We have used furniture as a canvas for our ideas for almost 40 years. Briefly, we respond to the form, character and/or history of an already existing piece of furniture. We are guided by our own sensibilities along with an extensive examination of history and art history. We use enamel paints and hand-rub each layer to insure heirloom quality in these one-of-a-kind works of art.
Working in three dimensions and on objects from the past provide both compositional challenges and thematic inspirations. Our process begins with the selection of a piece of furniture carefully chosen to reflect a given period and design sensibility.
Using various forms of furniture from different eras and origins allows great variety in the approach (an 1850s American Empire chest inspires a totally different artistic direction from a 1950s Scandinavian coffee table).After the piece is selected it is studied, with research done on various art or design movements concurrent with its era.
Working in three dimensions and on objects from the past provide both compositional challenges and thematic inspirations. Our process begins with the selection of a piece of furniture carefully chosen to reflect a given period and design sensibility.
Using various forms of furniture from different eras and origins allows great variety in the approach (an 1850s American Empire chest inspires a totally different artistic direction from a 1950s Scandinavian coffee table).After the piece is selected it is studied, with research done on various art or design movements concurrent with its era.
Services
Our work is available to you in two ways. You may see a piece here that is available for purchase and you can buy it directly from us. Or, you may have a special piece of furniture that you would like to see transformed by Coloratura. We accept commissions through a process of thoughtful consideration about the piece and direct communication with you, the client.
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