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BRIGHT IDEAS
Meljac X Tournaire
Décor: a Stylish
Partnership for
Exquisite Switches
Paris, France Bas-relief Catacombes
motifs available on request, achieving and new ideas, the piece that we’ve been
ewellery creator, Maison Tournaire, an unprecedented level of detail. Each waiting for” – is rooted in a unique skilled
and luxury switch manufacturer, Meljac X Tournaire Décor switch is an craftsmanship combining the finest age-
JMeljac, are combining their talents eye-catching work of art that perfectly old jewellery-making techniques with
to push the boundaries of interior design captures the spirit of its surroundings. cutting-edge technology. Top jewellery
with the “Meljac X Tournaire Décor” creator, Maison Tournaire, regularly joins
bronze (brass) models, genuine works of Bringing the art of jewellery to interiors forces with luxury brands and artists
art that conceal functional objects. These Three “high jewellery” switch models to produce objects and accessories that
new models combine the artistic style and have been created, each drawing on showcase the singular qualities on which
jewellery-making know-how of Maison the respective expertise of Maison it has built its reputation. It has been
Tournaire with Meljac's harnessed Tournaire and Meljac. Adorned with awarded the quality labels Maître Artisan
expertise to bring the jeweller’s six iconic more than 10 carats of diamonds for the d’Art, Joaillerie de France, Ateliers d’Art
motifs (Alchimie, Engrenages, Bas-relief, “Alchimie” model, 5 carats of sapphires de France, and Entreprise du Patrimoine
Construction, Origami, and Catacombes) for the “Bas relief” model, and 3 carats of Vivant, and is currently developing its
to a series of switches, with three toggle sapphires and 1 carat of diamonds for the own ranges of objets d’art, decorative
designs and a wide choice of finishes. “Engrenages” model, these are the most pieces, and tableware with the “Tournaire
From €783 (inc. VAT). exquisite switches in the world, bringing Décor” brand. Its collaboration with
a uniquely dazzling touch to the most Meljac is a prestigious illustration of this
Unparalleled expertise, endless potential prestigious interiors. new venture. dw
for customisation
Thanks to the unique combination of Maison Tournaire: from jewellery to Technical sheet
their respective expertise, the partnership works of art • Switches, retractive toggles, push
between the two French creators also Maison Tournaire, founded in the buttons
offers endless opportunities for bespoke workshop of innovative self-taught • 3 toggle designs: Ellipse, Seattle or
designs. The renowned quality of Meljac’s jewellery designer Philippe Tournaire, in JMA
luxury models naturally complements the Loire département in central France, • Brass, thickness 6 mm
the state-of-the-art techniques of Maison has infused its inimitable, singular • Size for Meljac back boxes: 85x115
Tournaire, including 3D modelling and style into the French jewellery-making mm photo mike hall
lost wax casting. These techniques can industry since 1973. That style is now in • Available in several finishes
be applied to produce any number of the hands of Mathieu Tournaire, who is • Optional customisation: precious
bespoke finishes, from the most subtle committed to upholding the values passed stones or any motifs on request
to the most extravagant, with complex down to him by his father. This family
shapes, rare metals, precious stones, and tradition – “constantly seeking innovation www.meljac.com/en/
shibari * ... and an act of restraint by hope
the origami chair - our take on a mid century folding seat
brushed 304 stainless steel tube
all stainless steel fittings
solid oiled beech wood armrests hope
durable waxed poly cotton canvas stitched by local saddle makers • •
*shibari - the japanese act of tying up by rope
- the toggle restrainer inhibits the chair from unfolding CAPE TOWN
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Construction Alchimie Engrenages
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