Collaborating with a creator allows for disruption, fostering reinvention. The technical and aesthetic singularity of the Perspectives collection by Matthias Kiss challenged Christofle’s manufacturing processes and prompted an exploration of new materials. The sculptural approach of his designs proved difficult to execute in silver and silver-plated metal, the traditional mediums of the Parisian silversmith. Consequently, Christofle’s research and development team turned to aluminum for its lightweight and high mechanical strength – ideal for the delicate profiles of the candleholders and candelabras. While smaller models are cast, the large, fractal designs are assembled using a mortise-and-tenon technique borrowed from woodworking – an expertise of Matthias Kiss which is an integral part of his practice. The brilliant finish, a hallmark of Christofle’s style, is achieved through a PVD coating – a acuumapplied film that is smooth, oxidation-resistant, and heat-resistant.

Another technical achievement is the faceted glass vase, composed of twelve translucent facets of varying sizes and thicknesses. These are assembled using UV-cured adhesive, which fuses the pieces under ultraviolet light. Each vase is then manually polished on all its facets, a process requiring two and a half hours. The container undergoes fine abrasion to achieve a soft, luminous glaze over four additional hours. The vase fits into its removable aluminum base, an assembly in two parts that facilitates emptying and cleaning. This exceptional object elevates everyday life.