Shagreen Box with Bronze-Patina Brass Details by Kifu, Paris

$650

About

The Dandy Box is a chic accent piece for your home. The piece is lined with a removable velvet tray should one wish to use it for jewelry. The piece is completely inlaid in black shagreen, with a discreet bronze-patina brass metal indentation detail. This listing is for the large size, available in a small size and other finishes, see images at end of slide. The dimensions of this piece are 18 x 18 x 9 cm, the small size is 13 x 12 x 9 cm All Kifu Paris pieces are handmade by artisans, ultimately making each piece unique. Custom color or sizing available on request. Wipe clean with soft dry cloth. Although inspired by her parents, her collection of Home Accessories and Furniture is a distinct identity of its own. Kifu uses handmade techniques of elaborate inlay patterns of shagreen, shells, semi-precious stones, materials she experienced as a child growing up in her parent’s studio, but interpreted in a younger quirkier way reflecting her youth. From her "jewelry inspired knobs" on decorative boxes, gold bar boxes and an extravagant inlay pattern mix of shagreen and shell inspired by galactic constellations, as seen on her enormous round mirror, is refreshing to see. Kifu embodies whimsical elements throughout her collection and is not afraid to be daring and unexpected in her approach to design. All shagreen-covered items should be kept out of direct sunlight, color variants may occur on the stingray and other exotic finishes, but this showcases the Parisian label's commitment to creating authentic luxurious products using natural components.

Details

Creator
Kifu Augousti (Designer)
Dimensions
Height: 3.55 in. (9 cm)Width: 7.09 in. (18 cm)Depth: 7.09 in. (18 cm)
Style
Art Deco (In the Style Of)
Materials and Techniques
Hand-CraftedBrass,InlayShagreen Stingray
Place of Origin
France
Period
21st Century
Date of Manufacture
2020
Production Type
New & Custom(Current Production)
Condition
Seller Location
New York, NY
Reference Number
1stDibs: LU4549121379292
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Shipping & Returns

Shipping
$110 Standard Shipping
to anywhere in the world, arrives in 4-5 weeks. We recommend this shipping type based on item size, type and fragility.
Ships From: New York, NY
Return Policy
This item cannot be returned.

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About The Maker

R&Y Augousti

R&Y Augousti was founded in 1989 by husband-wife duo Ria & Yiouri Augousti. Their artistic backgrounds brought them together as innovators in their field by reviving the artisanal techniques of shagreen and other exotic materials that were predominant in the Art Deco period of the 1930s. Through their mix of vintage and contemporary design their furniture and home accessories brand were met with worldwide praise. From a debut collection for the luxurious Hotel Crillon in Paris, to exclusive collections for luxury stores like Barneys New York & Bergdorf Goodman, they finally opened their flagship store on the famous Rue Du Bac in 7th arrondissement of Paris, France. From this they began to work closely with worldwide famous interior designers, architects and celebrities to create custom pieces for their homes and projects all within keeping to the Augousti universe. Although shagreen is their signature DNA, R&Y Augousti are known as pioneers of pattern mixes of exotic materials of shagreen, shell, parchment, eel-skin, semi-precious stones, snakeskins and metal. Their stunning patterns are identifiable by their worldwide clientele. Continuing and honoring the heritage of Augousti, their daughter recently opened a showroom in New York called KIFU PARIS, that carries the R&Y Augousti collection, her fiancée’s sculptural candle collection- Patrick Coard Paris-, and her own furniture and home accessories.