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    Objet de Curiosité in London

    Specify minerals, natural curiosities, lighting, furniture and wall decoration from Objet de Curiosité through Faura at the Faura Interior Design Residency, Westminster, SW1.

    Objet de Curiosité is a French creator of rare decorative objects inspired by the cabinet of curiosities, founded in 2001 by Lilau and Pierre-Emmanuel Grange-Jaricot and based in Saint-Symphorien-sur-Coise, in the Lyon region. Its collection spans minerals and fossils, natural specimens, lighting, furniture, wallpaper and made-to-measure pieces. At the Faura Interior Design Residency in Westminster, SW1, interior designers, architects and developers can specify Objet de Curiosité pieces for a scheme and order them through Faura. Visits are by appointment.

    Objet de Curiosité study ambiance with brass shelving of shells, corals, minerals and glass domes, wall lights, a wire pendant and a black desk
    The Study Room of a Connoisseur ambiance, with curiosities, shelving, lighting and wallpaper. Image: Objet de Curiosité.

    Objet de Curiosité at a glance

    Founded
    2001, by Lilau and Pierre-Emmanuel Grange-Jaricot
    Based in
    Saint-Symphorien-sur-Coise, in the Lyon region of France
    Made in
    The brand states that its curiosities are created in the Lyon region
    Themes
    Three themes: the living (animal and marine curiosities), the mineral and the ornamental
    Collection
    More than 1,650 curiosities in the professional collection, from one-off specimens to limited editions
    Authenticity
    All materials genuine; one-off specimens come with a certificate of origin
    In London
    Specification and ordering through Faura at the Faura Interior Design Residency, Westminster, SW1 (trade, by appointment)

    Objet de Curiosité through Faura

    Objet de Curiosité pieces are not installed at the Residency. Faura specifies and orders them for each project from the brand's collection.

    MineralsAmethyst, geodes, labradorite, lapis lazuli, malachite, pyrite, quartz, rock crystal and meteoritesSpecified and ordered through Faura
    Natural curiositiesAmmonites and fossils, seashells, starfish, corals and gorgonians, butterflies and insectsSpecified and ordered through Faura
    LightingWall sconces, floor lamps, table lamps and chandeliersSpecified alongside a scheme's lighting
    FurnitureBookcases, consoles, seating and tablesSpecified and ordered through Faura
    Wall decorationWallpapers, wall panels and framed compositionsSpecified and ordered through Faura
    Made to measureBespoke compositions, such as butterfly display cases and pieces with suspended meteoritesDeveloped with the brand for a project
    Objet de Curiosité Fleur de Corail ambiance with coral-motif wallpaper, a black display cabinet of shells, a brass wire pendant and butterflies under a glass dome
    The Fleur de Corail ambiance, built around the Fleur de Corail wallpaper. Image: Objet de Curiosité.
    Objet de Curiosité Autumn Sun ambiance with tall brass-framed bookcases of antique books and curiosities, a marble coffee table and a brass side table
    The Autumn Sun ambiance, with library shelving, antique books and curiosities. Image: Objet de Curiosité.

    What Objet de Curiosité makes

    The brand organises its collection around three themes. Its ornamental curiosities include mirrors, clocks, wall plates and wallpapers, lamps, scientific objects and furniture. Its animal curiosities draw on sea and land, from corals and shells to insects and skeletons. Its mineral curiosities include semi-precious stones, fossils, ammonites and meteorites.

    • Minerals: bowls, geodes, rounded shapes and slices, with pieces under glass domes and on display mechanisms.
    • Natural curiosities: ammonites, seashells, starfish, sponges, fossils, butterflies and insects.
    • Accessories: boxes, candle holders, glass globes, books, mirrors, scientific objects, radiometers, sculpture and vases.
    • Lighting and furniture: wall sconces, floor lamps, lamps and chandeliers, with bookcases, consoles, seats and tables.

    Company · Minerals · Natural curiosities · Lighting

    Genuine, traceable pieces

    Objet de Curiosité states that all its materials are genuine and come from reliable sources, with no imitation finishes. Its one-off specimens, from the animal, plant and mineral kingdoms, are delivered with a certificate that records their origin. The brand designs its products itself, as one-off specimens or in limited editions.

    Trademark

    Made to measure

    The brand also creates bespoke pieces for a project, combining its know-how with the client's brief: examples on its site include a monumental butterfly made of butterflies and beetles, a table in jewel beetles and displays of blue morpho butterflies under glass.

    Made to measure

    Who Objet de Curiosité suits

    Objet de Curiosité works with decoration professionals on hotels, boats, villas and film sets. Its pieces suit libraries, studies, hallways and hospitality spaces where a scheme needs objects with a story.

    Interior designers

    Specifying Objet de Curiosité through Faura

    1. 01
      Plan the schemeBook a private visit and plan curiosities, lighting and furniture alongside the rest of your scheme.
    2. 02
      Select piecesChoose from the brand's collection, or brief a made-to-measure composition.
    3. 03
      Confirm detailsFaura confirms availability, dimensions and certificates of origin with Objet de Curiosité.
    4. 04
      Order and deliveryFaura orders the pieces and arranges delivery to the project.

    Frequently asked questions

    Where can I buy Objet de Curiosité in London?
    Trade professionals can specify and order Objet de Curiosité through Faura at the Faura Interior Design Residency in Westminster, SW1, by appointment. Its pieces are not installed at the Residency; Faura orders them for each project.
    Where is Objet de Curiosité based?
    In Saint-Symphorien-sur-Coise, in the Lyon region of France. The brand states that its curiosities are created in the Lyon region.
    Who founded Objet de Curiosité?
    Lilau and Pierre-Emmanuel Grange-Jaricot, in 2001. Pierre-Emmanuel collected insects and fossils from childhood, and Lilau brought the collection into interior design.
    What does Objet de Curiosité make?
    Rare decorative objects in the spirit of a cabinet of curiosities: minerals and fossils, natural specimens such as shells and butterflies, accessories and scientific objects, lighting, furniture, wallpaper and made-to-measure pieces.
    Are the minerals and specimens genuine?
    Yes. The brand states that all its materials are genuine and that its one-off specimens come with a certificate recording their origin.
    Can Objet de Curiosité make bespoke pieces?
    Yes. Its made-to-measure service creates pieces for a project, such as butterfly compositions in display cases or tables in jewel beetles.
    Does Objet de Curiosité work on hotel projects?
    Yes. The brand works with decoration professionals on hotels, boats, villas and film sets, supplying furniture, lighting and objects for lobbies, corridors and rooms.
    Can I get CAD or BIM files for Objet de Curiosité?
    Objet de Curiosité does not publish CAD or BIM files on its website. Many pieces are one-off specimens, so Faura confirms dimensions and photographs of the exact piece with the brand.
    How much does Objet de Curiosité cost?
    It depends on the piece; many are one of a kind. Faura prepares trade quotations for each project.
    What are the lead times for Objet de Curiosité?
    Faura confirms availability and delivery timing with Objet de Curiosité for each order, including made-to-measure pieces.

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    Book a private visit

    See Objet de Curiosité in person at the Faura Interior Design Residency in Westminster. Appointments are held Monday to Friday, 09:00–18:00.

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