Wall light in polished brass, walnut and white perspex (circa 1960) by Robert Mathieu The 1950s and 60s was a particularly prolific period of optimism and creativity for French designers. We are seeing more focus on French design of this era and it is definitely a … Continue reading
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This beautiful sculptural portemanteaux designed by Felix Agostini, straddles the worlds of Art and Design – it can as easily be described as a piece of sculpture as it can a functional piece of design. Sculpturally it has a personal and playful quality, … Continue reading
Treasure hunting in Paris on a rainy day ~~ A pair of 1960s Scandinavian teak and rosewood chairs. These exceedingly comfortable chairs carry some recognizable trademarks of midcentury Scandinavian design. The sculptural form of the arms is one and … Continue reading
With Paris Photo opening next week, we were excited to see Etienne Bertrand Weill’s ’Métaforme’ works (1959-1982). These are photographs of abstract creations through which he recorded the movement of mobiles based on his interpretation of musical structures. They were meant to free … Continue reading
Here are some exciting pieces we have spotted this week! The sensuous and organic form of this contemporary bronze lamp (‘Grande Lyre’) by Philippe Cuny drew us in. The glow from the bronze is gorgeous. .… This reclinable chair in … Continue reading
