03 Jul 2024
Luxury switch manufacturer, Meljac, and Estelle Matczak, founder of the artisans’ collective Studio Pluriel, are combining their talents to propose a series of pieces that blend functionality and artistic design. The Studio collection, which currently features seven solid brass models, draws on Estelle’s specialist know-how in torched patina effects and etching. Thanks to Meljac’s expertise, the patterns created by this talented artist are now available on switches, bringing a unique artistic dimension to interior fittings.
A meeting of minds
It was during a professional trade fair that artist Estelle Matczak met Meljac's co-founder, Florence Bousquet. She had long admired the brand’s universe, and the idea of collaboration has now begun. The two women, who share the same values and love for craftsmanship, decided to bring the idea to life through a range of unique models. The project got under way and the magic began to happen. After a year of fruitful cooperation and creative exploration, the Studio collection was finally launched.
The Studio collection: exquisite switches
Meljac, the leading French manufacturer of luxury electrical fittings, has embraced the torched patina effect, a rare technique used by Estelle Matczak at Studio Pluriel. The raw brass plate is oxidized and turned into a unique object, and a subtle, nuanced work of art.
The expertise of Meljac’s teams comes in the brass machining process and fitting mechanisms such as toggles, push buttons, and sockets to the plates.
The seven screwless models are available in several formats (single, twin, triple, etc.), with or without chamfered edges.
Estelle Matczak and Meljac are also able to pool their know-how to produce bespoke models for specific projects, with custom colours, patterns, textures, and engravings.
