Sé releases new still life photography series

Sé’s acclaimed furniture features in a new series of startling still-life photographs.

Showcasing pieces from the European design brand’s three collections, the images play with form, light, composition and allusion. There’s a sense of film noir, a hint of surrealism and as ever with Sé, each item exudes a sense of sheer character.

The images reveal some startling juxtapositions. Flowers, food and sculptures sit unexpectedly upon or beside Sé furniture as if in a dream: sometimes creating textural echoes and unpredictable friendships; otherwise initiating a quiet, meaningful conversation between forms.

The series has another, intriguing aspect – that each image reflects upon the role of furniture itself. A chair can be a place to eat, to socialise, to read or simply contemplate the world. Each photograph carries an oblique suggestion of those roles, while subverting our expectations.

In all the photographs, a sense of chiaroscuro pervades: a heady interplay between light and shade. This brings out the playful curvaceousness, rich colour palette and unrivalled craftsmanship that Sé is now recognised for in the luxury furniture sector.