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Brazilian marquetry

Inspired by geometric shapes of indigenous brazilian jewels, the cabinet presented by Leonardo Di Caprio at Villa Litta reinterprets the marquetry technique. #MDW2016

During Milan Design Week 2016, AuCap presented a cabinet collection designed by Leonardo Di Caprio, the brand’s artistic director, in the charming setting of Palazzo Litta, within the exhibition “A Matter of Perception – Tradition & Technology”.

AuCap is defined by Brazilian woods, detailing and union between industry and handicraft. Its collections join Brazilian cultural syncretism and contemporary design, bringing to life pieces of furniture that bring with them a story. Among the pieces presented at Villa Litta, Ziggy is a cabinet born from a study on Brazilian indigenous jewels design. Geometric shapes and combinations of colours of bracelets, necklaces and wedding jewels inspired the designer. The result is a piece of furniture which translates colours and geometric shapes into contemporary language by using the marquetry technique. Ziggy is composed of more than 2000 pieces, individually lacquered and assembled.

Leonardo Di Caprio, Ziggy cabinet for AuCap, “A Matter of Perception – Tradition & Technology”, Palazzo Litta

Leonardo Di Caprio, cabinet for AuCap, “A Matter of Perception – Tradition & Technology”, Palazzo Litta Leonardo Di Caprio, cabinet for AuCap, "A Matter of Perception – Tradition & Technology", Palazzo Litta

Leonardo Di Caprio, AuCap's artistic director

12–17 April 2016
AuCap
Palazzo Litta
corso Magenta 24, Milan

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Brazilian marquetry

Inspired by geometric shapes of indigenous brazilian jewels, the cabinet presented by Leonardo Di Caprio at Villa Litta reinterprets the marquetry technique. #MDW2016

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