I like designing out-of-context, without the limitations of angles, corridors, rooms or walls. It’s all the same to me, whether I am doing sleeves for dresses or table legs.” These are two of Cardin’s earliest designs … both are quite … Continue reading
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We are fascinated by the links between design, art and fashion and explored this creative cross-current in our recent Paris Fall Art and Design Program (http://arte-case.com/exclusive-art-and-design-events-in-paris/). During our event at Elsa Schiaparelli’s 1930s atelier in Place Vendome we viewed her … Continue reading
Andrea Branzi’s work was pointed out to us at FIAC recently as ‘design’ within the art fair. According to his gallerist, it is a statement on the whole human being and what that encompasses. Branzi’s composition includes live birds representing … Continue reading
We recently came upon this fabulous light (first image) by Max Ingrand, the master glass worker and designer (1908-1969). In painted metal and glass it was produced circa 1955 by Fontana Arte. The shade here has been replaced in the … Continue reading
We usually focus mainly on French design but couldn’t resist this amazing pair of wall lights (one of the pair in our image) which we saw in Paris last week! We were utterly enchanted. In tubular acrylic and painted metal, … Continue reading
These wall lights are so chic! The small inverted shade hides a small lightbulb that operates independently from the the larger bulb hidden by the large splayed shade. The light pivots on the ring connecting the large and small shade … Continue reading
The Flux table lamp, part of the new ‘Enlightenment’ collection by Noé Duchaufour Lawrence marks the designer’s first collaboration with GAIA&GINO. The hand blown glass light first debuted at Milan in March this year. It was designed to evoke glass … Continue reading
Taher Cheminik’s brushed brass ‘Calligraphy’ paravent, unites the emotion and excitement of jewelry and sculpture using a timeless material to create a new experience of a traditional form of furniture. It is a continuation of his furniture series called ‘Bijoux d’Intérieur’ that enchanted … Continue reading
Under the tutelage of Erwan Bouroullec and Benjamin Graindorge, the young French designer Elise Gabriel has explored the challenging properties of Zelfo, a cellulose fibre based material, in the design of this ‘Liga’ chair. Zelfo is manipulated while still damp … Continue reading
Romantically and dramatically imperfect porcelain? In fact, it is 3D printed rubber! We first saw Birgit Severin’s series of vases and bowls, which is entitled Ashes, presented at Le Off! during Design Week here in Paris in September. To … Continue reading
