Mere minutes from the storied Place Vendôme is the home of Lorenz Bäumer, the renowned jeweller who designs rare pieces with precious stones sourced all over the world.
Since garnering global attention as the designer of the wedding tiara for Charlene, Princess of Monaco, Lorenz has gone on to tenures as the creative director of fine jewellery at Chanel and Louis Vuitton, with some of his pieces on exhibit at the Musée des Arts Décoratifs in the Louvre. I want to be remembered as an artist, says Lorenz, who believes that the process of making jewellery is where art and technology intersect.
Contemporary works of art adorn the living room, along with unique furniture pieces that lend a ’70s feel, such as a neon light sculpture by Johanna Grawunder, a brass Kangaroo table by Casa Botelho, and the Lightning bench by Ron Arad
The home Lorenz shares with his wife evokes the feel of a contemporary art gallery. Put together over many years, their collection comprises art, furniture and other collectible objects, ranging from mid-century works to modern art. From photographs and furniture to silverware and small totems, each piece within the residence expresses a unique and worldly aesthetic that befits the designer’s taste.
Divided into two spaces, the living room is a place for the couple to relax and entertain. The avid collector has also adorned the area with contemporary artwork alongside carefully selected furniture pieces: a sofa from B&B Italia, the Lightning bench and cabinet by Ron Arad, and a bar piece by Philolaos.
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Works by artists Ingo Maurer and Vik Muniz hang in the dining area. The dining table, designed by Lorenz and his wife, is set with Murano tableware and Baccarat crystal
Artist Rob Wynne’s work, A La Folie, revitalises the neutral master bedroom
The home’s dining room and kitchen, meanwhile, recall the romantic beauty of Venice. Vibrant colours and intricate patterns on their collection of Murano glass harmonise beautifully with photographs, creating an animated atmosphere in the areas where Lorenz and his wife typically entertain guests.
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In other spaces of the home, Lorenz has also put on display his own works, made using materials from far and away: pebbles found in tiger’s eye, meteorites or sandy beaches, each telling a story behind its discovery. Lorenz says he wants to showcase jewels that he, or anyone else, could never have imagined. He concludes: It’s a symbol of my love for life.
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A version of this article originally appears in our March 2019 issue.
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