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Paul Lemieux Posts: 1792 |
posted 03-26-2007 10:34 PM
  
Christofle recently introduced an exciting new pattern called "A poil", which I think just means "of hair". Certainly inspired by Meret Oppenheim's surrealist fur-covered teacup, saucer, and spoon of 1936, A poil's handles are covered in rabbit fur. I think it's a weird and fabulous pattern. I like the conflict between the ultra-soft fur and the hard, cold metal. I'm hoping to place a special order for a piece or two at the local Christofle retailer tomorrow. I think this pattern might be too bizarre for most silver customers, so who knows if the pattern will be around a long time or discounted shortly. It looks like A poil is only made in a few serving pieces and a tray. Until I get my hands on an actual piece, here is an image of the pattern from the web. IP: Logged |
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adelapt Posts: 418 |
posted 03-26-2007 11:16 PM
A bizarre manifestation - I shall warn my rabbit friends... IP: Logged |
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doc Posts: 728 |
posted 03-27-2007 07:22 AM
To be literal, a poil means of animal hair (it can also mean facial hair). These are fascinating! Please let us know what you think of the piece when you get it. [This message has been edited by doc (edited 03-27-2007).] IP: Logged |
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Kayvee Posts: 204 |
posted 03-27-2007 08:44 AM
A poil also means naked, so naming the line "a poil" is a witty statement and adds to their surrealistic feel. IP: Logged |
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Scott Martin Forum Master Posts: 11520 |
posted 03-27-2007 09:23 AM
These might come in handy for Thanksgiving in the Arctic circle.  IP: Logged |
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jersey Posts: 1203 |
posted 03-27-2007 04:58 PM
Maybe this could be a "go-with" Meret Oppenheim's most famous work was a fur lined teacup, produced in 1936. It provoked the viewer into imagining what the fur lined cup might feel like to drink from and forces the disagreeable sensation on a mixture of the senses. Much of Surrealist work was an echo of everything this piece stands for, a mixture of humor, sexuality and provocation. I believe it is or was in the Museum of Modern Art! No matter what it is, it is what it is.......I guess. Christofle also has a matching tray with the fur handles. Very pricey to boot! Bugs Bunny Beware! IP: Logged |
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vathek Posts: 966 |
posted 03-28-2007 09:18 AM
are they dishwasher safe? IP: Logged |
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rian Posts: 169 |
posted 03-28-2007 09:38 AM
You would think people would have a problem with hare in their food. IP: Logged |
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Clive E Taylor Posts: 450 |
posted 03-28-2007 04:40 PM
These are a passing fad. Hair today, none tomorrow. IP: Logged |
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bascall Posts: 1629 |
posted 03-28-2007 04:46 PM
Lots of luck with this set! IP: Logged |
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Paul Lemieux Posts: 1792 |
posted 03-28-2007 09:20 PM
I don't think A poil is going to be a very hot seller, but I like this kind of weird stuff. I went to Bloomingdale's yesterday to try to order a piece and after explaining the pattern to the disgusted and skeptical saleswoman, she snottily informed me that they couldn't order anything that wasn't "among the in-store assortment," which I know is bogus. At my last job, I worked directly with Christofle and they are extremely helpful and accommodating. They would send us anything that was in current production, even if it wasn't something we usually carried in the store. So I may end up calling the Christofle Pavilion in NYC or stopping in next time I'm in the city. IP: Logged |
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jersey Posts: 1203 |
posted 03-28-2007 10:15 PM
Hello again Paul! Perhaps they can help you with the flatware. However I do suspect it was not done, (the flatware) as a regular production line. IP: Logged |
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FWG Posts: 845 |
posted 03-29-2007 09:37 AM
Out of curiosity yesterday I searched online and found a few vendors. Apparently there are these three serving pieces, and a tray with the handles covered. I was curious to see if I could be tempted to buy one, but in the end, not. To me, the blade forms don't balance well with the handles. But then, I've never been a fan of Christofle.... IP: Logged |
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swarter Moderator Posts: 2920 |
posted 03-29-2007 03:54 PM
I suppose it is possible that these were produced for use in a hunting lodge or for souvenirs at a taxidermist's banquet or for some other such specialized audience/purpose. Since only the business ends would be washable, I would doubt they were intended for regular use, otherwise they could deteriorate quickly and/or becone unsanitary. It is (or was) also standard taxidermic practice to treat preserved skins with compounds, such as lead arsenate, which are toxic to insects (and, in sufficient concentration or with prolonged exposure, to people as well), to prevent damage, so I would not care to eat with these.  IP: Logged |
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Paul Lemieux Posts: 1792 |
posted 03-29-2007 07:38 PM
These are a regular production item, insofar as they were not some kind of custom order. I have found them available online from a couple of retailers. I first came across them in an little article in a design issue of I-D magazine. Animal prints and fur trims (both faux and real) are experiencing another revival in fashion, so Christofle probably is trying to capitalize on that. I suppose if the handles got dirty, one could have them dry cleaned... IP: Logged |
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Kayvee Posts: 204 |
posted 05-17-2007 09:36 AM
The pie server is currently on display in the window of the main Christofle "pavillion" on the Rue Royale in Paris, and the knife is displayed in a table setting in the store. IP: Logged |
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