Decoupage technics

In 1997, Marisa brings up to date an old know-how, decoupage on wood.
Arté Povera, or poor art, is an Italian technique dating back to the end the 17th, which consists of fixing hand cut papers on furniture, alternative to the expensive decorations of marbles and luxurious veneered wood.
The artist, who realizes all the pieces herself, extracts from old engravings, images of fauna and flora, that she cuts by hand with precisions. Engravings of the 17th, 18th or 19th century are then staged on wooden bases or under glass.

Before declining the supports, the designer first made pieces of furniture on order, and trays and chessboards of exception. Then, Marisa adapts the technique to the tableware with a dazzling collection of place mats and Lazy-Suzanne. Today SIÈCLE presents a series of placemats in Arté Povera per year, special orders are available from October to June.

In 2002, Marisa reinterprets the method, and reverses the process : the decoupage paper work is now applied under glass, and the engraving is seen by transparency.

Each decor can be personalized, reproduced on other formats or completely redesigned from other themes.
SIECLE is labeled Living Heritage Companies in 2008,
for this exceptional know-how, handmade in France.
Unique pieces, created and hand made by Marisa Osorio Farinha.

CARE

Decoupage under glass: The technique of decoupage is perfectly resistant to culinary use since these pieces are used on the glass side. This technique does not support the dishwasher. Clean with warm soapy water, do not soak. Plan to store them in circles of paper that you slide between each piece, to protect the lacquers.

Decoupage on wood: Clean with a quick wipe with a sponge, and preferably store flat in a dry place, away from too direct light to avoid possible yellowing of the varnishes used in the long run.