24-piece flatware set with egg case - Dancing Phoenix 30 cm, "MOOD × Junichi Hakose", silverplated | Christofle | A - E | Brands

Preview: 24-piece flatware set with egg case - Dancing Phoenix 30 cm, "MOOD × Junichi Hakose", silverplated

€60,000.00 *

Prices incl. VAT plus shipping costs

12 – 13 weeks delivery time

Order number: V112758

About the Article

Christofle has announced a special collaboration with Junichi Hakose, an acclaimed Japanese lacquer and special craft artist known for his mastery of techniques and exceptional craftsmanship. Together, they have reimagined the iconic MOOD design, resulting in seven limited edition pieces, each one-of-a-kind.

The designs feature the phoenix, a mystical bird revered in ancient China as one of the four auspicious beasts, along with the qilin, tortoise, and dragon. The phoenix is said to appear when a virtuous emperor arises and is associated with the paulownia tree, a sacred tree in which it is said to reside.

The phoenixes in Hakose's designs are depicted dancing amongst a deep, jet black sky, with shells scattered below them to reflect the natural beauty of starlight. The wings are made from gold, silver, and palladium-colored shadows, and the light that spills from them is expressed three-dimensionally through scatting and dragon polishing.

This unique, limited-edition piece is numbered "5 of 6" and took 10 months to complete. The chest is made from stainless steel and silver-plated flatware decorated with lacquer, 24K gold, silver (with palladium), seashell (Turbo marmoratus), and pigment component. The attention to detail is exquisite and the result is a truly exceptional work of art.

About the Designers

Christofle upholds the value of goldsmithing and haute-silversmithing as trades that not only reflect the customs of an era but also create timeless objects that can be cherished for centuries. To achieve this goal, many talented artists and designers have collaborated with the silversmiths, master silversmiths, and design studio of the house to create remarkable collections. These include Man Ray, Cocteau, Gio Ponti, Lino Sabatini, Christian Fjerdingstad, and Andrée Putman, who made significant contributions to the house's creations in the 20th century. Recently, Christofle has partnered with renowned designers such as Marcel Wanders (Jardin d'Eden collection), the Nendo studio (Constellation collection), Eric Schmitt (Céleste collection), Sarah Espeute (Sarah Espeute for Christofle), and artist Richard Orlinski (animal sculptures).

About the Brand

The Art of Living is an exquisite art. It involves creating a world, finding pleasure in decorating a home, arranging a table, sharing beauty and happiness in every moment. Christofle, since 1830, has been crafting exceptional table art, refined jewelry, and home accessories with elegance and expertise.

Maison Christofle solely relies on handmade production. The skilled artisans perpetuate the precious trades of spinning, embossing, carving, and engraving, thus immortalizing the qualities of elegance and excellence. This invaluable know-how, passed down from teacher to student, is the living heritage of Christofle. The Master Goldsmiths, true "Living Treasures", safeguard the sustainability and quality of Christofle know-how.