Some designs deserve a second life. This edit brings together two: the Kuen surface, a curve of constant negative curvature that Man Ray found among the plaster models of a Paris institute and turned into photographs and paintings, now cast in sterling silver to wear; and the Chambre mobile, Riki Watanabe’s three copper discs on teak arms, made for a Tokyo hotel bar and returned to production by Metrocs in 2017.
The Pieces
The People Behind It
Man Ray — Photographer, painter and object-maker at the center of Dada and Surrealism; his Shakespearean Equations paintings came from mathematical models.
Riki Watanabe — Tokyo-born pioneer of Japanese modernism, famous for his 1952 Himo string chair and his love of copper.
Good to Know
What makes these pieces design classics?
Each comes from a designer who shaped the 20th century, Man Ray in art and Riki Watanabe in Japanese design, re-editioned faithfully.
Can I wear the Kuen pieces as a set?
Yes: the earrings, pendant and cufflinks all share the same Kuen form in sterling silver.
Does the Chambre mobile really turn?
Yes, its three copper-and-teak elements move gently in the air of the room.
Where does the Chambre mobile hang best? (our styling advice)
Over a dining table, in a stairwell or near a window, above head height.
How quickly do these ship?
In-stock pieces typically leave within 2–3 business days; ground shipping is free in the 48 contiguous states on orders over $100.
For the Trade
Designers, architects and commercial buyers in the LoftModern Trade Program receive trade pricing, up to 20% off retail on eligible brands, plus concierge help with stock checks and lead times.
