Design
CHAABAN
Burl Nesting Bowl Set. Available finishes are gold speckled bronze, ebonized bronze, polished stainless steel.
Image courtesy of: CHAABAN
In 2016, Brian Chaaban introduced his unique collection of accessories to the world. For several years beforehand, he had been curating a collection of premium bronze wares. He pulled inspiration from the natural beauty that surrounds his hometown of Los Angeles. His self-titled collection “CHAABAN” focuses on the forms, shapes, and details that are found outdoors.
Poppy Vase Set, available as a set or individually. Available finishes are gold speckled bronze or ebonized bronze
Image courtesy of: CHAABAN
The unique collection of bronze wares was inspired by the organic and biomorphic shapes found in nature. The vessels, vases, platters, and bowls are crafted with a specific focus: to capture the details seen in trees… mainly the branches and trunks. The grains, edges, splits and cracks naturally found in wood are mimicked and preserved using traditional bronze casting methods. CHAABAN has a magical way of blending art and function with the permanence of bronze.
“Sequoia Vessel”. Available finishes are ebonized bronze (shown) and gold dusted bronze.
Image courtesy of: 1st Dibs
Behind each bronze piece is a hand-carved block of wood. Once the wood model is perfected, the piece finds its second form when it is cast in solid bronze using a 6,000 year-old method known as “lost wax casting.” Once the piece is cast, it is finished by hand and patinated.
Chaaban says that artistic inspiration for the collection is drawn from the styles of Harry Balmer and Paul Evans, both of whom were artists that worked in a raw and brutalist style. In addition, Chaaban found a kindred spirit in the modernism sculptures of the late Barbara Hepworth.
Solid Bronze “Willow Platter”, blackened natural bronze (shown).
Available finishes include: blackened natural bronze (shown), golden natural bronze, white-washed bronze, polished bronze, and polished stainless steel.
The “Willow” Platter showcases the wood’s material properties and preserves its beautiful intricacies into bronze. Each grown ring, crack, and split is recorded into the bronze permanently.
Image courtesy of: 1st Dibs
Each bronze cast is made in Los Angeles by skilled, traditionally-trained artisans. The casts are individually handmade with a focus on quality to ensure that each piece can survive for centuries. Perhaps these pieces will eventually become heirlooms?
About his pieces, Chaaban says, “I have always been drawn to the outdoors– whether it be through hiking trails or swimming in the ocean, there is such an indescribably tranquil energy about our natural world.”
Solid bronze “Burl” Nesting Bowls with Natural Edge.
Image courtesy of: 1st Dibs
These beautiful “Burl” nesting bowls were Chaaban’s first pieces for the collection. Sculpted as burl wood vessels, these pieces were then cast in bronze in order to preserve the organic imperfections found on the burl wood brim.
Chaaban’s quote perfectly captures what is true, “Inspired by Nature, Captured by Bronze.”
