'JinYe', which translates as Gold (Jin) Leaf (Ye) in Chinese, is an appropriate name for a collection based on the dialogue between a brass-colored leaf and the shimmering richness of Patagonia quartzite. This exceptional natural granite was born in a volcanic region in Brazil and is known for its durability and beautiful patterning. The Gold Leaf, an oblong circular shape cut in various sizes, is the central motif of the ‘JinYe’ collection, forming each element of the piece - top, shelf, sides - in a composition that looks spontaneous but is in fact technically very challenging.
Like an otherworldly game of stacking stones, a console, coffee table or side table each reveals a new and different appearance depending on the angle from which it is viewed. Mesmerizing as well are the iridescent shades of Patagonia quartzite, its graphic pattern made of deep black, pale gold and moiré brown, and the incredible twinkling of the quartz, feldspar, mica and other mineral inclusions. As if governed by the laws of nature, 'JinYe' establishes itself as a both sophisticated and fundamentally organic collection where each piece stands as a miniature landscape for the home.
Founded in Shanghai by Chinese designer Xu Ming and French architect Virginie Moriette, Studio MVW is known for their sculptural, architectural forms and ability to subtly connect contemporary Western and Eastern aesthetics. With over twenty years of experience in architecture, interior and furniture design, Studio MVW has won numerous awards in Asia and Europe, including the Architectural Digest AD China 100 Design Talents Award four times in a row (2019, 2017, 2015 and 2013) and the Wallpaper* Design Award (2018, 2014).