A piece of furniture that defies definition. Hommage 1 is art turned from 2D to 3D. Inspired by a sketch by Picasso, a piece emerged that moves between sculpture and function – spatial art. It is a dialogue between art forms, between craftsmanship, art history and spatial aesthetics.
Hommage 1 is not an accessory but a deliberate accent: sculptural enough to demand attention, restrained enough to let the architecture breathe. In clear, open spaces it unfolds its calm. In dense, complex surroundings it sets a point of contrast. Hommage 1 suits spaces that can do more than just “function”. As part of an interior or as a single piece: this furniture does not change the floor plan, but it changes the character of a room.
This object stands for spaces that take a deliberate position, as the expression of a curated lifestyle in which art is not only looked at but lived with. Surrounding yourself with Hommage 1 means choosing an attitude that unites depth, materiality and idea. A statement in the room, whether living space or workspace. A quiet but unmistakable testament to an attitude that stands apart.
This work is the result of a long-held vision. Thirty years ago, Clemens Beck came across a rather unknown, cubist drawing by Picasso in an art book. He recognized in it not only an artistic gesture, but the clear structure of a furniture sculpture. In a sense, he thought of a reversal of Cubism and developed a sketch that brought the forms back into three dimensions, combining them with his artistic idea of restraint – the trust that the quality of a piece emerges from reduction. The sketch was unfortunately lost among many other ideas.
Now, 30 years later in the context of founding label raum, Clemens rediscovered the sketch in a pile of drafts. The right moment meets the right idea. Decades after the first idea, his artistic vision is clearer than ever and quickly takes shape. A clear geometry that creates forms moving boldly between design and art. The color white as a deliberate restraint, to give form and space more presence. Craft precision combined with an open, almost playful approach to perspective and balance. Thus Hommage 1 came into being: A piece of furniture that is art. A work of art that is furniture.
Hommage 1
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Hommage 1 represents the beginning of label raum. We are a young and interdisciplinary company that comes together from different directions. Much like our team, Hommage 1 is a dialogue between art forms. This dialogue extends beyond the furniture, through interdisciplinary projects. A curated selection of these is presented here, whose continuation can be found on our social media channels.