BON TON goods in Malmö or explore our collections online to discover objects that combine heritage craftsmanship with contemporary design.