Half Box Alchemy by Rick Owens

About This Piece

Contemporary Design

Half Box Alchemy by Rick Owens
2018
Dimensions: L 50 x W 50 x H 71 cm
Materials: Bronze and leather
Weight: 35 kg

Rick Owens is a California-born fashion and furniture has developed a unique style that he describes as “luxe minimalism.”
Though his designs are simple and spare, Owens thrives on theatricality - producing wildly original runway shows featuring gender-fluid models of all ages and shapes. Inspired by his longtime partner and muse, Michele Lamy, clothes and furniture alike feature dark grays, blacks and browns. Like his frontier forebears, Owens finds his strongest influences in nature - his furniture and housewares have simple, organic shapes, and a few items even feature his distinctly 21st century take on antlers.

Creator	Rick Owens
Production Period	Before 2010
Identifying Marks	This piece is attributed to the above-mentioned designer/maker. It has no attribution mark
Style	Contemporary
Detailed Condition	Good — This vintage item remains fully functional, but it shows sign of age through scuffs, dings, faded finishes, minimal upholstery defects, or visible repairs.
Product Code	KYZ-765107
Additional Information	Made to Order
Materials	Bronze, Leather
Width	50 cm 50 cm
Depth	50 cm 50 cm
Height	71 cm 71 cm
Weight Range	Standard — Between 40kg and 80kg
Duties Notice	Import duty is not included in the prices you see online. You may have to pay import duties upon receipt of your order.

Shipping & Delivery

Manufacturing Time	6-8 weeks
Ships from	France
Duties Notice	Import duty is not included in the prices you see online. You may have to pay import duties upon receipt of your order.
Returns	Returns accepted within 14 days of delivery, except for Made-to-order items

Delivery Options

Front Door Delivery: (Included in Every Order)	A skilled driver will unload the item(s) from the delivery truck and bring it to your building’s doorstep. You will be responsible for further transport beyond that point. We recommend asking a family member or friend for an extra hand; alternatively, you may upgrade to In-Home Delivery (see below). The delivery partner will email and/or call you at least one day in advance to arrange a delivery time. A wooden crate may be used for intercontinental shipments for maximum protection. Item will be left in its packaging after delivery. A signature will be required upon delivery.
In-Home Delivery: (For in-home delivery service, additional fees apply. Please get in touch)	A skilled driver or a team of two will bring your item(s) inside your home and place it in the immediate entryway. For unusually large or heavy items, we recommend asking a family member or friend for an extra hand, as we cannot send more than 2 drivers. The delivery partner will email and/or call you one day in advance to arrange a delivery time. A wooden crate may be used for intercontinental shipments for maximum protection. Item will be left in its packaging after delivery. A signature will be required upon delivery.

Front Door Delivery:
(Included in Every Order)

A skilled driver will unload the item(s) from the delivery truck and bring it to your building’s doorstep. You will be responsible for further transport beyond that point. We recommend asking a family member or friend for an extra hand; alternatively, you may upgrade to In-Home Delivery (see below).
The delivery partner will email and/or call you at least one day in advance to arrange a delivery time.
A wooden crate may be used for intercontinental shipments for maximum protection.
Item will be left in its packaging after delivery.
A signature will be required upon delivery.

In-Home Delivery:
(For in-home delivery service, additional fees apply. Please get in touch)

A skilled driver or a team of two will bring your item(s) inside your home and place it in the immediate entryway. For unusually large or heavy items, we recommend asking a family member or friend for an extra hand, as we cannot send more than 2 drivers.
The delivery partner will email and/or call you one day in advance to arrange a delivery time.
A wooden crate may be used for intercontinental shipments for maximum protection.
Item will be left in its packaging after delivery.
A signature will be required upon delivery.

*Important Note

Please examine every order upon delivery. In the event that there are visible signs of damage or missing or incorrect pieces, please indicate the problem on the Delivery Note and contact us within 48 hours of delivery. A signed delivery receipt without notations of missing, damaged, or incorrect item(s) represents your acceptance of the complete order in perfect condition.

About the Creator

Rick Owens

Born in California in 1961, Rick Owens studied fine arts for two years at Otis College of Art and Design in Los Angeles until 1981. He took classes in pattern-making and draping at Los Angeles Trade-Technical College, before working in the city’s knock-off garment industry. In 1988, he was hired as a pattern-cutter at a sportswear company owned by Michèle Lamy, who later became his wife.

Owens launched his now highly successful fashion label in 1994, championing an edgy style often described as “glunge” (grunge and glamour). He began selling his designs at Charles Gallay and by 1999, was a top seller at Barneys. In 2001, he signed a distribution deal with the Italian sales agency EBA. In 2002, his first runway show was sponsored by American Vogue. Owens moved to Paris in 2003, where he continues to live and work.

Owens began experimenting with furniture design in his own home in 2005. Parisian gallerist and dealer Philippe Jousse saw his work and helped introduce Owens’ furniture to the public. Owens creates limited-edition series that include chairs, sofas, and lighting, characterized by unusual material combinations (bone, wood, resin, concrete, cashmere, antlers, and fiberglass) and juxtaposing shapes (sharp angles complemented by unexpected curves).