Philosophy
The passion for objects Taking antique elements, mostly sought in antique shops and during
faraway trips, Ira von Fürstenberg, like a sculptor, lets her imagination loose. She often
diverts these objects from their initial purpose to transform them into works of art. This is
how after incrustation of turquoises and pearl arabesques, the simples objects can become a
unique and numbered object. She works with quartz, rock crystal, porphyry, mixes
malachite and silver gilt, gold and jade, coral and ebony, mother of pearl and bronze… In
her collections more that 1000 objects to date, renewed every year: paper-cutters, card-
holders, paper-weights, ashtrays, picture frame, matching magnifying glasses and a special
collection of superb table centrepieces. Ira von Furstenberg… the nomad, a citizen of the
world and yet from nowhere Her only port call is action. Her only motivation: exception.
She loves what is unique…and travels the world: India, Turkey, China and Mexico… in search
of the object… Between two airplanes, she scribbles ideas and decides on the materials to
use, such as rare woods or silver gilt. She them pays meticulous attention to ensure that her
objects are beautiful to touch, beautiful to watch, and sit on a table… Her creations are at
the image: beauty, refinement and exception