Ymer&Malta Director Valérie Maltaverne presents on the philosophy and process of her company, and discusses three exceptional works from the studio’s marquetry collection designed by Benjamin Graindorge, Sylvain Rieu-Piquet, and Sebastian Bergne.

About Ymer&Malta

Revisiting the French traditions of “savoir-faire” marquetry, inlaying, and carving, French design studio Ymer&Malta creates limited edition contemporary furniture and design objects. Produced using timeless materials–marble, leather, glass, and wood–Ymer&Malta pieces are precious objects that are built to last and remain relevant far into the future.

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This talk is organized in collaboration with Oui Design, an initiative of the Cultural Services of the French Embassy in the United States. It is supported by Institut français-Paris, the French Ministry of Culture and Communication, FACE Foundation, and the Florence Gould Foundation.