The World of Christian Astuguevieille
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“Stepping into his creative world is like entering into his imaginary civilization”

Fast Facts
1980 Exhibits handmade furnishings in the exhibition “Les Mains Regardent” at the Pompidou Center in Paris.
1989 Begins making his first painted cotton cord and hemp rope covered pieces.
1992 Becomes director of accessories at Nina Ricci.
1995 Consults at Comme des Garcons.
2000 Creates an interactive five senses exhibition at the MAIR Museum in France.
2007 Designs collection of handcrafted mirrors and limited edition art works for CoutureLab.

A multi faceted visionary and an advocate of the imaginary world


Christian Astuguevieille's work revolves around an Imaginary Civilization. He traces and articulates the traditions and rituals of this fantastical realm through his work, providing us insight and the ability to go on a journey into our own imagination. The inhabitants are eternal warriors, hunters and creatures who celebrate the cycle of nature. The motifs in Astuguevieille's work have been cultivated through a long history of travels to far away places, taken from his observation of different cultures and traditions. These observations are translated into jewelry, glass-work, sculpture, paintings, furniture or wordless books, as relics of this imaginary world, a symbolic tribe, and have become his trademark.

Astuguevieille's work is the result of years as a research collaborator for museums. In the early 1970s, he was involved in the founding of the Pompidou Center in Paris and remained a strong contributor thereafter. His art has been exhibited in various museums around the globe, resulting in many significant commissions.

Christian Astuguevieille is an artist as opposed to a designer - his work reflects a philosophical view that perceptions should be challenged. His pieces are not about functionality or utility, they are about interaction. Utilizing tactile materials, he redefines conventional objects so that we look at them in a new way. Astuguevieille has created various objects; from jewels to tables, high-backed chairs and lamps. His creations are playful yet sophisticated at the same time. The list of materials he uses is extensive: shells, synthetic hair, wire meshes, artificial flowers, paper bows, polished cotton-wool, gold thread, organza or resin.

The Christian Astuguevieille exclusive collection includes a unique jewelry selection as well as a series of mirrors and miniature sculptures, commissioned by CoutureLab.

Playful pieces that blur the boundaries of illusion and reality
The Times - Jan 09
Vogue Living Australia - Jan/Feb 09
W Sept '07
House and Garden Nov '07
The Times 8th June '07
Vogue Russia Dec '07
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  • Coupes à Offrande

    Coupes à Offrande
    Astuguevieille for CoutureLab

    £340  €364*  $476*  *approx

  • Coupes à Oracle

    Coupes à Oracle
    Astuguevieille for CoutureLab

    £295  €316*  $413*  *approx

  • Coupes à Offrande

    Coupes à Offrande
    Astuguevieille for CoutureLab

    £340  €364*  $476*  *approx

  • Miniature Tabourets Hemp Stool

    Miniature Tabourets Hemp Stool
    Astuguevieille for CoutureLab

    £395  €423*  $553*  *approx

  • Bottes d'herbes

    Bottes d'herbes
    Astuguevieille for CoutureLab

    £395  €423*  $553*  *approx

  • Miniature Tabourets Hemp Stool

    Miniature Tabourets Hemp Stool
    Astuguevieille for CoutureLab

    £395  €423*  $553*  *approx

  • Miro Silver Mirror

    Miro Silver Mirror
    Astuguevieille for CoutureLab

    £757  €810*  $1,060*  *approx

  • Miroles Mirror

    Miroles Mirror
    Astuguevieille for CoutureLab

    £820  €877*  $1,148*  *approx

  • Divinité Matour Bronze

    Divinité Matour Bronze
    Astuguevieille for CoutureLab

    £1,156  €1,237*  $1,618*  *approx

  • Divinité Matin Bronze

    Divinité Matin Bronze
    Astuguevieille for CoutureLab

    £1,156  €1,237*  $1,618*  *approx

  • Divinité Matfla Bronze

    Divinité Matfla Bronze
    Astuguevieille for CoutureLab

    £1,156  €1,237*  $1,618*  *approx

  • Manta Ray Mini Chair

    Manta Ray Mini Chair
    Astuguevieille for CoutureLab

    £605  €647*  $847*  *approx

  • Dinosaure Assis

    Dinosaure Assis
    Astuguevieille for CoutureLab

    £1,418  €1,517*  $1,985*  *approx

  • Crabes-Langoustes Mini Chair

    Crabes-Langoustes Mini Chair
    Astuguevieille for CoutureLab

    £750  €803*  $1,050*  *approx

  • Moonstone necklace

    Moonstone necklace
    Astuguevieille for CoutureLab

    £370  €396*  $518*  *approx

  • Black Onyx Necklace

    Black Onyx Necklace
    Astuguevieille for CoutureLab

    £435  €465*  $609*  *approx

  • Chien Necklace

    Chien Necklace
    Astuguevieille for CoutureLab

    £473  €506*  $662*  *approx

  • Poisson Necklace

    Poisson Necklace
    Astuguevieille for CoutureLab

    £510  €546*  $714*  *approx

  • Mirvi Mirror

    Mirvi Mirror
    Astuguevieille for CoutureLab

    £2,370  €2,536*  $3,318*  *approx

  • Miratu Mirror

    Miratu Mirror
    Astuguevieille for CoutureLab

    £690  €738*  $966*  *approx

  • Miru Mirror

    Miru Mirror
    Astuguevieille for CoutureLab

    £820  €877*  $1,148*  *approx

  • Mirave Mirror

    Mirave Mirror
    Astuguevieille for CoutureLab

    £1,500  €1,605*  $2,100*  *approx

  • Mirol Mirror

    Mirol Mirror
    Astuguevieille for CoutureLab

    £625.65  €669*  $876*  *approx

  • Mireve Mirror

    Mireve Mirror
    Astuguevieille for CoutureLab

    £645  €690*  $903*  *approx

  • Mirolu Mirror

    Mirolu Mirror
    Astuguevieille for CoutureLab

    £647  €692*  $906*  *approx

  • Divinité Mator Bronze

    Divinité Mator Bronze
    Astuguevieille for CoutureLab

    £1,156  €1,237*  $1,618*  *approx

  • Mirolow Mirror

    Mirolow Mirror
    Astuguevieille for CoutureLab

    £1,725  €1,846*  $2,415*  *approx

  • Divinité Mataigle Bronze

    Divinité Mataigle Bronze
    Astuguevieille for CoutureLab

    £1,156  €1,237*  $1,618*  *approx

  • Dinosaure Fleure

    Dinosaure Fleure
    Astuguevieille for CoutureLab

    £662  €708*  $927*  *approx