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L’Oiseau by Ronan & Erwan Bouroullec for Vitra

L’Oiseau by Ronan & Erwan Bouroullec for Vitra

Milan 2011: More about Ronan & Erwan Bouroullec in Milan - this time a wooden bird for design brand Vitra.

L’Oiseau by Ronan & Erwan Bouroullec for Vitra

Called L’Oiseau, the piece will be presented at the Salone Internazionale del Mobile.

L’Oiseau by Ronan & Erwan Bouroullec for Vitra

Vitra also produce the Eames House Bird (shown above, alongside the Bouroullecs' design), based on an ornament that American designers Charles and Ray Eames brought back from their travels.

L’Oiseau by Ronan & Erwan Bouroullec for Vitra

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L’Oiseau by Ronan & Erwan Bouroullec for Vitra

The information below is from the designers:


L'Oiseau, Vitra

It is a simple bird without any other function than trying to propose a caring presence, a pleasant company. We have always been fascinated by animal representations whether they are primitive or more contemporary - from ivory bears made by the Inuit community to the Finnish birds made in blown glass. It could seem outdated to be interested in such subjects however we truly think that it is a necessary fantasy to continue supplementing this symbolic bestiary.

VITRA Salone del Mobile Hall 20 Booth C05 / D04


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