Hublot Lacquered Bench, Carla Baz

Hublot lacquered bench, Carla Baz Dimensions: 80 x 240 x 33 cm Materials: Solid walnut with lacquered top. Hublot is an elegant bench that doubles as a room separator. Handmade in solid walnut and rich glossy black lacquered wood, the two elements are joined by delicately brushed brass elements. Inspired by the idea of boat windows and the combination of glass, water and wood, it led to the idea of a circular bench holding a beautiful long glass vase where could be displayed beautiful arrangements. Carla Baz is a French-Lebanese designer dedicated to foster synergies between her innovative approach to furniture/lighting and the very accomplished skills of Lebanese artisans. After studying interior architecture at ESAG Penninghen in Paris, she pursued a Masters in product design for the luxury industry at the University of Art and Design Lausanne (ECAL) where she had the opportunity to work on several projects under the supervision of international designers such as Ronan Bouroullec, BarberOsgerby, Marti Guixé, Pierre Charpin and Umberto and Fernando Campana. She then engaged in diverse professional experiences, working in London for Burberry, Vivienne Westwood and Zaha Hadid until she felt it was time to explore her own lines. Thus began a very inspiring sequence of experiments which resulted in small editions of her sculptural and functional furniture and earned her the Brussels based Boghossian Fondation’s 2013 Design Prize. All her projects are rooted in that elaborate relationship where innovative ideas meet noble materials that are worked by hand. Within that journey to their process, unique and elegant products are born that hold their place in our landscape. Carla has recently been awarded the 'Rising Talent' award at Maison & Objet’s 2018 September edition. This piece is attributed to the mentioned designer/maker. It has no attribution mark and no official proof of authenticity, however it is well documented in design history. I take full responsibility for any authenticity issues arising from misattribution