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Smooth Copper Ottoman Trunk – Vaisseau Storage Bench, Paul Mathieu

$5,029per item

£3,802.08per item

€4,438.50per item

CA$7,156.02per item

A$7,258.50per item

CHF 4,144.80per item

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NOK 48,794.46per item

SEK 48,632.52per item

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As an ottoman, the Vaisseau Bench offers a seat, a footrest, and a storage interior. In Smooth Copper, it offers considerably more: a hourglass profile clad entirely in metal, the sides curving inward at the waist and flaring at the top and base in the distinctive form that Paul Mathieu drew from Indian metal-clad furniture. The lid opens from the top; the interior is teak-lined. At 17 inches tall and 36 inches wide, the proportions suit placement in front of a sofa or at the foot of a bed. The wood structure is built to the curved profile. Pattern-makers cut the Smooth Copper metal sheets to fit each surface; artisans then hand-fit them to the compound curves of the sides, securing each section with flush-set nails. The inward sweep at the waist is among the more demanding curves to clad without visible distortion. The lid is hinged separately. Interior: teak-lined. Measures 36 by 16 by 17 inches. Works as an ottoman, storage bench, blanket box, or decorative chest. The lid opens fully for interior access. Available in all twelve standard finishes. Custom sizing available. Made entirely to order. Designed by Paul Mathieu for Stephanie Odegard Collection. The Vaisseau Bench takes its inspiration from the traditional metal-clad storage furniture Paul Mathieu encountered in India. The hourglass profile is his formal contribution to that tradition, connecting it to the curvaceous design language of the Louise series. Produced in Udaipur. Made to order, each piece may show slight variations that are a natural result of handmade metal-clad production. The Smooth Copper surface will gradually mellow in tone over time, which is part of the material's natural character. The images shown in this listing may be photographed in different lighting conditions or may include 3D illustrations created to represent the available finishes. We warmly encourage customers to request an individual sample or a complete sample set of all twelve finishes to experience the surface, tone, and character firsthand. Please note that moisture in the air, seasonal climate shifts, and the natural movement of wood over time may cause the metal surface to develop slight wrinkles or occasional bubbling. We use well-seasoned reclaimed teak and high-quality marine-grade MDF wherever technically possible to minimise these natural effects, but complete stability of metal cannot be guaranteed. All smooth finishes will show subtle tool marks. These are not defects but a natural and unavoidable result of hand-working and hand-polishing metal sheets. Our hammered finishes are recommended where a more textured, forgiving surface is preferred. None of our metal-clad pieces are sealed with a permanent protective coating. This allows the metal to age naturally and beautifully over time. We polish every piece carefully before packing. A clear PU coat can be applied on request. The antiqued white bronze finish will react with natural elements the fastest in the beginning, but it too will stop reacting and settle into a stable state like copper after 6-12 months. Since it is already antiqued and looks intentionally tarnished, this early reaction does not change the overall appearance. In that way, this surface is the most forgiving. The antiqued white bronze finish is done by applying an acidic chemical over the white bronze to recreate a natural patination. Like the aging of silver, copper, or brass, the final result and colour uniformity cannot be guaranteed. The goal of this finish is to achieve rainbow-like tones with dull, shiny, cloudy, and lightly streaked patches to give an illusion of antiquing. As a default practice, we offer a protective wipe-on PU coat only on this finish. If a designer prefers the natural, uncoated aging, we can leave it untreated just like the other finishes. A PU coat helps keep the surface looking the same as when shipped, but it does not create a fully uniform patina; natural variation will always remain part of this finish.

Creator:
Paul Mathieu (French) (Designer)
Dimensions:
Height: 17 in (43.18 cm)Width: 36 in (91.44 cm)Depth: 16 in (40.64 cm)
Style:
Modern (Of the Period)
Materials and Techniques:
Copper,Sheet Metal,Hand-Crafted
Place of Origin:
India
Period:
21st Century
Date of Manufacture:
2025
Production Type:
New & Custom(Current Production)
Estimated Production Time:
11-12 weeks
Condition:
Seller Location:
New York, NY
Reference Number:
Seller: VSB-CU-SM-0051stDibs: LU4236149947162

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