SEAGRAPE TABLE BY JULIA CAPP & DENIS MONTEL

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SEAGRAPE TABLE
BY JULIA CAPP & DENIS MONTEL

EXCLUSIVELY FOR STUDIOTWENTYSEVEN

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LIMITED EDITION 8
SIGNED, SERIAL NUMBER AND CERTIFICATE OF AUTHENTICITY
SEASCAPE COLLECTION
YEAR 2023

SOLID STAINED DANISH ASH TOP
ONE DIFFERENT STAIN PER LEAF
GOUGED SOLID STAINED ASH BASE

IN H 28.7 W 118.1 D 47.8
CM H 73 W 300 D 121.5

CUSTOM SIZE OR FINISH ON REQUEST

HANDCRAFTED IN DENMARK

EDITION NUMBER 1/8 AVAILABLE
LOCATION NEW YORK, USA

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Inspired by the elegant leaves of its namesake tree, the Seagrape table combines the majesty of nature and the finest in French craftsmanship. The grand, elegant, and sculptural table invites us to revel in the sublimity of the natural world, where form and function live in perfect harmony. Crafted from Danish white ash trees transformed by a decade of natural drying, the table is infused it with resilience and character. The artisanal process, employing time-honored handicraft techniques such as gouge work, imbues every curve and contour with a sense of organic fluidity, echoing the graceful fan-shaped leaves of the seagrape tree

The distinctive hues that adorn the surface of the table, ranging from copper to rust or reddish-brown, evoke the captivating transformation of the seagrape leaves as they transition through the seasons. These colors are not mere adornments but the result of painstaking experimentation rooted in the revival of 18th-century French cabinet-making techniques. Moreover, the deliberate sanding and humidification process ensures not only the softness but also the durability of the table, making it resilient to the rigors of daily use and the inevitable encounters with wine, water, coffee, and cleaning products

A convergence of french decorative arts and innovative functional design, the Seagrape table is a masterwork of heritage craftsmanship and a meditation on the transcendence of nature. Handcrafted in Denmark, the Seagrape table is in a limited edition of eight and is exclusive to studiotwentyseven


IMAGES FROM THE FRENCH EMBASSY, DENMARK
PHOTO BY Michael Rygaard & Esther Baron

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JULIA CAPP & DENIS MONTEL

JULIA CAPP & DENIS MONTEL

Born Gunnedah, Australia, 1964 & Born Levallois-Perret, France, 1967

Award-winning architects, and designers based in Paris, Capp and Montel believe that art and design should be in conversation with the context, culture, and time into which the work is born. By embracing context as well as custom and tradition, the pair delivers singular works that are coherent and contemporary. Working with an intuitive as well as conceptual approach, Capp and Montel strip away the superfluous to reveal the essential and the undeniable.

The unique character of each of their works is the result of pure lines, meticulous attention to detail, and supreme craftsmanship. A sense of empathy, openness, and listening are at the heart of their artistic approach, both in the way they allow materials to reveal themselves and in the deep collaborative relationships they have with the fine artisans with whom they work

Capp and Montel met at RDAI, the celebrated architecture, interior architecture, and design firm, founded in 1972 by Rena Dumas, which they now lead as managing and artistic directors, respectively. For their architecture and interior design work, Capp and Montel have received numerous accolades and have been featured in premiere design publications around the world. Their high-profile collaborations include residential interiors with Renzo Piano, a museum with Coldefy, and Hermès stores all over the world. Their limited-edition series of exquisite collectible designs is exclusively for STUDIOTWENTYSEVEN

Capp graduated from the University of Queensland, Brisbane with a Bachelor of Architecture and Bachelor of Design Studies and has an MBA from the Institut Français de la Mode, Paris. After working in Brisbane, London, Hong Kong and Shanghai, where she developed residential and commercial projects, she moved to Paris in 1998 to join RDAI

A graduate of the École d’Architecture Paris-La Défense, Montel began his career as an interdisciplinary artist, working across architecture, interior architecture, landscape, scenography, and strategic design. In 1999, he joined RDAI, where he forged his artistic partnership with Capp. He has taught at the École Nationale Supérieure des Arts Décoratifs and various architecture schools, and regularly takes part in international conferences

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Inspired by the elegant leaves of its namesake tree, the Seagrape table combines the majesty of nature and the finest in French craftsmanship. The grand, elegant, and sculptural table invites us to revel in the sublimity of the natural world, where form and function live in perfect harmony. Crafted from Danish white ash trees transformed by a decade of natural drying, the table is infused it with resilience and character. The artisanal process, employing time-honored handicraft techniques such as gouge work, imbues every curve and contour with a sense of organic fluidity, echoing the graceful fan-shaped leaves of the seagrape tree

The distinctive hues that adorn the surface of the table, ranging from copper to rust or reddish-brown, evoke the captivating transformation of the seagrape leaves as they transition through the seasons. These colors are not mere adornments but the result of painstaking experimentation rooted in the revival of 18th-century French cabinet-making techniques. Moreover, the deliberate sanding and humidification process ensures not only the softness but also the durability of the table, making it resilient to the rigors of daily use and the inevitable encounters with wine, water, coffee, and cleaning products

A convergence of french decorative arts and innovative functional design, the Seagrape table is a masterwork of heritage craftsmanship and a meditation on the transcendence of nature. Handcrafted in Denmark, the Seagrape table is in a limited edition of eight and is exclusive to studiotwentyseven

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