Summer Exhibition in Beaulieu-sur-Mer

13 April 2026

In Beaulieu-sur-Mer, Lythore and The Gallery present Présences, an exhibition dedicated to contemporary collectible design, bringing together fourteen international designers around a selection of limited editions and unique works.

More than a theme, Présences is structured around a precise notion: the presence of the object in space. Here, pieces are not defined solely by their function or use, but by their ability to assert themselves, to structure a place, to create an immediate reading.

In collectible design, this presence is never the result of an effect. It is built through material, proportion, and the accuracy of formal decisions. A mineral surface is not only perceived for its texture, but for the way it captures or holds light. A line does not merely draw a silhouette; it determines how the object stands and how it inhabits space.

This level of rigor defines the entire presentation in Beaulieu-sur-Mer. The pieces brought together do not seek to produce a common language, but to affirm distinct positions, shaped by different practices, crafts, and sensibilities. What connects them is not a shared aesthetic, but a shared discipline in making and a constant attention to material.

Presented in a setting conceived as a jewel case, the exhibition places strong emphasis on spatial composition. The works are neither accumulated nor isolated, but set in relation to one another. Contrasts, rhythms, and shifts in scale create a progressive reading, where each piece fully asserts itself while contributing to a broader composition.

Within this approach, collecting is not simply about acquiring an object, but about recognizing its capacity to endure. Through their presence, precision, and rigor, these works exist as much in time as they do in space.

Across the exhibition, the works gathered in Présences are united not by a common style, but by a shared rigor in material, form, and execution. Each piece asserts its own presence through a distinct relationship to space, surface, and structure. The following selection introduces three works that reflect this approach with particular strength.

As part of the Présences exhibition in Beaulieu-sur-Mer, three pieces by Vincent Poujardieu will be presented: the Bee Gold lamp, the Squid bench, and Trône. Produced in limited editions, these works reflect a rigorous practice in which every detail contributes to the object’s presence in space. Bringing them together marks a rare opportunity to fully apprehend the coherence and singularity of the designer’s work.

In Vincent Poujardieu’s practice, gold takes on a symbolic, almost ceremonial dimension. Trône immediately suggests an object of authority, not through excess or ornament, but through the controlled intensity of its golden presence. Here, gold does not simply decorate the piece; it reinforces its significance, introducing a sense of elevation and hierarchy that extends beyond function. The chair becomes less a seat in the conventional sense than a proposition, whose presence is inseparable from what it conveys.

This symbolic charge defines the strength of the piece. The golden surface sharpens the clarity of the form and reinforces its visual authority without overwhelming it. Free from overt references or demonstrative effects, the object remains precise and composed. Its power lies in restraint, in the accuracy with which surface and silhouette interact. The result is a piece that asserts itself with clarity, positioned at the intersection of furniture, symbol, and sculpture.

Trône, Vincent Poujardieu

Presented for the first time as part of the Présences exhibition, Héritage is issued in a limited edition of 8. It follows an approach where references to the past are not quoted, but transformed. Its proportions, finishes, and the care given to each surface extend a tradition of craftsmanship, reinterpreted through a contemporary lens.

For Diamant Versatile, Héritage is defined by a controlled dialogue between structure and surface. The cabinet’s silhouette is immediate, architectural, almost statuary, yet softened by the treatment of its central volume. The jacquard textile introduces visual depth, contrasting with the solidity of the oak structure to create a composition that feels both grounded and nuanced.

It is in this precision that the piece finds its strength. The materials are not layered for effect, but to structure the reading of the object. The vertical elements frame the composition with clarity, while the central body, more tactile, draws the eye without disrupting the whole. The cabinet asserts itself with restraint, holding a presence that is both composed and deliberate.

Héritage Cabinet, Diamant Versatile

Within the Présences exhibition, Orbis is introduced as a collectible piece. Through this work, Homa approaches the mirror not as a neutral surface, but as an object shaped by material, depth, and perception.

Orbis is defined by the layering of mineral contours. Bronze, mirror, and marble come together in a composition where each material retains its own identity, while contributing to a cohesive whole. The variations of green, burgundy, and cream marble introduce a richness that evolves with light and perspective.

This construction gives the piece its movement. The undulating lines guide the eye inward, creating a sense of depth that extends beyond the reflective surface. The mirror no longer functions as a simple reflection, but as part of a broader material composition.

Rather than remaining passive within an interior, Orbis holds an active presence. It captures, transforms, and reinterprets its surroundings, positioning itself at the intersection of object, surface, and spatial intervention.

Orbis Mirror, Homa

Summer Exhibition in Beaulieu-sur-Mer

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