Olive Display Set
This project introduces an olive display set for Puiforcat, extending the brand's legacy of exceptional craftsmanship into a contemporary dining object. Inspired by architectural forms and crafted with meticulous attention to materiality and proportion, it elevates an everyday serving ritual through understated elegance.
The Preface
For generations, Puiforcat has crafted ceremonial silverware for the French State. Each piece reflects precision, dignity, and quiet authority—transforming functional objects into enduring symbols of national identity.
The Role of The Vessel
A vessel does not simply hold a plant—it defines its position within the architecture, transforming a botanical specimen into a living monument. The Olive Tree alone answers to this order. Revered in French culture as L'Arbre Roi, it carries the same sovereign dignity Puiforcat brings to silver—its sculptural silhouette, at 5 to 10 years of growth, a botanical counterpart to deliberate craftsmanship.
Brand Positioning
Design Direction
The design direction is informed by classical architectural forms and their enduring sense of refinement.
Sculpted by Light
Architectural Rhythm
Geometry in Detail
Three Scales of Presence
01
The Anchor
Olive Tree Planter
Defines the tree's position within the architecture as a "Living Antique".
02
The Fragment
Olive Branch Vessel
Captures the essence of "Indoor Naturalism" through fragmented artistry.
03
The Ritual
Olive Tray
Elevates the fruit into "Gastronomic Jewelry" through a ceremony at the smallest scale.
01
The Anchor
Olive Tree Planter
Outer Vessel
Inner Liner
Reservoir
02
The Fragment
Olive Branch Vessel
03
The Ritual
Olive Tray
Bespoke Service Option
Puiforcat’s bespoke service allows pieces to be personalized through selected materials and finishes, a practice traditionally seen across its tableware and cutlery. For the Olive Tray, these options remain within the Maison’s established material language, exploring variations of silver and 24-carat gold.
Satin mat / Poli miroir
Contrasted Silver Finish
Épargne
Partial Gilding
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Épargne
Partial Gilding
Elevate the ritual of gathering
Process
