{"id":2927,"date":"2016-04-23T12:11:37","date_gmt":"2016-04-23T16:11:37","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.monsffa.ca\/?page_id=2927"},"modified":"2016-04-23T12:11:37","modified_gmt":"2016-04-23T16:11:37","slug":"steampunk-decor","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.monsffa.ca\/?page_id=2927","title":{"rendered":"Steampunk Decor"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Even ultramodern condos can benefit from this trend, which adds a whimsical edge<\/h2>\n

The thing with steampunk is it\u2019s so different, so unique, plus it\u2019s made from recycled parts and we\u2019re in the era of recycling, so I think people are very attracted to it.<\/em>
\nFRANCK AZAN<\/p>\n

From page H1<\/a> What, exactly, is steampunk? Depending on whom you ask, you\u2019ll be given a variety of answers about the trend that essentially started as a genre of science fiction in the early 1980s, one that featured steam-powered machinery instead of advanced technology and transformed into a visual style popular in art, fashion and, more recently, interior design.<\/p>\n

PHOTO BY REN\u00c9E-AUBE CHAMBERLAND, COURTESY OF JACK LUX <\/em><\/a><\/span>Jack Lux, at 3678 St-Denis St., is just one of the retail outlets in Montreal that carries steampunk decor items which blend industrial elements of the Victorian age with modern design and technology for a one-of-a-kind look.<\/span>\u201cIt\u2019s a style that revolves around recycling stuff \u2014 a mix of pumps and pipes and turbines, or everything that has to do with steam, and refurbishing it into something new, like a lamp, a wall hanging or furniture,\u201d said Daniel Dahan, the owner of Un Monde de M…, a furniture and accessories store on St-Laurent Blvd. that specializes in steampunk. Dahan is also the main supplier of various steampunk retail outlets in Montreal, including Jack Lux, ABC and Usine Nord.<\/p>\n

A visual style that mixes old and new, steampunk blends industrial elements of the Victorian age with modern design and technology for a one-of-a-kind look.<\/p>\n

\u201cCustomers are attracted by the style because of its uniqueness; rarely are there two of the same made,\u201d said Eric Azoulay, the owner of ABC on St-Laurent Blvd., which sells custom steampunk furniture and one-of-a-kind pieces.<\/p>\n

Azoulay describes steampunk as \u201ca style from the British era which is made up of raw elements such as old pipes, reclaimed wood, and recycled metals which are transformed into new eclectic furniture.\u201d<\/p>\n

Franck Azan, the manager at Jack Lux, agrees.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe thing with steampunk is it\u2019s so different, so unique, plus it\u2019s made from recycled parts and we\u2019re in the era of recycling, so I think people are very attracted to it,\u201d Azan said.<\/p>\n

\u201cEverybody knows that if they buy an object made from recycled wood, for example, they are extending the life of something that would otherwise be destroyed.\u201d<\/p>\n

While there is definitely an environmental aspect to it, Dahan maintains that, bottom line, the popularity of steampunk has to do with how it looks.<\/p>\n

\u201cIt\u2019s a beautiful, different trend and people \u2014 whether they know what steampunk is or not; whether it\u2019s recycled or not \u2014 will buy it just because they like it, because it\u2019s pretty and will look good in a home.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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So how, exactly, does one go about decorating with steampunk, especially in a new home or condo?<\/p>\n

\u201cYou can have just one piece, a masterpiece like an amazing bar or a counter, and the effect is incredible,\u201d Azan said, adding, somewhat wistfully: \u201cI heard of one guy who worked with Fellini and everything in his house was steampunk. But he\u2019s an artist. For most people, it\u2019s not going to be everything.\u201d<\/p>\n

According to Azan, steampunk lamps are a must for steampunk admirers, and Azoulay agrees.<\/p>\n

\u201cI would definitely decorate a modern or contemporary space with steampunk lighting and vintage industrial accessories,\u201d Azoulay said.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe vintage industrial feel, combined with steampunk, definitely adds warmth to a modern space.\u201d Case in point: the hugely popular Edison light.<\/p>\n

Edison lights are known for the warm and intimate glow they impart, and they pair really well with an industrial look. Their distinctive shape and design also makes them unique.<\/p>\n

Interestingly enough, Dahan\u2019s foray into the world of steampunk started with a lamp.<\/p>\n

\u201cIn the beginning, when we started, I had these helmets and the bottom part of a lamp, because I had sold the lampshade,\u201d Dahan said. \u201cI put one of the helmets on the lamp and it was popular \u2014 so I made more of them.\u201d<\/p>\n

And what of the future of steampunk? \u201cThe future looks great due to the innovation and unlimited design potential, with no rules,\u201d Azoulay said.<\/p>\n

For Dahan, the future revolves around airplanes.<\/p>\n

<\/a><\/a><\/a><\/a><\/span><\/span>\u201cThe highest level of steampunk right now involves recycled plane parts, because when they get rid of a plane they have to destroy it \u2014 turn it into scrap,\u201d he said. \u201cPlanes are hot and hard to get. They make for works of art.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n