Pure curves. Strict angles.

This large vase illustrates the designer-silversmith's passion for the hypnotic reflections of light on solid silver but also the new identity that he was able to infuse into classic goldsmithing.

The perfect angles of the stepped decoration applied to the base of the volume are achieved using the “ratchet” technique. After notching the back of the metal with a milling machine, the craftsman bends the plate and thus obtains perfect right angles, so characteristic of this new creative impulse.

Created in 1930, this jug fully embodies the Art Deco aesthetic.

Marked by great sobriety, it perfectly reflects Jean Puiforcat’s taste for architecture and mathematically based constructions. The strict geometry of its spout interacts with the gentle curve of its silhouette, subtly highlighted by a rosewood handle.

A close look at the design — particularly that of the lid — reveals a clear interplay of pure forms: circle, triangle, rectangle, all elements composing the harmonious layouts he mastered so well.

A beautiful photograph also illustrates an article titled ‘Quelques pièces récentes de Jean Puiforcat’, published in the April 1931 issue of Mobilier et Décoration.

This lamp draws inspiration from the silhouette of a lighthouse or a semaphore, suggested by its wide lampshade that diffuses the light. It reflects Jean Puiforcat’s desire to bring silversmithing into everyday life.

Straight lines, a faceted column, and overall sobriety define its formal vocabulary. The inclined column catches and reflects the light emitted by the lighting system, which is set into white onyx.

Equipped with LED technology, the lamp also features a touch‑sensitive switch.