The collaboration between the two houses developed through a shared passion for the decorative arts and craftsmanship. Their combined authority in these realms has found exquisite expression in “The Classicist Sketchbook”, Fromental’s hand-painted silk wallcovering based on a Rinck design.
“We have enjoyed a wonderful journey with Rinck over the last few years creating pieces for clients and exhibitions, so it was a natural progression to create a wallcovering together. Our joint authority on artisanal craftsmanship has married beautifully with Fromental’s hand-painted silk wall panels featuring intriguing maquettes taken from Rinck’s incredible archive.The result is a pictorial celebration of French savoir-faire.” Tim Butcher and Lizzie Deshayes, Co-founders of Fromental
Understanding that historic references bring depth and longevity to a design, Rinck’s president Valentin Goux drew inspiration from the company’s woodcarving studio and the large-scale draftsman’s sketches of decorative molds used in their interior projects.
Rendered with two different-colored lines to illustrate the depth of the mold, the sketches express the size, depth, and detailing of ornamentation in the carved wood and in bronze. The original sketches were redrawn by Rinck’s textile designer and then placed across a repeat of three panels by Fromental, creating the appearance of a page from a designer’s sketchbook.
“Working with our heritage and looking through our archives, we know we are classicists, but this does not mean we cannot have fun. In ‘The Classicist Sketchbook’ blending the double lines with three colours brings an element of pop culture to the design.” Valentin Goux, President of Rinck
“The harmony of the placement of the ornamentation across the panels, the use of the two coloured lines on a coloured background and the dynamism of the drawings showcases Rinck as both classical and modern.” Lizzie Deshayes and Tim Butcher, Co-founders of Fromental
“The Classicist Sketchbook” is available in six colors: Almond, Safran, Cobalt, Vanilla, Ciel, and Thyme.
