BRASS NOVELTY CABINET BY TANGUY TOURAIN

BRASS NOVELTY CABINET
BY TANGUY TOURAIN

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YEAR 2026

Handcrafted Cast brass door with patinated brass body exterior
Hand sculpted Fraké wood with cast brass honeycomb front detail interior
High gloss polished mirror
Custom brass hinges

IN H 84.6 W 48.4 D 16.5
CM H 215 W 123 D 42

HAND SCULPTED IN BELGIUM

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Tourain’s collectible series of works in hand-cast brass transform the sublimity of nature and the spirit of the elements into sculptural works of remarkable elegance and power. With an unparalleled commitment to craftsmanship and the use of the purest materials, each work in the collection feels at once like a celebration of natural and celestial phenomena and a bravura display of painstaking artistry and innovation. Together, the works remind us of the possibilities of human ingenuity and the enduring strength of the natural world, inviting us to meditate on the interconnectedness of all things and the meaning of cosmic time

The Brass Novelty cabinet masterfully intertwines elegance with the raw power of nature, inviting us to reflect on the beauty and sublimity that can emerge from chaos. The hand-cast brass exterior of the cabinet captures the chaotic and uncontrolled movement of lava post-eruption, lending it unique, organic texture that evokes the natural flow and form of molten rock solidifying into a rugged yet refined surface. The door itself swings open on custom brass hinges designed by Tourain, revealing a high-gloss polished mirror set behind it before opening onto a thoughtfully designed and sophisticated interior with fourteen cubbies for novelties or collectibles, held within a honeycomb structure of hand-cast brass that carries the exterior’s molten character inward before giving way to the warmth of hand-sculpted Fraké wood. In sharp contrast to the wild exterior, the refined interior creates a dialogue between chaos and order, nature and human craftsmanship. Handcrafted by Tourain in Belgium, the Brass Novelty Cabinet is a unique work

By merging the unpredictable beauty of natural processes with sophisticated design, this piece challenges conventional notions of functional furniture. It stands as a testament to the artist’s ability to harness the wildness of nature, transforming it into a work of art that is both visually captivating and exquisitely functional


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BIOGRAPHY

Tanguy Tourain

Born Knokke, Belgium, 1996

A multidisciplinary and autodidactic artist, tourain creates imaginative, daring, and sophisticated works of functional sculpture. His work has a uniquely tangible quality, inviting us to experience something thrilling and ineffable through the interplay of materials, shapes, textures, and patinas. Working in a process that seeks liberation and possibility through sketching, questioning, and conversation, tourain’s philosophy is driven by three central tenets: first-class craftsmanship, the Use of the purest materials, and A profound respect for every characteristic of those materials. The result is handmade art objects that tell individual stories, Following the flow of creativity and nature, and celebrating idiosyncrasies and imperfections

Working primarily in hand-cast brass, Tourain draws inspiration from the natural elements and the landscape that surrounds his studio in Belgium. He often combines brass with other pure materials such as wood, natural stone, or glass — Whatever the combination, nature’s forms and abstractions express themselves through the work. Across Different shapes, textures, and hues, tourain’s signature is always clear: bold, functional sculptures that add character and allure to any space. Moreover, his works engender a thrilling dialogue between traditional craftsmanship and cutting edge design, between art and architecture, between the raw and the refined

Tourain founded his eponymous multidisciplinary atelier with Julie Desmidt after years of experience in high-end residential and commercial projects. always seeking exceptional materials to create unique functional art pieces, Tourain handcrafts limited edition collections and one-of-a-kind works

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