. Signature Piece

Atelier Reverdie

. Techniques

Gainerie

. Materials

Leather

. Year

2023

Atelier Reverdie has designed a mirror with a cosmic aesthetic, entirely covered in black leather.

Atelier Reverdie has created a mirror especially for the Maison&Objet show. This work showcases our workshop’s mastery of the art of sheathing, as well as the design services of our Creative Studio.

Gainage de modules en cuir

Anatomy of the project

Art sheathing: exceptional expertise

Atelier Reverdie has mobilised one of these skills here: art sheathing. The mirror is made up of hundreds of carved wooden elements, each covered in leather before being reassembled. The leather, finely split through its thickness, fits the uneven surface perfectly, creating a remarkable relief.

The cosmos as inspiration

Around this round mirror, a series of volumes clad in black leather with a metallic sheen are intertwined. Their irregular shapes and uneven textures evoke celestial bodies from outer space. This skilfully orchestrated accumulation of shapes creates the impression of an asteroid belt rotating around its star.

The play of reflections on the leather surface

The subtle play of light and reflections on the leather offers a striking visual experience that evolves with the viewer’s movements. Black leather offers a range of variations, evoking the concept of outrenoir by painter Pierre Soulages.