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The Palatine Collection

For this new collaboration, Roche Bobois asked Christophe Delcourt explore the interplay between two iconic materials in the brand’s history: wood and stone, specifically walnut and travertine. The former contributes luxurious, raw structure, while the latter adds the beauty of imperfection.

A love letter

Spanning a table, a sideboard and seating, Palatine is the designer’s love letter to Italy. He pays tribute to the country’s inspirational palaces, classic and contemporary architecture, and the full breadth of details – a column here, a recess or projection there – that catch the light so beautifully.

Christophe Delcourt made a name for himself in the 1990s with a range of metal ornaments that he designed and produced himself – artisanal workmanship is this self-taught designer’s signature. Inspired by the arts, in particular sculpture and architecture, he founded the Delcourt Collection some 30 years ago, summoning excellent savoir-faire by entrusting the production to a network of traditional workshops.

From the start

In 2002, the Rive Droite collection – distinguished by clean lines and measured elegance – marked the start of a fruitful collaboration with Roche Bobois. In 2005, this relationship grew even stronger when he dreamed up Legend: a striking, tree-inspired bookcase made of wood sourced from sustainably managed forests, with no metal pieces or solvents. This manifesto for eco-design, an innovative approach in the furniture industry at the time, sparked Roche Bobois’s development of an innovative assessment tool that is still going strong today. The same is true for the ongoing creative synergy between the designer and the brand.

“We have been working with Christophe for 20 years. He stands out for his innovative use of raw materials and sculptural shapes, his artisanal approach to design, the unique classicism that suffuses his projects, and the warm sensuality expressed in his work. He also has a flair for rooting pieces in their era, while ensuring they stand the test of time. We believe this enduring quality is more important than ever, and as manufacturers, we feel it is a factor worth highlighting and taking into consideration”. – Nicolas Roche