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Antoine Maurice is a French self-taught designer and maker whose practice explores the intersection of functional design and sculpture. Through his workshop, he creates unique handcrafted pieces distinguished by their tactile qualities, organic forms, and careful attention to texture, light, and materiality.

Drawing inspiration from both humanity and nature, Maurice develops works that blur the boundary between everyday objects and sculptural expression. Working primarily with high-quality French wood, often reclaimed and meticulously selected, he creates pieces that evoke a sense of warmth, sensuality, and connection to the natural world.

Rooted in observation, experimentation, and craftsmanship, his practice reflects a commitment to thoughtful, sustainable creation, establishing a dialogue between art, design, and daily life.

Simone Fanciullacci is an Italian designer whose work spans collectible furniture, lighting, and product design. Based in Milan, he combines a strong industrial design background with a sculptural sensibility, creating objects distinguished by refined geometries, material experimentation, and understated elegance.

After founding the design studio 4P1B, Fanciullacci established his independent practice in 2017 while continuing to teach at the Politecnico di Milano School of Design. His work has received international recognition, including the iF Design Award, the Good Design Award, and an Honourable Mention at the Compasso d’Oro, reflecting his commitment to innovation, craftsmanship, and timeless design.

Sundo Yoon is a South Korean designer and artist based in Seoul, whose practice explores the intersection of furniture, sculpture, and abstraction. Inspired by the irregular forms found in both nature and digital environments, he creates collectible works that blur the boundary between functional objects and sculptural compositions, balancing expressive form with architectural restraint.

Working primarily with aluminum, Yoon combines metal fabrication techniques with an intuitive, process-driven approach that begins with freehand sketches and experimental compositions. Characterized by layered textures, bold silhouettes, and recurring geometric forms, his work transforms industrial materials into tactile objects distinguished by their sculptural presence and quiet material expression.

Isabel Moncada is a Mexican designer and artist whose practice centers on sculptural lighting and collectible objects. Based in Guadalajara, she has spent more than three decades exploring traditional craft techniques, developing her own methods, mechanisms, and processes to transform materials into works that unite functionality with artistic expression.

Originally active in the art world during the 1990s, Moncada’s practice evolved from sculpture into a multidisciplinary approach that combines design, engineering, and craftsmanship. Inspired by organic forms, asymmetry, and material experimentation, she works with techniques including lost-wax casting, blown glass, porcelain modeling, and metal forging. Her creations blur the boundaries between utility and art, resulting in pieces distinguished by their sculptural presence, technical complexity, and expressive character.

Damon Liss is an American interior designer and the founder of Damon Liss Design, a multidisciplinary studio based in Tribeca, New York. Since its founding in 2003, the practice has become known for creating refined and timeless interiors that balance warmth, restraint, and architectural sensitivity.

Working across both interior design and interior architecture, Liss approaches each project through a collaborative process that brings together architecture, materiality, craftsmanship, and collectible vintage pieces. His work is characterized by layered yet harmonious spaces that combine contemporary living with carefully curated historical references and artisanal details.

Together with his team, Liss collaborates closely with skilled craftsmen and long-standing creative partners to develop homes that feel thoughtful, enduring, and deeply personal. The studio’s work has been featured in publications including Architectural Digest, Elle Decor, Interior Design, and The Wall Street Journal.