The magic starts with a simple ball of wire.  In the expert hands of French artist, Marie Christophe, wire is twisted and looped and coiled, meandering its way through glittering crystals and colorful beads, morphing into a whimsical sculpture or an elaborate chandelier.

 After studying graphic art and interior architecture at Ecole Supérieure de Design, Penninghen in Paris, her wire sculptures began to take shape as both works of art and functional lighting.

Her stunning work captured the eye of some of the most prestigious designers in Paris, among whom she has crafted chandeliers and sconces for Dior, and flocks of playful penguins for Roger Vivier, Jean-Louis Deniot is a devoted fan