Introduction to the Domino Range and Tangram Range

Handcrafted Design Objects...

Our domino sculptures are conceived and created as objects of design, to bring a special touch of originality to the interiors they inhabit. The style is simple and original. A totally unique and unmistakeable combination of shapes and colours.

The idea was born in 1998, accompanied by extensive work experience in the fields of interior design, restoration and sculpture. Initial research and production concentrated on traditional children's' games and subsequently turned to table games. This is when we decided to revisit the domino game and the tangram game.

The concept behind to the Domino Range and the Tangram Range is a total rethink of conventional objects, such as the box containing the dominoes. The result is a novel way of translating this object into a new form that is more akin to sculpture, to the design object, making it more suitable to become part of the furniture rather than being put away in a drawer.

 

For pleasurable play...

The idea of the traditional game, handcrafted in wood combines with the concept of the design object, for pleasurable contact with nature, its fragrances and textures. To be played alone or in the company of others. We have chosen the domino game and the Tangram, two games which are enveloped by a magic that will never disappear and are the perfect fit for our sculptural creativity.

Unique Collector's Items...

Each individual piece has a story and a name that reflects it. Inspiration is derived from sculpture of the past as well as from more modern forms, and gives birth to characters that are often truly fascinating.

Natural Materials and Manual Craftsmanship...

We use a range of high quality woods such as walnut, chestnut, beech and fragrant cedar.
The warm colours of the various types of wood are matched with the utmost care and creativity in a way that always ensures that special contrast, nuance or vein.
We sometimes use woods that derive from other craftwork, in line with a recycling work ethic of striving to avoid wasting such a precious resource.
Our Domino Sculptures are hand crafted and hand decorated using pyrography and carving techniques.
The techniques we apply respect the natural qualities of the wood - the way it is pleasant to touch and to look at - by using natural finishes that preserve its live, warm, look and feel.

Limited Series…

These pieces are produced in small, numbered series. Being handcrafted, they are subject to slight variations in colour, shape and size.

A great Gift Idea...

The ideal gift for those with a taste for interior design, those who like their home environment to feature special objects; for games aficionados, collectors - and for ones-self.
The objects are shipped with a booklet illustrating our range of dominoes and tangram, the rules of the Domino Game, the rules of the Tangram Game a wooden container for the larger pieces.

 

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