Coffre à ferrures by Line Vautrin

“Casket”, gilded bronze box by Line Vautrin.
This small casket, known as “Coffre à ferrures”, is crafted in gilt bronze and decorated with a pattern evoking the fittings and reinforcements of antique chests. Stylized hinges and rivets in low relief enliven the lid and sides, punctuated with arched motifs that enhance its architectural character.
The patinated metal, with warm golden highlights, enhances the precious and timeless aspect of the piece while recalling a refined sense of archaism. The interior, lined with cork, reflects Line Vautrin’s meticulous attention both to function and to aesthetic detail.
Straddling the line between functional object and decorative artwork, this casket illustrates Vautrin’s singular taste for reinterpreting ancient forms through a modern poetic lens.
Inside lined with cork.