AÈDE Studios' debut Racines Collection blends Russian Art Deco with modern design, telling cultural stories through the medium of objects.

Newly emerged interdisciplinary design brand AÈDE Studios is the name you want to keep on your design radar. Founded by Fedor Velyaminov, Ana Mira, and Alix Declercq, the Paris-based studio?s name is a nod to the classical Greek storytellers whose work preserved the culture?s heritage through design. Similarly, the ethos of AÈDE Studios is to tell stories through objects, beginning with its inaugural collection. This series of five objects ? a floor lamp, a table lamp, a dining table, a side table, and a tapestry ? draws inspiration from Russian Art Deco. AÈDE Studios translates art, themes, and motifs from medieval Russian and European influences into a contemporary aesthetic, culminating in the Racines Collection.
The Tougarine Floor Lamp pays homage to a mythological creature found in ancient Slavic folklore known for his many heads. Like the mythical creature, Tougarine is just as mysterious and intriguing with its dual heads and rippling body. The lamp casts a soft, adjustable glow into its surrounding environment, evoking an otherworldly ambience.

The smaller counterpart is a Tougarine Table Lamp of the same name. While it only has one light source, its design expression remains the same, adding a mysterious peculiarity while fulfilling its function of illuminating a room with warmth and character.

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