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© All images and designs on this site belong to Philippe Cramer. All work is protected by copyright and cannot be used without the permission of Philippe Cramer.
Philippe chose his home city, Geneva, to set up a small design laboratory in which he experiments new forms and techniques. Notwithstanding influences from the design school of function oriented design and series production, he draws furniture, jewellery, porcelain, silverware and crystal using the methods of an artist. His approach brings together hand-crafted objects with industrial techniques, traditional materials with the latest technology, the codes of a vernacular aesthetic with a universal vision of beauty.
Philippe is also aware of the social and environmental impact of his products. He uses indigenous and sustainable materials wherever possible and mandates local artisans who revive ancestral techniques in order to produce his objects. He also works closely with the federal polytechnic schools who are developing tomorrow's manufacturing techniques and cutting edge materials.
Philippe Cramer aspires not only to conceive the most efficient products but also to create an emotional and intellectual triangle between an object, its creator and its user. His creations are essentially about building bridges.
Of Swiss and American nationality, Philippe Cramer was born in 1970. After schooling in Switzerland, he obtained a diploma in the History of Fine Arts of the 19th and 20th Centuries. In 1996, he graduated with a Bachelor in Fine Arts from Parson's School of Design in New York. In 2001, he founded Cramer and Cramer to be able to create and produce his work. In 2003, Cramer and Cramer opened a gallery in Geneva in the Quartier des Bains, in the heart of the contemporary art neighbourhood.
Several exhibitions have been dedicated to his work, notably: le Garage and the Edward Mitterrand gallery in Geneva, ArtCurial in Paris, ESF gallery in Lausanne and the Spazio Setmani and Swiss Cultural Centre Culturel of Milan.
In 2011, The Geneva Museum of Art and History gave him carte blanche in an exhibition entitled «L'Ornement Jamais». This ensemble has since been integrated in the permanent exhibition of the Museum and is now part of the Geneva state heritage collections.
Philippe Cramer lives and works in Geneva.
Opening hours:
Monday to Friday
10:00 to 18:30
Saturday by appointment
Gallery:
Cramer Cramer Sàrl
8 rue de la Muse
1205 Genève, Suisse
T: 41 22 321 48 12
F: 41 22 321 48 13
info(at)philippecramer.com
press(at)philippecramer.com
2017
Bench.
One of a kind.
Walnut inlayed with crystals.
2016
Sofa.
One of a kind.
Whitened oak and cotton fabric.
2006
Coffee table.
Small edition. Each with a tabletop of unique shape.
Solid walnut and walnut veneer on aluminium.
2016
Dining table.
One of a kind.
Whitened oak with marquetry of tinted oak.
2006
Console table.
Small edition. Each with a tabletop of unique shape and color.
Lacquered aluminium and wood.
2015
Rug for Bespoke Edition.
Wool or silk.
Can be ordered to different sizes, shapes and colors.
WIMMIS
2014
Dining table.
One of a kind.
Bleached ash.
2002
Sofa.
Walnut and velvet.
2016
Writing desk.
One of a kind.
Lacquered aluminium and wood.
2012
Family of stools.
Hand sculpted solid oak.
2016
Coffee table.
Small edition. Each with a tabletop of unique shape and color. Lacquered aluminium and wood.
2016
Console table.
Whitened oak and powder-coated steel.
2016
Dinner table.
Bleached oak and paint.
2016
Sideboard.
Walnut, anodized aluminium and gold leaf on paint.
2013
Series of occasional tables.
Hand tinted birch wood.
2001
Stool.
Small edition.
Hand carved solid wood. Walnut or oak.
2015
Coffee table for Bespoke Edition.
Brass and white marble.
Can be ordered to different sizes and materials.
2012
Dining table.
One of a kind.
Bleached oak and anodized aluminum.
2012
Console desk and sideboard for Made.com
Dark stain ash with multicolored blue and red drawers.
2007
Table designed for Dom Pérignon.
Unique piece.
Walnut inlayed with crystals.
2004
Chair designed for American manufacturer Bernhardt Design.
Multiple finishes available.
2011
Armoires and cabinets.
Small edition. Each with a unique pattern. Signed on interior panel.
Whitened ash and hand applied acrylic paint.
2008
Center table.
One of a kind.
Elm wood.
2016
Centerpiece.
Small edition.
Hand carved extra white marble.
2016
Centerpiece.
Small edition.
Extra white marble.
2001
Vase.
Small edition.
White porcelain and red enamel.
2001
Oil lamp.
Small edition.
White or gold enameled porcelain.
2007
Vases.
Edition of 8 and 2 AP per color.
Hand blown glass and enamel.
2002
Cups.
Small edition.
Enameled white porcelain.
2007
Self standing mirror.
Edition of 20 and 2 AP. Each with a different color lacquer on its backside.
High polished steel and lacquer.
2001
Vase.
Small edition.
White porcelain and platinum enamel.
2008
Vase.
Each vase is unique, it's shape being dictated by the silhouette of the face of the person ordering it.
Enameled resin.
2003
Mirrors.
Small edition.
Mirror on wood.
2012
Hand embroidered gold thread tapestry on cotton canvas.
One of a serie of eight.
Ø 180 cm
2006
Walnut casing encrusted with crystals.
Made for the editor Take5 for the Vetri Rosa project with Ornela Vorpsi and Mat Collishaw.
2011
Wall mirror.
Edition of 10 and 2 AP.
Silkscreen on mirror.
2001
Vase.
Small edition. Numbered. Hand made, sterling silver.
Part of the Maison Tavel Museum collection.
2001
Cup and votives.
Small edition. Numbered.
Hand made, sterling silver.
2001
Vase and candlesticks.
Small edition. Numbered.
Hand made, sterling silver.
2003
Candle.
Small edition.
Natural wax.
2016
Boxes.
Small edition.
Walnut and oak wood and lacquered metal.
2001
Shallow vessel.
Small edition. Numbered.
Hand made, sterling silver.
2015
Ceiling lamp.
One of a kind.
Anodised aluminum and LED.
2003
A family of table and floor lamps.
Unique and made to measure works.
Lacquered steel and aluminum.
2003
Table lamp.
Small edition.
Lacquered steel and aluminum.
2017
Pendant.
Profile of loved ones surrounded by a ring in 18kt gold and pink sapphires.
2014
Pendant.
Profile of a loved one surrounded by aura emanations, 18kt gold and diamonds.
2002
Earrings.
Small edition.
18kt yellow gold and cabochon rose quartz.
2001
Rings.
18kt yellow gold, a citrine, a garnet and an amethyst.
2001
Ring.
18kt yellow gold and a blue sapphire.
2001
Bracelet and ring.
18kt yellow gold and diamonds.
2001
Cuff bracelets.
Rhone 1: 18kt yellow gold, a garnet and green sapphires.
Rhone 2: 18kt yellow gold and a citrine.
2002
Cuff bracelet.
Sterling silver.
2011
Rings.
Gilt silver and semi-precious stones.
2010
Bracelet and ring.
Hardened play-doh dipped in 22kt gold.
2009
Ring.
Hand carved amethyst in the shape of a flower, 18kt gold and diamonds.
2009
Ring.
Hand carved agate in the shape of the head of a Bulldog with onyx eyes and nose, 18kt gold and diamonds.
2009
Bracelet and set of two rings.
Bracelet: resin dipped in 22kt gold.
Rings: 18kt gold and carbon deposition on silver.
2017
A show of Philippe Cramer's work at the Villa Audi in Beirut during the Design Week.
Curated by Adon Peres.
2017
A show of Philippe Cramer's work at the Villa Audi in Beirut during the Design Week.
Curated by Adon Peres.
2016
Wall painting installation at our Geneva gallery.
Acrylic on concrete.
2016
Wall painting installation at our Geneva gallery.
Acrylic on concrete.
Project illustration and final painting.
2010
Installation for the Museum of Art and history in Geneva, specifically created for the Salon de Cartigny. The salon is a reconstitution of the reception room originally in the Cartigny castle. The wood paneling is the original work by the master wood sculptor Jean Jaquet.
2010
Specifically created for the Museum's Salon de Cartigny, the tapestry is embroidered by hand with gold thread. It represents a wood clearing drawn by Philippe Cramer and took three full months to produce by the only Maître d'Art for gold embroidery in France.
12kt gold thread on cotton.
2010
Specifically created for the Museum's Salon de Cartigny, the furniture ensemble is a contemporary interpretation of the Louis XVI style and of the typologies of furniture of the time.
Sandblasted and whitened Swiss mountain pine wood with gold dipped tips.
2012
A show of Philippe Cramer's new work at the Farb gallery in Gstaad, including "Golden Landscapes", two new gold thread tapestries depicting mountain views.
2012
A show of Philippe Cramer's new work at the Farb gallery in Gstaad, including "Golden Landscapes", two new gold thread tapestries depicting mountain views.
2009
A show dedicated to the relation between the work of Philippe Cramer and Eliane Gervasoni at gallery ESF in Lausanne.
2009
A show dedicated to the relation between the work of Philippe Cramer and Eliane Gervasoni at gallery ESF in Lausanne.
2004
The Swiss Cultural Center of Milan invited Philippe Cramer to show his latest work during the Salone Di Mobile.
2004
The Swiss Cultural Center of Milan invited Philippe Cramer to show his latest work during the Salone Di Mobile.
2002
Solo show dedicated to Philippe Cramer's furniture, ceramics and silverware.
2002
Solo show dedicated to Philippe Cramer's furniture, ceramics and silverware.
2012
The Randogne collection part of the Magic show at the gallery S. Bensimon in Paris.
2015
Jewellery box.
Walnut and crystals.
2010
Bracelet and ring.
Hardened play-doh dipped in 22kt gold.
2003
Mirrors.
Small edition.
Mirror on wood.
2007
Vases.
Edition of 8 and 2 AP per color.
Hand blown glass and enamel.
2015
Rug for Bespoke Edition.
Wool or silk.
Can be ordered to different sizes, shapes and colors.
2001
Vase.
White porcelain and platinum enamel.
Small edition.
2015
Ceiling lamp.
Anodized aluminium and LED lights.
2005
Candles.
Small edition.
Wax.
2000
Oil lamp.
White porcelain.
Small edition.
2001
Vase
Porcelain with red enamel.
Small edition.
2001
Stool.
Small edition.
Hand carved solid wood. Walnut or oak.
2011
Armoires and cabinets.
Small edition. Each with a unique pattern. Signed on interior panel.
Whitened ash, hand applied acrylic paint and gold leaf.
2004
Chair designed for American manufacturer Bernhardt Design.
Multiple finishes available.
2005
Tray.
Small edition. Each is different in shape.
Solid walnut.
2006
Side table.
Small edition. Each with a different colored base.
Oak and lacquered steel.
Sils vase in porcelain with red enamel.
2007
Furniture for the entrance of a private bank.
2005
Wood furniture for the Swiss business lounges.
A project led by Tyler Brûlé.
Olivier Dupon
Thames & Hudson 2012
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From Mai 19th until September 14th 2016. A show of Philippe Cramer's new pieces of accessories in walnut inlayed with crystals.
From Mai 2nd until September 10th 2013.
A show of Philippe Cramer's new pieces of furniture using hand tinting methods.
From October 22nd until January 2013.
Philippe Cramer's family of lights Randogne will be featured in the group show "Magic" opening at the parisian Gallery S. Bensimon.
From September 13th until November 16th 2012.
A show of Philippe Cramer's new pieces of jewellery incorporating unique hand carved precious stones.
From May 3rd until September 9th 2012.
A show of Philippe Cramer's new work of hand carved and sculpted pieces including the new wood stool "Olé".
From March 15 until May 1st 2012.
A show of Philippe Cramer's new work called "Golden Landscapes", two new gold thread tapestries on cotton canvas depicting mountain views. Each is hand embroided with 12kt gold thread.
From February 18 until March 4th 2012.
A show of Philippe Cramer's new work at the Farb gallery in Gstaad, including "Golden Landscapes", two new gold thread tapestries depicting mountain views.
From September 15 2011 until February 17 2012.
A show of Philippe Cramer's new jewellery, each piece hand formed in play-doh and dipped in gold.
From May 19 until September 14 2011.
A show of Philippe Cramer's new works of furniture, consisting of hand painted armoires and cupboards.
From March 17 until May 18 2011.
A show of Philippe Cramer's new limited editions mirrors, each representing an eye silkscreened on silver coated glass.
From October 15 2010 until December 31 2011.
An installation for the Museum of Art and History in Geneva, specifically created for the Salon de Cartigny, consisting of one of a kind pieces of furniture and lighting and a hand embroidered gold thread tapestry.
The ensemble is now part of the permanent collections of the Museum.
From October 15 2010 until May 1 2011.
A retrospective of design, the applied and decorative arts in Geneva shown at the Museum of Art and History to celebrate the Museum's 100th birthday. An extensive amount of Philippe Cramer's work were on display.
