Studio HAOS was born from the union of aficionados, Sophie Gelinet and Cédric Gepner. Without having received formal training in furniture design, the couple started to create their first lamp, which became the basis of a collection, and they saw it at Studio HAOS in 2017.
In order to promote materials that are suitable or qualified by common people, designers agree that “the beauty of the design is most likely to be modesty”, we can work with modest materials like the contrachapada made of wood or the metal cap. As for the design, one of the more, the two prefer to take into account “frivolous complications”, to focus on more carefully thought-out structures, more meticulous proportions and clarity.
“Cada pieza establece un tono honesto, despejado pero reflexivo, austero pero juguetón”.
Therefore, in Lisbon, the designers will be presented first and foremost. Antimatter » in the inaugural design festival CONTRIBUTIONS, celebrated in Paris on my October pass. Across this collection, exploring the concerns of our new time, tracing a singular path between mechanized serial production and opulent craftsmanship, presenting some pieces that use only the materials, 40×40 aluminum tubes and zinc planchas.
Portugal – Lisbon
