Katia Le Vaillant, partner and creator of the interior design firm LK, is enthusiastically celebrating its tenth anniversary. Indeed, Katia Le Vaillant has just released her first furniture collection. And what a collection!
Above: Pierre-Alexis Gilbert, interior designer – Agence LK Le Vaillant Katia. On the right: decoration of a Parisian triplex, signed by the LK agency.
Console in bronze “Fly” with black patina. The top is made of lava stone. Design Agency LK. on the right: Katia Le Vaillant.
LK Katia Le Vaillant is a discreet figure of the French high decoration. The agency is present all over the world, both in residential projects and luxury hotels.
The decoration of a Parisian triplex signed by the LK agency. On the right, “Pur” sofa in exotic wood with glossy varnish and leather-covered armrests.
The entrance is covered with wood: pine natural stained sandblasted brushed. Photo: Albert Watson. White stone: Thassos.
Since 2018, and in collaboration with her husband, interior designer Pierre-Alexis Gilbert, Katia Le Vaillant has been creating exceptional furniture. . It was an immediate success. So, in September 2019, Katia Le Vaillant presented her first furniture collection at Maison & Objet. Pierre-Alexis Gilbert and Katia Le Vaillant are adaptable to any situation. Meeting with an owner, a place, family life, light and environment are their sources of inspiration.
“Carle” armchair in taupe-colored leather. Design Agence LK.
“The interior designer must have a global vision of his work,” says Pierre-Alexis. “Our goal is an architecture where all the elements interact in a natural way. It is almost a religious act, a work on the soul.” In the LK agency’s first collection Le Vaillant Katia reflects this contemplative approach which draws its inspiration from the minimalist architecture of John Pawson. As well as in the interiors of Christian Liaigre, with whom Pierre-Alexis Gilbert collaborated for 17 years.
Above left: “Anatole” bench in black-stained oak. Above right: “Alex” side table in walnut and black metal. Design Agency LK.
A cabinetmaker and designer by training, Pierre-Alexis Gilbert, an alumnus of Beaux Arts et des Arts Décoratifs, explains his career path: “In my furniture, I look for the accuracy and insight of the work of Droog Design. But also, the depth of the works of Tàpies, Giacometti and Dali. I started my career working for Christophe Pillet and Jean-Marie Massaud. It was a school of the right proportion.” In terms of materials, simplicity and authenticity dominate. They are enhanced by French manufacturing, a guarantee of quality.
The collection presented on the LK website is not exhaustive. Do not hesitate to contact them to find out more! Finally, l’agence LK Le Vaillant Katia plans to show its collection in Paris very soon. There is no doubt that LK will quickly make a place for itself in the small world of Parisian crafts and decoration.
The shape of the “Igloo” sofa is a nod to Jean Royère. Coffee table “Ego” in matt varnished walnut and brass. Pedestal table “Angel” in black patinated bronze. Design Agence LK.
“Eve” pedestal table in enamelled terracotta. Fireside chair “Kaya” in walnut. Design Agency LK.
Bench “Duc”. Leather and bronze patina. Design Agency LK.
Above left: “Valentine” lamp. Base in stained oak and glossy lacquer. Lampshade in white watercolour paper. Above right: “Passage” lamp in bronze with black patina. Watercolour paper lampshade. Design Agency LK.
Photos by Albert Watson. (To the right Kate Moss).
Decoration of a Penthouse in New York signed by the LK agency. Bench “Anatole” in black stained oak. Design Agency LK.
Decoration of a penthouse in New York signed by LK agency. Dressing room in wood, bronze handles. Central cabinet in varnished wood. Bronze suspension.
Carrara marble bathroom. Floor in natural oak. Wooden Wooden closet doors: natural stained sandblasted brushed pine.
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