Olivia Cognet Picks From Philia Collection
Olivia Cognet is a French artist and designer whose ceramic practice spans collectible furniture, lighting, and sculpture. Based in Vallauris in the south of France, she creates handcrafted works that balance geometric precision with organic forms, drawing inspiration from Mediterranean craftsmanship, modernist architecture, and the natural landscapes of California and the Côte d’Azur.
Working primarily with stoneware, Cognet explores the expressive qualities of clay through textured surfaces, crackled glazes, and refined compositions. Her practice reinterprets the traditions of decorative arts through a contemporary lens, creating sculptural objects distinguished by their material richness, poetic presence, and timeless elegance.
“Having long admired this iconic sofa, I recall its presence in the entrance of Isabel Marant’s studio during my earlier years in fashion. Acquiring it would be a nostalgic homage to those formative times.”
“I have always admired Rick Owens—whether in fashion or interior design. His singular vision across multiple disciplines is unmistakable, and this piece perfectly embodies his raw yet refined aesthetic.”
“This fur-clad cabinet evokes imagery of a creature from glacial eras, perhaps a yeti emerging from the mountains. Its whimsical design is both chic and refined, striking a harmonious balance between playfulness and sophistication.”
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“The organic growth of crystals enveloping the candelabra evokes a sense of nature reclaiming design, resulting in a one-of-a-kind piece that beautifully marries the rawness of nature with crafted elegance.”