An Exploration of Time and Beauty

An ode to artists and designs that have shaped their times

THE LEGACY OF FRENCH DESIGN AND ITALIAN ICONS

  • Maison Baguès

    Prominent name in the Art Deco movement, Maison Bagues was founded in 1860 in Paris and gained significant recognition in the 1920s, showcasing sophisticated timeless designs in lighting and decorative arts. They merge traditional techniques with elegant materials like bronze, crystal, and glass. Their pieces are highly sought after by collectors and interior designers for their elegance and charm.

  • Giovanni Gariboldi

    Hired by Gio Ponti in 1926 as a modeling apprentice at Richard-Ginori, Giovanni Gariboldi left a legacy as one of the most influential figures in Italian modernism & decorative arts with his creations adorned with impressionist-inspired naturalistic motifs. As he mostly devoted himself to ceramics and sculptures, rare pieces of furniture by the designer are found

  • Tommaso Barbi

    Throughout his career, Barbi collaborated with various manufacturers to create iconic pieces that embodied the spirit of 1950s and 1960s Italian design. Drawing inspiration from nature and modernist principles, he crafted functional designs with artistic expression, skillfully manipulating materials like wood and metal to produce unique and expressive forms

Movie scene with three women passing my a Tommaso Barbi floor lamp.

Tommaso Barbi Rhubarb floor lamp as seen in the the movie “Don’t worry darling” (2022)

COMTEMPORARY ARTISTS

  • Olivier de Schrijver standing in his workshop or storage area with shelves and boxes, working on one of his circular mirrors.

    Olivier de Schrijver

    Olivier de Schrijver is a Belgian Postwar & Contemporary artist, renowned for his work that merges art with functionality. He designed a wide range of products, from mirrors to tables to chairs, while always bringing a new vision to furniture and a touch of color

  • Russian Armenian sculptor Arsen Avetissian in front of one of his abstract sculpture.

    Arsen Avetissian

    Russian-Armenian sculptor, Arsen Avetissian is known for his innovative work that combines traditional techniques with contemporary themes of culture, identity and the human experience, inviting viewers to engage with the narratives embedded within the pieces. He skillfully uses various materials, including bronze, marble, and stone to create dynamic forms. His sculptures are now presented in museums and private collections around the world

  • Contemporary designer Eric Katz from Metal d'alcove in his workshop with some of his lamps.

    Eric Katz

    Eric Katz is a prominent figure in contemporary lighting design based in Paris, who established Metal Dalcove in 1991. His work, featured in various design exhibitions, harmoniously blend glass and metal, exploring contrasts through various materials like crystal, frosted glass, and metals such as chrome and aluminum to accentuate the interplay of warmth and coldness in each piece

  • Line Vautrin in her workshop surrounded by her creations of mirrors.

    Francois Gueneau

    Francois Gueneau, a French visual artist, has dedicated himself to working with clay, stoneware, or porcelain. As a creator of contemporary ceramics, he is also a pastelist. His creations, with a poetic realism, speak of lights, harmonies, and subtleties