2015 Catalogue 12-12.indd
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2015 Catalogue 12-12.indd
C ATA L O G U E 2 0 1 5 the luxury of craftsmanship CRAVT Original offers an exclusive collection extraordinary interior objects, luxury furniture, eye-catching lighting and refined accessories. The combination of traditional craftsmanship and CRAVT Original design makes our collection unique. Operating from our headquarters in The Netherlands, we supply exclusive interior products to thousands of customers worldwide. The collection finds it’s way to luxurious interiors in over 90 countries. What makes our collection so special? To begin with every product we make has a natural finish derived from materials provided by Mother Earth. We know where to find it and just as important, how to incorporate it into our products in a highly skillful way. The distinctive features of the Art of Craftsmanship are explained successively. The precision, perseverance and attention to detail are unequalled. It’s this unsurpassed level of craftsmanship that imbues our products with a quality best described as ‘luxury’. This enables CRAVT Original to present you a unique collection. This catalogue provides you an extensive source of inspiration to create your personal signature in interiors, as well as information. Encounter the world of CRAVT Original and enjoy the carefully styled setting of our interiors. We look forward to be connected with you soonest. CRAVT Original team we give a new future to old crafts index Stingray and parchment 6 Bone 36 Horn 50 Leather 62 Eggshell 76 Silverleaf and lacquerware 88 Mother of pearl 102 Seashell 116 Stainless steel 134 Fine iron 148 Metal casting 156 Metal hammering 172 Semi precious stone Petrified wood 184 200 Selenite stone 212 Glass 222 Special materials 234 Samples and finishes 238 Lampshades 240 Silverleaf colours 242 Metal finishes 244 Horn samples 245 Contact 248 stingray and parchment 6 7 cravt original stingray and parchment Polished, cut, inlayed 8 9 stingray and parchment cravt original stingray Stingrays, phantoms of the deep, have captured the mind and imagination for centuries. They’re large and usually friendly but in precarious situations stingrays can be extremely lethal. Their strong image perfectly represents their skin, which is rough and tough but gorgeous. Stingray and shark skin is called ‘shagreen’ and was originally used to rub, polish or file. A master leatherworker in the court of Louis XV (Jean-Claude Galluchat) first popularised the use of stingray leather, using it as veneer on a variety of items including sheaths, wig cases, perfume flacons, sewing and snuff boxes. Later the artisan John Paul Cooper wrote ‘shagreen is possessing some of the qualities of both mother of pearl and leather’. The qualities for which this fine leather is valued are also what make it so difficult to work with. It’s combination of extreme hardness and elastic softness requires great patience and skill to produce flawless products. 10 11 stingray and parchment cravt original 703419 TEACH Desk, antique stingray and ebony 92 x 45 x 87 cm 703430 REST Chair, antique stingray, ebony and suede 49 x 54 x 84 cm 12 13 stingray and parchment cravt original 703415 VULGAN OVAL Mirror, gold leaf antique stingray, antique parchment, brown penn shell cracked and ebony 120 x 10 x 180 cm 703417 BLOCKS DRESSER Dresser, blocks brown cracked penn shell, gold leaf antique stingray, ebony black, antique parchment, ebony veneer and stainless steel 193 x 54 x 101 cm 14 15 cravt original 703423 LEULEY 703421 NIEC 703426 TIFANIE Chair, antique stingray and ebony Side table, antique stingray and ebony Jewel chest, silver antique stingray, cow bone, 65 x 30 x 59 cm 50 x 30 x 77 cm mirror and ebony recon with silver handles 43 x 43 x 124 cm 703425 AFTERNOON 703411 BLOCKS COFFEE TABLE LIGHT 703420 SAFE Table double deco, antique stingray, ebony and Coffee table, blocks in white mother of pearl S3054, Jewel chest, antique stingray and ebony stainless steel antique stingray S3034, bleached parchment S3003, veneer with silver handles Dia. 58 x 66 cm ebony veneer and stainless steel 70 x 38 x 141 cm 150 x 120 x 45 cm 16 17 cravt original stingray and parchment 703422 MAKE UP 703424 LEGRAIN Dresser art deco, antique stingray and ebony with Chair, antique stingray and ebony silver and mother of pearl handles 56 x 26 x 59 cm 138 x 29 x 168 cm 18 19 cravt original stingray and parchment 20 398435 ARMOIRE 703427 JACK 703308 DEAL 703309 KABINET Cabinet, tabac resin stingray, dark greywood and Chest diamond, silver antique stingray and Table, dark fog stingray with white bone Window display, caviar stingray, caviar parchment, brass ebony veneer Dia. 100 x 72 cm ebony veneer and glass 90 x 55 x 180 cm 40 x 30 x 180 cm 398433 CENTRY SILVER 398434 CENTRY TABAC 703291 HOLD LARGE 703292 HOLD MEDIUM Pillar, white resin stingray and polished stainless Pillar, tabac resin stingray and brass frame Tray table, caviar stingray and grey stone Side table, caviar stingray and grey stone steel frame 40 x 40 x 120 cm 40 x 40 x 120 cm 100 x 50 x 90 cm 50 x 50 x 65 cm 100 x 35 x 200 cm 21 cravt original 703428 VEGAS Game table, gold leaf antique brown stingray, loura faya veneer and cow bone with gold stingray handles 79 x 79 x 75 cm 22 23 cravt original stingray and parchment 24 703222 STOUT 703332 STOUT TURQUOISE 398386 ISTANBUL ANTIQUE 398385 ISTANBUL Vase, black blue stingray Vase, turquoise stingray and stainless steel Box, antique stingray with stainless steel trim Box, blue stingray with brass trim 38 x 10 x 40 cm 38 x 10 x 40 cm 40 x 20 x 20 cm 40 x 20 x 20 cm 660020 WIPE RED 660021 WIPE BLUE 703440 HAVANA CAVIAR 703441 HAVANA GOLD Tissue box, red stingray and white bone Tissue box, navy blue stingray and white bone Ashtray, caviar stingray and black cracked mother of pearl Ashtray, old gold stingray and brown cracked penn shell 13 x 13 x 15 cm 13 x 13 x 15 cm 23 x 15 x 5 cm 23 x 15 x 5 cm 660016 FRET ANTIQUE MEDIUM 660017 FRET RED MEDIUM 660015 RAISE 660014 STOW STINGRAY Picture frame, antique stingray Picture frame, red stingray Box, kingfisher stingray with one skin on top Box, navy blue stingray with one skin on top 24 x 19 x 3 cm 24 x 19 x 3 cm 34 x 27 x 6 cm 34 x 27 x 6 cm 25 stingray and parchment cravt original parchment Writing has always been a form of art, but it’s hard to imagine that the production of writing materials used to be a form of art too. Today we simply grab a pen and a piece of paper but in ancient times it took months, just to produce something to write on: parchment. Parchment is a thin material made from hide, usually from calf-, sheep- or goatskin and often split. The distinction between leather and parchment is that parchment is limed and not tanned; therefore, it’s very reactive to changes in relative humidity and is not waterproof. Finer-quality parchment is called vellum. Parchment was developed in Pergamon, from which it’s believed the word ‘parchment’ evolved, as a substitute for papyrus. To make the parchment more aesthetically pleasing or more suitable for the scribes, special treatments are used. Thin pastes of lime, flour, egg whites and milk are rubbed into the skin to make it smooth and white but there are recipes to tint parchment in a variety of colours including purple, indigo, green, red and peach. Rubbing pumice powder into the flesh side of parchment, while it’s still wet on the frame, is used to make it smooth and to modify the surface to enable inks to penetrate more deeply. Powders and pastes of calcium compounds were also used to help remove grease so the ink would not run. 26 27 stingray and parchment cravt original 703324 SHAPE XL Table, dark fog stingray, light fog, ebony black parchment, wenge veneer and white bone 400 x 200 x 76 cm 703414 SHAPE XL ANTIQUE Table, gold leaf antique stingray, antique, ebony black parchment, wenge veneer and ebony 400 x 200 x 76 cm 28 29 stingray and parchment cravt original 703416 ELVIN LIGHT Mini bar, bleached, water grey, ebony black, dark grey parchment and pastor stone and ebony 79 x 54 x 180 cm 30 703409 SEPARATE LIGHT 703410 SEPERATE DRESSER LIGHT Table, top block pattern in bleached S3003, water grey Dresser, block pattern in bleached S3003, water grey S3002, ebony black S3109 and dark grey parchment S3002, ebony black S3109, dark grey parchment S3031, S3031 with metal leg ebony lines and wenge veneer 150 x 150 x 76 cm 204 x 54 x 90 cm 31 stingray and parchment 32 cravt original 703285+ DIFFERENT SQUARE 703290 EVERLASTING 703321 TABLEAU XXL Table lamp, water grey, caviar stingray, water grey, Coffee table, caviar, water grey stingray, caviar, dark Dining table, caviar parchment, grey stone, wenge dark grey parchment and grey stone with shade grey and water grey parchment veneer with white bone (see page 240) 50 x 50 x 90 cm 149 x 183 x 50 cm 300 x 110 x 77 cm 703283 DIFFERENT 703284+ DIFFERENT ROUND 703311 NEW LABOR DARK Side table, water grey, caviar stingray, water grey, dark Table lamp, water grey, caviar stingray, water grey, dark Console, black blue stingray, caviar parchment, grey grey parchment and grey stone grey parchment with shade (see page 240) stone and wenge veneer 200 x 40 x 90 cm Dia. 50 x 89 cm 129 x 40 x 90 cm 33 stingray and parchment cravt original 703334 FILE PRESENT XS 703359 BUXUM MEDIUM black 703386 MARCEL WOLTERINCK BOX SQUARE HIGH 660028 CAN Box, turquoise, water grey stingray, caviar Box, antique silver stingray, ebony black, water grey Box, natural antique parchment, ebony and bronze Box, water grey parchment and ebony parchment, black cracked mother of pearl, python parchment and ebony brushed 9 x 9 x 11 cm wood and white bone 45 x 28 x 12 cm 15 x 15 x 18 cm 703360 BUXUM SMALL BLACK 703366 TITULARI DARK GREY WHITE 660031 STALL 703364 BUXUM LARGE ANTIQUE SILVER WHITE Box, antique silver stingray, ebony black, water grey Napkin holder, dark grey parchment, lime oak veneer Tissue box, water grey parchment and ebony Box, antique silver stingray, bleached parchment and parchment and ebony and white bone 25 x 14 x 10 cm ebony 28 x 28 x 12 cm 6 x 6 x 6cm 703376 PLATEAU SMALL DARK GREY 703380 BUXUM MEDIUM TURQUOISE 703442 MUTUALLY LARGE 703385 MARCEL WOLTERINCK BOX OVAL Tray, ebony black stingray, dark grey parchment, ebony Box, turquoise stingray, bleached, turquoise parchment, Tray, gold leaf antique stingray, antique parchment and Box, natural antique parchment and ebony and white bone lime oak veneer and white bone ebony 30 x 15 x 18 cm 34 x 30 x 4 cm 45 x 28 x 12 cm 64 x 30 x 4 cm 15 x 15 x 10 cm 34 70 x 28 x 12 cm 35 bone 36 37 cravt original bone Cut, glued, inlayed 38 39 bone cravt original Bones literally are the structure of life. They carry us around and keep us safe from harm. Although bones and skeletons have a strong connection with death, there are cultures that offer them a second life through works of art and utensils. In a way that’s a beautiful thing: giving birth to something new through the use of such a strong symbol for ‘the end’. And the results are astonishing. Incredible works of art, inlaid or decorated with pieces of bone. The history of people using bone objects is long and rich. In China for example, as early as during the Hemudu Culture (circa 5000 BC), people used bone items as tools. After noticing the bones’ natural beauty, they started to use bone for decorative purposes as well as utensils. The bone artwork featured excellent craftsmanship and was exquisitely designed. Inlay, lay-on or a combination of these techniques can be used to create a beautiful effect in level. This makes the bone to transcend the wooden base. This traditional craft has been further developed in modern times and is traditionally used in fine furniture. Today bone is also applied for interior decoration of modern hotels and high-end residences. For this technique generally buffalo or camel bone is used. 40 41 bone cravt original MALE / FEMALE Chiffonnier Antrophomorphe Design by André Groult ( 1884 - 1966 ) Design classics in art deco style designed by André Groult in 1925. A round curved dresser designed specially for women and a more squared dresser especially designed for men. Both dressers are inlayed with antique stingray and white bone. The original dressers are exposed at the Musée des Arts Décoratifs, Paris 44 660010 LOUIS 660011 MARIE ANTOINETTE Male cabinet, antique stingray, white bone with Female cabinet, antique stingray, white bone with inside ebony veneer inside ebony veneer 80 x 32 x 150 cm 76 x 36 x 145 cm 45 bone cravt original 320409 MASTER 320408 BOSS 320237 CHESS BOX Bowl, bone antique with pattern inside Bowl, bone antique with pattern inside Box chess board, bone, including bone chess Dia. 37 x 8 cm Dia. 46 x 15 cm pieces 31 x 31 x 6 cm 320396 PAIL 320399 CHEERY 320244 ALANO CHESS Wine bottle cooler, bone tile with stainless steel Box, bone antique with black lines Table chess, buffalo horn and bone polished, Dia. 21 x 22 cm 15 x 10 x 7 cm including bone chess pieces Dia. 43 x 48 cm 46 320397 WAIVE 320226 TYREE 320243 ALANO WHITE Box, bone with horn etching Tray, plain buffalo bone polished Table, buffalo white bone ploshed 15 x 10 x 7 cm 30 x 30 x 4 cm Dia. 43 x 48 cm 47 bone 48 cravt original 320205 PELIAS 320230 ASWIN LARGE Box, square buffalo bone polished Tray, plain buffalo bone polished with black grips 21 x 13 x 5 cm 44 x 30 x 4 cm 320209 PIERINO 320232 PARFAIT LARGE Box, buffalo bone and sheesham wood polished Box, buffalo bone polished 21 x 13 x 3 cm 21 x 21 x 8 cm 320227 TAJ 320233 AELWYN Tray, taj print buffalo bone polished with black grips Box, carved buffalo bone polished 34 x 22 x 4 cm Dia. 20 x 8 cm 49 horn 50 51 cravt original horn Heated, bended, pressed 52 53 horn cravt original Horn is one of those typical symbols of power and strength. Cattle depend on horn for self-defence against natural enemies or to make clear who has the right to mate. But there’s more than meets the eye. Who looks beyond what maybe the obvious, discovers incredible textures, which can be used for the decoration of a variety of products. Horn is unadulterated beauty provided by mother Nature. Our collection is made of horns coming from African cattle and domesticated Vietnamese water buffalos. The artisans working with horn are true specialists in creating and working with this material. Horn is a material is very difficult to process; it’s incredibly strong and hard. This makes it sound obvious that many years of experience and a high level of skills are key ingredients for our craftsmen. Required to create exquisite and incredibly beautiful products, our artisans rely on knowledge passed by their ancestors. They represent over 400 years of tradition, but to reach the status of ‘skilled artisan’ they must work hard to reach this goal. Horn has been used as human adornment and jewellery for centuries. A wide variety of products, such as table tops, cutlery, side plates and other dishes, lamps, bathroom accessories, tools, blades, combs, buttons and jewellery is known. To summarize, horn products are very durable, strong, exclusive and incredibly beautiful. The hands of a talented and skillful artisan, which literally give our products a personal touch, have processed each and every inch of horn you’ll find in our collection. 54 55 horn 56 cravt original 950100-E TAMIM BROWN SMALL 950100-B TAMIM BOLD SMALL 350010+ COWLIGHT MARBLED 350011+ COWLIGHT Table, top brown cow horn 5 x 5 cm squares with soft Table, top black and white cow horn 10 x 10 cm squares Lamp, square blocks in marbled horn, Lamp, square blocks in colouful horn, epoxy layer on 950100-L1 darkened metal frame (see with soft epoxy layer on 950100-L1 darkened metal metal stand with shade (see page 240) metal stand with shade (see page 240) page 245) frame (see page 245) 35 x 35 x 90 cm 35 x 35 x 90 cm 100 X 100 x 73 cm 100 X 100 x 73 cm 950100-F TAMIM BROWN LARGE 950100-G TAMIM WHITE SMALL 350012+ COWLIGHT FIREFLY 350013+ COWLIGHT COLOURFUL Table, top brown cow horn 10 x 10 cm squares with soft Table, top white cow horn 5 x 5 cm squares with soft Lamp, rectangular in horn, firefly design, Lamp, rectangular colourful horn, metal epoxy layer on 950100-L2 darkened metal frame epoxy layer on 950100-L2 darkened metal frame metal feet with shade (see page 240) feet with shade (see page 240) (see page 245) (see page 245) 36 x 16 x 46 cm 36 x 16 x 46 cm 100 X 100 x 30 cm 100 X 100 x 30 cm 57 horn cravt original 320211 BURRIT NET LARGE 320215 BRINIO Bowl, net print buffalo horn polished Bowl, inside plain outside carved buffalo horn Dia. 21 x 8 cm polished Dia. 17 x 7 cm 320213 BURRIT CIRCLE SMALL 320216 BYRON Bowl, circle print buffalo horn polished Bowl, inside burnished outside polished Dia. 13 x 5 cm buffalo horn 26 x 23 x 9 cm 58 320214 BAILEY 320220 BRUNO LARGE Bowl, plain buffalo horn polished Bowl, buffalo horn polished 31 x 22 x 14 cm Dia. 17 x 7 cm 59 horn 60 cravt original 320392 CATCHER 320188 TRISTAN SMALL 320384 MAMA 320387 GRAND MOTHER Box, horn with bone squares Box, buffalo horn polished Picture frame, bone pipe with horn and wood rings Picture frame, bone with brass nails 20 x 13 x 5 cm 13 x 7 x 5 cm 24 x 19 x 2 cm 27 x 17 x 2 cm 320190 TRIJNCO LARGE 320393 CATCH 320383 UNCLE 320389 GRAND FATHER Box, etching buffalo horn polished Box, horn with squared pattern Picture frame, horn with bone squares Picture frame, horn triangle pattern 19 x 13 x 6 cm 18 x 13 x 5 cm 32 x 27 x 2 cm 22 x 17 x 2 cm 320394 WRAP 320405 LIVELY 320385 PAPA 320410 GOD FATHER Box, horn with crazycut pattern with handle Box, horn diagonal inlayed and black border Picture frame, horn with bah rings Picture frame, horn pipe with metal rings 41 x 18 x 19 cm 18 x 13 x 5 cm 22 x 17 x 2 cm 24 x 19 x 3 cm 61 leather 62 63 cravt original leather Dye, dry, sew 64 65 leather cravt original The natural cow hide provides an indefinite source to create a wide variety of unique finishes. The sign of animal life such as scars, chafes and stamp marks are characteristics that show the roughness of the leather that is used to create a rusty finish. The hairy cow leather is selected from natural beige colours and drum dyed into specific colours. As each individual hide is unique, tone differences are likely to show. Paper lamination is a special technique for luxury silver, gold, platinum and brass finishes that subsequently can be drummed to create a specific, natural or antique look. A specified pattern chosen to a particular product can be laser cut and every piece is hand treated for its final look. Specific hallmarks for fine furnishing are provided by a luxury vertigo and nubuck. As the vertigo finish is a slightly waxy rustic look, the nubuck shows a very soft and velvety feeling. Suede is yet another specific finish with a significantly more hairy effect. Fur is an extremely soft and a 100% natural product. All different types of fur are selected with special care and sorted by hand. Fur is adored and used because of its natural beauty. Feel the softness and enjoy the characteristic and chic look. Beautiful items can be created with sheep fur, like the Tibet sheep with the particular long curly fur or the patchwork of Tuscany sheep. Luxury frost fox fur provides a very particular look with soft grey tones and some white. By using the fox leg fur a light beige mix with some grey brown tones it has a very distinctive look. A wave pattern can be realized by using a mix of long and short hair. Bunny and rex fur is very fine and provide an incredibly soft and very dense fur. 66 67 leather 68 cravt original 850224 GHILBY 850226 CLASSIC 850231 BORSA COPPER Sofa, leather ghilby ebony brown Chair, leather flotter purple Pouf, leather hairy brown copper 250 x 95 x 65 cm 80 x 94 x 86 cm 85 x 90 x 80 cm 850225 PANCA 850228 LEOPARD BROWN 850229 PANTHER BLACK Sofa, leather nubuck oyster olive grey Chair, leather gotic berjer leopard brown Chair, leather gotic berjer black 320 x 105 x 74 cm 84 x 87 x 124 cm 84 x 87 x 124 cm 850222 DORMEUSE BEIGE PLATINUM 850227 RETRO GREY 850233 BORSA AGAT Daybed, leather hairy beige platinum Chair, leather ghilby black and hairy Pouf, leather black mat agat and black blacebock grey 85 x 90 x 80 cm 90 x 175 x 102 cm 70 x 90 x 87 cm 69 leather cravt original 850010 SQUARE NATURAL SILVER 850134 PION BLACK 850195 STOCKHOLM HAIRY GREY 850157 HELSINKI BEIGE Pouf, buck hide natural silver Coffee table, cow leather black rusty Chair with arms, cow hide hairy grey Chair, cow hide beige hairy 45 x 45 x 45 cm with mirror glass top 70 x 61 x 84 cm 54 x 61x 84 cm Dia. 45 x 45 cm 850028 SQUARES LARGE BLACK 850026 SQUARES LARGE BEIGE GOLD 850212 HELSINKI ROUND BEIGE 850155 MADRID PLATINUM PLATINUM Pouf, cow hide beige gold Chair, cow hairy leather beige and Chair with arms, cow leather antique Pouf, cow hide black platinum 100 x 100 x 40 cm brown black platinum rusty 55 x 59 x 97 cm 64 x 59 x 80 cm 100 x 100 x 40 cm 70 850019 BOLD BROWN 850271 OYSTER 850163 GOTEBORG BLACK PLATINUM 850256 STOCKHOLM BARCHAIR GREY Pouf, lamb from Tibet brown Pouf, leather nubuck oyster olive grey Barchair, cow leather black platinum rusty, Barchair with arms, leather vertigo grey Dia. 90 X 40 cm 120 x 120 x 38 cm with legs iron covered with shiny nickel lucido with bronze feet 45 x 43 x 90 cm 72 x 61 x 113 cm 71 leather 72 cravt original 850217 NEXUS SINGLE 850219 NEXUS LONG Element bench part 1, leather cow hairy Element bench part 3, leather cow hairy grey, straight cutting rusty black platinum, black, flotter nubuck light grey, straight cow hairy black and rugan antique black cutting rusty black platinum and rugan 90 x 90 x 70 cm antique black 90 x 200 x 70 cm 850218 NEXUS CORNER 850220 NEXUS ISLAND Element bench part 2, leather flotter Element bench part 4, leather rugan anti- nubuck light grey, cow hairy grey, cow que black, cow hairy black, flotter nubuck hairy black and rugan antique black light grey and straight cutting rusty black 90 x 90 x 70 cm platinum 90 x 200 x 70 cm 73 leather cravt original 850248 CURLY GOLD 850251 HUG WHITE GOLD 850238 PONERE BROWN 850239 PONERE FABRIC BEIGE Cushion, leather curly lambskin white Cushion, leather white gold mat and Throw, leather Toskana brown brissa Throw, leather melody fabric beige gold back in fabric 180 x 140 cm 270 x 260 cm Dia 20 x 80 cm 60 x 60 cm 850054 HOLD GOLD 850098 BORDER BROWN TIPPING 850237 PONERE BLACK 850235 PONERE GREY Cushion, cow hide gold Cushion, Toscana sheep brown tipping Throw, leather Toskana black Throw, leather frost grey black 40 x 40 x 20 cm with rugan brown back 180 x 140 cm 180 x 120 cm 60 x 30 cm 850254 CONIGLIO BLACK 850051 HUG BROWN 850240 CONEJO BEIGE 850236 PONERE BEIGE Cushion, rabbit fur black drop cutting Cushion, lamb from Tibet brown and Throw, rabbit fur beige drop cutting Throw, leather Toskana beige 50 x 25 cm cow hide platinum 220 x 50 cm 220 x 240 cm 60 x 30 x 20 cm 74 75 eggshell 76 77 cravt original eggshell Broken, burned, inlayed 78 79 eggshell cravt original Eggshells are one of those typical, true wonders of nature. They protect, feed and give birth to new life. Therefore there’s great and meaningful resemblance with the art of eggshell inlay created by our craftsmen in Vietnam. Using one of Mother Earths most fragile materials, they give birth to incredible works of art. The art of eggshell inlay originated in China around the time of the Tang Dynasty (618 – 907). The technique spread from China to Japan via Korea and ultimately became one of Vietnams most well known traditional crafts. Using eggshell requires the skills of true artisans, who inherited their knowledge from generations of craftsmen and brought it to perfection in order to create the true treasures. The eggshell is inlaid into one of natures most durable products: lacquer. The combination of these two materials, using centuries-old techniques, result in the most exquisite and original lacquerware crafted by hand today. Eggshell inlay uses (hatched) duck eggs, because of their inherent thickness and whiteness. The eggshells are cleaned, arranged in a pan and roasted over a bed of hot charcoal. A range of coloration can be achieved: from light mocha to deep chocolate and from burnished gold to ash black. Contemporary artisans manufacture fiberglass moulds enabling them to create exceptional forms of variable size and scale: enormous planters, oversized vases and bowls, long tables, chairs, consoles, mirrors, boxes, decorative plates and frames. Each piece of eggshell is glued on to the mould with great attention for it’s effect on the overall design. Multiple layers of lacquer are then applied. The piece is finished with purified beeswax polished to a high gloss. 80 81 eggshell cravt original 742692 SPHERE VASE BROWN Vase, matt brown, brown silverleaf and matt dark eggshell Dia. 89 x 96 cm 742695 SPHERE VASE SILVER Vase, plain silverleaf, white lacquer and matt light eggshell filled with white lacquer Dia. 89 x 96 cm 82 83 eggshell cravt original 742470 BOTTLE TALL 742651 BOTTLE TALL BIRD 742599 SHOVE DARK 742590 FREE DARK EGGSHELL SMALL Vase, coloured eggshell inlay Vase, coloured lacquer, eggshell and brown mother of Pillar 4 layers, polished eggshell filled with black Block, grey lacquer S2009 and front eggshell 40 x 25 x 190 cm pearl inlay S2216 lacquer S2017, silverleaf S2250, eggshell S2014 inlay inlay S2016 40 x 25 x 190 cm and black lacquer S2037 50 x 60 x 50 cm 60 x 60 x 51 cm 742652 BOTTLE BIRD 742471 BOTTLE BELLY 742600 SHOVE LIGHT 742587 FREE DARK EGGSHELL Vase, medium brown silverleaf S2228, copper Vase, black lacquer S2037, champagne gold Pillar 4 layers, polished eggshell filled with white lac- Block, grey lacquer S2009 and front eggshell silverleaf S2436, black lacquer S2037, eggshell and silverleaf S2035 and eggshell inlay quer S2012, silverleaf S2039, eggshell S2014 inlay and inlay S2016 brown mother of pearl inlay 55 x 35 x 170 cm white lacquer S2036 50 x 40 x 100 cm 35 x 100 x 160 cm 84 60 x 60 x 51 cm 85 cravt original 742680 CLOSE EGGSHELL MATT Vase, coloured matt eggshell light to dark Dia. 40 x 130 cm 742679 COARSE EGGSHELL MATT Vase, coloured matt eggshell dark to light Dia. 65 x 200 cm 86 87 silverleaf and lacquerware 88 89 cravt original silverleaf and lacquerware Mall, silverleaf, brushed 90 91 silverleaf cravt original Silver and great achievements are inextricably linked. Gold symbolizes coming in first while silver often holds the maybe even more interesting dramatic euphoria of being second best. It’s clear that mankind always has had special interest in the gleaming jewels of nature. Talks about precious metals, like silver, always raise the antennae. The art of applying silverleaf to decorative objects, including lacquerware, is known as gilding. ‘silver beating’ is the term for the process of pounding silver into leaves. Nowadays the process of producing silverleaf is largely mechanized but the gilding itself, is done by artisans who realize ‘precious achievements’ on a daily base. It’s a delicate process. First the surface is primed. Next it’s sized. Individual leaves are laid onto the surface using a gilders tip. This is a fine camel hairbrush set in a thin cardboard folder. The leaf is held to the tip by static electricity generated by gently rubbing the tip against the gilders hair. The slightest breath can send the leaf flying. Once the gilding is complete the leaf-covered surface is burnished to a high lustre using surgical grade cotton. Wood moulds are the preferred cores for lacquerware, though wickerwork, leather and textile can also be used. The imparted shape bespeaks it’s utility implement, vessel, furniture etc. It’s ornamentation is unique to the creator. Decorative motifs are drawn and transferred by hand on to the receptacle. These are inlaid with silverleaf, Mother of pearl, seashell, and fine powder pigments, according to the specifications of the design. Silver plating is ideally suited to create objects in special colour nuances. 92 93 silverleaf cravt original 742701 GRANATE BROWN SMALL Vase, coloured silverleaf champagne gold S2035, copper S2436, medium brown S2228, base white crackshell S2396 in S2486 and white crackshell S2396 in platinum Dia. 60 x 90 cm 742697 GRANATE GREEN LARGE Vase, coloured silverleaf dark grey S2467, grey lacquer S2464, light blue lacquer S2442, base white crackshell S2396 in light green S2480 and white crackshell S2396 Dia. 60 x 140 cm 94 95 silverleaf 96 cravt original 742336 + S2039 GEORGE SMALL 742676 + S2430M BAROQUE LOW Vase, coloured silverleaf, available in different Vase, coloured silverleaf, available in different coloured silverleaf (see page 242) coloured silverleaf (see page 242) Dia. 40 x 70 cm Dia. 110 x 80 cm 742419 + S2033 COARSE 742678 + S2467M COARSE Vase, coloured silverleaf, available in different Vase, coloured silverleaf, available in different coloured silverleaf (see page 242) coloured silverleaf (see page 242) Dia. 65 x 200 cm Dia. 108 x 130 cm 97 silverleaf cravt original 742630 BOOKSHOP Bookcase, silverleaf ebony brown S2435, yellow S2413 and eggshell inlay 160 x 100 x 254 cm 742708 BOOKSHOP SILVER Bookcase, silverleaf antique S2032, light champagne S2223 and dark grey S2467 160 x 100 x 254 cm 98 99 silverleaf cravt original 742598 THROUGH BLACK 742594 THROUGH PEBBLES 742699 HEXAGON BOWL Mirror, platinum silverleaf S2033 and black Mirror, dark silverleaf S2430, black lacquer Bowl, coloured silverleaf S35, medium brown S2228, silverleaf S2435 and mother of pearl inlay S2056 base white crackshell S2396 in S2486, light green 80 x 70 x 10 cm 220 x 120 x 20 cm S2480, dark grey blue S2478 and dark grey S2485 Dia. 50 x 40 cm 100 742596 THROUGH SILVER 742597 THROUGH EGGSHELL 742702 HEXAGON BOWL SILVER Mirror, dark silverleaf S2430 and polished Mirror, platinum silverleaf S2033 and eggshell Bowl, coloured silverleaf silver, S2039, S2223, eggshell filled with silverleaf S2029 inlay S2014 white crackshell S2396 and black mother of pearl 200 x 180 x 20 cm 100 x 80 x 13 cm Dia. 50 x 40 cm 101 mother of pearl 102 103 cravt original mother of pearl Shaped, cracked, inlayed 104 105 mother of pearl cravt original The worlds oceans are often considered the ultimate source of life: an immense force, which has an effect on the weather, our climate and our life in general. Keeping this in mind it’s not a surprise that this true element of life holds wonderful treasures for us to enjoy. Mother of pearl is certainly one of them. Mother of pearl is the term for to the reflective substance on the inside of mollusc shell. This substance, known as nacre, is the same as the mollusc uses to coat a foreign particle that made it into it’s mantle, irritating it’s muscular tissue. A pearl is a result of this self-protective process. The Asians were among the first to cultivate mollusc for the lustrous quality of their inner shells. Once harvested, artisans cut the shells into predetermined shapes with a coping saw to create the most intricate designs. The cut pieces of Mother of pearl are approximately 2 millimeters thick. Just as individual shapes are first drawn onto the prepared shells, the patterned design is drawn directly onto a mould. The pieces, cut to precision, are glued on the surface pattern. Once the Mother of pearl has been laid on, layer upon layer of lacquer, then plaster, lacquer, then plaster, is applied successively, until the lacquered surface is equal to the level of the Mother of pearl. Each layer is dried and then rubbed smooth using fine sandpaper and water. A final polished glaze of lacquer finishes the piece. Mother of pearls unique undulating grain is the result of seasonal fluctuations in a molluscs diet. Darker layers arise during winter months. Lighter layers during warmer summer months. 106 107 mother of pearl cravt original 742694 SPHERE SIDE TABLE Table, top white cracked mother of pearl and leg matt medium brown silverleaf 200 x 52 x 82 cm 742681 SPHERE TABLE Table, top white cracked mother of pearl and leg matt medium brown silverleaf Dia. 150 x 76 cm 108 109 mother of pearl 110 cravt original 742489 THEO SKETCH 742493 COARSE SKETCH 742408 RHINE WHITE 742339 NILE BLACK Vase, black lacquer S2037 with mother of Vase, black lacquer S2037 with mother of Vase, white lacquer S2036 and mother of pearl Vase, black lacquer S2037 and mother of pearl pearl inlay pearl inlay inlay inlay 100 x 60 x 100 cm Dia. 65 x 200 cm Dia. 60 x 55 cm 90 x 22 x 29 cm 742433 ETERNAL 742420 ETERNAL MEDIUM 742340 MISSISSIPPI BLACK 742407 MISSISSIPPI WHITE Vase, platinum silverleaf and mother of pearl inlay Vase, platinum silverleaf and mother of pearl inlay Vase, black lacquer S2037 and mother of pearl Vase, white lacquer S2036 and mother of pearl S2045 S2045 inlay inlay 61 x 15 x 63 cm Dia. 40 x 130 cm Dia. 40 x 125 cm Dia. 40 x 125 cm 111 cravt original 398294 CAVE MEDIUM Mirror, cracked polished black lip shell and cracked raw mother of pearl Dia. 100 x 10 cm 398293 CAVE LARGE Mirror, cracked polished black lip shell and cracked raw mother of pearl Dia. 150 x 15 cm 112 113 mother of pearl cravt original 742687 SCISSORS MEDIUM Table, top dark grey coloured cracked mother of pearl, leg dark grey matt silverleaf 165 x 40 x 90 cm 742688 SCISSORS LARGE Table, top dark grey coloured cracked mother of pearl, leg dark grey matt silverleaf 300 x 110 x 76 cm 114 115 seashell 116 117 cravt original seashell Raw, cracked, polished 118 119 seashell cravt original Seashells are the abundant armours of the sea. They protect the extremely vulnerable molluscs, which are living inside it and keep them safe from life-threatening dangers around them. But apart from that, haven’t we all experienced memorable times while searching seashells? It’s just that that makes seashell one of those typical “feel good” products. They look incredibly beautiful, bring back memories and put a smile on people’s faces. Seashell have been used as human adornments and jewellery since prehistory. They were used for items such as beads, buttons, brooches, hair combs and rings. Shell necklaces have been found in Stone Age graves as far inland as the Dordogne Valley in France. Seashell textures and uniqueness make them very decorative and suitable for finishing a variety of objects, like bowls, vases and lamps. Each and every object will shimmer like a treasure of the sea and truly come alive. There’s a surprising degree of variation in the shape, pattern and ornamentation of seashells. Reason for the exquisite colouring of a given species is not always clear. Sometimes it is for it’s protection, as camouflage against predators. But just as often there doesn’t appear to be any practical reason at all. But one thing is sure: the shells are simply beautiful. The process of cutting, shaping, grinding and polishing the shells renders them magnificent. Large numbers of seashells in numerous colours and structures can be used to create inlays for mosaics, decorative walls, furniture, vases, boxes and accessories. Processing seashells is a very hard and difficult task, which can only be carried out by an experienced specialist. Therefor a craftsperson relies on knowledge passed down from his ancestors and years of interned experience before he can claim mastery of this exceptional craft. No school can teach what these artisans need to know. Practice, patience and passion are key requirements to becoming a true master. 120 121 seashell 122 cravt original 398396 SINGAPORE 398410 MUSHROOM BROWN LARGE 398411 MUSHROOM MEDIUM 398412 MUSHROOM SMALL Cabinet, tab37 cracked shell and matt brass Vase, tab39 cracked polished shell Vase, tab37 cracked polished shell Vase, green cracked polished penn 122 x 50 x 91 cm and brass top rim and brass top rim shell and brass top rim 68 x 46 x 130 cm 49 x 32 x 80 cm 44 x 30 x 53 cm 123 seashell cravt original 742689 C’S LARGE Table, top copper silverleaf, 2 legs brown penn shell and 2 legs matt copper silverleaf 270 x 45 x 90 cm 742691 C’S Table, top brown cracked penn shell, 2 legs matt copper silverleaf and 2 legs copper silverleaf 300 x 130 x 76 cm 124 125 seashell cravt original 398388 APPLE ORANGE 398393 BUENOS AIRES BROWN Box, tab37 cracked polished shell with brass Box, brown penn shell crazycut with brass stand 19 x 15 x 22 cm 40 x 25 x 15 cm 398387 APPLE WHITE 398392 BUENOS AIRES GREEN Box, white kabibe cracked polished with stainless Box, green penn shell crazycut with brass stand steel 40 x 25 x 15 cm 19 x 15 x 22 cm 126 398390 APPLE BROWN 398391 BUENOS AIRES 398419 SEOUL LARGE 398418 SEOUL SMALL Box, tab55 cracked polished shel lwith brass Box, leopard cracked penn shell, black resin with Vase, red tab cracked polished crazycut and brass Vase, red tab cracked polished crazycut and brass 19 x 15 x 22 cm brass stand 40 x 25 x 15 cm Dia. 76 x 110 cm Dia. 29 x 42 cm 127 seashell cravt original 398397 TORTOISE STUD Cabinet, tortoise shell cracked polished, mirror glass and black powder coated frame 110 x 60 x 175 cm 128 129 seashell cravt original 397793 CEE SMALL 398108 AFFECT Vase, radica brown lip shell Object, black tab shell raw outside and white 90 x 20 x 90 cm kabibe shell polished inside 75 x 30 x 70 cm 398401 TOKIO Table, toise yellow cracked penn shell and leg in medallon 50 x 50 x 55 cm 398068 TRANSFORM 397775 TONY BROWN Bowl, black lip shell with inlay from raw to cracked Bowl, radica brown lip shell polished Dia. 40 x 22 cm Dia. 50 x 50 cm 130 397966 CIRCULAR WHITE LARGE 398300 DROP BLUE 398399 VENETIAN Bowl, brown lip, white kabibe shell and Bowl, blue paua shell crazycut outside and Table tripod, tortoise yellow cracked stainless steel top rim cracked polished inside and brass medallon Dia. 52 x 31 cm Dia. 13 x 5 cm Dia. 60 x 60 cm 131 seashell cravt original 398323 BUOY BOMBS LARGE 398168 FLUE TIGER Vase, radica mother of pearl raw Vase, cracked tiger tab shell Dia. 55 x 110 cm Dia. 50 x 120 cm 397963 EGG LARGE 398315 CYLINDER LARGE Vase, cracked black tab shell raw and black lip Vase, crazycut black lip shell polished shell polished Dia. 6 x 25 cm Dia. 53 x 73 cm 132 398329 BUOY KOI 397930 SPIRAL BOLD 397794 FRAIL Vase, black lip shell, cracked mother of pearl raw Vase, cracked black tab shell raw and stainless Vase, crazycut black lip, brown lip shell and and stainless steel koi pattern steel stainless steel polished Dia. 90 x 140 cm Dia. 100 x 70 cm 17 x 10 x 45 cm 133 stainless steel 134 135 cravt original stainless steel Cut, bended, polished, 136 137 stainless steel cravt original Stainless steel, as a metal and decorative item, is a true mirror of life. Sometimes it reflects the bright side of life; sometimes it’s ‘glazed’. And what to think of the discrepancy between flexibility and toughness? Stainless steel represents a form of purity that attracts and touches many of us, so maybe having a heart of steels isn’t that bad after all. Stainless steel is the ultimate form of hardware. It’s robust, strong, ethically correct and easy to maintain. Besides there’s an endless list of possibilities and functionalities it can be used for: stainless steel is incredibly versatile and the look of it can be combined with many types of interior design. Stainless steel, also known as inox, is an alloy (iron, nickel and a maximum of 1,2 % carbon) with a minimum chromium percentage of 11 to 12 added. Stainless steel doesn’t easily corrode, rust or stain with water like ordinary steel does. Today, adding elements such as titanium and silicon enriches many types of steel. French metallurgist Pierre Berthier, who noted the resistance against attack by acids and suggested the use in cutlery, first recognized the corrosion resttance of iron-chromium alloys in 1821. Hammering does curving the stainless steel parts for inlaying on objects. At the end of the inlaying process, the stainless steel is totally brushed or polished. 138 139 cravt original 140 398415 SNAKE LARGE 398416 SNAKE SMALL Vase, natural snakeskin and stainless steel Vase, natural snakeskin and stainless steel Dia. 70 x 52 cm Dia. 42 x 30 cm 141 stainless steel cravt original 397934 NEATLY BLACK 397926 TOGETHER WHITE Holder, black tab, black lip shell and stainless Tray, brown lip, white kabibe, beige paua shell and steel polished stainless steel 10 x 10 x 10 cm 32 x 12 x 3 cm 397924 CLEANLY WHITE 397938 NEAT BLACK Cotton box, brown lip, white kabibe, beige paua Tissue box, black tab, black lip shell and stainless shell and stainless steel polished steel polished 10 x 10 x 10 cm 25 x 14 x 9 cm 320297 TIDY LARGE and 320299 TIDY SMALL 397936 BRIGHT BLACK 397928 INFLATE WHITE Shelf, textured stainless steel and translucent fiber. Dispenser, black tab, black lip shell and stainless Box, brown lip, white kabibe, beige paua shell and Available in different colours, ivory white, black, steel polished stainless steel polished silver, antique brass, antique copper and antique 10 x 10 x 18 cm 30 x 21 x 12 cm nikkel 220 x 50 x 203 cm and 50 x 50 x 203 cm 142 143 stainless steel 144 cravt original 398421 USHUAIA LARGE 398420 USHUAIA SMALL Vase, stainless steel crazycut and kabibe cracked Vase, stainless steel crazycut and kabibe cracked 85 x 85 x 110 cm 41 x 41 x 46 cm 145 stainless steel cravt original 398395 MR. PIGGY 398394 MRS. PIGGY 320376 DIOR 398280 BUOY STAINLESS STEEL MIX EXTRA LARGE Babe object, stainless steel Babe object, stainless steel Dog bed, polished stainless steel balls with cushion in Vase, crazycut black tab shell, crazycut stainless steel 80 x 32 x 42 cm 80 x 30 x 42 cm black hairy cow hide, sides and back in black fabric polished and black grout 110 x 80 x 41 cm Dia. 88 x 140 cm 398081 ICE LARGE 398080 ICE MEDIUM 398111 SLIDE MEDIUM 398291 LADY KILLER STAINLESS STEEL Seat, black resin and stainless steel Seat, black resin and stainless steel Pillar 4 layers, cracked black tab shell raw and black lip Bowl, stainless steel polished 150 x 95 x 40 cm 80 x 60 x 45 cm shell polished, mahogany wood and stainless steel Dia. 61 x 60 cm 60 x 60 x 51 cm 146 147 fine iron 148 149 cravt original fine iron Frame, wirework, finishing 150 151 fine iron cravt original Wirework, or tinkery, is a unique concept of solid and relatively cheap materials being transformed into gracious and sometimes complex eyecatchers. This form of craftsmanship, which turns expressionless iron wire into elegant pieces of fine art, is part of Slovak folk and dates back to the late 17th century. The craft originated among people living in the infertile mountainous area of the country’s northwest region. As with any folk art, tinkery originally is a utilitarian enterprise. Tinkers travelled the countryside repairing earthenware by embedding it with handcrafted wire nets. Soon they started producing household utensils and rudimentary farm tools. Hammered, drawn, coiled, pulled and cut, these unique handcrafted wirework objects were not only functional but also aesthetically beautiful. A local phenomenon, born of economic necessity, spread throughout Western Europe to Northern Africa, Asia and the Americas. By the mid to late 19th century, tinkery loomed large as a popular art. As happened to many forms of craftsmanship, industrialization temporarily overshadowed interest. By the mid-20th century wirework was considered a thing of the past. Luckily views changed. Today there’s a strong market for fine iron wirework. While the wire is no longer hand drawn, the work itself is entirely carried out by hand. Each piece bears the signature of the steady hand and eye that formed it. True craftsmanship. A skilled and experienced tinker can craft what can be imagined. Baskets, bottle racks, serving dishes, plant stands, trivets, tables, fixtures, lamps, large, small, ornate, austere. The tinker manipulates the pliant material, turning, twisting, and weaving the flexible strands into a firmly fixed form. The process is slow and exacting. The result: material form unlike any other. 152 153 fine iron cravt original 701527+ BALANCE CHROME 701572+ ELEMENTS Table lamp, fine iron wire chromed with Table lamp, fine iron wire anthracite with shade (see page 240) shade (see page 240) Dia. 60 x 75 cm 45 x 18 x 83 cm 701613 TUMBLE XXL Hanging lamp, fine iron wire anthracite with glass drops, 50 lights Dia. 144 x 365 cm 154 701571 HIVE 701541 RAIN CHROME Hanging lamp, fine iron wire anthracite Hanging lamp, fine iron wire chromed Dia. 20 x 40 cm Dia. 15 x 100 cm 701528+(Y) TORCH CHROME 701601 CROWN XXXL 701614 TUMBLE EXTRA LARGE Floor lamp, fine iron wire chromed with Floor chandelier, fine iron wire anthracite Hanging lamp, fine iron wire anthracite shade (see page 240) and glass drops, 13 lights with glass drops, 21 lights Dia. 50 x 236 cm Dia. 95 x 300 cm Dia. 110 x 200 cm 155 metal casting 156 157 cravt original metal casting Moulding, casting, brushing 158 159 metal casting cravt original Metal casting is the result of a molecular process full of contradictions. Created by one of the strongest and most destructive elements on earth: fire. Melting and mixing copper, brass and lead by the use of the disastrous force of fire, allows our craftsmen to mould incredible shapes and forms: decorative jewels. Metal casting is an ancient craft that origins around approximately 3600 BC. At least that’s the age of the oldest casting in existence, found in Mesopotamia. In a nutshell, the process of casting begins with the preparation of a mixture of pure beeswax, resin from a tree and groundnut oil. Using a spatula, knife and scarper, this substance is fashioned into the pattern. The surface of this model is coated with layers of various clays to form a completed mould. An alloy of copper, brass and lead is made. The lead grants malleability, thus facilitating the chiselling and engraving of the pattern. Brass is added to the copper to lower the melting point of the alloy and to add an enduring lustre to the finished product. This molten alloy is carefully poured into a previously heated mould; once cooled, the mould is broken and the details of the pattern are engraved. The metal surface is smoothed with fine-grade emery paper and finally the piece is brushed with polishing sand and water. 160 161 metal casting cravt original 320321 BLOCK SQUARE SILVER 320322 BLOCK SILVER 320482 FUSED LARGE 320279 FUSED Table, top pyrite overlay, leg pinched rod shiny and Table, top pyrite overlay, second layer brown Table, top mix agate, branch leg antique brass Table, top black agate, branch leg antique brass matt polish with antique brass plating smoke glass, leg pinched rod shiny and matt plating plating 40 x 40 x 71 cm polish with antique brass plating Dia. 95 x 76 cm Dia. 55 x 53 cm 69 x 47 x 43 cm 320096 MATHIS BRASS 320084 MARX BRASS 320270 CHIPS DINING 320072 MENNO Table, top in polished brass, leg in brass relief Table block, in flat polished brass, sides in bubbles Table, top brown glass, potato chips leg matt brass Table, top in flat matt brass, legs in cast brass Dia. 90 x 73 cm cast brass Dia. 95 x 73 cm gravel and smooth polished brass 60 x 50 x 55 cm 162 Dia. 75 x 60 cm 163 metal casting 164 cravt original 320272+ CHIPS LIGHT LARGE 320275+ CORAL BRASS Lamp, bark metal chips in antique brass powder Lamp, coral design in antique brass highlighted coating with shade (see page 240) with shade (see page 240) Dia 30 x 186 cm Dia 25 x 86 cm 320497 GEKKO COPPER 320291+ CHIPS WHITE MEDIUM 320466+ CORAL STAND WHITE Wall lamp, gekko copper plating Lamp, bark metal chips in ivory white powder Lamp, coral design ivory white powder coating 54 x 20 x 5 cm coating with shade (see page 240) with shade (see page 240) Dia 25 x 104 cm Dia 25 x 86 cm 165 metal casting 166 cravt original 320296 BREAK A LEG 320460 BREAK A LEG SAND Side table, top black agate, chicken leg antique Side table, top sepataria stone, chicken leg brass with highlights antique brass with highlights Dia. 28 x 50 cm Dia. 28 x 50 cm 320450+ COOP LIGHT 320449 COOP BENTED Lamp, bented antique brass highlighted, Candle holder, bented antique brass plating, chicken leg with shade (see page 240) chicken leg for 1 candle Dia. 25 x 92 cm Dia. 2 x 40 cm 167 metal casting 168 cravt original 320313+ AMATIST LIGHT 320469+ GIRAPH AMATIST 320467+ CORAL HANG 320375+ CORAL WHITE HANG Lamp, pinched shiny brass with amethyst ball Lamp, pinched shiny brass with amethyst ball Wall lamp, coral design antique brass plating Wall lamp, coral design ivory white powder with shade (see page 240) with shade (see page 240) with shade (see page 240) coating with shade (see page 240) Dia. 45 x 190 cm Dia. 30 x 117 cm Dia. 25 x 69 cm Dia. 25 x 69 cm 320470+ ROSE QUARTZ MEDIUM 320468+ ROSE QUARTZ SMALL 320483 COOP STRAIGHT 320448 CANDLE Lamp, pinched light antique brass with rose Lamp, pinched light antique brass with rose Candle holder, antique brass plating, chicken Candle holder, pinched shiny copper, branch quartz ball with shade (see page 240) quartz ball with shade (see page 240) leg for 1 candle leg for 12 candles Dia. 30 x 117 cm Dia. 25 x 76 cm Dia. 3 x 65 cm Dia. 40 x 70 cm 169 metal casting cravt original 320444 PARTY XL 320445 PARTY L Vase, top in glass, base pinched matt brass with Vase, top in glass, base pinched matt brass amethyst ball Dia. 7 x 80 cm Dia. 7 x 110 cm 170 320486 COOP TRAY 320473 OSTRICH Tray, on stand, top brass plated aluminium, chicken Candy bowl, half egg antique brass plating outside leg antique brass highlighted and high polished inside, duck leg Dia. 30 x 27 cm Dia. 18 x 15 cm 320443 PARTY SHINY 320484 PARTY MATT 320489 PLATTER SMALL 320490 PLATTER MEDIUM Champagne glass, pinched shiny brass with Champagne glass, pinched matt brass with Platter, pinched sheet matt brass Platter, pinched sheet matt brass amethyst ball amethyst ball Dia. 20 x 5 cm Dia. 30 x 6 cm Dia. 5 x 40 cm Dia. 5 x 40 cm 171 metal hammering 172 173 cravt original metal hammering Hammering, pinching, cladding 174 175 metal hammering cravt original To some the sound of metal being hit sounds meditative. To others it’s an awful noise they can hardly withstand. What’s for sure is that the art of metal hammering has played a great role in both Indian culture and history. The Indians have known the art of hammering metals for nearly 5000 years. This craft tradition withstood the ravages of time and numerous foreign invasions and continues to flourish. The craft of hammering metals in India revolved around religious beliefs and needs of patrons, royalty and common people. Foreign and domestic trade also influenced it. The first blacksmiths were seen as visionaries who could craft beautifully shaped and useful objects out of very inflexible materials. Because of their skills and talents for working with metals, ancient civilizations gave the master workers predominance over those who lacked these skills. The earliest examples of Indian crafts were found in the ruins of the Indus Valley Civilization (approximately 3000 to 1700 BC). Originally metal was derived from meteorites, which were also considered sacred. For that reason only special objects were made from it. Later it was discovered that metals could be found below the earth’s surface. Traditionally, Indian craftsmen used different kinds of metal like iron, copper, silver and alloys such as bronze, bell metal and white metal to produce hammered items. Typical items are pots, pans, utensils, photo frames, sculptures of deities, mythological figures and animals. In the field of metal work a variety of styles are seen in different parts of India. 176 177 metal hammering and cladding 320498 ROTATE LARGE 320461 ROTATE SHINY Bar table, top in black agate, rings leg in light Bar table, top in black agate, rings leg in shiny antique brass brass Dia. 95 x 110 cm Dia. 95 x 110 cm 398404 BALOO 320317 BOMBAY 320456 STRAGGLE BLACK Cabinet, brass polished, hermes orange leafing Side table, white metal polished sheet cladding Side table, top black agate, leg hammered and shelving with mirror Dia. 70 x 56 cm bronze textured shiny brass 136 x 95 x 200 cm 178 cravt original Dia. 45 x 60 cm 179 metal hammering and cladding cravt original 320318 PEACOCK 320277 TAJ MEDIUM Chair, polished copper cladding Chair, polished copper cladding 71 x 90 x 113 cm 104 x 62 x 88 cm 320278 TAJ EXTRA LARGE Sofa, polished copper cladding 215 x 71 x 94 cm 180 181 metal hammering and cladding cravt original 320069 BARTO LARGE 320056 BARTO MEDIUM Vase, tall with brass finish Vase, medium with brass finish Dia. 60 x 90 cm Dia. 70 x 70 cm 398414 GRAB 320114 ALBRAN Bowl, tab37 shell blocks, snakeskin and brass Bowl, hammered waffle gold wash brass hammered crazycut Dia. 14 x 6 cm 398383 MAMMOTH LEG COPPER Side table, copper plate brushed crazycut and top in baguio stone 130 x 65 x 92 cm 65 x 58 x 30 cm 398381 MAMMOTH DESK 320119 ALBIN 320117 ALBÉRIC Cabinet, copper plate brushed crazycut and top Bowl, hammered pottery matt copper Bowl, hammered fine line antique brass in baguio stone Dia. 12 x 7 cm Dia. 25 x 14 cm 110 x 62 x 95 cm 182 183 semi precious stone 184 185 cravt original semi precious stone Raw, cut, polished 186 187 semi precious stone cravt original Gemstones have always been desirable objects for both their energy and beauty. According to some it’s the gem that connects the chain, referring to silver or golden necklaces designed around a gorgeous glistening semi precious stone. No matter your taste, there’s a stone for everyone. Semi precious stone, or gemstone, is a cut and polished piece of mineral, which is used to make jewellery or other adornments. Besides jewellery, engraved stones and hardstone carvings are major luxury art forms. Most semi precious stones are hard. Nevertheless some soft minerals are used in jewellery because of their lustre or other physical properties that have a certain aesthetic value. Rarity is another characteristic that lends value to a stone. Grinding wheels and polishing agents are used to grind, shape and polish rough stones into the desired smooth dome shape. Stones, which are transparent, are normally faceted; a method that shows the optical properties of the stones interior to its best advantage. Maximizing the reflected light, which is perceived by the viewer as a sparkle, does this. 188 189 semi precious stone 190 cravt original 320464 STRAGGLE EXTRA LARGE 320457 STRAGGLE GREEN Table, top black agate, leg hammered Side table, top green agate, leg hammered bronze textured shiny brass bronze textured matt brass Dia 95. x 76 cm Dia. 45 x 60 cm 320458 ROTATE DARK 320294 ROTATE BLUE Side table, top black agate, rings leg in light Side table, top blue agate with rings leg in shiny antique brass brass Dia. 35 x 70 cm Dia. 35 x 70 cm 191 semi precious stone cravt original 320429 PRECIOUS COOLER 320426 PRECIOUS TABLE Wine bottle cooler, rock crystal, leg in brass Table, top rock crystal, 3 legs brass sheet sheet 157 x 91 x 45 cm 157 x 81 x 110 cm 192 320430 PRECIOUS ROCK TABLE 320431 PRECIOUS GRAND Table, top rock crystal, leg in brass sheet Champagne bowl, rock crystal, leg in brass 157 x 91 x 110 cm sheet 148 x 92 x 80 cm 193 cravt original 194 320380 COFFEE GREY 320494 COFFEE RED Table, top grey agate, leg pinched rod cross Table, top red agate, leg pinched rod cross matt shiny brass and shiny brass plating Dia. 45 x 55 cm Dia. 45 x 55 cm 320379 THEE GREEN 320493 THEE BLACK Table, top green agate, leg pinched rod round Table, top black agate, leg pinched rod round shiny brass matt and shiny brass plating Dia. 45 x 55 cm Dia. 45 x 55 cm 195 semi precious stone cravt original 320507 AGATE 320424 PRECIOUS ROCK + 320425 SPIKE Lamp, agate pencils on aluminium with brass Decorative centre piece, rock crystal on plating with shade (see page 240) aluminium plating. 320425 pillar, gold brass spikes Dia. 28 x 82 cm 33 x 39 x 52 cm and 40 x 40 x 110 cm 320300 GRAND CRYSTAL 320301 PIERRE PRECIEUSE 320312 PRECIOUS ROCK BOWL Special large champange bowl, bowl in clear Bowl, rock crystal Bowl, top and inside polished rock crystal, crystal overlay at random, base in wood with Dia. 57 x 33 cm outside pencil wild rock crystal white mother of pearl and brass sheet claddding Dia. 60 x 25 cm Dia. 140 x 91 cm 196 197 semi precious stone 198 cravt original 320311 PRECIOUS BOX 320310 PRECIOUS RCOK TRAY 320441 PRECIOUS QUARTZ LARGE 320442 PRECIOUS QUARTZ MEDIUM Box, top pencil rock crystal, inside and outside Tray, top polished rock crystal, top border and Bowl, smoke quartz Bowl, rose quartz polished rock crystal sides in pencil rock crystal 39 x 23 x 8 cm 32 x 24 x 9 cm 15 x 15 x 10 cm 20 x 20 x 3 cm 320433 PRECIOUS PLATTER 320437 PRECIOUS PYRAMID 320501 CRYSTAL MEDIUM 320504 QUARTZ RAW MEDIUM Platter, rock crystal with metal handles Bowl, rock crystal Bowl, rock crystal Bowl, smokey quartz 30 x 18 x 4 cm 38 x 28 x 10 cm 40 x 28 x 9 cm 33 x 16 x 7 cm 320439 PRECIOUS PLATE 320440 PRECIOUS AMETHYST 320505 QUARTZ RAW LARGE 320506 ROSE QUARTZ RAW Platter, rock crystal Bowl, amethyst Bowl, smokey quartz Bowl, rose quartz 29 x 19 x 3 cm 27 x 16 x 8 cm 38 x 22 x 13 cm 35 x 22 x 11 cm 199 petrified wood 200 201 cravt original petrified wood Sliced, shaped, polished 202 203 petrified Wood cravt original Fossils are incredibly interesting and, in a way, contain lots of information about an era in a certain region. Petrified wood literally witnessed a piece of history. Keeping in mind just that makes it legitimate to say petrified wood is a material that contains lots of soul. Petrified wood is pure nature in it’s most ultimate form: fossilized remains of earthly vegetation. In most cases it’s millions of years old. Nowadays scientists are able to significantly speed up the process. Our products however, are the result of millions of years of earthly developments. The process of turning wood into stone is called permineralization. This means that all organic materials are being replaced by minerals (mostly a silicate, like quartz) while keeping the original structure of the wood. Petrified wood can only come into existence with a lot of patience. The petrifiction of wood is an underground process in which wood is buried under sediment and is initially preserved due to a lack of oxygen, which inhibits aerobic decomposition. Groundwater drips through for a long period of time and deposits minerals in the plants cells. As the plants lignin (a complex polymer of aromatic alcohols and an integral part of the secondary cell walls of plants) and cellulose breakdown, a stone mould forms in it’s place. Petrified wood is a unique member of the ‘fossil family’. Unlike other types of fossils petrified wood remains a three-dimensional representation of the original. In other words: petrified trees still look like the original tree. Other fossils are more or less impressions or compressions. 204 205 petrified Wood 206 cravt original 423148+ BASU NATURAL 423149+ BASU BLACK 423210+ FLORES NATURAL 423211+ FLORES BLACK Lamp, foot in natural petrified wood polished on Lamp, foot in black petrified wood polished on Lamp, foot in rustic block natural petrified wood on Lamp, foot in rustic block black petrified wood on stainless steel base with shade (see page 240) stainless steel base with shade (see page 240) stainless steel base (see page 240) black powder coated iron base (see page 240) 30 x 30 x 66 cm 30 x 30 x 66 cm 30 x 30 x 66 cm 30 x 30 x 66 cm 423152+ BANGURAN 423154+ RUPAT 423160+ SEBUKU 423181+ GALANG BLACK Lamp, foot in natural petrified wood rustic on Lamp, foot in natural petrified wood rustic on Lamp, foot in natural petrified wood slice on stainless Lamp, foot in black petrified wood polished on stainless steel base with shade (see page 240) stainless steel base with shade (see page 240) steel base with shade (see page 240) stainless steel base with shade (see page 240) 35 x 35 x 88 cm 55 x 18 x 104 cm 55 x 18 x 71 cm 35 x 35 x 86 cm 207 petrified Wood cravt original 320295 LAND Table, top petrified wood, leg textured matt and polished brass 150 x 110 x 45 cm 208 209 petrified Wood cravt original 423191 RONDO MIXED MEDIUM Table round, top in black and white petrified wood on antique black powder coated iron base Dia. 60 x 55 cm 423193 JAVA MIXED Coffee table, top in black and white petrified wood on antique black powder coated iron base 140 x 140 x 40 cm 423189 STIFF MIXED Table, top in black and white petrified wood on antique black powder coated iron base 40 x 40 x 55 cm 210 423194 JAVA NATURAL 423200 SOLOR Coffee table, top in natural petrified wood on Table, solid top in black assorted petrified wood on stainless steel base antique black powder coated iron base 140 x 140 x 40 cm 140 x 65 x 40 cm 211 selenite stone 212 213 cravt original selenite stone Excavate, raw, sliced 214 215 selenite stone cravt original From respected ancient cultures to modern society it’s believed, and sometimes even proven, that the moon has great effect on life on earth. Think about the change from low to high tide for example. Keeping that in mind it’s not a big surprise that the ancient Greek named Selenite stone after the reflecting friend, high up in the sky. Selenite, which means moonstone, is a transparent crystal (mineral) of which the old Greek believed it waxed and waned with the moon, like the tide. This had a lot to do with the moonlight effect from cleavage surfaces. Selenite is a variety of Gypsum that occurs in transparent crystals or crystalline masses. There are four crystalline varieties of mineral gypsum that branch together to form selenite. Selenite is often colourless with a vitreous or pearly lustre. They are found as pure white, translucent rock, with defined striations. Before extraction from the mines, selenite is very warm because the thermal hot water temperature is approximately 50°C (122°F). Amazingly, once extracted from the mines, it’s very cool to touch and has a luminescent lunar quality. Selenite crystals are one of the more powerful healing stones. The vibration of Selenite is very high but also very calming so it’s excellent for clarity, understanding and concentration, as well as keeping specific areas of a room clear of unwanted energy. It can also be used to form a protection grid in the home in order to literally turn your house into a safe place. Selenite itself doesn’t need to be cleaned. 216 217 selenite stone 218 cravt original 890043L+ SELENITE LAMP WHITE 890047L+ SELENITE LAMP WHITE SMALL Lamp, selenite massive white, black powder coated Lamp, selenite white, black powder coated frame, frame, led lighting with shade (see page 240) led lighting with shade (see page 240) 50 x 50 x 83 cm 30 x 30 x 50 cm 890044L+ SELENITE LAMP NECTAR 909097-DM SELENITE NIGHT LAMP SQUARE 909103-DM SELENITE STANDING LAMP Lamp, selenite massive nectar, black powder coated Night lamp, in darkened metal finish Standing lamp, in darkened metal finish frame, led lighting with shade (see page 240) with selenite sticks, 1 light (see page 244) with selenite sticks, 10 lights (see page 244) 50 x 50 x 75 cm 20 x 20 x 59 cm Dia. 60 x 190 cm 219 selenite stone cravt original 909092-DM SELENITE CHANDELIER LARGE Chandelier, in darkened metal finish with selenite sticks, 13 lights (see page 244) Dia 90 x 155 220 909099-DM SELENITE CHANDELIER HIGH 909100-DM SELENITE CHANDELIER RECTANGULAR LARGE Chandelier, in darkened metal finish with selenite Chandelier, in darkened metal finish with selenite sticks, 12 lights (see page 244) sticks, 5 lights (see page 244) Dia 100 x 200 cm 160 x 40 x 65 cm 221 glass 222 223 cravt original glass Heating, blowing, carving 224 225 glass cravt original The art of glass blowing looks as easy as blowing soap bubbles. Gifted artisans master the principle of transporting an exact amount of breath through a thin blowpipe in order to create crystal clear and gracious works of art. But as always, things aren’t as easy as they seem. Especially when it comes to the craft of transforming 1130 °C liquid glass into perfect shapes. Glassblowing is a glass forming technique that involves inflating molten glass into a bubble, with the aid of a blowpipe. A person who blows glass is called a glassblower, glass smith or gaffer. A lamp worker manipulates glass with the use of a torch on a smaller scale, such as in producing precision laboratory glassware out of borosilicate glass. Glassblowing has been practiced for approximately 5500 years, which makes it one of the oldest crafts we know of. In Mesopotamia archaeologists found pieces of glass that date back to 3500 BC. The wellknown blowpipe is a Syrian invention. Around the start of calendar they first succeeded to create a liquid mass out of sand, chalk and sodium carbonate. The blowpipe was used to craft the desired shapes. The Syrians developed the art of glassblowing and took it to the highest level. Since that time not much has changed. 226 227 glass cravt original 320342 RUBBED LARGE 320338 BLUE CREAM Vase, glass blue cream Vase, glass blue and cream with stone Dia. 24 x 24 cm cut Dia. 16 x 46 cm 320361 STRIPED SMALL 320337 BLUE STRIPED Vase, glass blue and smoke rib design Vase, glass blue and smoke with stripe Dia. 15 x 24 cm cut Dia. 25 x 38 cm 228 320341 TRANSLUCENT LIGHT 320340 TRANSLUCENT Vase, glass oval translucent grey Vase, glass oval translucent grey 28 x 12 x 22 cm 19 x 10 x 43 cm 229 glass 230 cravt original 320345 CRAFTY LARGE 320373 MILKY MEDIUM Vase, glass clear white Vase, glass milky white matt Dia. 15 x 30 cm Dia. 20 x 44 cm 320349 CRAFTY SLIM MEDIUM 320366 SAND BLAST SMALL Vase, glass clear white Vase, glass hexagonal milky white Dia. 10 x 46 cm Dia. 15 x 26 cm 550010 PELLUCID 550011 SEE THROUGH Vase, glass oval bottle Vase, glass edge 18 x 5 x 33 cm Dia. 11 x 30 cm 231 glass cravt original 320325 CREAM LARGE 320328 TORPEDO SMALL 320360 DENT SMALL 320351 SLYLY LARGE Vase, glass brown and cream Vase, glass amber and cream with Vase, glass dented brown two ply finish Vase, glass black with grey rings Dia. 17 x 37 cm stone cut Dia. 18 x 43 cm Dia. 18 x 36 cm Dia. 20 x 32 cm 320364 HONEYCOMB SMALL 320479 RUBY MEDIUM 320334 HONEYCOMB BLACK 320353 SLYLY SLIM LARGE Vase, glass red and cream Vase, glass red Vase, glass clear black Vase, glass black and grey Dia. 17 x 23 cm Dia. 20 x 23 cm Dia. 13 x 31 cm Dia. 8 x 39 cm 320330 SMOKE AMBER 320371 CONICAL MEDIUM 320358 GREY CIGAR LARGE 320324 SMOKE STRIPED Vase, glass amber and cream with Vase, glass milky grey and white Vase, glass black and grey rib design Vase, glass smoke with matt sanddunes cut stone cut Dia. 17 x 62 cm Dia. 14 x 31 cm Dia. 38 x 53 cm Dia. 19 x 30 cm 232 233 special materials 234 235 special materials cravt original Besides your personal selection within our range of products, you are of course also searching for ways to further elaborate and create your signature in an interior. CRAVT Original claims to be a contemporary company and subsequently we are open to your ideas. Are you aware of the opportunity to influence the appearance of our product? The CRAVT Original team will be happy to tune into your suggestions in size, shape and use of materials. By doing so, you can transform our products into your personal treasures. However, you can even take this a step further by using our special materials to design a fully customized interior. Create special wall panels, refined furniture, inlay elements, door fronts, lighting objects or any other decorative idea you might have. Working with you on products, design and projects is an unique oppertunity. Challenge us! 236 237 samples - finishes 238 239 lampshades cravt original CATEGORY Y - OUTSIDE CATEGORY Z - OUTSIDE The CRAVT Original lamps are provided including shades. For pricing please refer to the lamps in the price list. The lampshades are categorized in 2 price ranges. In total CRAVT Original provides 28 lampshade options. Please personalize your lamp by choosing your own preferred shade. Category Y and Z are standard not fire retardant but can be impregnated on your request. Please contact our sales team for more information. INSIDE FOR 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 & 8 3C - Vinyl light beige with inside antique silver 3D - Vinyl light beige with insde antique gold 3A - Vinyl light beige with inside silver 3B - Vinyl light beige with inside gold A - Silver 4C - Vinyl dark taupe with insde antique silver 4D - Vinyl dark taupe with insde antique gold 4A - Vinyl dark taupe with inside silver 4B - Vinyl dark taupe with inside gold B - Gold 5C - Linen metallic light beige with inside antique silver 5D - Linen metallic light beige with inside antique gold 5A with 5B with Linen metallic light beige inside silver Linen metallic light beige inside gold 6C - Linen metallic dark taupe with inside antique silver 6D - Linen metallic dark taupe with inside antique gold 6A with 6B with Linen metallic dark taupe inside silver Linen metallic dark taupe inside gold 7C - Velvet light beige with inside antique silver 7D - Velvet light beige with inside antique gold 7A - Velvet light beige with inside silver 7B - Velvet light beige with inside gold 8C - Velvet dark grey with inside antique silver 8D - Velvet dark grey with inside antique gold 8A - Velvet dark grey with inside silver 8B - Velvet dark grey with inside gold PRICE CATEGORY Category Z Category Y 3 - C,D 3 - A,B 4 - C,D 4 - A,B 5 - C,D 5 - A,B 6 - C,D 6 - A,B 7 - C,D 7 - A,B 8 - C,D 8 - A,B 9 - A,B,C,D OUTSIDE 9A - Linen white basic white matt Inside: transparant foil INSIDE C - Antique silver D - Antique gold 240 9B - Linen rose basic white matt Inside: transparant foil 9C - Linen grey basic dark Inside: transparant foil 9D - Linen black basic dark Inside: transparant foil 241 silverleaf colours 242 cravt original S2032 Antique silverleaf S2033 Platinum silverleaf S2035 Champagne gold silverleaf S2423 Dark red silverleaf S2428 Light blue silverleaf S2430 Dark silverleaf S2039 Silverleaf S2225 Light green silverleaf S2226 Green silverleaf S2431 Red purple silverleaf S2433 Pink silverleaf S2434 Dark grey blue silverleaf S2228 Medium brown silverleaf S2417 Turquoise silverleaf S2419 Dark blue silverleaf S2435 Dark brown silverleaf S2436 Copper silverleaf S2467 Dark grey silverleaf 243 metal finishes - selenite lamps SS Stainless steel OM Old messing 244 horn samples - table top OB Old bronze WH White powder coated DM Darkened metal BL Black powder coated cravt original 950100-A 950100-B 950100-C Black and white horn. x cm Black and white horn, x cm Black horn, x cm with clear with soft epoxy layer with soft epoxy layer soft layer 950100-D 950100-E 950100-F Black horn, x cm with soft Brown horn, x cm with soft Brown horn, x cm with soft epoxy layer epoxy layer epoxy layer 950100-G 950100-H White horn, x cm with soft White horn, x cm with soft epoxy layer epoxy layer 245 we give a new future to old crafts www.cravtoriginal.com Contact us: info@cravtoriginal.com +31 20 7608010 Visit us: Headquarter & showroom CRAVT Original Joop Geesinkweg 901 1114 AB AMSTERDAM The Netherlands CRAVT Original showroom by Akoya Design Unit 372-373 17 30 La Croisette Porto Arabia The Pearl Qatar Follow us: 248