DCWéditions is a publisher of objects distinguished by a unique vision: to design objects inspired by the past, rooted in the present, but resolutely focused on the future. Each creation shares the same fundamental principles: to be well thought out, well designed, and well made. These objects, far from being mere consumer goods, are designed to accompany everyday life and stand the test of time, bearing witness to several generations.
DCWéditions' approach is not driven by nostalgia, but by a quest for timelessness. What matters is beauty and authenticity, two qualities the brand considers eternal. The company's various collections, while diverse, engage in a surprising dialogue with one another. They include iconic lighting fixtures such as the Lampe Gras, Mantis, In The Tube, ISP, Here Comes the Sun, and Les Acrobates de Gras, not to mention the MbE mirrors.
The story of DCWéditions began in 2008 with the reissue of the Lampe Gras, an invention by Bernard-Albin Gras that became a classic of 20th-century lighting, championed by Le Corbusier. The Surpil chair by Julien-Henri Porché followed, a symbol of elegance. Then, in 2013, the company reissued the Mantis lamps by Bernard Schottlander, veritable mobile sculptures created in 1951 as a tribute to Alexander Calder and the aesthetics of the 1950s.
DCWéditions continues to innovate. In 2015, the collaboration between architect Dominique Perrault and designer Gaëlle Lauriot-Prévost gave birth to "In The Tube," a collection of tube-shaped light fixtures combining high technology with a style reminiscent of the James Bond spy world. Two years later, in 2017, the company presented the ISP lamp, designed by Ilia Sergeevich Potemine, a young artist-inventor who is also a pilot. This innovative object, a bridge between past and future, reflects DCWéditions' philosophy: creations designed to last and be collected by future generations.
Today, after more than ten years in business, the publisher remains true to its original values. It speaks of objects, not products, because each creation is intended to be a companion for life, designed to be practical, aesthetically pleasing, and affordable. DCWéditions has never sought to please everyone, but its community of discerning enthusiasts is large enough to allow these unique objects to exist and endure.
Among the new releases are Jacques Biny's Biny line, the "In The Sun" collection paying homage to the Sun King, and the ITT 360° tubes with flaps and wings, designed by the Perrault-Lauriot-Prévost duo. Added to this is the new collection by Éric de Dormael, further enriching the publisher's offerings.
To showcase its creations in a unique way, DCWéditions opened an extraordinary space in Paris last year: the Electric Bar. More than just a showroom, this 450-square-meter space, designed like a welcoming home, invites architects and designers to discover DCWéditions lighting fixtures and Modelec switches over a drink. Here, there are no prices displayed, but a warm atmosphere, complete with a backgammon table, a fireplace, and even a refrigerator stocked with snacks to enhance professional discussions.
The Electric Bar is also a space ideal for events. Its Moorish-style vaulted staircase, designed by Sébastien Mauriac based on an idea by interior designer Valérie Mazerat, was one of the stars of Paris Design Week 2023, regularly photographed for its unique aesthetic. In this world where masculine and feminine elements converge, objects such as Thierry Dreyfus's Lampe B, or the radical-chic new creations by Clément Cauvet, seem to defy eras and trends.
With its objects designed to last and transcend time, DCWéditions continues to inspire the world of design, and invites everyone to come and discover its universe at the Electric bar, where design and conviviality meet in a unique atmosphere.
THE ELECTRIC BAR
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