Veronese x Sandra Benhamou

 
 
 
 
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Discover Ornella 

the new sculptural creation by Sandra Benhamou for Veronese

 
 
 
 
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Veronese and Sandra Benhamou share a common passion: Italian know-how and the art of living. The meeting between Ruben Jochimek, artistic director of Veronese, and Sandra Benhamou, interior architect, naturally resulted in Ornella, a vintage-inspired Murano glass suspension.

 

Ornella's idea was inspired by a guided tour of the Veronese archives by Ruben Jochimek. This archive, located in the basement of the Parisian showroom, offers a journey back into the history of decorative arts. Along the aisles filled with shapes and colors, we discover all the aspects that Murano glass can take on. To better understand geometrical and floral elements, we can feel and experiment with the age-old material.  

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Passionate about the 1960s and 1970s design, Sandra Benhamou fell under the spell of the vintage Corteccia, which was inspired by the bark of trees. Knowing she wanted to create a vertical suspension, Benhamou selected crystal and amber shades of Murano glass to turn Ornella into a lighting sculpture, emitting soft ambient light.

 

Influenced by her Italian-Tunisian origins, Sandra Benhamou draws her inspiration from Italian cinema and music. The shape and sensuality of this piece remind her of the romantic song "L'appuntamento" by the Milanese singer Ornella Vanoni inspiring the name of the piece, Ornella. 

 
 
 
 

"Sandra and I were an incredibly natural fit for the Ornella project. Her style and perfect sense of mixing contemporary and vintage notions echo everything we are passionate about at Veronese" Ruben Jochimek, Artistic Director of Veronese

 
 
 
 
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"This encounter with Veronese is marked by beautiful surprises. Guided by Ruben Jochimek, exploring the archive was a fascinating experience. The texture and colors of the Corteccia elements fed my inspiration in an obvious way. And when I discovered the final piece, like a sculpture of light, I was amazed by the finesse and excellence of the house's craftsmanship", Sandra Benhamou, Interior Architect

 

 
 
 
 
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About Veronese 

Established in 1931 at the height of the Art Deco period, The House of Veronese is a Paris-based design house that blends together instinctively French design with Murano glass craftsmanship. The Veronese collections include nine decades of Murano glass lighting designs, mirrors, and decorative objects that are timeless and distinct. Each design tells its own unique story, which can be traced back to ancient times when glassmakers first began their craft. By bringing together the world of French design heritage and Murano glass artistry, Veronese has succeeded to bring a new perspective to this age-old craft, forever demonstrating its vitality and marvel.

 

About Sandra Benhamou

A Parisian interior architect of Italian-Tunisian origin, who has lived in the United States for many years, Sandra Benhamou works on instinct. A collector of contemporary art and photography, a film buff and an admirer of the great masters of Italian architecture and design, led by Carlo Scarpa, she claims multiple sources of influence. Whether it is a Haussmannian apartment, a country house or a seaside architecture, it is always the history of the place and its light that, along with the lifestyle of her clients, guide her interventions. By rethinking circulations to make spaces more fluid and convivial, she creates atmospheres that are both cultivated and delicate. Sandra Benhamou is fond of muted colors: ochre, sand, and cream, punctuated with warm touches of yellow, orange or khaki to give character. While she favors natural materials - elm, linen, travertine - she always tries to confront the elements with each other. Never a total look, no ready-made recipes. The same goes for her eclectic selection of objects. A connoisseur of the art market, Sandra Benhamou likes to mix vintage pieces found at flea markets, stamped works acquired from auction houses and contemporary ceramics from the best galleries. Anxious to invest herself personally in each of her projects and very attentive to the smallest finishing touches, Sandra Benhamou takes an intimate look at the world of decoration.

 
 
 
 
 
 

Press Contact
S2H Communication Paris / Miami / NYC
Sarah Hamon - sarah@s2hcommunication.com

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