Capriccio
Upcycled Fragments – Instinct
What to do with the waste generated by furniture production? How to valorise this waste, which is often difficult to reuse? How to give it a new life, reduce the environmental impact and optimise the production process, without sacrificing aesthetics and refinement? By developing limited series and high-quality one-off pieces, Marie-Amelie's studio promotes durability, human relationships and the excellence of craftsmanship. Local sourcing and sustainable production are at the heart of her work. Her creations, born from close collaborations with exceptional craftsmen, are the result of a careful dialogue between material, memory and gesture. Arnaud Mainardi, from the Chatersèn workshop in the Cévennes, works with chestnut to create essential and eco-sustainable furniture. Sharing a vision and sensitivity, together they reflected on the importance of preserving the material and enhancing its uniqueness. Starting with wood scraps provided by the workshop, Marie-Amelie let shapes and irregularities guide the design, transforming the unexpected into creative dialogue. The result is an essential basket, designed for everyday use, where the fragment is the source of silent transformation and invisible repair, a metaphor for the regenerative act.
Marie-Amélie Poisson is a creative director with a deep passion for craftsmanship, design and sustainable innovation. She started her career at Kenzo as Junior Creative Director for fashion and fragrance graphics, working directly with Kenzo Takada. During this experience, he discovered Japanese culture with its discreet, aesthetic and joyful sensibility. After a period as Senior Creative Director at the Autonne agency, dedicated to audiovisual, she founded Beaumontia, a haute couture jewellery brand, collaborating with a historic Parisian atelier supported by Chanel to produce silk flowers. This project strengthened her connection with craftsmanship. In 2020, she started UpCrafted, a sustainable upcycling initiative. In 2022, she founded her own company, driven by a passion for research and creation. Her vision is based on everyday curiosity, respect for the environment and a desire to promote the world of craftsmanship.