The Heritage of Kostylo Atelier – Where Craft Becomes Ritual
HERITAGE is an archive of forms that shaped the atelier’s visual language – a documentation of craft, symbolism and material discipline from which today’s Kostylo identity has grown.
From a Family Foundry to a Modern Atelier
The roots of Kostylo Atelier reach deep into ancestral tradition, where metal, fire, and form shaped the essence of artistry. Generations of craftsmen transformed raw materials into objects of beauty and purpose — from blacksmithing and furniture adorned with pearl and marble, to refined techniques of goldsmithing. This lineage forms the foundation of our atelier today.
A Legacy of Craft Passed Through Generations
Our atelier embodies the enduring power of heritage. Skills, values, and reverence for materials have been transmitted across generations. From wartime challenges to the adversities of business life, each trial taught resilience, devotion, and the pursuit of perfection. This legacy lives in every object we create — a silent testimony to patience and mastery.
Craft as Ritual, Material as Memory
At Kostylo Atelier, craftsmanship is ceremony. Each creation is born through a deliberate, meditative process: casting, chiseling, polishing, and gilding with 23-karat gold. Bronze, brass, silver, and semi-precious stones — striped flint, malachite, nephrite, jadeite, amber, chrysoprase — are chosen for their symbolic meaning and enduring beauty. Through this ritual, material becomes memory, and memory transforms into artefact.
Classical Techniques, Contemporary Vision
The atelier is a space where classical mastery meets modern expression. No two pieces are ever the same. Each work is refined over months to achieve the precision of artistic jewellery. We reject mass production: true luxury is born from patience, focus, and heart. This is craftsmanship elevated into ritual — a celebration of time, material, and permanence.
Timeless Beauty and Enduring Legacy
Kostylo Atelier preserves and evolves the heritage of fine craftsmanship. Every piece is conceived not merely as an object, but as an heirloom, a vessel of history, and a statement of prestige. It is a living tradition, carrying forward the spirit of our family’s atelier, offering a glimpse into a world where luxury is measured by dedication, mastery, and timeless elegance.
The HERITAGE archive presents a selection of early works that shaped my visual language and material discipline. These pieces document the evolution of form, craft and intention – the foundations from which today’s Kostylo Atelier has grown.
Heritage – the lineage that shaped me
Heritage is not a story of the past – it is a living discipline.
Koko Camden - commissioned sculptural identity
This piece was created as an individual commission for Koko Camden. Crafted in brass, with each ring finished in a different patina - from full polish to the deepest dark finish - it reimagined the institution’s emblem as a sculptural form. Every layer was shaped and refined by hand, forming a harmonious elliptical structure with a strong material presence.
Palace Chandelier - figural heritage piece
This chandelier was created as an individual commission in cast brass. The central sphere is adorned with three hand-modelled musician figures, complemented by classical palace-style arms and ornamental detailing. Each component was cast, chased and assembled separately, forming a rare example of sculptural lighting where craftsmanship and art merge into a single monumental form.
Bronze Bust - patinated heritage piece
This bust was crafted in solid brass and patinated to a deep, old‑bronze finish. Modelled and refined entirely by hand, it reflects the traditional sculptural discipline that shaped the early years of the atelier. The surface patina, built in layers, gives the piece its quiet depth and historical presence.
Deer-Head Chandelier - figural heritage piece
This chandelier was crafted in cast brass as a figural lighting object. Its central structure features three hand-modelled deer heads, complemented by ornamental chains and frosted glass shades set in vine‑shaped holders. Each detail was cast, chased and assembled individually, giving the piece the character of a unique sculptural object rooted in traditional craftsmanship.
Acanthus Relief - handcrafted brass piece
This acanthus relief was designed in the atelier and cast in solid brass. Patinated to an old-bronze finish and hand-chased, it presents a classical ornamental form refined to perfection. Every line and surface transition was shaped individually, reflecting traditional craftsmanship and precise sculptural discipline.
Arcade Chandelier - handcrafted six-sided piece
This six-sided arcade chandelier was designed and fully crafted in the atelier, from the initial concept to the final object. The brass structure is silver-soldered, fitted with beveled glass panels, and patinated to a deep, dignified old-bronze finish. With four interior light points and meticulously hand-finished details, it represents a rare example of architectural lighting executed entirely in traditional workshop techniques.
Figural Chandelier - handcrafted heritage piece
This figural chandelier was cast in solid brass and finished in an old-bronze patina. At its center sit three hand-modelled putti, positioned among ornamental arms decorated with leaf and vine motifs. Each component - from the sculpted figures to the detailed armwork - was crafted individually using traditional atelier techniques, giving the piece the character of a refined, classical lighting object.
Arcade Chandelier - an ornamental brass light sculpture
Belt Buckle “Large Butterfly” - A sculptural buckle shaped as a butterfly
Hand-formed wings and a striped flint stone create a dialogue between organic symmetry and mineral structure.
Belt Buckle “Small Butterfly” - A small sculptural butterfly buckle
The form balances delicacy and structure, with each wing shaped by hand. The striped flint stone introduces a natural focal point.
Heavenly Gates / Imperial Gates - A sculptural interpretation of ceremonial gates
The piece draws from 19th-century artisanal traditions, exploring ornamental structure and symbolic threshold.
Skirt Belt with Striped Flint - A sculptural belt with a striped flint stone
The piece reflects the atelier’s dialogue between traditional metalwork and contemporary form.
Gilded Belt Buckle with Striped Flint - A sculptural buckle with a striped flint stone
The form balances mineral presence with hand shaped metal surfaces.
Coco-Inspired Belt Buckle - A sculptural buckle combining emblematic form with striped flint
The piece examines the interplay between symbol, material and proportion.
Huge Brass Chandelier - A monumental brass chandelier shaped by hand
The piece examines architectural scale, proportion and material presence within a suspended form.
Pair of Living Room Lamps - Patinated brass lamps with marble bases
The composition balances mass, geometry and material contrast.
Brass Perforated Corporate Plaque - An openwork plaque shaped through precise casting
The piece reflects the atelier’s interest in emblematic forms interpreted through metal.
Letter Logo with Clock - A sculptural letterform with an integrated clock
The piece explores the relationship between symbol, time and material presence.
Figural Candelabra - Nike Victoria - Tall candelabra figures depicting Nike Victoria
Patinated surfaces and gilded candle holders create a dialogue between gesture and ornament.
Three Life-Size Horse Sculptures - Sculptural interpretations of Sztum horses
The forms explore anatomical rhythm, movement and presence within monumental scale.