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MOLOCH BA'AL, REFECTORY CHAIR

Creator: LAS ÁNIMAS
Offered by: Marion Friedmann Gallery

Description
The Refectory chair sports a deceptive slenderness that contrasts with a massive and mighty structure. Two solid wood trapezoids perfectly aligned and jointed build the backrest, pointing the sky like a black stairway of shimmering rungs, or like a take off runway to the stars.
Named after the ancient Phoenician and Carthaginian god of purifying fire and duality, MOLOCH seating pieces embody a powerful interplay between darkness and light, brutality and refinement. Totemic and solemn, their massive silhouettes suggest raw simplicity, yet reveal finely hand-crafted wooden surfaces, CNC-milled brass fittings, and surprising ergonomic comfort. The floating, cantilevered seat and architectural structure reflect a careful balance of forces, joined with traditional mortise and tenon techniques. Wood surfaces are fire-finished to enhance texture and form — each piece an offering to both matter and spirit. Legs are made with stainless steel screws, brass tubes and brass plugs.
LET THE FLAMES PURIFY

More Information

Documentation:	Signed
Origin:	Spain
Period:	New
Materials:	ash, solid wood. Ebonized and finished with non-toxic water-based varnish. Burnished brass. Interior fittings/screws: stainless steel
Condition:	New. made to order
Creation Date:	2016
Styles / Movements:	Contemporary, Brutalist, Collectible Design
Incollect Reference #:	805561

Dimensions

W.	21.26 in;	H.	55.12 in;	D.	20.87 in;
W.	54 cm;	H.	140 cm;	D.	53 cm;

Message from Seller:

Marion Friedmann Gallery launched in 2011 in London and merges a penchant for the avant-garde with a passion to celebrate and promote the most remarkable emerging and established contemporary designers. The gallery represents eclectic & eccentric collectible design with a special interest in`Materiality ́as well as in pieces with a positive environmental message. The objects range from furniture, lighting, objets d`art, jewelry and sculpture. We develop bespoke and special commissions.