Passementerie Series
Crête Lamps
Passementerie Series
Crête Lamps

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The Crête Lamps draw inspiration from traditional trimmings, with the crête braid serving as their guiding element. Each lamp is meticulously handwoven using dual cords, resulting in a distinct contrast between the exterior and interior colors
steel rod
various cords
various cords


18” dia. x 16 in
45.7 dia. x 40.6 cm
45.7 dia. x 40.6 cm
Passementerie Series
Crête Lamps

The Crête Lamps draw inspiration from traditional trimmings, with the crête braid serving as their guiding element. Each lamp is meticulously handwoven using dual cords, resulting in a distinct contrast between the exterior and interior colors
steel rod
various cords
various cords

18” dia. x 16 in
45.7 dia. x 40.6 cm
Passementerie Series
Cord
Cord
tubular steel
various cordsglass

Passementerie Series
Cordage
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tubular steel
various cords
laminated glass
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The Passementerie Series subverts the relationship between ornament and function. Operating within a new hierarchy where ornament dictates the form, the materials, and the techniques used to create the object.
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tubular steel
various cords
glass
The Cord and Cordage tables are based on the use of cord in passementerie. Focusing on cord piping, a technique in which a flexible cord is couched down onto a ground material.
The forms showcased in these pieces are derived from the idea of cord piping negative space.

tubular steel
various cords
glass
various cords
glass

Passementerie Series
Cord
Cord
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tubular steel
various cords
glass
various cords
glass

tubular steel
various cords
glass

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The Passementerie Series subverts the relationship between ornament and function. Operating within a new hierarchy where ornament dictates the form, the materials, and the techniques used to create the object.
tubular steel
various cords
glass
various cords
glass
The Cord and Cordage tables are based on the use of cord in passementerie. Focusing on cord piping, a technique in which a flexible cord is couched down onto a ground material. The forms showcased in these pieces are derived from the idea of cord piping negative space

tubular steel
various cords
glass
various cords
glass

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