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A New Hope

Raphael Navot is an advocate of a “natural future”. The Paris-based designer defends the idea of natural materials as they form a patina over time, age well, and have longer lifespans. Surrounding himself with a team of craftspeople, they work together to respect the essence and push the limits of materials.

He explains: “When a material has a natural or handmade motif, I intuitively relate to it. The natural world is incredibly rich and has surpassed any imagined design possible. It’s a great source of knowledge for me. The artisans themselves are another source as they are the

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