A DREAM IS BORN

Decorex has been an opportunity for Philippe to give his tribute to his first love, upholstery. It was like an urge to create a piece that shows the collaboration, the synergy of passionate artisans, he gathered. And that’s how the story began…

Empress Eugénie (1826-1920)
Large painted wood armchair with scrolled back, the armrests with sphinx figures resting on a belt decorated with foliage scrolls and flowers and saber feet terminated at the front by sabots, with an engraved metal plate inscribed: «Ce fauteuil se trouvait dans le boudoir de l’impératrice Eugénie à bord du yacht impérial «Aigle».

Donné par M.Paolo Burdese ministre plénipotentiaire à Marcel Piccioni». From the Second Empire period (worn and missing, probably originally partially gilded). Paolo Burdese, said to have acquired it at the sale of the Imperial yacht’s furniture, then donated it. Marcel Piccioni and descendants Launched in 1859 the boat “l’Aigle”, which made several trips to the Mediterranean and was used by Empress Eugenie to inaugurate the Suez Canal in 1869.

As supplier to the Emperor, the yacht’s furnishings were designed by Alexandre Georges Fourdinois (1799-1871), the only known example of which is a set of furniture in lemon and amaranth fillet from the Emperor’s cabin (Musée du Château de Compiègne).
The plaque affixed to this seat refers to a gift from Paolo Burdese, Italian consul in Toulon, to Marcel Piccioni (1891-1980), diplomat and embassy attaché in Rome from 1934 to 1938.

Once upon a time, three masters artisans dreamt about a collaboration to unite their skills.

In the same time, there was an auction where the incredible Emperess Eugenie’s chair was sold lost among others but Philippe Coudray rescued it from the oblivion.

That chair was a gift to the emperess for her boudoir in the Aigle, the boat which inaugurated the Suez Canal in 1863.

As a serendipity, there was the exhibition « Louvre Couture » held in Paris about the link between creations and their historical inspirations in art ; among which, the mi-century armor and Balenciaga 3D armor dress was the most striking.

Over a brainstorming came the idea of what would order the Emperess Eugenie today to master artisans for her Aigle boudoir ?

As an answer to this question, was born the idea of the flying swinging confident in the continuity with Napoleon III style. It is a piece where past and present meet above the waves.

The making off

Acknowledgements

Our heartfelt thanks to our embroidery partner ATELIER SAFRANE CORTAMBERT Without whom this project would never have seen the light of day

And, of course, to all the ATELIERS PHILIPPE COUDRAY‘s team who brought this seat to life, just as wonderfully as we had imagined it

Trim cables: PASSEMENTERIES DE L’ILE DE FRANCE

Fabric painting: Cécile GAUNEAU & Anna LUCCHINI, ornamental painters

3D designer: Gaultier BIGOT Studio

Fabric: NOBILIS editor

Sycamore and beech structure: Luis LOUROT & Laurent ROCA

“A special thanks to Eric CHARLES-DONATIEN artist and feather designer with whom we dreamed up this event“

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The French architect Pierre-Yves Rochon has designed an installation that affirms the importance of time and experience in an idea of the interior inspired by tradition, but reinterpreting it through a contemporary sensibility. The goal is to enhance the legacy of the past and project it into the future. Villa Héritage is a space in which design becomes a shared and timeless language, capable of creating a dialogue between all the arts and prompting people to reflect on the idea of transmission. Elegant and evocative, Villa Héritage redefines the concept of interior design, transforming it into a bridge that connects memory and innovation and where luxury is not just aesthetics, but a multisensory experience made up of harmony, culture and timeless overtones.

Photos Credits: @Philippe Garcia

Publication in AD magazine of the Gent armchair Made in our workshops for Aline Asmar from Amman.

The Bvlgari Hotel Roma has been named Best Hotel in the World 2024 by the luxury travel association Virtuoso Traveler. It is the jewel of the collection, a monument to Bvlgari elegance, service and expertise in the heart of the Eternal City, the birthplace of Bvlgari.

Le Bvlgari Hotel Roma

Architecte : Antonio Citterio Patricia Viel

L’agence Virtuoso

The 1PlaceVendome hotel won the prestigious ‘International Hotel & Property Award’ at the International Design & Architecture Awards 2024 in the ‘Hotel with less than 50 rooms’ category.

In the illustrious setting of the Maison Chopard, at 1 Place Vendôme, a captivating transformation has taken place, orchestrated by the interior architecture firm Pierre-Yves Rochon PYR Design. This legendary mansion, built between 1718 and 1723, has undergone a meticulous facelift that preserves its authenticity and historical significance, making it one of the capital’s most sought-after luxury destinations.

Pierre-Yves Rochon’s global reputation shines through as the company breathes new life into this iconic structure, transcending conventional hotel standards. Rather than simply offering accommodation, this private residence by Chopard is a testament to meticulous design that enhances the overall guest experience. It presents itself as a captivating journey through different eras and styles, immersing visitors in the rich history of Louis-Ulysse Chopard, the founder of the House of Chopard, with the overriding objective of restoring the mansion to its golden age.

L’approche distinctive de PYR préconise la fusion des styles dans les espaces publics et les chambres privées, créant ainsi un mélange homogène qui fait écho à la grandeur du passé. L’hôtel particulier se présente comme une maison bourgeoise, avec une entrée qui rend hommage à l’architecture du XVIIIe siècle, avec des cabochons de marbre noir, des murs en pierre naturelle et une cheminée monumentale. Le réaménagement de PYR introduit un hall à la fois grandiose et accueillant sur deux niveaux, orné de rampes en fer forgé, qui invite les visiteurs à explorer les différents étages et à découvrir l’opulence qui se cache dans chaque détail.

PYR’s distinctive approach calls for a fusion of styles in public spaces and private rooms, creating a seamless blend that echoes the grandeur of the past. The mansion is presented as a bourgeois house, with an entrance that pays homage to 18th-century architecture, with black marble cabochons, natural stone walls and a monumental fireplace. PYR’s refurbishment introduces a grand and welcoming two-storey lobby, adorned with wrought-iron railings, which invites visitors to explore the various floors and discover the opulence hidden in every detail.

Architect : Pascale Le Corre

Interior Designer : Pierre-Yves Rochon (PYR Design)

Hotel Group : Chopard Company

Photography : Gregory Copitet

Luxurious and offbeat vision of a hotel room on an imaginary planet

With a number of spaceflights for billionaires, a new kind of tourism is taking off. Space is a fascinating destination, an epic saga and a crazy dream. Ateliers Philippe Coudray wanted to imagine and live out this experience. Embarking onto a capsule specially created for the EquipHotel Signature Space, in partnership with the exhibiting creators, visitors will experience an adventure and dream of future holidays. It is a luxurious and offbeat vision of a hotel room, set on an imaginary planet, with windows from which you can contemplate Planet EquipHotel.

Creating an innovative and bright oasis, the shuttle is adorned with fabrics and high-tech materials and is dressed from floor to ceiling in luxurious and atypical textiles. With their keen sense of hospitality and community, this team of experts in the field of fine craftsmanship will present innovations and solutions developed for the hospitality sector. Certified a Living Heritage Company since 2015, Ateliers Philippe Coudray is a quilter and interior decorator faithful to the tradition of upholstery crafts. Here, they play with contrasts on a 1,200m² project, bringing together 25 French and international exhibitors, including Rubelli, Arte France, Lelièvre, the Mercadier group, Fermob, Ligne Roset and Henryot & cie.

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Savoir & Luxe d’Intérieur join forces to celebrate a unique place dedicated to innovative plant-based design.

Discover Savoir’s new vegan bed and dive into the luxurious world of nature with Luxe d’intérieur.

“Luxe d’intérieur is a group of nineteen exceptional artisans and editors.
Specialists in high-end renovation and decoration, we serve the prescription market. We operate in France and abroad. We cover the needs of your hotel, retail, service and residential projects.”

Galerie Couteron : 16 rue Guénégaud, 75006 Paris

from 23 – 27 March 2022 from 10:00 am to 7:00 pm

Seats from Maison Leleu in Thorp of London printed fabrics
and embroidered by Vermont Paris, upholstered and covered
by Ateliers Philippe Coudray
Wall lamps and table from Silvera.

Bed from Savoir beds and curtain from Ateliers Philippe Coudray.

Furniture from Ateliers Courtois based on a Beauregard Studio design,
and Argile paint. Panels from Cuir au Carré in Dedar fabrics,
design by Beauregard.