![]() Plaster wall decorative object on the right and papier-mache turtle shell. Notice the plaster wall object on the right wall. A PAIR OF PLASTER SHELL-FORM LAMPS Design attributed to Alberto. Plaster chandelier by Stephen Antonsonįrancois Halard’s home above and below with a faux plaster fireplace mantel, plaster table lamps by Alberto Giacometti.? and plaster wall decorative object. Alberto Giacometti (1901-1966) for Jean-Michel Frank Tete de Femme A Painted Plaster. The chandelier was also custom.ĭesign by David Netto and David Hotttenroth. How beautiful, whimsical and collected is his home…Ībove and below, Jean-Louis Deniot design in Paris. The imperfect finish of the plaster provides these rooms with a more relaxed atmosphere, which is perfect for our modern days. One of his very recognizable and coveted pieces is the African table, a great modern interpretation of the original African stool.Īs beautiful as these plaster accessories are, they also evoke a sense of whimsy and fun. The very acclaimed late American designer from the 60’s and 70’s who created collectable whimsical plaster furniture pieces. A more recent reference to this classically modern use of plaster in home accessories would be the work of John Dickinson. Roche’s iconic designs are regarded as one of the most recognizable ones of the 20’s 30’s and 40’s style. He created objects in stucco or mirror which were heavily influenced by the Baroque. Another great reminder of the use of plaster in interiors is perhaps the most recognizable of all Serge Roche. ![]() Often creating pieces commissioned by Jean-Michel Frank who used a lot of white and plaster in his interiors. Another great reminder of the use of plaster in interiors is perhaps the most recognizable of all Serge Roche. Giacometti created various kinds of home accessories from table lamps, sconces and fireplace mantles in plaster. ![]() Giacometti created various kinds of home accessories from table lamps, sconces and fireplace mantles in plaster. With the help of his brother Diego, Alberto created beautiful and understated home accessories made out of plaster and or bronze. The plaster lightings we see today are mostly inspired by Giacometti’s work. These chalky white plaster chandeliers or plaster home accessories have been around for quite some time perhaps as back as 1930’s when Alberto Giacometti brought the material into fashion in Paris. It would actually be quite silly to think otherwise. Giacometti had begun designing plaster lighting in the late 1920s, a period of intense collaboration with Jean-Michel Frank. Although a white plaster chandelier is very au courant and very frequently used lately, it’s far from being a trend. ![]()
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