Source Édition brings the forgotten back to life
BY TOM DUFREIX
Just launched, the brand Source Édition will unveil its first collection to the public during Milan Design Week. An opportunity to reissue pieces preserved for nearly half a century by the Mobilier National.
Specializing in design from the 1950s to the 1970s, Source Édition was founded by Isabelle de Ponfilly and her daughter Joséphine Bursacchi. After twenty-six years at the helm of Vitra France and Knoll for the former, and experience in the art and vintage market for the latter, the duo came together with the idea of bringing back to the forefront creations with functional and elegant design that still resonate with current trends. Chosen with passion for this first collection, the five pieces signed by André Monpoix, Turenne Chevallereau, Ben Swildens, Claude Courtecuisse, and Giuseppe Rivadossi celebrate a dormant heritage.
A dive into the collections of the Mobilier National
Produced in large quantities for some or in only a few copies for others, these creations have since all disappeared from the shelves. At least those dedicated to sales. Preserved at the Mobilier National, they were selected by Isabelle de Ponfilly and Joséphine Bursacchi, invited by the institution to delve into the archives of the Atelier de recherche et de création (ARC), launched by André Malraux. Manufactured between France and Italy with specialized industries (for the Miniflore bud vase and the Basilio bench) or artisans (for the Jumelles lamp, the TU-TU table, and the lounge seating), these creations naturally impose themselves during this grand celebration of global design, during which Source Édition will take its first steps.
