{"product_id":"book-the-boca-raton-a-century-of-being-iconic","title":"Book - The Boca Raton: A Century of Being Iconic","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan data-contrast=\"auto\" lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun SCXW215883126 BCX4\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW215883126 BCX4\"\u003eBoules\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SpellingErrorV2Themed SCXW215883126 BCX4\"\u003ed’Escalier\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW215883126 BCX4\"\u003e: The Flávia \u0026amp; Frank Abubakir Collection reveals a fascinating world of craftsmanship hidden in plain sight.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW215883126 BCX4\"\u003eGathering hundreds of staircase finials—known as boules d’escalier—from the remarkable private collection of Flávia and Frank Abubakir, renowned collectors of Boules, this volume celebrates forms often overlooked yet rich in artistry and history. Traditionally installed as the final decorative element when a home was completed, these sculptural glass and crystal spheres served as a symbolic\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW215883126 BCX4\"\u003efinishing touch\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW215883126 BCX4\"\u003eto grand interiors.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW215883126 BCX4\"\u003eToday, they stand as extraordinary examples of artisanal design from a bygone era.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"EOP Selected SCXW215883126 BCX4\" data-ccp-props=\"{}\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-contrast=\"auto\" lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun SCXW215883126 BCX4\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW215883126 BCX4\"\u003eThe book unfolds in a fluid visual journey, grouping the pieces by color, pattern, and the intricate techniques etched into their surfaces. From luminous crystal forms to richly colored glass works; each boule reveals the imagination and craftsmanship of the artisans who created them. Photography by Harald Gottschalk captures the collection in Portugal and Brazil, highlighting both the sculptural beauty of the objects and their unique character.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"EOP Selected SCXW215883126 BCX4\" data-ccp-props=\"{}\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-contrast=\"auto\" lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun SCXW215883126 BCX4\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW215883126 BCX4\"\u003eInterwoven throughout the volume are reflections written by Flávia Abubakir herself, sharing personal insights into how her family began collecting and the passion behind assembling such an extraordinary archive. A rare nineteenth-century catalogue discovered at auction further enriches the narrative, offering a glimpse into the historical world in which these objects were first produced.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"EOP Selected SCXW215883126 BCX4\" data-ccp-props=\"{}\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-contrast=\"auto\" lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun SCXW215883126 BCX4\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun AdvancedProofingIssueV2Themed SCXW215883126 BCX4\"\u003eNever before\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW215883126 BCX4\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ephotographed in this way, the collection transforms a little-known decorative tradition into a celebration of beauty, craftsmanship, and the art of collecting.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-contrast=\"auto\" lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun SCXW215883126 BCX4\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-details__detail-list-item\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-details__detail-list-item\"\u003e\n\u003ch4 class=\"h6\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-details__detail-list-item\"\u003e\n\u003ch4 class=\"h6\"\u003ePage count\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e280 pages\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-details__detail-list-item\"\u003e\n\u003ch4 class=\"h6\"\u003eNumber of illustrations\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e180\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-details__detail-list-item\"\u003e\n\u003ch4 class=\"h6\"\u003eLanguage\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEnglish\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-details__detail-list-item\"\u003e\n\u003ch4 class=\"h6\"\u003eReleased on\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eApril 2026\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-details__detail-list-item\"\u003e\n\u003ch4 class=\"h6\"\u003eDimensions\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eW 25 x L 33 x D 4 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-details__detail-list-item\"\u003e\n\u003ch4 class=\"h6\"\u003eCover materials\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSilk Hardcover\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-details__detail-list-item\"\u003e\n\u003ch4 class=\"h6\"\u003eISBN\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e9781649805768\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-details__detail-list-item\"\u003e\n\u003ch4 class=\"h6\"\u003eWeight\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e2.699 kg\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-details__detail-list-item\"\u003e\n\u003ch4 class=\"h6 author-link-title\"\u003eAuthor\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFlávia Abubakir, photography by Harald Gottschalk\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"shopify-section spaced-section spaced-section--full-width\" id=\"shopify-section-template--18498021884003__62195b05-1774-419d-b812-7b5febdcc5e2\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"sustainability\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sustainability__inner\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sustainability__title\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e","brand":"ASSOULINE","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57407156388172,"sku":null,"price":120.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0631\/0251\/7500\/files\/Boulesd_Escalier_Classic001_a703ac22-1451-4231-8965-f7e8b02cf029.webp?v=1777454841","url":"https:\/\/arowonen.com\/products\/book-the-boca-raton-a-century-of-being-iconic","provider":"AROWONEN","version":"1.0","type":"link"}