BISON DESK BY MAXIME BOUTILLIER

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BISON DESK
BY MAXIME BOUTILLIER

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LIMITED EDITION 30
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SAUVAGE COLLECTION
YEAR 2025

HONED WHITE ONYX TOP WITH MATTE ZIRICOTE LEGS OR MATTE ZIRICOTE TOP AND LEGS
FOUR DRAWERS

IN	H	31.5	W	84.6	D	27.6
CM	H	80	W	215	D	70

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HANDCRAFTED IN FRANCE

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An exploration of primal gesture, the Sauvage Collection begins with the raw, sculptural power of animal horns as an abstract language of survival, tension, and elegance. Boutillier reinterprets that iconography and its wild strength of spirit in contemporary works that distill the organic curvature of horns into tabletops whose lines feel instinctive, assertive, and unmistakably alive. In introducing a trace of animality into domestic space, the collection turns the interior into a terrain for instinct, power, and beauty that refuses to be pacified

Each work is anchored by a sculptural top whose sweeping contours feel as though they were shaped by instinct rather than compass or calculation. These forms hover between brutality and grace, echoing the dual nature of their inspiration, at once protective and dangerous, beautiful and formidable. Clean, minimal silhouettes allow the animal presence to speak in the object’s posture rather than in decoration, as if the force of the natural world had been momentarily stilled in matter

Boutillier’s selection of materials deepens the dialogue between beauty and danger, purity and darkness, subtlety and tempest. White onyx reveals translucent veins that catch and diffuse light, its surface glowing softly, like living tissue. Ziricote, by contrast, carries dramatic, shadow-rich graining, evoking wild pelts and the swirling, unpredictable patterns of the untamed world

Handcrafted in France by expert artisans, each work honors heritage craftsmanship while pursuing an unapologetically contemporary vision. The precision of execution never overwhelms the primal energy of the forms; instead, it heightens it, tightening the tension between the instinctual and the controlled

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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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