Bronze

Jules Wabbes was deeply attracted to the genuineness of natural materials such as exotic woods, brass and bronze. Bronze, an alloy of copper and tin, has been used since antiquity and develops a patina that evolves beautifully over time. Wabbes’ lamps can be crafted in raw bronze, allowing them to withstand outdoor conditions much like open-air sculptures. When polished, the bronze reveals a luminous, almost golden appearance. Each ring is produced in a Belgian foundry using the traditional sand casting technique. A sand mould core is carefully prepared for every element. The magical moment — one the designer particularly cherished — occurs when the molten alloy (1200 °C) is lifted from the furnace and poured into the mould.

Once cooled and released from its cast, the ring appears in a deep red hue before being meticulously hand-finished through several stages.

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It is a very resistant material, with a beautiful colour that develops a patina over time, and it becomes golden when polished. Jules Wabbes was fascinated by noble materials and objects capable of withstanding the test of time.

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All our bronze objects are made through sand casting by artisans in Belgium. They are available in a raw or polished finish. Traces, indentations, and slight variations may appear, which are remnants of the sand. This makes the object beautiful and unique.

When polished, it should be handled with gloves to avoid leaving fingerprints on the surface. Gloves are provided for this purpose.

The polished finish can always regain its original shine after the oxidation process by cleaning it with a metal product such as Sivo.