Madmen Ashtray in Solid Bronze, Brass & Aluminium by Studio Marine Breynaert.Dimensions: Ø 22 x H 64.5 cmMaterials: Solid bronze, Solid brass, Thermo-coated aluminium.The materials and finishes are customizable; available in bespoke finishes upon request, and marble is optional. Please contact us.The Confidential Collection embraces intimacy and ritual. Defined by oxidized wood, brass accents and restrained silhouettes, it evokes a discreet, almost ceremonial approach to light.Illumination emerges from candle flames or partially concealed sources, producing a warm glow that enhances shadow as much as light. Darkened surfaces and refined metal details create depth, contrast and a sense of contained luminosity.Each piece is handcrafted in the atelier, where natural patinas and precise metalwork reinforce material authenticity. Subtle variations reflect the character of artisanal production.Designed for intimate residential and hospitality environments, the collection cultivates warmth, privacy and sculptural presence.AboutMarine Breynaert was born in 1982 in Paris. She receivedher formal training at the prestigious École NationaleSupérieure des Arts Décoratifs in Paris.In 2010, she established the Atelier Marine Breynaert,with a primary focus on crafting high-end lightingfixtures. Her creative journey weaves a visual tapestry ofminimalist lines, a keen appreciation for textures, and amastery of material effects. Over the years, she has honedher expertise with unyielding dedication. Every creationis a testament to precision and is the result of closecollaboration with French artisans.Marine's work is characterized by the intricate patinas,contrasting lacquers, and lampshades that are designed tosculpt and play with light. Her commitment to excellenceand exacting craftsmanship has allowed her to unitediverse design legacies. Her lighting fixtures stand asvisual enigmas, seamlessly blending elements of industrialdesign with the poetry of contemporary art.The creation of each object begins with research: upcyclingon one hand, since the recovery of unused industrialparts was at the basis of her first creations; but also, thetechnical and almost scientific research required by thejuxtaposition of certain elements.