Shagreen Coffee Table With Shell And Bronze Patina Brass Accents By Kifu Paris
$7,670
1st Dibs
The Paris based label has distinguished themselves since their launch, with their iconic use of shagreen mixed with brass and other exotic materials. All furniture is handcrafted by skilled artisans, ultimately making each piece unique, designed in Paris and produced in the Philippines.The Metropolis 3-top coffee table by Kifu Paris is a dramatic and sculptural design that demonstrates the incredible and signature artisanale work from her Augousti genes. The bronze-patina brass base of the coffee table is conceptually inspired by the skyline of cosmopolitan cities. The tops are inlaid in a mixture of cream shagreen, coal black shagreen and black pen shell with a subtle metal indentation detail. This piece comes as a console table and side table variations, see images at end of slide.The approximate dimensions of this piece are 102.5 x 113 x 51 cm All Kifu Paris pieces are handmade by artisans, ultimately making each piece unique. Custom color/sizing available on request. Wipe clean with soft dry cloth.Although inspired by her parents, her collection of Home Accessories and Furniture is a distinct identity of its own. Kifu uses handmade techniques of elaborate inlay patterns of shagreen, shells, semi-precious stones, materials she experienced as a child growing up in her parent’s studio, but interpreted in a younger quirkier way reflecting her youth. From her "jewelry inspired knobs" on decorative boxes, gold bar boxes and an extravagant inlay pattern mix of Shagreen and shell inspired by galactic constellations, as seen on her enormous round mirror, is refreshing to see. Kifu embodies whimsical elements throughout her collection and is not afraid to be daring and unexpected in her approach to design.All Shagreen-covered items should be kept out of direct sunlight, color variants may occur on the stingray and other exotic finishes, but this showcases the Parisian label's commitment to creating authentic luxurious products using natural components.