Collier - Ceinture - Embrase
Perles en terre, verres, agate, métal, coquillage et attache en cuir.
Dimensions : 150cm
PalmSpring refers to the palm on the back of the chair and to the season during which the first chair has been concepted.
The back of the chair is made from recycled Brazilian coffee bags found in Parisians’ coffee roasting plants.
The pearls winding around the armrest are seeds that grow in cluster on the açai palm tree. Their tint is obtained from plant colouring agents.
Created using a vintage bridge armchair picked up for a bargain in Paris, the chair – including the upholstery of the seat itself – was totally refurbished by hand, using French know-how. The work is composed of webbings, hard canvas, leaf fibre and animal hair, twines, cotton cloth and upholstery tack.
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Unique item.
PalmSpring refers to the palm on the back of the chair and to the season during which the first chair has been concepted.
The back of the chair is made from recycled Brazilian coffee bags found in Parisians’ coffee roasting plants.
The pearls winding around the armrest are seeds that grow in cluster on the açai palm tree. Their tint is obtained from plant colouring agents.
Created using a vintage bridge armchair picked up for a bargain in Paris, the chair – including the upholstery of the seat itself – was totally refurbished by hand, using French know-how. The work is composed of webbings, hard canvas, leaf fibre and animal hair, twines, cotton cloth and upholstery tack.
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Unique item.
Alexandra Hemy's travels in Konakry Guinea and Afghanistan during her studies in ethnology and political science, developed a strong aesthetic interest in traditional know-how, handwork, and materials.
A few experiments later, especially in the documentary industry and journalism, she started decorating and trained in seat upholstery to then create various collections inspired by her travels. She obtained her first decoration project for the fitting out of a coffee shop in Paris.
Hired by a Parisian decoration brand, she carries out sourcing work in the heart of Moroccan craft especially kilim mrirt and azilal. At the same time, she obtained her second decoration project for the fitting out of the common areas of a university residence in Roubaix.
Then she flew off to Africa to develop her sourcing activity in textile. She won her third decoration project for the indian cultural center in Paris but after approving the proposal the client finally decided not to implement it.
A few moments later... she designed a first chair, "Gulstream", and conceived a second one "Nomad".
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© Céleste Leeuwenburg
