Named "master of art", in straw marquetry and ambassador of this exceptional knowledge, it is with her grandfather, one of the greatest decorators of the 30s, that Lison de Caunes has practiced since childhood this work of patience. After 20 years spent restoring furniture in straw marquetry for Antique dealers, Lison de Caunes is now dedicated, in her Paris workshop, to creations for decorators, collectors or luxury brands. She coats either the walls of private residences, hotels or boutiques, or the furniture and decorative objects.
Founded at the beginning of the 20th century, in the small town of Cogolin, near St-Tropez, in the south of France, la Manufacture de Cogolin weaves carpets known all over the world. It is one of the last manufacturers to defend a human heritage and traditional french craftsmanship. The finished rugs, hand made and made to measure, decorate the floors of the most beautiful homes.
Ozone, the light that makes you dream.
Workshop founded in 2000, Ozone highlights spaces and manufactures lighting designed and assembled in its Paris studio. The requirement of finishes, the refined and architectural forms of the products lead the greatest interior designers to work with Ozone.
“Playing with light is an art: it must carve the space, integrate into the architecture so as to be absent while being present”
At the heart of the Véronique de Soultrait workshop, a new craft skill was born: thread and rope marquetry applied to interior decoration and design.
Wall panels, screens, headboards, drawer fronts…, Véronique de Soultrait imagines numerous creations, as elegant as they are refined, intended for the high end of the decoration market. Inspired by the work of lace and macramé, this passionate artist enriches the traditional work of knitting by applying it to rope, borrowing from marquetry and trimmings for unique decorations resulting from a skilful blend. In a dialogue with the material, this former painter-decorator plays with the textures, personalizes each work and takes care of the smallest detail.
Fascinated by the ancient technique of fresco painting, which she learned in Italy, Solène Eloy honed her skills in Japan under the guidance of numerous artists. Recognized today by leading interior architects, she designs and offers decors that draw on ancestral techniques while embracing a genuine modernity.
In her Parisian workshop, Solène Eloy plays with gold and copper leaf, appreciating their reflections, and embeds them in her decors in an original manner. She sculpts the plaster, creates mineral and astral compositions using ink, paint, and touches of gold leaf in her verre églomisé.
Mastering the refined technique of high-end marquetry, Finemarq designs and creates complex decorative patterns, bringing a timeless and personalized dimension to luxury interiors. Playing with high-quality materials such as mother of pearl, gold leaf, silver, palladium, and exotic wood, Finemarq crafts unique pieces that testify to the exceptional craftsmanship of its artisans and its ability to innovate. Marquetry is often integrated into furniture, wall panels, floors, doors, frames, and other architectural elements to add an artistic and elegant touch that harmonizes with the overall interior aesthetics
The french manufacture Aubusson-Robert Four embodies the historical Aubusson hand-weaving know-how and offers stylish tapestries, classic or modern, in jacquard or needlepoint.
The Robert Four family has been commited to the preservation of tradition while renewing techniques through contemporary art. Thanks to historical archives and innovative collaborations with artists, designers, interior architects, the manufacture Aubusson-Robert Four adorns private and prestigious residencies with exclusive bespoke tapestries around the world.
UNESCO World Heritage list integrated the Aubusson handweaving technique and the manufacture Aubusson-Robert Four’s productions in Aubusson are certified by an authenticity label.
Since 1953, the Ateliers Saint-Jacques have been perpetuating a unique savoir-faire across their four workshops:
metal, wood, stone and bronze, providing the finest solutions to architects, interior decorators, designers and artists. Over the years, the Ateliers Saint Jacques have become a reference in the field of construction and heritage restoration.
The stone sculptors, wood and metal workers cooperate to create exceptional structures. For its part, the Coubertin Foundry, which features a bronze and an embossed metal workshop, is particularly effective in the areas of contemporary architecture and Art. With magnificent creations located in the four corners of the world, the Ateliers Saint-Jacques embody the excellence of French craftsmanship.
Maison Royère has revived the brilliance of Jean Royère, one of the most audacious, free-spirited decorators of the twentieth century, by manufacturing his most iconic and most unusual pieces of furniture.
Created in France from the designer’s personal archives and under the impetus of his heir, each piece has been crafted in the workshops of the most highly skilled artisans, using techniques and materials that best convey the spirit of his work.
Based in Paris, Maison Royère offers the innovative spirit and excellent craftsmanship that sets Jean Royère’s prolific production apart.
Art de Vivre furniture
ART DE VIVRE Exclusive line of furniture designed by Bruno Moinard, an accomplished artist as designer, interior architect, scenographer, painter and photographer. The collection he designed in 2019 for Art de Vivre is a specific match of assembled materials. The beauty of the finishes utilized such as sycamore, brass, marble, mother of pearl, straw marquetry and leather as well as sophisticated shades and refinement of the finishes, form a unique and harmonious piece of furniture. Every creation, elegant and timeless echoes an approach of luxury reflected through Bruno Moinard’s artistic and esthetic style focused on the art of detail.
Persian rugs
ART DE VIVRE’s private collection of antique and contemporary Persian carpets and rugs contains some of the most unique, exquisite and sought after pieces that are available in today’s market.
ART DE VIVRE provides consultancy and advisory services to our clients regarding any technical or commercial queries as well as assisting them in financial appraisals, acquisitions or sale of any Persian carpets or rugs.