ZÉPHYR SOFA BY MAXIME BOUTILLIER

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ZÉPHYR SOFA
BY MAXIME BOUTILLIER

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SIGNED, SERIAL NUMBER AND CERTIFICATE OF AUTHENTICITY
AUTAN COLLECTION
YEAR 2021

UPHOLSTERED IN ALPAGA VELVET BY JOHN HUTTON TEXTILES IN
BARLEY, VANILLA ALMOND, OR COCOA

ZÉPHYR 280 SOFA

IN	H	34.8	W	110.2	D	51.7	SH	16.3
CM	H	88.5	W	280	D	131.3	SH	43

ZÉPHYR 340 SOFA

IN	H	34.8	W	133.9	D	56.7	SH	16.3
CM	H	88.5	W	340	D	144	SH	43

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HANDCRAFTED IN FRANCE

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The Autan Collection by Boutillier transforms the invisible into form, translating the intangible motion of wind into sculptural furniture. Conceived as an homage to the unseen forces that shape the natural world, the series captures the sensation of air in motion, with all its grace, rhythm, and quiet power, through a language of generous curvature and flowing, organic lines. A meditation on transience, the collection is a celebration of the ephemeral

Each work embodies a moment of suspension, as if the material had been gently molded by a passing breeze and then stilled. In fact, the name of each carries different names for specific winds in French, grounding its abstract beauty in geography and myth. The undulating backrests and soft, continuous volumes evoke gusts of wind caught mid-flight, merging solidity and impermanence in a single gesture

Boutillier’s mastery lies in the tension between form and lightness, where upholstery becomes a medium for movement rather than restraint. The choice of alpaca velvet, with its subtle sheen and shifting tones, enhances this impression of air and fluidity; light glides across its surface as if tracing invisible currents

Handcrafted in France by master artisans, the Autan collection reflects an enduring dialogue between craftsmanship and poetry

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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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