Located in the Loire Valley in the little village of Rairies, considered one of the oldest terracotta production sites in France, the RAIRIES MONTRIEUX brickworks has been developing its expertise for over a century now. With the raw clay that is extracted here in open-pit quarries, RAIRIES MONTRIEUX produces tiles, facing slips and bricks, which are now very popular with architects, builders and private customers Their production, using traditional methods, meets the requirements of architects who focus on the restoration of our architectural heritage. The clay and glazing are worked to suit individual requirements, in order to reproduce original pieces. The Viaduc des Arts serves as the contemporary showcase for the brand’s production in France: an original exhibition area as well as a trend laboratory for natural coverings for different kinds of building.

Dan’s work covers space and objects and everything gravitating around them. From crafts techniques to avant-garde technologies, his products can be described as simple, innovative but with their own strong identity. He designs furniture, light fittings and glass sculptures, chic and pure objects of desire, everyday items, conceptual spaces, urban spaces, gallery items and limited editions. His work can be found in many museums and galleries all over the world.

Rinck is an ambassador of French art de vivre, an interior design company whose unique feature is that it integrates production workshops. The brand brings together the worlds of design and production. Thanks to the alliance of these different trades, Rinck bases its creativity on the mastery of its teams and the expertise drawn from its traditions. A know-how that is almost two hundred years old, at the service of prestigious projects, carried out alone or in partnership.

Ithemba was set up with the aim of combining design, crafts and solidarity. The Ithemba vault combines a workshop for design research and building prototypes with an ethical concept store presenting its creations. The vault contains collections of decorative objects, lights and lamps, small furniture, table art and jewellery, associating traditional craftsmanship from several countries with design. Each sale goes along with a donation sent to a charity association.