Great Nancy. The Habitat Déco show reveals its treasures and beautiful stories
When the desire to transmit his passion to the younger generations is there, it generally leads to pretty stories. For the antique dealer Stéphane Perry, located in hall A, it is, among other things, the love of beautiful objects, but also of Émile Gallé. Above all, this one has registered the brand! But how is this possible. “Simply by filing it with the INPI – National Institute of Industrial Property. Before that, you have to take precautions and not put the cart before the horse! »
For good reason, background work is necessary to find out if this is possible and above all, if the name has not already been registered. And it was, but justice had finally withdrawn the name, this one servant to sign vases… Counterfeits, finally. “As a result, I was able to deposit without worry Emile Gallé – Nancy. I first made derivative products like costume jewelry which did very well before changing course. »
Made in Lorraine
Indeed, Stéphane Perry, in 2019, presents a Gallé vase that he has just acquired. The latter challenges the youngest of the audience did not know who Émile Gallé was. “I then decided to highlight his creations other than by going to museums! » The idea of the scarves took shape, but with precise specifications.
The choice of 100% organic cotton was made, all that remained was to find a weaver capable of working it.
It is in Gérardmer, in the Vosges, that the antique dealer finds his happiness. Above all, he found valuable know-how capable of making a rolled hem! The Made in Lorraine scarf was launched once the first choice of the eight glass creations had been made.
“We are on a quality, eco-responsible product. Going from the rounded shape of the vases to the rectangle of the scarf is not easy. On the pattern side, we have only reworked them very little”, punctuates the exhibitor who also took care of the packaging with a cardboard box made near Nancy.
The protected name
Proposed at €95, the piece paying homage to the work of the master glassmaker is stunning. And seduced. It must be said that this concentration of Lorraine know-how, nature and art has many advantages. Starting with its originality, moving the lines without distorting their personality… While protecting the prestigious surname.