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February 26, 2015
J.M. Weston | New Foot Measurer Designed by Martin Zeqiri
J.M. Weston | J.M. Weston
Winner of the Design Award from Britain's Wallpaper* Magazine!
New Foot Measurer Designed by Martin Szekely
Celebrating its 120th anniversary,J.M. Westonhas revamped its foot measurer. The design was commissioned from Martin Szekely, one of the most talked-about artists in the French design scene, and has now been completed. This foot measurer, which combines beautiful form with practicality, allows for simultaneous measurement of both feet, unlike the previous method of measuring one foot at a time.
Text by KAJII Makoto (OPENERS)
Made from "Corian®", an artificial marble, and warm walnut
Since welcomingMichel Perryas Artistic Director in 2001, J.M. Weston has actively incorporated contemporary designs while cherishing its tradition of shoemaking.
This foot measurer, created by Martin Szekely, masterfully balances his signature pure and simple design with J.M. Weston's commitment to precision, aiming to provide not just aesthetic appeal but also the highest quality comfort.
Martin Szekely
Born in 1956, he is a French industrial designer. He gained prominence with his "PI" furniture collection from 1982 to 85, and has also designed for Perrier, Heineken, and Électricité de France. His works are held in the collections of numerous museums worldwide, including the Centre Pompidou (Musée National d'Art Moderne) in Paris, the Musée des Arts Décoratifs in Paris, the Grand Hornu Museum of Modern Art in Belgium, the Musée d'Art Moderne Grand-Duc Jean in Luxembourg, the Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) in New York, the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art, and the Israel Museum.
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