Atlante X stool in black patinated bronze. Upholstered in ‘gold bronze’ material by Alexandre Logé
17.75 x 22 x 16.5 inches / 45 x 56 x 42 cm.
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This Atlante X Stool in patinated bronze is by Paris-based designer Alexandre Logé who cites Primitive Art as his primary influence for the bronze structure. ‘Atlante’ is the male equivalent of the ‘cariatide’ figure which is often represented in tribal art artefacts. His choice of materials is significant and intentional. The beautiful woven cotton fabric of the upholstery has the appearance of Galuchat or sharkskin leather but is obviously less fragile as seating upholstery. As Logé says “this is perfect. I love this mix….I mean we are dealing with ‘sharkskin’ and an ‘Oceanic Chieftain symbol’ (thats how I saw the Atlante structure) but concretely we have precious fabric, bronze, smooth finish and black patina, all ‘Art Deco codes’. Logé’s personal reinterpretation and bringing together of broad and seemingly disparate influences allows him to combine the familiar with the new, breaking down the mental pathways which the human mind is so expert at solidifying.
He is clear about his own priorities in his work: “To me aesthetic appeal and creative expression are definitely the most important things….functionality in design is a constraint, this makes the difference between Art and Design. But it is a good challenge to work out what I can do with an idea I love…. and the compulsory height of a bench….” he says.
Some of these striking stools are in the Dior boutique in Place Vendome and in the Royal Palace in Morocco.
What drew us to this piece was the really beautiful shape of the structure. We in fact saw the form of a gently pointed Gothic arch in the legs along with the Art Deco reference but having talked to the designer we discovered the Primitive Art influence. This opened up a whole new and exciting perspective for us.
Isn’t it interesting what our own experiences and outlook bring to our personal reactions?
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