Upon graduating with a degree in product design from the European School of Art of Brittany, Frédéric Saulou founded his own studio in 2013. Experimentation is central to his work. The designer strives to make mineral materials speak in a way that is both elegant and raw. In his workshop in Vitré, near Rennes, the young man creates functional works that resemble sculptures.
Researcher and designer Frédéric Saulou is committed to creating a symbiosis between artisanal and industrial know-how. This is evidenced by "Domestiquer," a furniture collection that highlights handcrafted work while giving it a contemporary feel. "Both artisanal and industrial production methods inevitably influence form and are the technical and aesthetic extension of the object's shaping."
The coffee table Hardie This is a perfect example. Like a construction set, the smoked glass top interacts with the slate that serves as the base for the piece of furniture. Here, the designer aims to enhance the material, not transform it. Separated by small concrete cylinders, the two structures play with contrasts and reliefs to form a harmonious whole.
The armchair Delta A remains in the same approach. The piece of furniture testifies to the relationship between the raw aspect of the stone and the finesse of the glass. "The goal is to reveal the material through glass by creating volumes that are linked to contemporary architecture," explains the designer. A seat that seems to float in the air.
Frédéric Saulou highlights the privileged relationship between the object and the user through his various creations.
Photos of the Hardie coffee table © Germain Herriau
