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A golden sun
kinetic experience
The Helios coffee table was inspired by a statue I discovered in Portugal, in the city of Evora.
This gilded wooden sculpture was surrounded by stylized sunbeams radiating out in all directions.
I wanted to recapture the memory of this staging, which was both theatrical and poetic.
The straw marquetry fulfilled my desires…
This large sun that adorns the Helios coffee table traps light in an extraordinary way, and when you move around the piece of furniture, a kinetic movement occurs.
Mystery…
light straw marquetry tray
Off-center sun pattern, protective glass
D = 55.11 in | H = 15.75 in
Customization available
Gift of Nature
To create straw marquetry, our workshops use rye straw grown in France.
Each rye stalk is dried, then immerse into a dye bath.
Then you have to split each stem to expose the inner side and flatten it to shape ribbons.
These are the ribbons that will be patiently cut, assembled and glued to obtain the desired pattern.
So what you see is the inside of the straw which is naturally shiny because it is coated with silica.
It is the plant that produces silica to seal the inside of its stem and allow the sap to circulate within it.
Thanks to Mother Nature for this gift that offers us endless decorating possibilities!
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September 2014
The exquisite creations of Nicolas Aubagnac
