LE TEMPS

This coffee table is a true masterpiece of cabinetmaking and marquetry. Like a game of hide-and-seek, the elements in different wood types can be moved to reveal a decoration, a labyrinth or a door opening onto other concealed drawers. Its name is taken from a quote by Seneca, which refers to the brevity of life and the fleeting nature of time. Having already taken part in 2022 with the masterful piece entitled “Le Monde”, Gonalons and Craman-Lagarde have returned with a new piece of craftsmanship which showcases their outstanding skill and creativity. In this case, their interpretation sees a playful take based on hiding things so they can be found. The result enchants us with the discovery of a beauty which is anything but mundane, and always surprising.