Since its debut in late 2020, Sage & Madison has become much more than a destination for gifts; it is a meticulously curated house of charm that serves as the architectural gateway to Sag Harbor. Located at 31 Madison Street in the historic 1797 Prime House, owner Chris Coffee has transformed this Federal-style landmark into a multi-sensory experience that functions as a coffee bar, fashion hub, and retail sanctuary.
Coffee, a former professional ballet dancer with the New York City Ballet, brings a performer’s eye to the boutique. His background informs the “production” of the shop, where every room—from the petite courtyard to the secret coffee bar tucked inside the barn—acts as a staged scenario designed to transport the visitor. The experience is defined by reasonable luxury and the art of personalized discovery across a property that preserves the village’s unique grit and soul.
The first floor is filled with treasures Coffee hand-selects from global makers. The barn serves as a hub for branded coffee and outerwear, while the main house features a paperie with on-site custom embroidery. The former kitchen, with its wide-plank floors and stately fireplace, now showcases imported Tuscan oils, Mariage Frères teas, and Louis Sherry chocolates, leading into a dining room set with Bordallo Pinheiro ceramics and fine jewelry.
Beyond the aesthetics, the shop is a deep reflection of Coffee’s personal journey. As a former foster child, he views his ability to dream up soothing environments as both a creative survival skill and a professional calling. He takes his role as the village’s “first impression” seriously, ensuring the corner of Sage and Madison remains a welcoming, nostalgic presence that honors the past while providing a “wow-worthy” present for every visitor.
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