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Tijana Živanović

  • Imaginarium concept
  • Upholsterer
  • Belgrade, Serbia
  • Master Artisan
Tijana Živanović Upholsterer
Contact
Serbian, English
Hours:
By appointment only
Phone:
+381 648586528
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Reimagining the old into the new

  • • Tijana is an art historian turned furniture designer and restorer
  • • She runs a successful furniture business in Belgrade
  • • Her works are the product of old and new colliding

After completing her formal education in art history, Tijana Živanović took a somewhat different professional path than she had planned. Quite by chance, she became interested in revamping old furniture, and giving it new life with her daring designs. That is how the name of her studio Imaginarium concept was born. Tijana's restoration projects include everything from delicate antique chairs and tables to ornate armoires and wardrobes. Her ability to understand the historical context of each piece of furniture allows her to make informed decisions about the materials and techniques used in the restoration and reimagining process.

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Works

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Armchair

Tijana Živanović redesigned this old armchair using wood and natural fur. In blue from seat to legs, this fancy chair is warm and soft for the winter days.

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Armchairs

Tijana Živanović redesigned these old art déco armchairs using furniture fabric. The wooden brown construction is in harmony with the checkered design of the fabric.

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Stools

Tijana Živanović made these two charming stools out of wood. She painted the legs of both stools with various warm colours that match the design of the fabrics she covered them with.

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Chair

Tijana Živanović redesigned this white chair by turning it into a soft fluffy snow cloud to sit on. Both the wooden structure and the furniture fabric are white.

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Table stool

Tijana Živanović made this table stool using a brightly coloured woollen rug as the base material for the seating surface. The legs are brown and lacquered for shine.

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