I’m delighted to introduce Stil Novo Designs as this months featured Maker.
I came across Stil Novo Designs on My Crafty Corner and was immediately struck by how simple and elegant their designs are. Just take a look at the chair below. The colour is wonderful, it’s simple, elegant and it looks comfortable.
It’s no trick of photography, everything on it is curved because it’s made from recycled solid white oak wood from French wine barrels. We’re so used to thinking of working with wood which is flat and straight and yet this family run business creates some fabulous designs with bent wood. Every piece is one of a kind and they’re happy to receive custom orders.
After only 3-5 vintages of wine the barrel has to be discarded because the chemical properties of the wood, that are important to winemaking, have leached out. Thats when it’s rescued by this innovative business and given a new lease of life. In Italian ‘stil novo’ means ‘new style’.
Stil Novo’s philosophy is Artistry and attention to detail and I think it shows in what they make. Take a look around their shop to see the full range of their creativity.
great feature!
Gorgeous work! I want to feel it! The excellent photography of your items, shows the care taken in creating each piece, they look SO smooth.
Thanks Cher and 42 Things, I’m hoping to find another great maker for next month