Inside Michael Imperioli's History-Filled New York Home | Open Door | Architectural Digest
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- Today Architectural Digest is welcomed to New York City by actor Michael Imperioli for a tour of his intricately decorated, art-filled home. Returning to the east coast as empty nesters following years in California, Michael and wife Victoria, an interior and set designer, outfitted their new home around an extensive art collection acquired mostly in antique shops over nearly three decades. The former ‘Sopranos’ star's apartment evokes a bygone age with clear Italian influences, not unlike the Sicilian palazzos in ‘The White Lotus,’ his most recent HBO starring turn. “To me this apartment is a refuge from the world,” Michael says. “It’s representative of the past. This could easily be an apartment from the Jazz Age in New York around when it actually was built a hundred years ago.”
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Director: Alice Roth
Director of Photography: Cole Evelev
Editor: Alex Mechanik
Talent: Michael Imperioli
Line Producer: Joseph Buscemi
Producer: Alyssa Marino
Associate Producer: Brandon Fuhr
Production Manager: Melissa Heber
Production Coordinator: Fernando Davila
Camera Operator: Brittany Berger
Gaffer: Duell Davis
Audio: Lily Van Leeuwen
Production Assistant: Patrick Sargent
Post Production Supervisor: Alexa Deutsch
Post Production Coordinator: Ian Bryant
Supervising Editor: Doug Larsen
Assistant Editor: Diego Rentsch
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This is testament to what a good actor he is ..I was expecting a totally different space and personality…so much personality in that space
Breathtaking and stunning home! Lovely man - kinda shy :)
Better than LA . I hate California
Christopher "Just for men, you're too young for white hair!!
His wife being an interior designer is too funny.
his house looked like sh^t
🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
I wonder if she’s Czechoslovakian.
@@MajimaGoro8 put remote on docking station
I just said this.
His wife is an interior decorator? That's amazing on so many levels
She killed 16 Czechoslovakians.
@@teamster9413 I choked on my juice reading this
@@lijax9606that sucks, RIP 🙏
Gotta wonder now if he put remote on docking station
@@teamster9413 fking Rasputin, this girl.....
Seeing Michael Imperioli makes you appreciate his acting as Christopher Moltasanti even more. They're polar opposites!!
wait, so he isnt a made member of jersey mob? isnt strung out of heroin?
it's called acting lol
@@ktxed you think?
@@ponyboy1664 I think therefore I am 🤣
Well, he played a dumb guy on the TV show and he's not particularly bright in real life so not much of a stretch.
I love that he's not trying to be funny or charming or cool just for show, a lot of people in these kinds of videos play a role and it can be tiring. He's just his nice, calm self.
@@bulrich610 Incredibly mean-spirited. You will not escape Samsara for many cycles to come
those people are obsessive of not being boring.
@@benjaminrodrigues8965 samsara.?
The goal of Buddhism is to achieve nirvana and escape samsara. Samsara is the cycle of reincarnation, literally translated as "the wheel". Once you become fully enlightened you escape the cycle of death and birth to transcend all the pain and suffering that comes with it. There are exceptions, namely bodhisattvas who instead of dissipating into the universe, dedicate their soul to helping and protecting others. If this at all interests you, I would encourage you to explore Buddhism, starting with understanding the eightfold path. I think it would benefit everyone regardless of background@@_west33...
His meditation works for him. I follow him on IG
I feel like this is exactly how the nephew of a mafia boss would style his place
😂
😂
What in the world
Agreed!
@@chilltrap6687 Spot the person who hasn't seen sopranos
I wish his wife joined him for the tour to explain her designs and the history of the pieces
Totally. I really wanted her expert opinion.
probably embarrassed
Exactly! Even if she wasn’t his wife but as the designer
Adriana is still lying in a ditch in the Jersey forest, sadly
@@awannagannaful actually she’s in long term parking in the trunk
Who knew Paulie Walnuts line in Pine Barrens would come true lol. “Guy was an interior decorator” 😂
I once ran into Michael Imperioli at some coffee shop in Tribeca about 10 years ago. I recognized him and made eye contact without thinking about it, and then he gave this stare, this wise-guy stare like wtf-are-you-looking-at stare. It was pretty funny since he is just this little guy, an actor. And I kind of grinned and then he realized it wasn't working and smirked. I didn't try to talk to him or anything, I am fine with letting people have their space.
I met him once. He's super nice guy. Not intimidating at all.
Yeah well maybe you’re a flambé.
Heard his interior decorator killed 16 Czechoslovakians
Only for a few
😂😂
I literally burst out laughing! Well! Done!🏆😂
I’m glad people are finally acknowledging how smart Michael Imperioli is. He’s a true artist.
He’s a woke wop wannabe human.
I his head he was using the technique of positive visualization
@@operationlull3742this is a deep cut that most people wouldn’t recognize even if they watched it lmao
He's a 🤡
Poseur if u ask me
He's very quiet spoken - very soothing voice and serious... and when he smiles - his whole face lights up! My daughter in law would absolutely LOVE this style!!
@@icedteagames its chrissy the goat (sopranos character)
It’s because he’s doped up on smack
I liked Christopha’s kitchen, especially the radiator where they make grilled cheese.
Finally, an apartment that's not afraid of color or history. There's no stripping the beautiful tables and cabinets to make them shabby-chic. I love how every room has a tailored ambiance along with a call back to the golden age of art. It's by far my favorite of every home that we've been welcomed into. I would wake happy every morning just to dwell among the opulent fixtures and marble.
It's ugly as all hell.
@@louduva9849 Different opinions
Agreed I am not a fan of the current minimalist trend. Pierce Brosnan has a nice house too
I strongly disagree with you guys.
@@captainchau I understand. I despise taking a beautiful old building - say a Victorian, and turning it into a beige nightmare with all the ambience of a Holiday Inn conference room. Ot stripping out over 100 year old woodwork and putting in an Ikea zebra painted breakfront. But, I get your point and I respect it. It's your taste.
I feel like this is exactly how I would imagine his home.. it’s beautiful and love the Renaissance inspiration
Yes well spoken indeed
i expected nothing less.
He’s so quietly brilliant and humble.
He opened the door, and the only words I could muster were "Wow!" what an Incredible place to live
Every piece, every painting has a story - not only in its purchase but also its historical representation. Someone could spend years reading the fascinating background to all art that Michael has collected.
Most of what you see is the proceeds of the Mafia subculture and whatnot ...
Yes!
yes, they built the entire collection
they’d be wasting their time
I feel like we’re back at The White Lotus! Not my style but I dig the dedication. Very cool
ikrrr it's like the season 2 theme was based on his home
agreed.
I also thinking about The White Lotus in the moment he opened the door.🤣🎻🍷
thanks for mentioning the show, reminded me comcast is show the series this week, free
I loved him as an actor in the Sopranos and being Greek I'm very glad he has so much Greek-Roman inspiration in his house. Statues of Αφροδίτη, Ερμής , masks of ancient Greek theatre..very cool.
Since I started watching these, this has to be the best house they've ever featured. Beautiful. Artful. And simply magnificent.
Quasimodo visualized this house
Perfect word here: "magnificent." A couple of visionaries live here.
He's the coolest. I used to watch him in the 90s indie flicks too. I had the honor of waiting on him and his family. His wife ordered everything and Michael stood up and shook my hand after dinner. To me, that is a man!
Saint Etienne fan?
@@Ignatius1972 Obsessed since day one. 📀💿
Surprised he didn't throw a brick at the back of your head!
@@welshcallum7133he did.
@@welshcallum7133that was his money!
Who's Dante!?!? He can't believe someone just asked him that. His face is everything.
Had to be a set-up.
Silvio Dante
I love the way his wife decorated their apartment. It is gorgeous.. I love the way his wife decorated their apartment. It is gorgeous..
I'm gonna go and get the papers, get the papers.
Looks amazing, but i'd be terrified of breaking something. It looks like a fancy museum.
The baritone in his speaking voice is beautiful. 😍
Not my preferred aesthetic for a home, kind of Cloisters-esque, but I applaud their willingness to embrace their unique style and run with it.
It’s tacky as hell. Unless his wife is legally blind I don’t understand it. Not to be cruel it’s an awful tacky kitsch filled Liberace influenced horror. Any decent designer would be appalled and most likely their license instantly revoked
I really didn't like your comment, but I celebrate the fact that you felt the need to express it.
@@opticscolossalandepicvideo4879 someones jealous lol
@@opticscolossalandepicvideo4879 Much of the beautiful, and many one of a kind objects are beautiful...I, however, find there to be quite an overload, a very crowded claustrophobic look, a jammed packed space of some very beautiful pieces, that would otherwise be better suited in a very, very large space...too much, isn't always classy...and this is what I see when I look at this apartment.
@@cynthiacuomo3027 exactly. It’s pretty awful. Mike was more interested in having us hear how literate he is and his musicianship. Boring. He is just a hack actor
Mr. Michael Imperioli very well posed and spoken with class. Great place sir.
That is one of the most unique, and cozy homes I’ve ever seen on here. He and his wife have excellent tastes
I don't know that I've ever loved a home so much that was not at all my style. What a beauty and Michael is such a gem. I love his voice and soothing presence. As a new empty nester, I appreciate his stance on this next chapter, too. Kudos, AD!
What a great personality and he has a very personal home. Not like these "My designer xyz and abc did this, and this is from this and that".... everything has a story and character. He is very calm and relaxed. It was a pleasure to spend some time at his place with AD. Thank you
Well he did reference his designer. He’s married to her.
@@jenmelroy yes, but this is a bit different. He lives with her and it is a very personal style. Other than the usual designers working in the celebs homes and they just name them because they're famous.
Here they created something together based on a 24 year marriage and not because of a contract with a designer.
That is funny you see it that way. I always think heavily designed homes are often represented as the star client announcing I did this, we did that: i out the pool here…Michael’s wife is a stage and interior designer so makes sense in this case. I personally couldn’t live in a space with so much going on but damn do I love it! And have thought about it foe days now. Mission accomplished!
@@LG-dj9qr Yes. I like it in my own house more minimal, but always in a mix with new and old. Every piece of furniture has a story, but I want them to be noticeable... not crowded. I know what you mean, and it's probably because the apartment is not very big (maybe big for NYC} and over the years you accumulate a lot of sentimental stuff. The kitchen design is some visual overkill for my taste and it looks like there is no natural light, but again... I rather like it very personal than neutral staged with a designer.
hes klepto
Over the top, maximalist, personal and the owners are real readers, truly op-a-lence, love it.
This guy is definitely an interior decorator
Put remote on docking station
better not be any rubles in theah, he he heh.
Very very likeable cool guy. I love how often he referenced his wife. Respect.
OMG! so happy so seeing Christophah's apartment (Adriana's voice😄)! Not gonna lie, Mr. Imperioli sounds so relaxed and collected. I am so used to seeing him on edge. His home is exactly what I was expecting. Love to have him back on the scene!
It's because in his thoughts he uses this technique called positive visualisation
🗣️Christophuphaaaaaaaaaaa!
ABSOLUTELY INSANELY GORGEOUS.
I loved your home and your Wife's vision is amazing - but mostly I loved that you look so at peace and at home in yourself in this space! truly wonderful - thank you so much for inviting us into and sharing your space - it's really beautiful and it made me smile and for a moment I was at peace just watching it :)
I love it. And, I love that he has books that he's actually read; they're not just 'decor'. I love the vibe in his place - the art, the furniture, the various colors used - all of it. (And, surely he didn't have to explain who Dante was to the person at the door. :) )
That made my eyebrows rise too lol
Yeah lol
don't date/sleep with anyone who doesn't own any books where they live.
@@deborahgalvan5367 what? Why?
@@deborahgalvan5367 I wonder if that still applies post-Internet.
Finally someone has an interesting home! So tired of the minimalist modern crap. Every couple of videos you get a gem like this.
What a soft spoken and seemingly lovely guy. The apartment is wonderful too.
Woww!!! Thank you for showing us this amazing, cozy museum. Lovely!
Michael Imperioli has CLASS and really nice style.
I wasn’t expecting this! Stunning.
Funny how that Roman-Revival style perfectly married that Manhattan apartment
His house looks like a museum, I love it. ❤❤
When I saw him on some podcast I was shocked how he had zero of that dark aura he portrayed in Sopranos. That's a sign of a great actor. Its just a slight change in his demeanor completely turns him into a different person.
Man dude knows his stuff. You can tell he likes the space and the pieces inside.
the way he got shy saying american dad is he’s favorite tv show “by far”
I’ve always been a fan & love his range.
One of the few homes that made me wow!!
- How much wallpaper, drapery, texture, color, sculptures, paintings, vases, lamps, memorabilia, chandeliers, flowers, tables, pillows, books, mirrors, wall coverings, and gold accents do you want in here?
- Yes.
Such an underrated actor. Michael is brilliant.
What are you talking about? He isn't at all "underrated." Everyone knows his brilliance. And, ahem, underrated artists aren't able to live as oppulently as he does. You're silly. Now go sit down and just watch & learn.
Absolutely beautiful, I am in awe of this, reminds me of going back in time, love the decor for shure.
His house is like an art museum! So tasteful and beautiful!
I love how hectic he is, lol. Also love how the home is so full of history! 🖼️🤞🏾
I believe this style is called Manhattan-Roman Revival. It totally works.
@@thornyback I love it! Thank you for putting a name to it.
If this guy is hectic I must be comatose lol
I love the way his wife decorated their apartment. It is gorgeous.
I agree. I’m Italian, and I just love it too.
It's way too 'busy ' for me, I wouldn't be able to think straight if I lived there. But I like the fact that his wife had a theme and stuck to it.
@@jaxcoss5790 Agreed. I'm not a fan of the interior design. I prefer a cozy country styled theme.
The colour of the hallway is kind of pretty😅
It's beautiful
She said she was an interior decorator!
Imperioli, unbelievable talent. True artist.
amazing home. finally an apartment that kept its classical roots and wasn't modernized to oblivion.
I can't get enough of this apt. please do it again and pan it slowly. so many beautiful things. I could easily live there. Loved it. thanks for this.
Yes. The frenetic cuts in the video made it hard to focus on any one area.
His bedroom is trully amazing...❤❤❤
One of the coolest homes I’ve seen on this channel! So nice.
"I could cook you some eggs, if you want..." what a chill guy.
That's what Adriana cooks him
His wife's taste is incredible! I'm impressed at how cozy and inviting some of these rooms are. They have so much character and personality 💚
Thank you for putting this up.
Never heard of this guy, but this is one of the most beautiful and heartwarming AD videos ever. I don't really know how to describe him, but he's such a dad. I especially loved how he showed all of the art and statues and books with pride and affection.
You need to watch Sopranos my friend! :)
He was in the greatest show of all time....
not just that he was parallel lead in the greatest show of all'time soporenos ,for which he also goat emmy for , which are very big achievements for an actor
Did you not watched greatest show of all time soprenos?
Michael and his wife, Victoria have created a cozy museum like home. The colors/tones throughout the home are very soothing. Thank you AD for this treat.
They are interior decorators
WOW! his wife had a clear vision of the vibe she wanted, their place is like a piece of art!
A clear vision? There is so much crap in there, you can't see anything.
@@johnmuldoon2037 what you have to see? The walls
Agree. Beautifully done!
She's an interior decorator
@@rubbish3655I thought she worked at the Ministry of the Interior 😏
His wife is an interior decorator
His house looked amazing
This setup is incredible, such a unique style but it works so well.
It’s certainly unique, had no idea Imperioli was such a deep guy. Cool place.
I like how the books on his shelf are books that aren’t just there for decoration
I like his calmness
He’s a Buddhist so not surprising.
I love this dude. He is such a great actor and super down to earth. Cool apartment.
Me being a huge fan of European arts, architecture and history, his interior home design and style might be my favourite among all the celebrities’ and clothing designers’ homes.❤❤
Love the meditation room and the thangka paintings. The closet curtains just gave me an idea. We've removed closet doors in one room, and the curtain hanging within the doorframe look cheap no matter how nice the curtains are. But hanging ceiling to floor, in front of the wall/doorframe looks more luxurious. It truly looks like a huge window could be lurking behind.
thank you, I was wondering what the name of the meditation paintings were
@@hellobecky84 I think those are cloisonne paintings from Tibet, they fetch a pretty penny...
@@pihermoso11 ohh, interesting! Thank you, going to look them up; maybe I’ll find a print of some sort lol🧘🏽♀️
@@hellobecky84 I don't think prints will do cloisonne justice, because of the way they are made, in Tibet they use aluminium sheet as base, then copper wires are shaped and glued to the sheet, then the gaps are filled with enamel and some natural powders are added to the enamel to make it pop.. in other cloisonne paintings, colored powder is glued then poured over with clear lacquer, cloisonne painting is also used on some very expensive watches..
I think the real beauty of cloisonne comes out because of the copper wires that acts as a margin between 2 colors, this is what makes the painting alive, and that is why a print version won't do it justice..
Just search for the video ' Tibet cloisonne ', you'll see that the painting comes alive once light hits the painting..
So much character and charisma
Beautiful. Thank you for sharing.
The fact that so many people here say it’s not their style l, but appreciate it anyway, says a lot about how much his fans love him. ❤
It just means they are Republicans and not Democrat. Dems are the most intolerant people on earth.
I love old New York apartments, full of interesting things. Nice home with much personality and great taste.
I love this piece of ART. Thanks for sharing.
Thanks for sharing Christapha. Nice place!
This is the most Italian home I've ever seen in my life.
Did you ever been to Italy?? Italian homes are not like that!!! Maybe 800 years ago
@@veronicabozzi6786 I meant Italian-inspired? The Dante, etc. Bye!
@@cm4181 I've been in an apartment similar to this in Tuscany. The owners were quite well off. She was a lawyer and he had studied Art History and worked for an art gallery in Florence. There's a pattern there, if you know what I mean
I can tell this is a 1920's building: those glass doorknobs remind me of the 1926 house I grew up in. The French doors too. I love old New York apartments. I'd love to go through the apartment for a much closer look at all those books.
This is absolutely stunning thank you for the tour ❤️
I love the boldness of his wife’s work.
I love that sentence 'For me it is all about transporting'. I so appreciate someone who builds an own world with a unique feel to it, who is not afraid to add complexity and be extraordinary. It might not be my own universe but I would love to occassionally visit and explore. KUDOS for sharing this very intimate and revealing home with us. This really is a shrine!
It's like a storybook. What a FUN home and I love that everything had a story, a history, and means something to his family. Unlike homes that are filled with meaningless stuff.
I didn’t expect this to be interesting but it was immediately. Wow, he’s very deep and thoughtful. I’m very inspired 💝
I wish his wife had been part of this interview. He started the tour saying his wife’s full time job is interior decorating and set design. I would have loved to hear her thoughts and take on blending her design desires with her husband’s design interests.
This is the most astonishing apartment I have ever seen. It was like going to Europe while sitting on my sofa.
If this apartment were any busier it'd be on an episode of hoarders buried alive on TLC
His house is absolutely beautiful ❤️
What a beautiful classy home......absolutely love! Wonderful actor as well! ❤
Michael deserves every bit of it...a great actor.
Definitely has the makings of a varsity actor.
@@teamster9413 I lol’d.
Michael is radiating a completely different energy from his character on White Lotus. Such a great actor! And nice home with much personality. I love how saturated the hues are everywhere else in the house, but the bedroom is cooler.
Beautiful design. Fantastic interiors.
That is absolutely stunning
Thank you for the deep breath, and OH MY , Victoria,
you have created such an elegant and warm home! The art is stunning!
Thank you Michael for showing me meditation years ago on your social media...its the best!!
Beautiful home. So much warmth, personality, and history. Your wife is very talented. I can’t believe you share a bed that small without wanting to kill each other.
what a beautiful appartment! And what a nice person!