Metal

Metal as structure and surface

In furniture, metal is used for its mechanical qualities: strength, slender profiles, ability to carry without deformation. It can be used to create airy structures, slender bases or solid volumes without excess mass. Steel is often chosen for load-bearing elements, while aluminum offers a lighter finish. The surface treatment - paint, varnish or patina - determines the visual perception and ageing of the material. A matt finish absorbs light, while polished metal reflects it. Each choice influences the reading of the object in space.

Visual effects and uses of metal furniture

Metal creates sharp contrasts with organic materials. It emphasizes a line, frames a volume, serves as an interface between two materials. In a room, an all-metal table imposes a reading centered on form, with no dominant texture. Conversely, mixed furniture (wood and metal, or metal and glass) balances materials in opposition. Metal furniture is used for its stability and formal precision: bookcase, console, stool, shelf. The finesse of the assemblies makes the connections visible, sometimes assumed as an integral part of the design.

Logic of arrangement and association with other materials

Metal blends into an interior according to its treatment and role. In a raw finish, it exits towards an industrial rendering; in a fine lacquer, it blends into more sober arrangements. It is often combined with wood to create a stable contrast, or with glass to accentuate transparency. Metal furniture can act as a fixed point in a composition, or on the contrary as a discreet visual support. Its positioning depends on the mass it transmits, its color and its interaction with light. The use of metal remains modular: load-bearing, decorative or signage, depending on the context.

The *Metal* category groups together pieces where the material acts directly on function and perception. This furniture stands out for the precision of its lines and the legibility of its structures, with a clear, uncluttered design logic.

The *Metal* category brings together pieces where the material has a direct effect on function and perception