Spring Rain Nesting Tables by Studio Lel

About the Item

Spring rain nesting tables by Studio Lel Dimensions: D107 x W107 x H41 cm , D91 x W91 x H36 cm Materials: Lapis lazuli, onyx, jade, marble, chrome. Taking its name from the Majorelle Garden in Marrakech, which was painted entirely by Jacques Majorelle in his signature rich shade of lapis blue. Each piece in this collection allows the beloved, naturally captivating blue of lapis to take center stage. Whether it be a statement-making table covered completely in the rich stone, such as the Majorelle Table, or lapis accents that balance out a beautifully intricate piece like the Spring Rain Nesting Tables, the collection celebrates history’s long love affair with lapis lazuli. These are handmade from semiprecious stone and marble in a small artisanal workshop. Please note that variations and slight imperfections are part of its design and unique charm. Lél is an artistic collective dedicated to preserving and evolving the 16th century Florentine and Mughal art of handcrafted stone inlay. Lél’s founder, Farhana Asad, became fascinated by the technique of inlaid stonework known as parchin kari or Pietra Dura when she came across an exquisite box in a bazaar in northern Pakistan 25 years ago. She eventually tracked down its maker, an Afghan craftsman who agreed to give her lessons in the technique in her garage at home. Ever since, the Lél artist collective that Asad founded has opened its doors to both local craftsmen and artisans escaping the war across the border and worked to preserve the Craft’s knowledge and skills for future generations, as well as exploring the creative possibilities of the technique.

Dimensions:

Height: 16.15 in (41 cm)Width: 42.13 in (107 cm)Depth: 42.13 in (107 cm)

Sold As:

Set of 2

Style:

Post-Modern (Of the Period)

Materials and Techniques:

Brass,Chrome,Jade,Lapis Lazuli,Marble,Onyx

Place of Origin:

Pakistan

Period:

2010-