BESPOKE COMMISSIONS PROJECTS
We have gathered a small selection of important and notable case studies thatshowcase our distinguished craftsmanship and artistic inventiveness
RECTANGULAR CUSPID LOW TABLE
Pieces made for the Tiffany jewlery project on Fifth Avenue, New York City commissioned by PM for the Excluive VIP Room. The piece's medium is 24 karat gold-plated metal. The table is an excellent portrayal of the different manifestatsions that Garrido is able to accomplish. The brilliant gold reflects the light and shines as though it were a piece of jewlery.
RECTANGULAR CUSPID TABLE
Pieces made for the Tiffany jewlery project on Fifth Avenue, New York City commissioned by PM for the Excluive VIP Room. The piece's medium is Silver and Nickle plated. Like it's similar gold counterpart, this table is an excellent example of how Garrido is able to work with different designs and metal to create new pieces. Like Tiffany's, Garrido is able to express the beautiful mechanical work for silver so that it gleams under the light.
ARISTAS ROUND TABLE
Crafted as part of the bespoke commission from Pembroke & Ives for a residential project. Created from the composition of the hand-hammered textures and finishedpolish, all executed on luxurious metals. Working with two platings, 24 karats yellow gold, the table showcases the GARRIDO work-shop as masters of precious metal,employing special glass on the table-top to create a contrast and visualize through the glass the beauty of the epicenter rounded in the middle of the piece.
FOLDS ART WALL
The distinguished Folds Art Wall is the perfect occasional piece that adds luxury to anyinterior. Crafted on a monumental scale, the art wall is assembled from many metalfacets: some meticulously etched and others hand-polished to a high gloss. Serving thefunction of a mirror, the Folds Art Wall plays with our perception by using slanted facetsto create optical illusions. Susceptible to its surroundings art wall changes its huedepending on the lighting & the colors of the interiors it’s submerged in. It's the ultimatestatement piece, hand-crafted in our signature geometric design and plated in 24-karat champagne and yellow gold. This creation is located in the main room of a residentialproject in London, UK.
FIGURE SCULPTURE
With its simplicity and clean design, the elegant Figure Sculpture adheres to GARRIDO’s ethos of fusing contemporary design with the finest craftsmanship. Takingits inspiration from the modern art movements of the first half of the 20th century. This Object D’Art is hand-crafted and treated with a high sheen, giving it a reflective effect in a rose gold-plated metal finish. The Figure Sculpture decorates the interior of the Chanel Boutique located on the 21 Rue du Faubourg Saint-Honoré in Paris, France.
MULTIFACETED LOW TABLE
The Multifaceted Low Table features an angular shape that catches the light from everyangle and reflects a soft shim-mering glare enhanced by the nickel plating. Crafted inprecious metal plating and sumptuous marble with the treatment of high-sheen hand-polishing, the facets of the table project the mirror effect of the surrounding ambiance.The highly sculptural body of the table is complemented by the hand-applied intricatehand-textured tabletop. This creation is located in the VIP quarters of Dior, Kuala Lumpur.
CUSPID FIREPLACE
The Cuspid Fireplace is decorating the interior of the DiorBoutique located at PasseigDe Gracia, 74, in Barcelona. The highly geometric motif of the artwork is inspired byFrench Cubism, with the surface finished using hand-polished nickel-plated metal. The fireplace, with its classic shape and avant-garde embellishment, mirrors the spirit of the French aesthetic for which Maison Dior is particularly famous.
CRYSTAL ROUND
TABLE SET OF THREE
Crafted as part of the bespoke commission from Peter Marino for the new Christian DiorBoutique at 127 Avenue DesChamps-Elysées, the Crystal Round Table Set of Three isthe epitome of Spanish craftsmanship. Created from the composition of the hand-hammered textures and a subtle matt finish, all executed on luxurious metals. Workingwith two platings, 24 karat champagne gold and nickel, the table showcases the GARRIDO workshop as masters of metal, employing matt nickel for the main body andembossed gold onthe table-top in order to create a contrast and adhere to the longevityof the table set.
CRYSTAL LOW TABLE
Proudly standing in the privacy of the VIP quarters of the Chanel Jewellery and Watches Boutique at the iconic location of 18 Place Vendôme, the bespoke Crystal LowTable is another masterpiece created by the GARRIDO workshop for Peter Marino.Appropriately plated with the highest quality 24 karat yellow gold and an enigmaticallydark anthracite plat-ing, the table offers a gleaming contract of metals,competing withits surrounding jewels. Another example of the workshop’s skill is to turn a design into a large-scale piece of jewelry, applying the traditional techniques of silversmiths such asembossing, with the table being worked throughout with thehand-hammer to create alabyrinth of patterns on its skin.
CENTREPIECE 2001
The exquisite sterling silver Centrepiece Peter MarinoArchitect commissioned 2001 model by Juan and Paloma Garrido for the newly renovated LVMH Cheval Blanc Hotelin Paris, France, the new design Mecca. The object d’art features geometric motifs,handcrafted from the highest probe of silver with the hand-polishing application.Composed of multiple components, the piece captivates the eye and complements theelegantly avant-garde interior.
CRYSTAL LOW TABLE
The stunning set of the Crystal Low Tables was commissioned by Peter Marino, the Architect for the newly renovated LVMHLa Samaritaine Hotel in Paris, France. The artwork features crystal-like forms handcrafted from nickel-plated metal with theapplication of hand polishing, creating a harmonious balance ofcraftsmanship andartistry. The sculptural aesthetic of the mirror-like surfaces challenges the viewer’sperception and compliments the suite’s contemporary yet glamorous flavor.
IVANNY FIREPLACE
Christian Dior specially commissioned the spectacular Ivanny Fireplace with the panelfor the Bangkok boutique, the interior of which emulates Dior’s legendary boutique on 30 Avenue Montaigne in Paris. The unique square-shaped motif of the Ivanny Fireplacewas specially considered to add a more contemporary feel to the signature 18th-century silhouette of the fireplace to give the artwork a feeling of lightness and refinement.
WAVES MIRROR
Christian Dior commissioned the contemporary Waves Mirror to adorn the VIP room onthe second floor of its boutique in Beijing.The artwork features waves-like shapeshandcrafted from nickel-plated metal with the application of anthracite treatment,creating a harmonious balance of craftsmanship and artistry. The sculptural aesthetic ofthe mirror challenges the viewer’s perception and compliments the boutique’scontemporary yet glamorous flavor.
WAVES FIREPLACE
An exceptional example of a privately commissioned artwork by Christian Dior for one ofits boutiques in Hong Kong, the bespoke Waves Fireplace demonstrates the creativespirit, meticulous attention to detail, and commitment to fine craftsmanship that GARRIDO is renowned for. Working together with the French house, our artistsconceived a unique shape for the fireplace and panel, adapting Dior’s signature greycolor palette.
CUSPID FIREPLACE
The monumental Cuspid Fireplace with the panel was commissioned by Peter Marino,Architect for Christian Dior boutique in Milan, designed to enrich its intimate VIP room.The client requested the highly geometric motif of the artwork andwas inspired by French Cubism, with the surface finished using textured and hand-polished nickel-plated metal. The fireplace, with its classic shape and avant-garde embellishment,mirrors the spirit of the French aesthetic for which MaisonDior is particularly famous.
CUSPID MIRROR
The sculptural Cuspid Mirror commissioned by Peter Marino Architect takes center stagein the Chanel boutique in Madrid. The client chose the mirror’s bold geometrical designand its unique light yellow-gold hue to suit the existing color scheme of the boutique.Executed in precious metal and polished to a high sheen, the mirror complements thedecor of the boutique’s coral-toned room.
Contact Our Bespoke Team
Be it in person at GARRIDO gallery in Madrid or over a video conference we will be delighted to show you examples of our work, introduce you to our artists and discuss your ideas in detail. We will be able to present you with samples of materials and finishes to help you visualise the initial concept.