Nicolas Aubagnac
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A timeless classic
The Ulysse pedestal table is one of my first creations, and it has been a great success for 30 years.
The recipe for its success is its timeless form, which allows it to be integrated into a purely classic setting as well as into a rigorously contemporary interior.
The tripod supporting the stone tabletop is loosely inspired by the "Athenian" pedestals, bronze tables used in antiquity to present and serve festive meals to guests, or to burn incense in their honor…
stone tray from Hainaut, smoothed
D = 23.62 in | H = 19.68 in
Strength and precision
All my steel creations are forged and then hand-patinated.
I chose a patina called "forged black" which is like a signature of all my pieces.
The "black forge" patina is an ancient technique which consists of fixing onto the metal the scale which forms naturally on the surface under the combined action of the high temperature of the fire and the striking of the metal on the anvil.
This traditional patina allows the metal to shine with discreet touches while bringing warmth to the steel through a subtle range of shades from anthracite grey to black.
It's all about the art of revealing the strength and softness of metal.
ELLE DECORATION
May 2022
