PERCHOIR 02 PENDANT LAMP BY MAXIME BOUTILLIER

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PERCHOIR 02 PENDANT LAMP
BY MAXIME BOUTILLIER

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ENVOL COLLECTION
YEAR 2021

MASSIVE HONED TRAVERTINE AND PATINATED CAST BRASS
PAINTED SEMI-GLOSS METAL IN BLACK OR WHITE

IN	H	47.2	W	21.9	D	4.9
CM	H	120	W	55.6	D	12.5

HANDCRAFTED IN FRANCE

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The Envol collection is a celebration of movement and lightness, where stone — typically a symbol of weight and solidity — is transformed into a delicate evocation of birds in flight. Each light fixture — pendants and wall sconces — is composed of solid travertine blocks, sculpted into an elegant V-shape, like a wing unfurling in the sky. Suspended from slender rods in black or white aluminum, these mineral birds seem to defy gravity, lifted by an invisible force

Each piece is attached by patinated brass spheres, a subtle detail that creates an almost imperceptible point of contact — a suspension between the rigidity of stone and the fluidity of space. This composition, both precise and poetic, gives each piece a sensation of weightlessness, as if these stone birds might take flight at any moment

The light, indirect and directed toward the ceiling, remains discreet and hidden, bathing the environment in a soft, diffuse glow. No visible source disrupts the illusion, enhancing the object’s sense of magic and seamless integration into the space

With Envol, the luminaire becomes a sculptural work — an aerial suspension that echoes the balance and grace of Calder’s mobiles. Each piece, handcrafted in France by exceptional artisans, is the result of traditional expertise, where stone, aluminum, and brass come together to create a visual and tactile poetry. Here, matter becomes light, and light becomes a breath

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Maxime Boutillier

Born Bordeaux, France, 1989

A French designer, Boutillier is renowned for his functional sculptures—objects conceived not merely to inhabit a space but to activate it, inviting contemplation and stirring the imagination. Guided by a passion for pure, sculptural aesthetics, he seeks to transcend functionality and create fully sensorial encounters. Each work becomes a fragment of poetry, a moment in which time seems to slow, offering an experience that is emotional, spiritual, communal, and enduring

Boutillier’s creative process is a continuous exploration of the exquisite tensions that shape the world: the rigorous and the fluid, the mineral and the organic, the ephemeral and the lasting. Rich in narrative, every work emerges from this search for equilibrium, where form and function find harmony, where materials express their own stories, and where the object itself becomes an invitation to wonder

His aesthetic vocabulary is defined by a relentless pursuit of essence, sobriety, and restraint. Yet Boutillier understands that theatricality and gesture can coexist with simplicity. In each creation, the study of proportion is paramount: every line and every curve is considered with precision, resulting in silhouettes that are both elegant and sensuous. His purity of form and meticulous craftsmanship, shaped by his training as an interior architect, ensure that nothing is extraneous

More broadly, Boutillier situates his work within the lineage of the 20th-century masters he reveres—Jean-Michel Frank, Jean Royère, Charlotte Perriand, Jean Prouvé, Pierre Paulin, and Josef Hoffmann—figures whose minimalist rigor, organic forms, structural poetry, and refined geometries continue to shape modern design. Their influence is evident in his pursuit of balance, where pure lines meet rich materials and functionality carries a subtle lyricism. Yet his creations move beyond homage, offering a distinctly contemporary vision in which traditional craftsmanship and modern sensibility converge

To bring his creations to life, Maxime Boutillier selects only noble, natural, and authentic materials, collaborating closely with exceptional French artisans. These materials are chosen not only for their inherent beauty but for their ability to extend the narrative he constructs through shape, volume, and proportion—creating a dialogue between the tangible and the imaginary. The resulting works merge the delicacy of artisanal craft with the depth of centuries-old expertise

Based in Paris, Boutillier is an Interior Architecture and Design graduate of the prestigious ESAG Penninghen. Before establishing his own studio, he joined Elliott Barnes Interiors and later Joseph Dirand Architecture, where he refined his design language over seven years. His experience working on luxury ready-to-wear boutiques, star-rated hotels, and private residences expanded his creative horizons and sharpened his eye. His work has since been featured at leading design fairs and in major international publications

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