About SWADOH
SWADOH exists to empower design professionals seeking to elevate their work through inspired materials and masterful craftsmanship.
In today’s competitive landscape, designers are challenged to distinguish their work, often struggling to source unique, elevated pieces that leave a memorable impression. They seek materials and designs that offer a true ‘wow factor,’ yet finding such distinctive options can be elusive.
We provide exclusive, dependable access to a curated selection of materials, collections, and art from France’s most skilled artisans. Partnering with us brings unparalleled luxury, personalization, and craft to your projects, with a network of rare French ateliers and master artisans creating pieces defined by precision, artistry, and one-of-a-kind expression.
Our offerings are designed to transform spaces through ‘show-stopper’ pieces that unite refined design with the lasting allure of modern heirlooms, sparking a profound connection with your clients.
At the heart of our approach is a deep reverence for exceptional French craftsmanship and materials. Moving beyond cultural clichés, SWADOH starts by "listening to the material" - allowing the inherent qualities, resonance, and potential of these specialty French-made products to inform and inspire the design process.
By encouraging designers to engage all of their senses - to touch, feel, and even "hear" what the materials are communicating - SWADOH aims to evoke a deeper, more intuitive wellspring of creativity.
This sensory-rich approach helps designers unlock new avenues, uncover new possibilities to elevate their work and deliver truly unique, custom design solutions that resonate with their clients.
Listen to the Material
A Name With Purpose
An anagram of ‘shadow’, SWADOH is driven to shine a light on creators with a refreshingly original point of view in their interpretation of materials, textures, and both traditional and contemporary techniques.
About the Founder
Born and raised in Epernay, France, the capital of Champagne where luxury is embedded in the everyday, Valerie Legras, founder and creative director of SWADOH possesses a unique understanding of refinement and elegance. Growing up amidst the vineyards and heritage of the Champagne region, she absorbed the essence of luxury, craftsmanship, and sophistication from her surroundings.
Graduating with a Master's in Interior and Product Design from Ecole Camondo in Paris, she further developed her creative endeavors. As a young adult, this resulted in a deep immersion in design principles, fostering a keen eye for detail, a refined aesthetic sensibility, and a profound understanding of French craftsmanship that remains deeply ingrained in her work today.
Drawing from years of experience as an interior designer, and a passion for material and material transformation, Valerie Legras embarked on a journey by creating SWADOH in 2020, an anagram of "shadow", SWADOH is driven to shine a light on creators with a refreshingly original point of view, interpreting materials and textures with both traditional and contemporary techniques.
SWADOH has the privilege of representing talented creators and engaging in collaboration with them, working at the intersection of artistic and artisanal savoir-faire (know-how) by offering innovative creation and design solutions.
From conceptualization to execution, SWADOH draws upon this rich tapestry of creativity and expertise to provide pieces of design that resonate with beauty, functionality, and timeless elegance.
“Light correlates to shadow by contrast. One does not exist without the other.”
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