MAISON&OBJET Americas
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Voutsa | USA Voutsa, established only last year, specializes in hand-painted wallpaper, a decorating element that founder George Venson wants to push into "fresh new territor y." Each installation is one- of-a-kind—there are no repeats, no printers, no outsourcing, according to the company. Voutsa also carries a line of printed wallpaper and offers collections of custom decorative objects, includ- ing lamp shades, screens, and rugs, and wearable items, such as robes, scarves, and shirts. Its snake trays, created in collaboration with weR2 Dream Machine, debuted at Art Basel in Miami Beach last December. 24 Rutgers St., New York, NY, 646-258-9650; voutsa.com Weplight | ArgentinA Designers Marcelo Dabini and Nadia Corsaro founded Weplight in 2001 and revolutionized the way we think about lighting fxtures. They devel- oped a flexible wood veneer that allows them to create new lighting forms with cur ved and flo- ral lines, which they have used in a collection of elegant pendant, table, and floor lamps. In addi- tion to their innovative design, Weplight's pieces are noted for their fine craftsmanship. They can be ordered in custom materials and sizes. weplight.com Corinne Campenio | CAnAdA Corinne Campenio's furniture and objects bring neoclassical style into the 21st century with sleek designs and vivid prints. All her pieces are hand- made in Montreal at a workshop with more than half a century of artisanal experience. Campenio offers seasonal collections, along with a wide vari- ety of customization. corinnecampenio.com polart | MexiCo POLaRT reinvents the past, giving classic Baroque-style furniture new vibrancy with mod- ern color combinations. The highly customizable Voutsa founder George Venson is obsessed with pattern and wants to push wallpaper into "fresh new territory." clockwise from above: Voutsa's Ballets Russes lamp shade in yellow; George Venson, who founded Voutsa last year; Voutsa's Lionfish, a hand-painted wall- papered lamp shade. photography courtesy of voutsa llc t h e a m er i ca s m&O m&O 48 M A i S o n - o b j e t. C o M