Guillaume Bardet designs the new liturgical furniture for Notre-Dame de Paris

After the fire of 2019, which brought down the roof, Notre-Dame de Paris underwent an accurate restoration. The destroyed architectural details were reproduced, as well as the spire added in the 19th century by Eugene Viollet-le-Duc. While for the new liturgical objects of the Gothic cathedral, it was chosen by the Archbishop of Paris the designer Guillaume Bardet, of Galerie Kreo, to develop the altar, the lectern, the cathedra with seats, the tabernacle, and the baptistery.

The French designer created sinuous and minimal shapes in bronze, simple and timeless. If the T-shaped lectern symbolizes the concept of freedom, the baptistery takes inspiration from the object’s ritual circularity, as well as from the flow of people.

“Each element carries its own distinct identity, symbolism, and purpose, yet together they form a cohesive ensemble that engages in a meaningful dialogue. These pieces should exist within and beyond the realm of liturgy: not demanding attention, but also not hiding away. They should have a subtle yet undeniable presence,” Bardet said.