On the sun-drenched shores of Saint Martin, designer Alexandre Chapelin creates furniture that blurs the line between land and sea. His signature collection of resin and stone tables brings the tranquil essence of ocean landscapes into living spaces, offering owners a permanent fragment of coastal magic.
Chapelin’s process begins with careful stone selection – each rugged fragment chosen for its unique texture and organic shape. He then envelops these natural elements in hand-poured blue resin, creating the illusion of tide pools frozen in time. The translucent material catches light differently throughout the day, mimicking water’s ever-changing shimmer.
What makes his work remarkable is this seamless marriage of raw nature and refined design. A Chapelin table isn’t just a conversation piece – it’s a functional surface where coffee cups meet geological artistry. “I want people to experience that moment of wonder you feel when discovering a perfect tide pool,” the designer explains.
Available through his studio and select galleries, these pieces attract design lovers who appreciate both craftsmanship and connection to nature. Chapelin frequently shares his creative journey on Instagram, documenting how rough stones transform into polished artworks that carry the ocean’s spirit inland.
For those seeking to bring this coastal serenity home, Chapelin’s tables offer more than utility – they provide a daily reminder of nature’s quiet beauty, preserved in resin and stone. As one collector noted: “It’s like having a piece of the Caribbean shoreline in your living room, without the sand in your sofa.”
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