The Amsterdam-based design studio Tjep. has recently launched a new line of sculptural furniture aimed at bringing awareness to human-induced disasters such as climate change or a nuclear melt-down. Entitled Bronze Age, the limited edition collection of chair, lounge and chaise are made entirely from poured bronze and call upon a traditional, labor-intensive, handcrafted process.

Designer Frank Tjepkema explains, “I wanted to create something totally opposite to the technology driven trends… such as 3d printing. I like the idea that bronze is precious and is therefore implicitly sustainable. It is either preserved or remelted but never discarded. Who knows… maybe these pieces contain a couple of remelted ancient bronze swords!”

The result is a combination of rough-hewn visual delicacy, in contrast with a mirror polish finish and inherent physical weight. Be sure to have a peek at the video below to see how the chairs transform from fragile wooden models into gleaming bronze works of art.

Bronze Age is currently on show through January 27th at Salons Christofle (9, Rue Royale 75008 Paris) as part of the MEET MY PROJECT event, organized in parallel with Paris’ Maison&Objet festivities. To purchase visit Tjep. at store.tjep.com.