Antarès

King Size Table
Starred Metamorphic Shale table.
Inlays of Engraved Aquatinted Maillechort.
Edition: Unique piece.

The Heart of the Scorpion

The Antarès table is a monumental piece that draws its power from the depths of the cosmos. Named after the supergiant star Alpha Scorpii—the “Heart of the Scorpion”—this king-size dining table captures the fiery intensity of the brightest star in the constellation through a masterly fusion of stone and metal.

The Concept : Antarès is conceived as a journey to the heart of matter. The design explores the discovery of a hidden and unexpected universe buried within the mineral. It evokes the ancient Greek meaning of its name, “Like Ares,” channeling the divine strength and celestial brilliance of the god of war into a functional masterpiece.

The Materials : The table top is sculpted from starred metamorphic shale, a dark and dense stone naturally sprinkled with pyrite inclusions that mimic a distant galaxy. This mineral sky is pierced by intricate inlays of engraved aquatinted Maillechort, creating a striking contrast between the deep black of the stone and the mysterious, lunar glow of the alloy.

The Craftsmanship : The Maillechort is worked with a structured relief, etched by hand using the aquatint technique to create a surface that vibrates with light. The integration of these metallic veins into the shale requires extreme precision, ensuring that the two separate parts of the monumental top align perfectly to form a seamless, tactile landscape.

The Vision : As a King Size table, Antarès is designed to be the gravitational center of a space. It is an invitation to gather around a fragment of the universe, offering a dining experience that transcends the everyday through the raw nobility of the elements and the precision of artistic intervention.

Table top is composed of two discrete individual parts for transport and handling.

Legs are separate.
Can be configurate on Smaller or Bigger size Table.

Customizable projects available on demand.