DESK TABLE - 2025 HAND-ENGRAVED, SHAPED AND WELDED BRASS, WITH A ROUGH OXIDIZED FINISH. UNIQUE
AQUILON, like an imprint shaped by the blast of the wind…
Alexandra & Grégoire presented the AQUILON Desk, from the eponymous collection at TEFAF Maastricht 2025 in a MAISON JONCKERS solo show, ‘Between the Lines’, with their gallery Objects With Narratives. This piece continues a transformative journey, opening new possibilities and broadening the artistic horizons oftheir work.
The name AQUILON carries a deep mythological resonance. In both Greek and Roman mythology, the “Anemoi“ (Greek) or “Venti“ (Latin) are the deities of the winds, spirits born of Heaven and Earth. Their essence is tied to the seasons: “Borée“ (North Wind) brings the chill of winter; “Zephyr“ (West Wind) ushers in the breezes of spring; “Notos“ (South Wind) foretells late summer storms; and “Euros“ (East Wind) heralds the tempestuous autumn. Among the Romans, “Borée“ transforms into “AQUILON“, the swift and cold wind of the north, likened to the eagle, majestic and fast as the king of the skies.
This mythological reference is reflected in the design of the AQUILON Desk. The raw brass , engraved and shaped by hand, bears traces reminiscent of wind-sculpted landscapes, etched, beaten, and weathered as if by the very forces of nature. Whether representing gentle breezes or violent gusts, the craftsmanship leaves an indelible imprint, a testament to the artistry of Alexandra and Grégoire Jonckers.