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Baker®, a leading designer and manufacturer of fine home furnishings unveiled its new collection by world renowned designer and architect, Jean-Louis Deniot – a breadth of work that spans an impressive 80 pieces in total, including casegoods, upholstery, lighting and accessories. The collaboration with Paris-based Deniot brings an exciting and fresh addition to Baker’s acclaimed Guest Designer Series.
Recognized globally for his eclectic and emblematic interiors, Deniot draws upon his academic training to translate his designs that are both informal and bold. He does not prescribe to favoring minimalism or excess and describes his collection for Baker as classic contemporary or futuristic classic.
“We are excited to work with such a brilliant and highly coveted designer,” said Gregory Heller, Vice President, Product Development, Baker. “Jean-Louis Deniot is a true global visionary, influenced by his many travels across the world, studying culture and styles. He has taken a thoughtful approach with his furniture collection for Baker, mastering the perfect blend of classic style with an approach that is modern and forward-thinking. The furniture is as aesthetically beautiful as it is comfortable. He has done an excellent job of breaking through with a fresh look for Baker while complementing our existing lines.”
Deniot has spent an extensive amount of time making sure the furniture in the new Baker collection achieved appropriate balance and proportion, and is versatile to pair with contemporary, vintage or antique furnishings. Geometric shapes and curved silhouettes point to sculptural appeal, while the lighting and accessories blur the lines between artistry and furniture design. He attributes the inspiration behind his heady body of work based from his appreciation of fashion, art, architecture, nature, music and his global travels.
“I would call my Baker designs ‘classic contemporary’ or ‘futuristic-classic’,” said Deniot. “I was influenced by vintage furnishings of the 20th century and by the sense of presence in grand, aristocratic decors. But I still want my designs to have a relaxed side and a sexy elegance that make them feel timeless.”
Bringing the collection full circle is a series of mirrors, lighting and finishes that are pure Deniot – transformative by interpretation; timeless by design. The lighting and mirrors are handcrafted throughout Italy by small, family-run craft shops. These gifted artisans create each design incorporating age-old techniques juxtaposed with modern materials. Brass, steel, alabaster, and smooth hand-blown glass are partnered with intricate water-jet designs, faceted glass, gesso, and resin in a fusion of antiquity and modernity for a 21st century statement that will never go out of style.
“I have a connection to and a story behind every single piece,” continued Deniot. “My collection represents the variation between classic-chic and cool academic that is inherent to my style. The designs have been influenced by the styles of various cities. Some have a hint of Paris, some others of Vienna, and others of Los Angeles. I am a citizen of the world in that I really embrace and love all cultures and countries I am exposed to and I think my collection reflects that.”
“All the designs from my collection were done with Baker in mind, for Baker, as it is crucial that it suits the Baker aura and brand,” concluded Deniot. “The pieces are not designed to impress, they are supposed to distract, to attract, and to please. There is an aspect of masculine versus feminine duality and that sensibility was respected and reflected in all pieces. I want everyone to be attracted by my collection for Baker.”
The Jean-Louis Deniot Collection for Baker will be available for order through Baker Showrooms and at select dealers directly across the nation. For more information visit BakerFurniture.com, or follow the brand’s Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and Pinterest pages.
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