Mark Brazier-Jones Zargazo Cabinet, Circa 1998

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Mark Brazier-Jones Zargazo Cabinet, Circa 1998

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Mark Brazier Jones Zargazo cabinet Circa 1998 'Shaken, not Stirred', sublime rare and uniquely worthy of the great man himself, outrageous audacious ridonculous ‘Furniture Art’ by way of the master craftsman that is Mr Mark Brazier-Jones the ‘Zargazo’ Cocktail Cabinet finished in Bronze, Copper, Etched & Engraved Glass England circa 1998, the rectangular boxed glazed upper section with two doors opening to reveal an illuminated shelved interior, applied bronze 'sea-creature' roundels with polished bronze hinges and a large brass centralised lock, all raised on naturalistically tall cast bronze cabriole legs, a true MBJ statement piece, ‘Sargazo' aka Zargazo (the patterns and shapes on the cabinet) a seaweed which provides a habitat for oceanic wildlife found in Mexico, reserve now About: Mark Brazier-Jones was born in New Zealand in 1956 and moved to the UK at the age of 12. After earning a BA in ceramic sculpture, he found work in the emerging music video business. In the late 1970s and early ’80s, he designed and built sets for the likes of David Bowie, Duran Duran, Spandau Ballet, Freddy Mercury, and Elton John. As he became enmeshed in the legendary London warehouse party scene, he developed a close friendship with both Tom Dixon and Nick Jones, members of local band Funkapolitan. The three friends started the Creative Salvage Group in 1983, later to be joined by André Dubreuil. After a few years, Brazier-Jones moved to the countryside and returned to his ceramic roots. Soon he was sculpting furniture to be cast in bronze. He conceived his first limited-edition chair, the Wingback, in 1987; it was sold out before the start of 1988. Other standouts from Brazier-Jones’ career include the Bond Armchair (ca. 1990), San Demas Lounge (1996), and Duchess Chandelier (2010). Brazier-Jones’s work can be found in museum’s around the world, like the Victoria & Albert in London, Museum of Art & Design in New York, and Musée des Arts Décoratifs in Paris, as well as many important private collections. Summary: Mark Brazier Jones Drinks cabinet Media cabinet Glass Steel Brass copper Etched glass Original Rare Date: 1990s Practical & beautiful Investment Condition: Very good original condition, age related marks and patina, extremely heavy Dimensions: Width: 40” / 102cm Depth: 28” / 71cm Height: 68” / 173cm.

Creator:
Mark Brazier-Jones (Designer)
Dimensions:
Height: 68 in (172.72 cm)Width: 40 in (101.6 cm)Depth: 28 in (71.12 cm)
Style:
Baroque (In the Style Of)
Materials and Techniques:
Art Glass,Brass,Bronze
Place of Origin:
England
Period:
1990-1999
Date of Manufacture:
1990s
Condition:
Wear consistent with age and use. Very good original condition, age related marks and patina, extremely heavy.
Seller Location:
Longdon, GB
Reference Number:
1stDibs: LU1832325648172

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Mark Brazier-Jones

Before Mark Brazier-Jones became an internationally celebrated furniture and lighting designer, interior decorator and sculptor, he took part in live shows by the band Funkapolitan, dazzling concert audiences with his “performance welding art,” which saw him creating dynamic sculptures on stage during the 1980s. Since then, Brazier-Jones has produced provocative chandeliers, chairs and other ornate furnishings that draw on Art Nouveau, baroque and Rococo design and has amassed a star-studded clientele that includes actors, art collectors and rock music royalty.

Brazier-Jones was born in 1956 in New Zealand, then moved with his family to the United Kingdom at the age of 12. He later earned a BA in ceramic sculpture and, during the 1970s and early 1980s, found work in the nascent music video industry, designing and building sets for musicians Elton John, David Bowie and others.

While he was immersed in London’s warehouse party scene, Brazier-Jones met Tom Dixon and Nick Jones of Funkapolitan. They forged a friendship and invited Brazier-Jones on stage to create sculptures out of shopping carts and old cars as the band performed (Dixon also created sculptures from scrap metal onstage while performing with the band). In 1983, Brazier-Jones, Dixon and Jones started the Creative Salvage Group, later joined by French designer André Dubreuil. The collective’s first exhibition of welded art-furniture sold out and garnered immediate critical acclaim.

After a few years, Brazier-Jones focused on solo design endeavors and moved to rural Hertfordshire, where he established his workshop and studio in a 16th-century barn. With the support of a small team, Brazier-Jones designs and produces everything from console tables and floor lamps to daybeds and mirrors.

Brazier-Jones’s works are held in permanent public collections, including the Victoria and Albert, the Musée des Arts Décoratifs, the Museum of Fine Arts and more.

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