Nicolas Aubagnac
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Tree of light
Japanese inspiration
Ki means “tree” in Japanese.
So this simple floor lamp resting on three legs obviously evokes a tree and its roots.
Hand-forged in iron, KI exudes the strength of metal.
The delicacy of the hammering on its surface draws the patterns of a wooden bark.
Up there, like an upside-down hat, a large woven raffia lampshade opens towards the sky and diffuses its golden light through the woven straw.
lampshade: natural rabane
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.
