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Overview
Clotilde Ancarani, an Italian sculptural furniture designer, pushes the boundaries between art and functional design. In her Brussels (Belgium) studio, nature subtly takes center stage. Ancarani meticulously crafts unique bronze pieces using the "intaglio" technique, marrying bold forms with practical functions. Her innovative approach is characterized by the contradiction between her subjects—spectacular yet naturally fragile vegetation—and the treatment she imposes on them using heavy, cold materials.
Each of Ancarani's creations challenges the viewer's perceptions: on one hand, the delicacy of nature perceived by our eyes; on the other, the hardness of bronze felt by our hands. She thus invites us to rethink space and our interaction with everyday objects. Her furniture, both aesthetic and utilitarian, captures the attention of contemporary art lovers seeking exceptional pieces that transcend traditional design boundaries. The paradox found in her works also alludes to another dimension of her creative intent. "I want to pay homage to the fragility, but above all to the resilience of women and nature." she says. With her fragile and ephemeral subjects, Clotilde invites the viewer to reflect on their own vulnerability
Ancarani’s work has been exhibited internationally at Design Miami Paris (2024), Miami (2023) and Basel (2019 & 2018), at the three last year’s PAD fairs in London and Paris as well as at AD 100 (Paris), Collectible in Brussels, Homo Faber 2024 in Venice, Singapore and Dubai.
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Selected Artworks
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Clotilde AncaraniBouquet Ovale Large Table, 2023
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Clotilde AncaraniClover Table II, 2020
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Clotilde AncaraniClover Table III, 2020
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Clotilde AncaraniCloud Table, 2024
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Clotilde AncaraniBubble Stool III Gold, 2022
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Clotilde AncaraniBark Bench, 2024
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Clotilde AncaraniTortuous Candleholder, 2024
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Clotilde AncaraniBubble Vase III, 2023
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Clotilde AncaraniBubble Large Mirror, 2024
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Clotilde AncaraniLarge Fan Coffee Table, 2024
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Clotilde AncaraniMagnolia Chair, 2025
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Clotilde AncaraniMagnolia Stool, 2025
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Press
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