l'amour du bois by francois langin
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Art work book Langin Design by Francois Langin.TRANSCRIPT
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Come and discover...
The tree has been chosenThe wood has been cut The artisan is ready ...
Craft in motion ...
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COUPER, FACONNER, ASSEMBLER, ASTIQUER, FIGNOLER, BICHONNER
.............................. cutting, shaping, assembling, polishing, refining, pampering
For my father, Mr. Pierre Langin
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Langin Designs, Inc.
Established in 1998, we are designer-creators of custom furniture and interior-fitted cabinetry. Interior designers, contractors, decorators and clients alike have come to us to bring their ideas to life. Every piece we design or build, receives the same high level of personal and professional attention.!
Our approach and philosophy is!to!work closely with you all throughout the project, starting from design through the selection of quality materials, and finishes in solid wood or beautiful veneer, to finally through development and installation phases. Our!aim is to achieve the ultimate balance of beauty and function that best fits your needs and desires.
Our recently purchased state-of-the-art cutting and shaping equipment, acquired from the best of German manufacturers, gives us the capability and flexibility to implement!most creative of the design ideas, and ultimately make your dreams come through.
At Langin Designs, quality and creativity is our passion and we strive to prove our!commitment!in every project we take on.
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Award winner 2012. CWD 19th Design portfolio. Dutch renaissance armoire, American walnut and ebony. Design by François Langin
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"The quality of your product, the work ethic that you have demonstrated and the high standard of craftsmanship far exceeded my expectations."
Anthony Hseih, CEO, Lending Tree
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Private residence Emerald bay Cabana Wood used: quarter cut Burmese teak veneer
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"It's wonderful to know that there are such talented artisan as François. He designed and crafted something!that went above and beyond
our dreams, thank you." Carol and Jim Searing
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Ironman's theater entrance lobby bar. Woods used: Louro preto, Bird-eye Maple, Helm burl, Cherry, Makore, Sapele pommele, EbonyDesign by François Langin
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"It's not often you meet someone who relishes his work as much as you do. Your willingness to allow me to monitor the process gave me
the needed insight to understand the amount of skill and details it takes to achieve your level of quality." Terry Wolfe, CFO, Pacific Shore
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Private residence San Juan Capistrano. Kitchen. Wood used: LyptusDesign by François Langin
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"His technical and artistic abilities are hard to grasp until you physically see and touch the beauty he creates."Laura Ann and Kyle Winning
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Private residence Pelican hill , theater and lobbyWoods used: Zebrano, 1/4 cut white Oak and white shagreen
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"We would like to thank you for a superlative design, professional and timely execution, all in all you surpassed our expectation."
Richard Rodnick, CEO Geneva Corp.
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Private residence Newport Beach office. Wood used: english Walnut burlDesign by François Langin
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"It's incredibly rare to find an artisan with the aesthetic sensibility, the historical understanding, the old-world precision construction
standards, and the service mentality of François Langin." Laura Girand
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Regency library. Wood used: white oak patina glazed finishDesign by François Langin
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"I would like to express my gratitude... Your are a gifted artist. I will enjoy every moment in my fabulous dressing room."
Kelly Roberts
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Private residence Laguna Beach. Boudoir,dressing room. Wood used: Carved American CherryDesign by François Langin
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Econo-line™
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Affordable cabinetry system, kitchen, bath, closet, garage
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Macassar Ebony Desk
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Woods used: Macassar ebony, legal wooly mammoth Ivory dots inlays and replacement Ivory pulls, shagreen legs, figured anegree drawer interiors 48.5” W, 23” D, 30” H. Hand polished varnish finish. Design by François Langin
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Macassar Lamp
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Wood used: Macassar ebony, legal wooly, Mammoth Ivory dots inlaysDesign by François Langin
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Guggenheim Chair, 2009 Award winner “Design in Wood” international competition
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Wood used: English Walnut burl. Leather upholstery, Hand polished varnish finish 34” W, 36” D, 29.5” HDesign François Langin
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Semainier 7 drawers
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Woods used: Maple burl, legal wooly mammoth Ivory dots inlays and replacement Ivory pulls, shagreen legs, hand dovetailed maple drawers. 23.5” W, 19” D, 56” H. Hand polished varnish finish. Design François Langin
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Buenos Aires table. Hand shaped dark walnut, 48” W, 29.5” H Design François Langin
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La Croix. Hand shaped dark walnut compound cut crosses, 61" W, 31" D, 29.5" H Design François Langin
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! Picasso Console Table and Desk
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Woods used: French white Oak, 188 hand cut , 54” W, 19” D, 32” H, Satin polished varnish finishDesign François Langin
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Gate Table. 2009 Award winner “Design in wood” international competition
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Wood used: Pummeled sapele, legal wooly mammoth Ivory dots inlays, 48” W, 29.5” H, Glass top 60' DDesign François Langin
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Home Theater
Woods used: Zebrano, Mappa burl, Sapeli, Macassar Ebony
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Armoire humidor. Pummeled sapele, shagreen doors, handles by artist Nicolai Medvedev lapis lazuli, quartz and gold. Design François Langin
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Dutch renaissance armoireWood used: English Burl and American Walnut. Design François Langin
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François Langin Designs, Inc.
1218 South Lyon St.
Santa Ana Ca 92705
United States of America
T: 714.796.9215
F: 714.796.9216
www.langindesign.com
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The beginning,
"I think I was three years old when I felt drawn to the medium of wood. His texture, beauty, scents mesmerized me. Those feelings have never left."
"Je pense que j'avais trois ans quand je me
suis senti attiré par la matière du bois. Sa
texture, sa beauté et parfums me fascinaient.
Ces sentiments ne m'ont jamais quitté."
"Chez Langin" Choisy
Haute Savoie, France
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"L'amour du bois"
"The love of wood"
© Langin Designs, Inc. 2012