Maison Rapin is one of the best exhibitors to look forward to in PAD Monaco 2019, which will open its doors at April 26. Philippe Rapin, a talented designer, created his “Maison” where he collects and showcases the most wonderful collectible designs. Maison Rapin owns two galleries in Paris, Quai Voltaire and Rue de Beaune and Kam Tin Furniture. The outstanding art gallery is a sneak peek into the world and aesthetic of this eclectic art dealer.
PAD: “Banc en bronze patiné et velours” (2018) by Marc Bankowsky. Made of dark patinated bronze and green velvet. Photo: ©Maison Rapin
PAD: “Pair of stools covered with eco-fur” (2016) by Marc Bankowsky. Made of eco-fur and patinated bronze. Photo: ©Maison Rapin
Philippe Rapin created his first gallery in 1978, dedicated to ceramics. In the 80s, he moved to the Louvre des Antiquaires then rue du Bac in Paris, before settling in Quai Voltaire for many years.
PAD: “Banquette Rouge Six Pieds Fougere en Bronze dore” (2015) by Marc Bankowsky. Made of gilt bronze. Photo: ©Maison Rapin
PAD: “Cabinet bar italien en parchemin” (1940) by Franco Albini. Made of walnut and parchment. Photo: ©Maison Rapin
In the early 2000s, he created his gallery in Brussels, 146 Avenue Louise, based on the appealing of Italian design. Afterwards, he went to London in 2008 where he opened a gallery in Pimlico Road while creating Kam Tin, the mark of the “meubles bijoux”. In 2012, he re-opened a gallery in Paris on the Quai Voltaire. Then, in 2013, he established its activity in Asia by opening a gallery in Hong Kong and the jewel-furniture brand Kam Tin. In 2018, he opened a second gallery in Paris on the Rue de Beaune.
PAD: “Mirror Coral and Curiosity” (1972) by Robert Goossens. Made of gilt bronze. Photo: ©Maison Rapin
PAD: “Mirror Coral and Curiosity”‘s Detail. Photo: ©Maison Rapin
PAD: “Orione” sideboard (2017) by Roberto Giulio Rida. Made of brass, colored faceted and cut glass, inside in olive wood. Photo: ©Maison Rapin
Nowadays, he uses all his efforts into his two Parisian galleries and Kam Tin Furniture under one single label: Maison Rapin.
“Coppa Azzuro” (2017) mirror by Roberto Giulio Rida. Made of tinted vintage glass from the 1950’s thermoformed and mirrored, mounted on a brass structure. Photo: ©Maison Rapin
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“Cabinet Bonifacio” (2017) by Roberto Giulio Rida. Made of tinted glass, opalin glass and brass. Photo: ©Maison Rapin
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