The story behind

This season, the bridge set once again occupies the "Facettes" card box designed especially for it. The name "Facettes" echoes the signature engraved on the top of the lid as well as the contrasting colors on these boxes decorated with the luscious reflections of lacquer. On the cards, the "Lithographie Equestre" design by Gianpaolo Pagni was inspired by a set of images from the manufacture of François Desfeuilles, onetime engraver and publisher of popular prints in Nancy. In particular, Gianpaolo Pagni's series draws on a gallery of real or imaginary sovereigns – such as Frederick III, Henry IV and Margaret of France – most of whom are depicted on horseback. Using his famed stamping technique, Gianpaolo Pagni then decorated these cards with brightly colored flat tints that lend a surprising and joyful feel to this bridge set.