At Maison Diaphane, we love homes that dare. Homes that challenge conventions, assert their freedom, and make creativity a living language. Empires embodies this philosophy perfectly. More than just a home decor brand, Empires offers a joyful, uninhibited, and deeply inspired world, where each piece tells a story of travel, encounters, and craftsmanship.
A FREE, JOYFUL AND ASSERTIVE STYLE
Empires rejects rigid codes. Here, color reigns supreme, mixing is embraced, and the unique is celebrated. Influences intersect, sometimes in unexpected places, to create surprising dialogues between cultures, materials, and forms. Eclecticism is not a stylistic choice: it is a philosophy of life, an art of inhabiting the world with curiosity and audacity.
Decorating one's interior then becomes an almost deliberate act. A way to assert one's identity, one's taste for beauty, authenticity, and the unexpected.
CAPSULE COLLECTIONS, BETWEEN LIMITED EDITIONS AND UNIQUE PIECES
Empires' offering is based on capsule collections, produced in limited series, and sometimes on unique creations, the Singuliers . Textile cushions with vibrant prints and distinctive lighting fixtures are designed as true decorative objects, capable of infusing personality and emotion into an interior. Nothing is standardized: each creation carries within it a soul, a story, a feeling.
Among these light fixtures, some pieces stand out for their ability to transform light into a sensory experience, by playing on materials, colors and diffusion.
AN APPROACH GUIDED BY TRAVEL AND HUMANITY
Empires is inspired by travel, shared moments, and meaningful discoveries. The brand champions a deep appreciation for beautiful natural materials, handcrafted items, and time-honored techniques. Behind every object, there are hands, faces, and traditions that are preserved and celebrated.
The creations are conceived in France, then handcrafted in workshops chosen for their excellence, in France, Portugal, Spain, Italy, but also in Morocco, Turkey, and Uzbekistan. A constant dialogue between here and elsewhere, between heritage and contemporary creation.
IKATS: VIBRANT TEXTILES, CARRYING LIFE
Among the signature textiles of empires, ikats occupy a central place. Handwoven in Uzbekistan's Ferghana Valley, these ancient fabrics are distinguished by their resist-dyeing technique, applied directly to the threads. The deliberately blurred patterns seem to vibrate, as if animated by an inner energy.
Silk velvet, silk or cotton: these exceptional textiles come to life in decorative cushions that bring depth, color and uniqueness to the interiors they inhabit.
PORTUGUESE WOOLIES: TRADITION REINVENTED
Empires also pays homage to Portuguese woolens, handwoven in the Alentejo or the Serra da Estrela. Once intended to protect shepherds from harsh winters, these utilitarian textiles are now enhanced by sophisticated colors and bold decorative uses.
Made from merino wool or pure virgin wool, these woolens notably adorn Empire-style light fixtures with character, transforming each piece into a luminous, warm and expressive object.
EMPIRES AT MAISON DIAPHANE
We are delighted to offer a selection of Empires cushions and lighting at Maison Diaphane. These pieces were chosen for their ability to interact with light and materials, like the white opaline lamp with its yellow base , whose soft, enveloping diffusion transforms lighting into a truly sensory experience. A free-spirited, inspired, and committed brand, Maison Diaphane sees decoration as a space for personal and sensitive expression, true to its ethos.
At Maison Diaphane, we open the doors to a world apart: a world of exceptional creations, chosen for their meaning, character, and integrity. Objects, perfumes, or materials—each encounter is conceived as an experience.
Discover it in store in Angers or from the comfort of your home.
And don't forget:
"Close your eyes, breathe, welcome to Maison Diaphane ."