Elegant tripod stand with a malachite top

Eric Stepniewski's fascinating journey with bronze began in 1973 in his hometown of Paris, where he started working as an antique dealer. After many years managing his Gallery, he took over the renowned company specializing in tinning and antique restoration: Bettencourt.

In 1989, he decided to elevate his manufactory to a higher level and moved to Poland, his parents' homeland, to create his own collections, utilizing his favorite raw materials: gold, silver, malachite, and lapis lazuli.

MANUFACTURING AND EXPERTISE

“I gathered the best experts to create unique and one-of-a-kind pieces. You will never see the same details in another item, and all work is performed by masterful hands.”

CREATION AND EXPERIENCE

From design to production – today, everything takes place in the same factory.

Therefore, you will find all the trades necessary to produce such exquisite details, each element crafted individually and by hand by our experienced artisans (from carpenters to turners).

They specialize in working with rare and noble materials such as malachite, lapis lazuli, brass, and wood.

Materials

MALACHITE

Malachite is a semi-precious stone originating from the Democratic Republic of Congo. Used in jewelry as well as decoration (vases, columns, clocks, furniture), especially in Russia since the 18th century. It is worth wearing as a bracelet for health reasons due to its anti-rheumatic healing properties. We are proud to work with a stone that becomes increasingly rare each year.

LAPIS

Lapis is a semi-precious stone from Afghanistan. It has been used since antiquity (Tutankhamun's sarcophagus) and in jewelry. Since the 18th century, it has also been used for furniture, vases, clocks, and various objects.

MATERIALS

Brass – an alloy of copper and zinc, with zinc content up to 40%.

GOLD

Gold is one of the most sought-after materials in the world. We use it in nearly all our creations. Depending on the country and value, it has different karat ratings: 9K, 14K, 18K, and 24K (pure gold). To gold-plate our items and ensure the highest quality for our clients, we use only 24-karat gold via galvanization.

CRYSTAL

We mainly use crystal for lamps or vases of various shapes and colors. It is hand-cut by specialized artisans.