Turquoise, pyrite, amber, agates… Nothing is too rare to adorn the creations of the brand of the "meubles bijoux". Created in the 70s in Hong Kong, Kam Tin published very few pieces before stopping its production. It took a turquoise chest to cross paths with Philippe Rapin for the magic to work again. The Quai Voltaire's art dealer developed a passion for his treasures while traveling in Hong Kong and decided to buy the brand. His expertise in decorative art, his taste for the eclectic and contemporary style gave rise to new collections. The first pieces, turquoise or amber cabinets, met great interest among collectors. In October 2012, a turquoise floating cabinet is sold more than 200 000 US dollars at Christie's.
New creations will follow: brass and copper cloud tables, small side tables bronze decorated with turquoise inlay or tiger eye, pyrite enfilades , turquoise bedside or masterful brass chandelier. Those exceptional single or limited edition, are made by artisans/goldsmiths in Philippe Rapin's workshop in Germany.
Today, Kam Tin is illustrated in international fairs (Paris, London, Hong Kong, Beijing) and major auction houses (Christie's London and NY, HK Sotheby's, Bonhams London Arcurial and Piasa in Paris).
This particular mineral, similar to steel, is made of amazing geometrical shapes: small cubes, as if sculpted into the metal. Usually, the major part of these pyrites comes from Peru, Italia or Slovakia. At extraction, the stones appear as a mix of chaotic forms. However, senior Pedro’s mine in Spain produces cubic pyrite of incredibly perfect shapes. This is the one exclusively selected and used for KAM TIN’s creations, displayed at many international art fairs.
These stones, declined in several sizes from 5 millimeters to 5 centimeters, are assembled with great dexterity by KAM TIN workshop in Germany, under Philippe Rapin’s direction. There, a true workmanship transforms the stones into a spectacular mirrored design.
With KAM TIN, the pyrites, taken out of the shadows, become cabinets, sideboards, lamps, consoles, nightstands and more. This fairy furniture, crossing every oceans, is collected by great interior designers and collectors. The pure and simple lines of this unique and timeless creation are a match made in heaven for both contemporary aesthetics and historical pieces.
Kam Tin's Cloud tables, created by Philippe Rapin in 2012, are available in brass, aluminum , copper or in black and white.
Il aura fallu près de 9300 heures de travail pour que le premier meuble en plumes de Serkan Cura puisse prendre son envol.
Née de l’imaginaire de l’artiste plumassier et de son association avec Maison Rapin, ce meuble entièrement habillé de plumes de coq (naturellement tombées de mue) est un petit bijou digne des cabinets de curiosités les plus fous.
« J’avais en tête d’habiller des meubles en plumes » s’amuse Serkan et c’est la rencontre avec Philippe Rapin qui a rendu le rêve possible. Véritable changement de cap après les robes de haute couture de Jean Paul Gaultier et les défilés de Victoria Secret ! Un vrai pari comme Serkan aime les relever depuis ses 13 ans !
Natif d’ Anvers il grandit à Bruxelles. Là, il découvre sur le marché aux puces de La place du jeu de balle près de chez lui, un oiseau de paradis.
C’est l’ émerveillement et la naissance d’une passion.
Il apprend à coudre, crée des chapeaux, des corsets, s’intéresse à la fourrure avant d’intégrer la prestigieuse Académie Royale d’Anvers, puis les ateliers d’Olivier Strelli qui lui donne sa chance et enfin, suprême consécration, la maison Jean Paul Gaultier en septembre 2007. « J’ai beaucoup appris auprès de Monsieur Gaultier, pendant plus de quatre ans j’ai mis mes mains au service de ses créations ».
En 2011, il rachète le stock d’une grande maison de plumasserie et crée son entreprise, en toute indépendance. Les robes imaginées pour ses illustres clientes star resteront un secret… Serkan Cura aime la discrétion, la gentillesse et l’harmonie. Et, c’est au fond d’une charmante cour du Marais qu’il a crée son nid. Un atelier pas comme les autres où il met en scène ses inspirations et empilent des boites de toutes origines contenant les plumes des plus beaux specimens !
Autant de trésors qui orneront bientôt des créations d'exception.
KAM TIN Three Cloud tables made with polished ivory onyx Each table is unique Signed "KAM TIN & Margraf" H 26 / 32 / 36 x W 75 x D 57 cm H 10.24 / 12.6 / 14.17 x W 29.53 x D 22.44 inches Italy, 2023
KAM TIN Jade mosaic top on a bronze and polished brass structure Limited edition of 25 pieces for each size, signed and numbered The tables can be sold separately H 27 or 35 x W 60 x D 48 cm H 10.63 or 13.78 x W 23.62 x D 18.9 inches France, 2020
KAM TIN Antic green patinated legs, seating area covered with green Teddy mohair velvet Limited edition of 50 Signed and numbered H 56 x D 39 cm H 22.05 x D 15.35 inches France, 2023
KAM TIN Jade Table Natural jade mosaic top, bronze and polished brass structure Unique piece H 34.5 x D 60 cm H 13.58 x D 23.62 cm France, 2023
KAM TIN Cloud shaped stool covered with cheetah crushed velvet H 44 x W 68 x D 55 cm H 17.32 x W 26.77 x D 21.65 inches France, 2023
KAM TIN Pyrite Cabinet Wooden structure covered with natural pyrite, patinated brass legs and finish Stamped "KAM TIN", limited edition of 2 H 153.5 x W 63.5 x D 27 cm H 60.43 x W 25 x D 10.63 inches France, 2015
KAM TIN Turquoise coffee table Turquoise mosaic top, patinated bronze and brass legs and finish Unique piece H 36 x L 160 x P 85 cm H 22,8 x W 25,6 x D 21,3 inches France, 2021
KAM TIN Serpentine Mirror Serpentine mosaic frame on a wooden structure, reflecting glass, patinated brass finish H 100 x W 92 x D 7.5 cm H 39.37 x W 36.22 x D 2.95 inches Unique piece France, 2015
KAM TIN Turquoise mirror Turquoise mosaic frame on a wooden structure, reflecting glass, patinated brass finish H 71 x W 71 x D 7.5 cm H 27.95 x W 27.95 x 2.95 inches France, 2015
KAM TIN Cloud stool Wooden structure covered with pink velvet H 44 x W 68 x D 55 cm H 17.32 x W 26.77 x D 21.65 inches France, 2022
KAM TIN Pyrite mirror Rectangular wooden frame covered with pyrite, reflecting glass H 80 x W 62 x D 5 cm H 31.5 x W 24.41 x D 1.97 inches Unique piece France, 2021
KAM TIN Alga Octopus stool Patinated bronze legs, wooden seating structure covered with velvet Maison rapin limited edition of 50 pieces Signed and numbered H 56 x D 39 cm H 22.05 x D 15.35 inches France, 2021
KAM TIN Silver Octopus stool Silver patinated legs, wooden seating structure covered with velvet Limited edition of 50 pieces Signed and numbered H 56 x D 39 cm H 22.05 x D 15.35 inches France, 2021
SERKAN CURA for MAISON RAPIN Pheasant feathers triptych Wooden panels, polished brass frames, pheasant feathers each panel : 50 x 50 cm / 19.69 x 19.69 inches Unique piece exhibited during the parisian event "Les 5 jours de l'Objet Extraordinaire", june 9th - 13th 2021 France, 2021
KAM TIN Miroir Alga Patinated brass, mirrored glass 142 x 93 cm 55.91 x 36.61 inches Unique piece France, 2021
KAM TIN Amber cabinet Wooden structure covered with amber cabochons, external structure and legs made with patinated brass, interior made with sycamore H 46.9 x W 48.8 x D 18.5 inches Stamped "K" on the key Limited edition of two pieces France, 2020
KAM TIN Paire of side tables Malachite mosaic top, stainless steel structure H 14.6 x D 23.6 inches France, 2020
SERKAN CURA for KAM TIN "Feather" cabinet Wooden cabinet with patinated brass finish, covered with a hand made rooster feathers marquetry Interior gilded with leaf Unique piece H 170 x W 59 x D 26 cm H 66.93 x W 23.23 x D 10.24 inches France, circa 2020
KAM TIN Coffee table Jade mosaic top on polished bronze and brass structure H 28 x W 60 x D 48 cm H 11.03 x W 23.63 x D 18.9 inches Limited edition of 25 pieces Stamped and numbered France, 2020
KAM TIN Coffee table Jade mosaic top on polished bronze and brass structure H 34 x W 60 x D 48 cm H 13.39 x W 23.63 x D 18.9 inches Limited edition of 25 pieces Stamped and numbered France, 2020
KAM TIN Palm tree wall light Patinated bronze and patinated brass H 84,6 x W 55,1 x D 9,8 inches H 215 x W 140 x D 25 cm Limited edition of 2 France, 2019