L’ane de Pompadour desk in patinated bronze, brass and leather by Francois-Xavier Lalanne. The model was created in 1973 and this example in 2001. The original model was made for the de Noailles family whose residence, L’Ermitage de Pompadour was … Continue reading
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Rare M2 and M3 ceiling lights by Joseph André Motte at Galerie Pascal Cuisinier for Art-Saint-Germain des Pres. Motte was one of the first French designers to use perspex in this specific interlocking design. Each light is made up of four … Continue reading
Manuel Simon (1978-) In the great and rich tradition of the decorative arts in France, Manuel Simon’s amazing design pieces in glass and metal resonate deeply with us. Hailing from the South of France, Simon began to work in metal … Continue reading
Claude Lalanne (b.1924) takes the natural world as her source of imagery with this fabulous chandelier in bronze, and although technically it is a light it seems more like sculpture. Her unique combination of surrealism and romanticism make her fabulous … Continue reading
We love this prototype stool in bronze (c 1980) by Kim Moltzer. It made us think of the famous ‘Choupatte’ by Claude Lalanne – the cabbage head sprouting fantastical chicken legs she created in copper and bronze. When asked how … Continue reading
