ATELIER Cécile VAN ANTWERPEN - MADAGASCAR - Lot 180

ATELIER Cécile VAN ANTWERPEN - MADAGASCAR Pair of "Pineapple" lamps The shaft in gilded metal, the octagonal shades in gilded metal with opaque Plexiglas windows. Label "Atelier Cecile Van Antwerpen -Antananarivo - Madagascar" under the foot of one of the lamps. Height: 42.5 cm (without lampshade) Height: approx. 57 cm and 58 cm (with shade) (Wear and small chips) NOTICE Atelier Cécile Van Antwerpen is renowned for its collaborations with renowned artists and designers, as well as for its unique lighting creations, such as the Madagascar lamp collection. These handmade lamps pay tribute to the island's natural beauty, using organic materials such as raffia and wood, carefully selected to reflect the authenticity of Malagasy craftsmanship. These creations stand out for their refined design and their ability to create a warm, poetic atmosphere through a subtle interplay of light and textures, perfectly embodying the spirit of the workshop, where tradition and modernity intermingle to make each object a functional work of art. Alongside these pieces, the atelier has enriched its artistic expression through notable collaborations with creators such as Jean-Marc Gady, a designer renowned for his subtle approach to space and light, and Hubert Le Gall, a sculptor and designer who shares with the atelier a poetic vision where the functional and the artistic meet. Matali Crasset, a daring conceptual designer, has also worked with the atelier on projects where experimentation and originality are paramount. Together, these collaborations enable the atelier to explore new horizons while remaining true to its identity, rooted in the use of noble materials and a respectful approach to traditional craftsmanship. Atelier Cécile Van Antwerpen's creations, notably the Madagascar lamps, are often compared to those of designers like Ay Illuminate, who share a similar passion for natural materials and local craft techniques, creating objects that are both contemporary and deeply rooted in tradition.