Each object in this series by Vital Lainé embodies a shared philosophy: one of discretion, durability, and the poetry of materials. Designed to be companions of daily life, these objects tell a story that connects past, present, and future in a silent dialogue between form, function, and memory.
Like Presence, the luminaire that inspired the collection, every piece stands out through elegant simplicity and profound respect for materials. The wood, often reclaimed and refined, bears its grain like a fossilized memory, a testament to nature’s resilience. These objects do not aim to captivate through excess but to make a lasting impression through restraint.
The series explores essential typologies, such as seating, lighting, and vessels. A chair sculpted from a solid tree trunk evokes the strength and patience of a centuries-old tree, while a coffee table, crafted from forgotten wood fragments, breathes new life into discarded materials, revealing their hidden beauty. Each piece carries a story, an imprint of time.
These objects do more than simply exist; they interact with their surroundings. A lamp diffuses soft, golden light that caresses walls and transforms spaces. A hand-shaped bowl plays with shadow and texture, inviting quiet contemplation. Each creation becomes a presence, an invitation to slow down, observe, and feel.
This series celebrates balance: between rawness and refinement, utility and contemplation. It calls for a different way of inhabiting the world, favoring sincere gestures and enduring materials. Beyond their functionality, these objects express something essential: true beauty lies in what transcends time.
This is a limited edition of 8.
60x40x25 / Solid oak and steel / Assembled with beech dowels.
| Dimensions LxWxH | 40x25x60cm (16x10x24'') |
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| Piece Weight (kg) | 15 |
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| Number Of Pieces Created | 8 |
