Nathanaël Le Berre – Sculptor and Metalworker

January 20, 2026

A distinguished sculptor and metalsmith, Nathanaël Le Berre has earned a reputation for his rare expertise in shaping sheet metals, particularly brass and copper. Immersed in the arts from a young age—influenced by his grandfather, an architect for France’s Monuments Historiques—Le Berre formally developed his craft at the prestigious ENSAAMA. He further refined his technical mastery in the studio of sculptor Hervé Wahlen and through collaborations with expert blacksmiths and fine silversmithing houses.

 

Since establishing his own practice in 2003 and moving to his Aubervilliers studio in 2009, Le Berre has cultivated a singular artistic language. Within this creative space, he brings to life exceptional furniture, bespoke lighting, and pure sculpture. His work is defined by a rigorous exploration of form and an ever-evolving palette of custom patinas. Today, his pieces are highly sought after by private collectors, renowned interior architects, and luxury heritage brands looking for one-of-a-kind, soul-infused creations.

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      Nathanaël Le Berre

      Born in Burgundy, France in 1976, Nathanaël Le Berre studied at the École Nationale Supérieure d'Art in Dijon before earning a diploma in artistic metalwork from ENSAAMA/Olivier de Serres in 1999. Fascinated by the expressive potential of freehand metal shaping, he developed a sculptural language that fuses traditional craft with contemporary formal experimentation. Early training at renowned ateliers such as La Licorne and Ateliers Bataillard refined his sense of proportion and detail, while mentorship under Hervé Wahlen expanded his vision for the medium’s expressive possibilities.

      Le Berre founded his own studio in 2005, first in Montreuil and later in a series of evolving spaces that supported the growth of his artistic vocabulary. Now based in Aubervilliers, he works primarily with sheet metal, shaped meticulously by hand using hammers, stakes, and anvils—a slow, physical process that requires both force and finesse. While grounded in centuries-old techniques, he also employs digital tools like 3D modeling to explore form and structure. Each work begins with a fluid drawing—often inspired by architectural rhythms or calligraphic lines—that is gradually brought to life through rhythmic hammering and precise adjustments.

      The finished pieces are marked by a quiet intensity, poised between tension and fluidity, weight and lift. Surfaces are polished, burnished, or patinated to enhance their tactile richness and subtle tonal variations. Many of his forms carry sacred or symbolic resonance, reflecting his early exposure to religious art and iconography.

      In 2019, Le Berre received the prestigious Liliane Bettencourt Prize for the Intelligence of the Hand for L’Infini—a testament to his ability to translate ancient techniques into works of profound formal clarity and emotional resonance.

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