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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
                                                                                                                                    www.hopegf.com                                             traditional garden furniture



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