Charles Kalpakian
Charles Kalpakian early on embraced a unique voice, fed by numerous influences: Federico Fellini's cinema, Bauhaus, Kasimir Malevitch's painting and street art. After honing his skills with Ora Ito and Christophe Pillet, Serge Kalpakian established his studio in 2011 and developed personal projects that blended Eastern and European inspirations. Discover his selection of products on MOM!
Emma basket - Foret
Keep your logs in this elegantly designed wooden basket. Like all of our products, it has also been designed to be versatile, so the basket can be used for anything in your home - towels, magazines, toys, even plants. When it comes to storing wood, the straight side lines allow you to fill the basket with more firewood than you could imagine and the sturdy design means all the little bits of bark stay inside.
Mantis by Bernard Schottlander
Driven by the same energy that led us to reproduce the series of lights by the French engineer Bernard-Albin Gras and the chair Surpil, we are delighted to present here those by an equally extraordinary artist, the English sculptor-designer Bernard Schottlander. As admirer of Alexander Calder, in 1951 Schottlander created the “MANTIS” series of lamps. Movement is intrinsic to all of Schottlander’s work: an artist, an engineer and in no small measure a handyman, he devised a clever system of counterweights combined with a series of strong and flexible metal bars.
ONOSATO TOSHINOBU / Silkscreen / Silk-104
Silkscreen works by Toshinobu Onosato, one of the pioneers of abstract painting in JapanThese are artworks by Toshinobu Onosato, one of the pioneers of abstract painting in Japan. In each of his various geometric works, we can see the presence of a large "circle" spreading out from the quadrangle on the screen. This can be seen as a consistent rule in Onosato's works.
Serving plate circle/square
Wild cherry trees, which are broad-leaved trees, are characterized by their beautiful bark and no tar. Stiff, good strong, not easily scratched, and the more you use it, the more it grows in a lighter color. You can use it widely with a flat and simple design, such as producing stylish meal, or putting sweets directly on, carrying tea ware as a tray. The wood has been devised to prevent warping, and it is also coated to prevent distortion and slippage. It is a design that can be used for a long time.
Chair Tal
The Tal chair designed by Léonard Kadid is made of aluminium and wood. The T aluminium profiles reinforce the plywood seat and allow the solid wooden legs to lock on them. This structural principle defines its entire geometry giving a radical yet subtle presence. Easy to assemble, the chair is flat packed.
DUOMO TABLE LAMPS
Boasting distinctive features that make this collection stand out, Duomo combines references to the lighting trends of the 1970s with clean, minimal lines and geometrical volumes, as well as unique materials, resulting in a sculptural luminous appearance. Featuring iconic curved bronze lampshades and plinths, these lamps sit upon bases covered with woven rattan, which provides the pieces with a lighter, informal feeling. These lamps cast a soft ambient light that's ideal for reading and lounging.
Charles Kalpakian, Strong impressions
After honing his skills with Ora Ito and Christophe Pillet, Charles Kalpakian established his studio in 2011 and developed personal projects that blended Eastern and European inspirations. He then crossed paths with gallerist Béatrice Saint-Laurent, instantly seduced by his plural culture. "A determining meeting and an engaged woman who encouraged me to deepen my formal and narrative language." Very quickly, he followed up with successes with the Cinétisme wall shelves, bold-colored microarchitectures published by La chance, or with the rotating Tube appliques, to be found at Nemo Lighting. At the last Maison & Objet salon, his geometric plaster appliques, baptized Soul - which evoke his hometown, Beirut, in pieces - were widely acclaimed at the DCW stand. An editor with whom he continues a fruitful collaboration while waiting to self-publish his first collection of floor lamps and coffee tables.
