Sonia

Sonia, Vintage

Area of Expertise

Vintage

What is your background?

I led during 14 years the Logistics and Operations department for in a big multinational company. I have a real passion for decorative objects. I love visiting antique shops looking for rare objects, discovering their origin, learning their names and telling their stories to people who share the same enthusiasm for authentic objects

What is your area of expertise? What do you like most about your speciality?

I love Vintage, especially the design of the 50s / 60s, the pure and sober lines of Scandinavian design, the raw materials, with an aged, noble, authentic aspect, such as leather, velvet, or even pop colors that gives pep such as orange.

Which piece do you like the most and why?

The Gras lamp, work lamp for industry and design offices of the 20s, cult of architects. I like its ergonomics, robustness, and the simplicity of its mechanics, neither screws nor welding.