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Villa Albertine + Mobilier National Present Rising French Design Stars

02.01.24 | By
Villa Albertine + Mobilier National Present Rising French Design Stars

Villa Albertine, together with Mobilier National, presented five up-and-coming designers – Atelier George, Atelier d’Offard, Chloé Bensahel, Gala Espel, and Dimitri Hlinka – at the 2023 edition of Design Miami/. The exhibition, set in a space designed by Alban Roger, explores the intersection of French decorative arts heritage and contemporary design.

The Villa Albertine is a stunning white room adorned with a comfortable bed and illuminated by a stylish lamp.

Atelier d’Orffard created a minimalist living space using washi paper and papier-mâché; Atelier George’s “Solar Suspension” interpreted celestial bodies through glass art; Gala Espel blended technology and craftsmanship in her silversmith work “Archaeology of the Future”; Chloé Bensahel’s connected tapestries and merged textile tradition with digital art; and Dimitry Hlinka redefined a common radiator into an artistic statement in woodworking with “Amplitude.”

Beyond Design Miami/, Villa Albertine and Mobilier National commit to supporting French designers and artisans in the United States, providing opportunities for project development and facilitating Franco-American collaborations in design and craft, in partnership with the Bettencourt Schueller Foundation. Their aim is to foster new talent and highlight the role of design and craft in addressing contemporary societal challenges.

Within the elegant Villa Albertine, a pristine white room beckons with its minimalist charm. A solitary chair and a tastefully positioned lamp are the sole elements within this serene space.

A white vase sits on a white pedestal in Villa Albertine.

Villa Albertine, a room filled with an array of elegant white objects.

A white Villa Albertine pedestal with a silver ring on it.

A white exhibit at Villa Albertine showcasing an array of stunning white sculptures.

Photography by Mariana Achach of Achach Fotografia and Matthew Gordon.

Leo Lei translates his passion for minimalism into his daily-updated blog Leibal. In addition, you can find uniquely designed minimalist objects and furniture at the Leibal Store.