2013
March 31st - April 2nd
Riyad Riyad
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E xh ibitio n 2– 3 APRIL 2013 i n H o t e l A l F a i s a l i ah
Riyad
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“Luxury houses represent a large part of the economic fabric in France. Indeed, they totalize 217 trades in 19 different sectors and count over 38,000 companies employing almost 100,000 people.
With around twenty five French companies representing what is part of France’s cultural heritage, “Art de vivre à la française” is an event of great importance I am very proud to introduce to you. Indeed, you can see through this exhibition famous French brands that sound out very familiar both to French and Saudis. At the same time, I am particularly pleased to see that French luxury industry goes well beyond few names, thanks to a multitude of small and medium enterprises with a unique and ancient know-how. I wish that this unique and prestigious event, the first of this kind in Saudi Arabia, will be a new opportunity to strengthen economic and commercial ties between our two countries.
Mr Bertrand Besancenot Ambassador of France in Saudi Arabia
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As a part of the French economic and cultural identity, these companies ensure the conservation, valuation and transmission of the know-how of excellence, and are essential in preserving the heritage as well as representing contemporary creation. Their unique talents combine tradition and design, love for matter and virtuosity of the gesture, intelligence of the eye and the hand. Furthermore, their quest for innovation helps them to remain the best in their field. The purpose of the exceptional ‘Art de vivre à la française’ exhibition is to present for the first time to the Saudi Arabia audience, the excellence of the French know-how in luxury décor, world renowned for its exquisite aesthetic and superior quality.”
Mr Christophe Lecourtier General Manager of Ubifrance, The Agency for the International Business Development
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ARTASA
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ARTASA 12, bis Villa Gaudelet 75011 PARIS FRANCE www.artasa.eu
Contact: Marie-Noëlle DUREGNE Phone: + 33 (0)1 43 38 16 69 E-mail: mnduregne@artasa.eu
ARTASA designs, creates and produces decorative artworks, handmade and printed arts of high quality (oil, acrylic, watercolor, charcoal). Our catalogue includes 2 sections: •A RTASA Classic with figurative artworks showcasing cultural heritage content, mainly from the Islamic world •A RTASA Contemporary with a large choice of abstract styles from which we produce artwork in the required tones and sizes In addition, our department ARTASA Project produces artwork on demand. We design artworks to match the specifications and the budget pressures of commercial projects (concept, subjects, styles, colors, sizes). We guaranty the selection and the management of the artists, all chosen in our international network of approved professionals, and the project management (including quality, delivery, deadlines). ARTASA contributes to the interior decoration of hospitality projects, headquarters… And supply retailers (interior decoration, gifts, souvenirs, museums shops).
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BERNARDAUD
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Bernardaud is celebrating its 150th anniversary. Founded in 1863 and still owned by the family, the famous porcelain company continues at the cutting edge of creativity and innovation while upholding its core values of excellence, superior quality and precision. Working in a sector that is in a permanent state of change, the house continues to develop advanced technology and push back technical limits in the art and science of porcelainmaking. Elevating its expertise in the area of lifestyle, Bernardaud is among the notable luxury brands that contribute to cultural influence of France in the creation of custom forms and patterns for its customers worldwide.
11 BERNARDAUD Contact: Fadi Mounsef Tanagra Riyadh, Centria Mall Phone: 014620716 Tanagra Jeddah, Noujoud Center Phone: 026680970 www.facebook.com/yourtanagra
BAGUÈS
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The Famous Baguès House is born in the center of France in 1840, and came in the heart of Paris, specialised in the creation of luxury lightings. Early, it became the emblem of the French savoir faire in lighting trade and wrought-iron work. Today, Baguès continues to manufacture its eldest models. Its prestigious past has also been enriched by new creations, signed by talented designers. In its workshop, iron and bronze are shaped according to traditional technics. Chandeliers, lamps, and wall sconces are hand leaf silver or guilt and crystals are hand assembled as jewels.
Baguès 73, avenue Daumesnil 75012 PARIS FRANCE www.bagues-france.com
Contact: Yves Gesteau Phone: + 33 (0)1 43 41 53 53 Fax: + 33 (0)1 43 41 54 55 E-mail: info@bagues-luminaires.com
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BACCARAT
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Founded in 1764, in the village of Baccarat, France, by a decree from King Louis XV, the world’s most prestigious crystal manufacture has withstood the test of time to become a symbol of excellence and an ambassador of the French lifestyle. With its storied heritage, Baccarat celebrates almost 250 years of perfection, wreathed with icons shaped by breath and crystallized by fire. Baccarat’s unique know-how is continued by 1 Master of Art and 24 Best French Craftsmen, the highest number of nationally recognized elite artisans of all French luxury houses. From its lighting collections and tableware, to the world of jewelry, Baccarat is constantly and forever writing its unique history, punctuated by iconic objects, minimalist or magnificent, classic or contemporary.
BACCARAT Contact: Fadi Mounsef Tanagra Riyadh, Centria Mall Phone: 014620716 Tanagra Jeddah, Noujoud Center Phone: 026680970 www.facebook.com/yourtanagra
CHAUMET CHAUMET Contact: Diane Hannouche Chaumet Boutique Riyadh, Centria Mall Phone: 014610353 Chaumet Boutique Jeddah, Khayat Mall Phone: 026644988 www.chaumet.com
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For 230 years Chaumet’s expertise in Fine Jewellery has been bequeathed from one master jeweller to another, bearing witness to the tastes of Parisians of every period. The jewellery and watch creations reflect this exceptional insight and knowledge and reveal messages of love. Sentimental jewellery is again the unifying theme of the new collections: Liens, symbol of friendship, filial or amorous ties Joséphine, symbol of the power of love. Class One, the first jewelled dinging watch. Attrape-moi… si tu m’aimes (Catch me... if you love me), the synonyme for seduction. Dandy, an evocation of masculine elegance. La Maison Chaumet, 12 place Vendôme, incorporates the boutique adjoining the Salon des Diadèmes and the 18th century Grand Salon listed as a historic monument, the Fine Jewellery workshop and the design studio.
This morning, room service is served at home
CHRISTOFLE
SILVER MOMENTS 18 A symbol of French Art de vivre, Christofle is a modern luxury brand that finds inspiration in the enchanting, timeless qualities of silver. Accompanied by the biggest names in design, the house is moving into new territory with an exploration of metal and original fields of expression. While such creativity is anchored in an ancestral know-how, Christofle prides itself on versatility and its ability to stay modern as it revisits celebrated classics.
CHRISTOFLE Contact: Fadi Mounsef Tanagra Riyadh, Centria Mall Phone: 014620716 Tanagra Jeddah, Noujoud Center Phone: 026680970 www.facebook.com/yourtanagra
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EGO Paris
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EGO Paris designs, manufactures and promotes furniture enabling our customer targets namely the trade - architects, decorators, landscape designers - exclusive luxury hotels and in the know, high end individuals, to create unique, comfortable and welcoming outdoor spaces. EGO Paris differentiation : • EGO Paris products are designed and manufactured in France • EGO Paris offers a wide array of personalization options. • EGO Paris has a unique conception of design: first comes use then comes shape.
EGO Paris rue du Bois Baron 69220 BELLEVILLE France www.egoparis.com
Contact: Dominique Lafaurie Phone: + 33 (0)6 88 15 30 71 +33 (0)4 74 65 08 54 Fax: + 33 (0)4 74 68 44 06 E-mail: d.lafaurie@egoparis.com
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ERCUIS RAYNAUD
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ERCUIS-RAYNAUD 9 rue Royale 75008 PARIS FRANCE www.ercuis.com www.raynaud.fr
Contact : Sylvie ADON Phone: + 33 (0)1 40 17 00 10 Fax: + 33 (0)1 42 66 64 18 E-mail: s.adon@ercuis-raynaud.com
ERCUIS-RAYNAUD is a French design specialist, which combines the passion of a porcelain manufacture (RAYNAUD) with that of a silversmith (ERCUIS), in order to create a refined gourmet table setting. Both ERCUIS and RAYNAUD have been in existence since the 19th century and both manufactures are located in France. They are together a name synonymous with skill and tradition. Official supplier or confidential partner, ERCUIS and RAYNAUD design special patterns, rich and ornamental interior design decoration, for private homes, palaces and castles but also for yachts and private jets. ERCUIS and RAYNAUD customize on demand special sets decorated with a simple line or a wide inlaid border with initials, coat of arms, crown, logo,… With their in-house designer, ERCUIS and RAYNAUD propose porcelain sets, flatware, table accessories, glasses and table cloth matching, architectural elements or the interior design of the premises. ERCUIS and RAYNAUD creations can be seen at luxury establishments throughout the world, such as the Four Seasons George V, Shangri-La, Royal Monceau in Paris, The Dorchester and Sketch in London, Burj Al Arab in Dubai, Qsar Al Shark in DJeddah, Ritz Carlton in Riyad.
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Henryot & Cie is the maker of traditional and exceptional furniture and seats. The company is the guardian of a unique mastery since 1867. Whether it is a re-edition, a reinterpretation, a contemporary creation or a new design, the fabrication of each chair, of each furniture piece is entirely achieved in a traditional manner and always by hand, in France, on the beautiful site of Liffol-le-Grand, in the Vosges region. Conducted by Dominique Roitel, Ecole Boulle alumnus and heir to the founder of the House, our company employs today 55 men and women who bring together more than 17 different skills and techniques.
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Henryot & Cie 23 rue du Gué 88350 Liffol le Grand France www.henryot-cie.fr
Contact: Dominique ROITEL (Gérant) Frédéric FRIAISSE (Responsable Export) Phone: + 33 (0) 3 29 06 60 70 Fax: + 33 (0) 3 29 06 78 23 E-mail : export@henryot-cie.fr
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HOULÈS world-famous French family company, is specialized in the creation of trimmings, decorative curtain poles and fabrics collections. The parent company was established in the heart of Paris. Founded in 1928 by Felix HOULÈS, the company is now managed with great passion and enthusiasm by the president, his great grandson Philippe HOULÈS. In decoration, HOULÈS has four main branches of products: originally, wholesaler of upholstery supplies, and has developed its activity in the creation of trimmings, curtain poles and furnishing fabrics. HOULÈS offers today a wide range of trimmings and hardware, with high-end products inspired by archives, classics reinterpreted with a modern twist, contemporary trims, as well as exclusive colourful collections inspired by actual trends. HOULÈS, a tradition of excellent quality and expertise including contemporary decorative trends, with a dynamic commercial network throughout the world.
HOULÈS
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Houlès Office M08, Al Wadi building, Sheikh Zayed Road 125366 Dubai United Arab Emirates www.houles.com
Contact: Audrey Lechoux Phone: + 971 55 673 0421 Fax: + 971 4 380 5573 E-mail: audrey.lechoux@houles.com
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Legrand is the global specialist in electrical and digital building infrastructures. Legrand has a complete offer, tailored to the commercial, industrial and residential markets, making it a reference worldwide in nearly 180 countries. Control and monitoring of installations, cable management, power distribution, distribution of “voice-data-image” systems … Legrand provides numerous solutions for managing lighting, heating, energy, networks and access in buildings. Its product offering is particularly extensive, with over 190,000 products in its catalogues, divided into 78 product families. At Legrand, growth has traditionally been fueled by innovation and the steady stream of new, high-end product launches it brings, plus acquisitions. Over 2,000 people work in development & design at Legrand, shaping the innovative solutions of tomorrow. We watch markets and technology constantly, launching innovative new products in new business segments including energy efficiency, digital infrastructures and home systems. We have bought over 130 companies since the early 1950s, in both our core businesses and complementary segments. And in recent years the pace has quickened: since 2004, 29 acquisitions have been made.
LEGRAND
legrand New Akariah Center, Tower 4, 8th floor Siteen Street, Malaz Area, P.O. Box 325099, Riyad 11371, KSA Phone: + 996 1 478 84 36 Fax : +966 1 478 98 76
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Al-Khobar Mall, 2nd Floor, Office 362 P.O. Box 927, Al Khobar 31952, KSA Phone: + 996 3 887 89 50 Fax : +966 3 887 89 52 Al-Reem Business Center, 2nd Floor Al-Rawdah District P.O. Box: 51712, JEDDAH, 21553, KSA Phone: + 966 2 261 9696 Fax: + 966 2 261 9797 www.legrand.com
LELIEVRE
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For the last century, LELIEVRE has created exclusive collections of furnishing fabrics . Four generations of the family have been, and continue to be, driven by the same desire for perfection and by their passion for creating exclusive designs. Now also owner of the prestigious silk mill in Lyon, TASSINARI & CHATEL, Lelievre exports a lifestyle of french expertise in interior decoration thanks to this unique heritage of creating the most glorious and prestigious interiors since 1680.
LELIEVRE 13, rue du Mail 75002 PARIS FRANCE www.lelievre.eu
Contact: Marie Catherine DE MASIN Phone: + 33 (0)1 43 16 88 22 Fax: + 33 (0)1 40 20 08 08 E-mail: demasin@lelievre.eu
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LUCIEN GAU
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The LUCIEN GAU collection represents more than 2000 references of lightings « high French style». Our items are realized in traditional sand-cast bronze made by qualified craftsmen and completely decorated, patinated and assembled by hand in our workshops close to PARIS. Our professional showroom of 500m ² in the center of the capital presents the totality of our models for our national and international customers. It is today, the fourth generation which perpetuates the knowhow of the company LUCIEN GAU.
lucien gau 2 rue de la roquette 75011 paris france www.luminaires-gau.fr
Contact: Pascal GAU Phone: + 33 (0)1 64 10 22 93 Fax: + 33 (0)1 64 10 31 01 E-mail: yvonne@luminaires-gau.fr
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LUM’ART
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Lum’art 8 av du Général de Gaulle 28190 Pontgouin France www.lumart.fr
Contact: Pierre Génin Phone: + 33 (0)2 37 37 40 93 Fax: + 33 (0)2 37 37 48 60 E-mail: pierre.genin@lumart.fr
With 20 years of experience in the luxury goods sector to his credit, first at Dior and then at Cristallerie Daum, Pierre Génin breathed new life into this half-century-old business in 2010, reorganising it to target the greatest decorators and architects active in France and on the international scene, while keeping faith with the values behind its original success. Lum’art is a French craft company that has been designing and manufacturing 100% handmade lamps for over 50 years. Its creations are fashioned from zinc, copper or brass, and each one is cut, shaped, welded and patinated in the traditional manner by craftspeople with know-how born of years of experience. Top-quality workmanship and the utmost rigour at every stage of the manufacturing process ensure that the company’s products continue to enjoy wide recognition for their reliability. Lum’art has recently been certified as a “Living Heritage Enterprise” in recognition of its expertise.
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NOBILIS
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NOBILIS comes from the Latin word Nobile, meaning ‘distinguished’ or “in good taste”. In 1928, Adolphe Halard, founder of the company, opened a boutique under this name at 29 rue Bonaparte in Paris, between the church of Saint-Germain-des-Prés and the fine arts school,Ecole des Beaux Arts.By surrounding himself with renowned painters such as Suzanna Fontan, he began designing collections of wallpapers and fabrics which express the emotion of contemporary artists: the NOBILIS spirit was born. NOBILIS quickly became internationally known for the quality and upscale finish of its products and services. Today, thanks to its subsidiaries and a network of some 200 associates in Europe, the United States, and the Middle East, NOBILIS markets its products throughout the world. In addition to its original role as a designer of fabric, trimmings, and wallpaper, NOBILIS also develops collections of sofas, furniture, and rugs.
NOBILIS 29 rue Bonaparte 75006 Paris FRANCE www.nobilis.fr
Contact: Patrick Feildel Phone: 00 971 506 457 510 E-mail: nobilis@nobilis.ae
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PIERRE FREY
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La Maison Pierre Frey, founded in 1935, designs, creates and manufactures fabrics and wallpapers in the purest French tradition. The company’s rich collection of no less than 7,000 items includes not only the Pierre Frey designs, but collections from the company’s other three prestigious brands: Braquenié, Fadini Borghi and Boussac. Luxury and boutique hotels figure among Pierre Frey’s high-profile customers, appreciating the company’s personalised service, vast range of fire-resistant fabrics (700 references) and flexibility in production. A large proportion of Pierre Frey’s collections has been made at the company’s own fabric production unit in Northern France, an independent manufacturing capability that guarantees absolute exclusivity. Beyond all this, Pierre Frey represents an outstanding heritage, a remarkable collection of archives at the customer’s disposal. Pierre Frey is proud of its traditional expertise – yet at the same time it is highly inventive, and profoundly eclectic.
PIERRE FREY Business Central Tower - Office 2702B Dubai Media City United Arab Emirates www.pierrefrey.com
Contact: Bertrand CARTIER Phone: +971 (0) 4 44 05 980 Fax: + 971 (0) 4 44 05 980 E-mail: Bertrand.CARTIER@pierrefrey.com
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POUENAT
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POUENAT FERRONNIER 15 rue Henri Barbusse 03000 Moulins France www.pouenat.com
Contact : Jacques Rayet Phone: + 33 (0)4 70 44 06 75 Fax: + 33 (0)4 70 46 64 14 E-mail : jacques.rayet@pouenat.com
POUENAT focuses its craftsmanship to two areas: ornamental metalwork for buildings and the edition of designer furniture and lighting fixtures. Iron craftsmen since 1880 in Moulins, in the Auvergne region, Pouenat Ferronnier moved towards interior decoration in the 1960’s, making lighting, furniture and decorative layouts in metal under the impetus of the fifth generation, Henri Pouenat, a graduate from the prestigious Ecole Nationale des arts décoratifs and student of famous Gilbert Poillerat. Acquired in 1995 by Jacques Rayet, the company extended its activities at the beginning of the 2000’s, with the crafting of furniture created by worldrenowned designers. Committed to excellence, Pouenat is recognized as one of the most renowned workshops in France, with an infinite list of prestigious projects realized: Le Château de Versailles, le Château de Fontainebleau, l’Assemblée Nationale, prestigious Parisian palaces (e.g. Hôtel Ritz, le Plaza Athénée, le Meurice), luxury hotels in London, New York and Tokyo, Balmain and Dior boutiques, the United Nations office in Geneva, among others.
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The Manufacture of tapestries and rugs in AUBUSSON, inheriter of the ROYAL MANUFACTURE founded by Colbert, Minister of the King Louis XIV, preserved through the ages its ancestral Knowhow of Excellence It supplied castles and palaces, ministries and mansions or various institutions as well as great famous people’s residences. It is highly reputed world around The Robert Four Manufacture is a member of the EPV (French Living patrimony companies) and was awarded in 2012 as world’s French excellence company. The city of AUBUSSON, capital of hand-woven tapestry was promoted by UNESCO in 2009 as Humanity Immaterial World Patrimony. These are the assets of our manufacture which is remaining the only one to perpetuate this tradition of Excellence in AUBUSSON Aubusson wove for Saoudi Arabia numerous woven portraits of Kings and Princes of the Al Saoud family as well as large woven frescoes after works of a saoudian artist named AOUSSI We mainly weave bespoke rugs, with your sizes, colors, and technics. We are also restorers and weave chair coverings. Dyeing workshop for special personalized colors.
ROBERT FOUR manufacture d’aubusson
ROBERT FOUR MANUFACTURE D’AUBUSSON 7, rue Madeleine 23200 AUBUSSON FRANCE
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Showroom Parisien Galerie Robert Four 8, rue des Saints Pères 75007 Paris FRANCE Phone: +33 (0)1 40 20 44 96 www.aubusson-manufacture.com
Contact: Isabelle FOUR Phone: + 33 (0)5 55 66 15 70 E-mail: rfour@aubusson-manufacture.com
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SABINA FAY BRAXTON
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Looking for authentic, unusual, one-of-its-kind designer fabrics for your interiors? Paris based SABINA FAY BRAXTON will add this dimension to your interiors! Sabina Fay Braxton, known for her exuberant extrapolations of ancient hand-printed textile techniques, has been creating fabrics for renowned couturiers, interior designers and an array of discriminating private clients for over a decade. SABINA FAY BRAXTON fabrics are produced by artists who bring life to each piece they print, ensuring each order is one-of-a-kind. Her expertise is such that the company has earned the EPV label ( Entreprise du Patrimoine Vivant – Living Heritage enterprise). This label is awarded by the French Ministry of the Economy, Finance and Industry to recognize companies in the country with excellence in artisanal know-how.
SABINA FAY BRAXTON 38/40 Avenue Jean Jaurès 94110 ARCUEIL FRANCE www.sabinafaybraxton.com
Contact: Okkacha Benchara Phone: + 33 (0)1 46 57 11 62 E-mail: www.sabinafaybraxton.com
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SERDANELI
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SERDANELI Showroom 120, avenue des Champs Elysées 75008 PARIS FRANCE www.serdaneli.fr
Contact: Anne-Laure LEGRAND Phone: + 33 (0)1 41 17 01 70 Fax: + 33 (0)1 41 17 01 71 E-mail: allegrand@serdaneli.fr
With over 30 years’ experience in implementing the best of traditional French craftsmanship, Serdaneli creates what it claims to be the Haute Couture of bathroom fittings, hardware and accessories. Serdaneli can look back and be just proud of its reputation for exquisite attention to detail and quality control. All of Serdaneli’s products are made to order and be customized in many ways depending on client choice. While Serdaneli’s work is admired all over the world, the company stays true to its French roots. All of its fixtures and fittings are created, and assembled in its factory in France. To enhance the exclusivity of its products, the brand has partnered with French crystal manufacturers, Haviland Limoges for its fine porcelain and SWAROVSKI®. Serdaneli’s products can be found in private residences, palaces and luxury yachts.
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SIGÉBÈNE
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SIGébène is a French cabinetmaker of more than sixty collaborators located near Paris, specialized in exceptional custom-made layouts. Its unique know-how is dedicated to the interior layout of private villas, retail and tertiary spaces all around the world. Based on the creators’ drawings, SIGébène studies and works on the technicality of each project, manufactures, and carries out onsite works. The particularity of SIGébène lies on the advanced research of materials: textures and colors are custom-designed according to the sensibility of each project. The perpetual proposal of precious woods and patinas allows the creation of unique decors. Proactive in order to meet the technical and aesthetic requirements of each client, SIGébène owns a rare French know-how, rewarded by the EPV Label (Entreprise du Patrimoine Vivant) which honors excellence of French craft companies and manufacturers.
SIGébène ZI des Sorettes 28210 Nogent le Roi FRANCE www.sigebene.com
Contact: Grégoire MILOJEVITCH Phone: + 33 (0)2 37 51 94 72 Fax: + 33 (0)2 37 51 91 58 E-mail: info@sigebene.com
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S.T. DUPONT
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ST Dupont 92 Bd Montparnasse 75014 Paris FRANCE www.st-dupont.com
Contact: Naji Choueiri Phone: + 33 (0)6 77 06 92 11 Fax: + 33 (0)1 53 91 30 80 E-mail: nchoueiri@St-dupont.com
S.T. Dupont, the prestigious French luxurymaker, has created exceptional products for exceptional people with the same passion for excellence since 1872. For 140 years its master’s goldsmith, lacquerer and travel case makers have been demonstrating their unique know-how in handcrafting luxury accessories emphasizing French excellence for the Elite. Our craftsmen only work with the noble materials such as Chinese lacquer and palladium to manufacture amazing Writing Instruments and Lighters that are individually numbered. And they only select the finest skins to manufacture luxurious and highly functional Leather Goods crafted by hand with masterful attention paid to every detail, for perfect finishes. Today S.T. DUPONT is offering you a selection of its most exclusive pieces that will be the perfect gift with various personalization possibilities that we will be pleased to study upon your request.
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Sylvain BULOT
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In his workshop, Sylvain BULOT works on his own line of art furniture and gives a more luxurious dimension in his masterpieces, innovating by using new materials such as crystal, which he combines with metals and wood. He has definitely made the difference with the marquetry encrustated into glass. He filed the patent. Sylvain BULOT offers you his know-how to create your exceptional tailored products, luxurious furniture as high as your requirements. Recognized all around the world, and was elected by many collectors, antique dealers, passionate individuals, and personality of France, Russia, United States, England ans Switzerland.
Sylvain BULOT 72 Route de Chinon 37120 RICHELIEU FRANCE www.sylvainbulot.com
Contact: Sylvain BULOT Phone: + 33Â (0)2 47 58 22 22 E-mail: contact@sylvainbulot.com
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TAILLARDAT
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The Taillardat company has been creating and manufacturing in France for 25 years high luxury furniture according to methods inherited from the great tradition of Art. Reknowed for its know-how it is a model of refinement « à la française « and has obtained the prestigious label EPV for the quality of its work. Beautiful projects have allowed us to work with the most famous designers all over the world.
TAILLARDAT 44 Avenue Marceau 75008 PARIS FRANCE www.taillardat.fr
Contact: Micheline TAILLARDAT Phone: + 33 (0)2 38 51 24 03 E-mail: m.taillardat@orange.fr
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TISSERANT
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Since 1930, three generations of craftsmen bronze-founders have been rediscovering and perpetuating the degree of perfection reached in the 18th century in producing bronze luminaires and furniture. This expertise is recognized by the curators of the world’s greatest museums, and decorators, interior architects, and collectors around the world. Reproducing identical copies of famous examples, in every style, from Renaissance to Art Deco – not forgetting Louis XIV, Louis XV, Empire... So identical that even the specialists can find themselves baffled: when Louisbourg Fortress in Canada was restored, the original wall-lights were removed and became accidentally mixed up with the copies made by Tisserant Art & Style. It proved impossible to tell them apart. And when the Canadian Museum of Civilization in Quebec received a visit from some burglars, what they stole was in fact a Tisserant Art & Style reproduction of Champlain’s astrolabe, while the original stayed safe and sound.
57 TISSERANT 9, rue Saint Sébastien 75011 PARIS FRANCE www.tisserant.fr
Contact: Antoine TISSERANT Phone: + 33 (0)1 47 00 37 37 E-mail: info@tisserant.fr
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59 Graphic design by The letter O. 19 rue Neuve Saint-Pierre 75004 Paris, France oliviajourde@theletter-o.com www.theletter-o.com April 2013
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