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Important 1925 Dresser with Birchbark and Inlaid with Minerals
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IMPORTANT 1925 DRESSER WITH BIRCHBARK AND INLAID WITH MINERALS
Unique piece
Sophie Gallardo & Georges Cassan
Height: 93 cm
Length: 137 cm
Width: 56 cm
Birch bark marquetry and mineral inlays
Interior: turn inside out calf
This 1925 dresser opens with two curved doors in the front. The sides are also curved. It rests on four delicately worked feet.
The chest of drawers has been reworked by two artists: Sophie Gallardo and Georges-Guillaume Cassan. They transform old furniture into contemporary works of art by combining modernity with natural materials.
Sophie Gallardo studied interior design, then trained in the restoration of paint on wood to rehabilitate antique furniture. She learns ancient techniques from renowned professionals and works mainly with birch bark.
Sophie Gallardo and Georges-Guillaume Cassan's work allows them to enhance the value of the bark that is scattered throughout the forest. They invented an atypical process while developing a unique know-how in the world: the birch bark-based maquetery which dresses "Haute Epoque" furniture.
The choice of this type of bark imposed itself on the two creators, on the one hand, thanks to the singularity of this white tree spotted with black, and on the other hand, thanks to the symbolism of the birch which is a sacred tree for the Amerindians, symbol of wisdom.
Each piece is unique and requires several months of work. They work on beautifully crafted furniture (from the 17th century to the 1970s), often playing with imperfections in the bark and accidents in the Material to create graphic forms and singular patterns.
This birch bark veneer is then inlaid, in a sparse manner, with a wide variety of minerals such as labradorite, rock crystal or amethyst. This process gives the furniture a natural and whimsical appearance, transforming each piece into a cabinet of curiosities.
- Dimensions:Height: 36.62 in (93 cm)Width: 53.94 in (137 cm)Depth: 22.05 in (56 cm)
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- Date of Manufacture:2023
- Production Type:New & Custom(One of a Kind)
- Estimated Production Time:Available Now
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- Seller Location:Saint-Ouen, FR
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU3115334536512
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