After a first collection of clothes valets, hidden tray tables, seats, and other accessory furniture, Hermès has entrusted Philippe Nigro with the conception of new pieces, pieces that tell a story. That’s how this artist who splits his time between France and Italy was able to imagine more nomadic furniture – and more malleable as well. A prime example is the “Carré d’Assise”, a piece of accessory furniture that follows the same equation as the iconic Hermès silk carré scarf. But today the piece is shrinking down to size. More mobile than ever, the “Carré d’Assise” can be carried, transported, and adopted in any room of the house. It keeps the Canaletto walnut wood, warm tones, polished steel, and of course Hermès leather and fabrics from its previous incarnations… Today, the Nécessaires collection is developing a keen sense for objects, their utility, and their place within the home.
The name was decided on by Philippe Nigro in collaboration with the brand. It’s a reference to pre-19th century utilitarian furniture that housed utensils responding to the different needs of daily life, often combining several functions: sitting, relaxing, hiding or putting away various objects… In this same spirit, today’s collection required the collaboration of a number of exceptional artisans. The “Carré d’Assise” was imagined in two different heights to offer an accessory table version as well: with its Canaletto walnut base, it’s decorated with leather or fabrics with narrative motifs (Jardin d’osier) or graphic designs (Paddock and Chevron abaca). What with the “Carré d’Assise”’s dust cover able to be removed at will, the piece gains even more uniqueness in a game of construction where the most important idea remains liberty, a space where nothing is set in stone or imposed.
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