Hervé Van der Straeten Anneau Console Table France Circa 2002

Hervé Van der Straeten 'Anneau' Console Table, France circa 2002

Hervé Van der Straeten 'Anneau' Console Table, France circa 2002, the sleek rectangular Japanned Piano Lacquered pear wood top supported on a gilded silvered Ring form base, a truly stunning statement piece, the word ‘Anneau’ comes from the French meaning ‘Ring', reserve now

Biography: Hervé Van der Straeten (French Born1965)
First known for his jewellery designs, Hervé Van der Straeten is now best known for his bold furniture and lighting, which blends various materials, including hand-wrought bronze, applied lacquer, and polished wood. Drawing from inspirations including origami and tree branches, Van der Straeten’s designs often feature voluminous forms or lattice-like constructions, characterised by a sense of movement and playfulness. Van der Straeten designed jewellery for runway shows by Christian Lacroix and Yves Saint Laurent, as well as the iconic bottle for Dior’s “J’Adore” fragrance. He has worked with the designers Alberto Pinto, Robert Couturier, Alexandre Biaggi, and Thierry Mugler.