Vincent Decat - Taperstick - Stainless steel, Tin - Looking Up In The Attic
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A contemporary stainless steel and tin candle holder by Vincent Decat from France, dating from 2020 or later, available in two sizes—Small 30 × 18 × 18 cm and Tall 42 × 28 × 25 cm—delivered with two candles and in near‑new, unused condition.
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Description from the seller
"My pieces are intended to be companions rather than possessions.
I give my objects organic, animated qualities, hoping that people will grow attached to them the way they would to a pet."
Vincent Decat is a Paris-based craft designer who graduated from Design Academy of Eindhoven and focuses on the relation between design and sculpture.
His approach to design revolves around creating pieces that last. He believes durability comes from the emotional connection we have with things. The more we care about them, the more we protect and hold onto them. To encourage this bond, he gives his pieces a life of their own, a personality, so people can see them as little pets, companions they cherish, keep over time, and consider friends. Just as a childhood comfort object can become a lifelong friend, he hopes his work will feel familiar and alive, with subtle, creature-like qualities that invite attachment over time.
This candle holder is made in the same way as stained glass, only in three dimensions. Each piece of stainless steel is edged with molten tin and joined to the next by hand, leaving the traces of the gesture visible. The sculpture grows irregularly, like a branch or a crystal, balancing fragility and strength.
Two sizes are available:
Small version : L 30 × W 18 × H 18 cm (H 40 cm with candles)
Tall version : L 42 × W 28 × H 25 cm (H 40 cm with candles)
Delivered with two candles.
Seller's Story
"My pieces are intended to be companions rather than possessions.
I give my objects organic, animated qualities, hoping that people will grow attached to them the way they would to a pet."
Vincent Decat is an artist-designer based in Paris, a graduate of the Design Academy Eindhoven, who explores the boundaries between design and sculpture. He considers the durability of an object not only through its materials but primarily through the emotional connection we establish with it. By making his pieces almost alive, they become companions that need to be cared for, cherished, and preserved over time.
"My pieces are intended to be companions rather than possessions.
I give my objects organic, animated qualities, hoping that people will grow attached to them the way they would to a pet."
Vincent Decat is a Paris-based craft designer who graduated from Design Academy of Eindhoven and focuses on the relation between design and sculpture.
His approach to design revolves around creating pieces that last. He believes durability comes from the emotional connection we have with things. The more we care about them, the more we protect and hold onto them. To encourage this bond, he gives his pieces a life of their own, a personality, so people can see them as little pets, companions they cherish, keep over time, and consider friends. Just as a childhood comfort object can become a lifelong friend, he hopes his work will feel familiar and alive, with subtle, creature-like qualities that invite attachment over time.
This candle holder is made in the same way as stained glass, only in three dimensions. Each piece of stainless steel is edged with molten tin and joined to the next by hand, leaving the traces of the gesture visible. The sculpture grows irregularly, like a branch or a crystal, balancing fragility and strength.
Two sizes are available:
Small version : L 30 × W 18 × H 18 cm (H 40 cm with candles)
Tall version : L 42 × W 28 × H 25 cm (H 40 cm with candles)
Delivered with two candles.
Seller's Story
"My pieces are intended to be companions rather than possessions.
I give my objects organic, animated qualities, hoping that people will grow attached to them the way they would to a pet."
Vincent Decat is an artist-designer based in Paris, a graduate of the Design Academy Eindhoven, who explores the boundaries between design and sculpture. He considers the durability of an object not only through its materials but primarily through the emotional connection we establish with it. By making his pieces almost alive, they become companions that need to be cared for, cherished, and preserved over time.
Details
Era
After 2000
Style subtype
Maximalist
Title additional information
Looking Up In The Attic
Country of origin
France
Material
Stainless steel, Tin
Designer/artist/maker
Vincent Decat
Style
Contemporary
Colour
Silver
Condition
As new - unused
Height
18 cm
Width
30 cm
Depth
30 cm
Estimated period
2020+
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