Born in 1963 he is living and working in Paris. From his childhood he started to learn about the object’s life, thanks to his father who used to bring him to the Puces market.

Self educated, he started researches on ornementation and achieved many pieces including mosaic work.

His first encounter with Olivier gagnère was in 1991; with him he started to learn what rigour, simplicity and precision are meaning. He will remain by Olivier Gagnère’s side for 4 years. Vincent’s prefered subjects are the raw mate.

In 1995 he designed his first full set of furniture, luminaries and hand thrown ceramics. All these creations were displayed at “Scènes d’intérieur” show in Paris and his talent was rewarded by the “Découverte 96” prize.

In 1997 a large superstores chain called “Prisunic” commited to his care the exclusive creation of wooden and hand thrown ceramics art objects.

As of today he is in charge of various projects for hotels and restaurants as well as of the design of furniture and luminaries for the french Embassies in New Delhi, Brazilia or Beyrouth.

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