our story

It all started with a Poulet

Created thirty years ago by Éric Saint Chaffray, this piece still holds pride of place on the family table.More than just a decorative object, this sculpture has become the heart of the home — a silent witness to shared meals, laughter, conversations, and meaningful moments.

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The years pass, but the creative drive remains strong. Éric and his son Colin join forces, founding a creative workshop together.In 2025, a new idea takes shape: to revive the Chicken and transform it into an ambitious project —

a contemporary reedition and the creation of an entire collection of art objects designed to elevate the table.

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This project has a name — that of the grandson: Ferdie.

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A nod to heritage, to the future, and to the creativity that is reinvented from one generation to the next.

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Ferdie is not just a brand. It’s a family story.

A story of emotion, art, and legacy.

Crafted in France

Ferdie crafts in France.

Each piece is designed and shaped in our atelier south of Paris. From creation to molding, to the hand application of gold or silver leaf, every step is executed with precision, honoring the French tradition of craftsmanship.

Durability

Ferdie creates to last.

Our pieces don’t follow trends—they stand the test of time. Designed to be passed down, they carry a purpose: local craftsmanship.

Reinterpretation

Ferdie likes to play.

We shake up the rules, enlarge the forms, and experiment with materials and finishes to give historic objects—drawn from a universal vocabulary—a whole new aura. Each piece becomes a reinvented version,
a clash between heritage and modernity.

OUR VALUES

French manufacturing

It all starts with a strong artistic intention, an idea that diverts, reinterprets or enhances a form from a universal vocabulary. Then comes the work of the material; definition of shapes, molding, retouching and finally manual application of gold or silver leaf. Precise, controlled, almost choreographic gestures.

It is this permanent dialogue between old and new, between artisanal know-how and experimentation, that shapes our identity.

At Ferdie, we respect gestures, but we are not afraid to shake them up a bit.

our team

Eric Saint Chaffray

The father

Co-founder & Artistic Director
Graduate of Applied Arts and Crafts, Paris

Éric is a renowned sculptor specializing in hyperrealism.

For 37 years, he was one of the lead sculptors at the Grévin Museum in Paris, where he brought iconic figures like Philippe Starck and Alain Ducasse to life.Beyond his sculpting work, he is a versatile artist—also painting and creating sculptures for other celebrated artists.

His passion for art, combined with deep technical expertise, makes him a true connoisseur and tireless experimenter in the field of sculpture.

Colin Bourcier de Saint Chaffray

The son

Co-founder
Passionate and visionary entrepreneur

Colin showed initiative early on, starting during his studies at Rouen Business School. Rather than following a traditional path, he didn’t seek a job after graduation but launched his first entrepreneurial venture — a men’s clothing brand driven by an innovative vision of the male concept store, still little known at the time.

Eager to deepen his skills, Colin spent eight years as a strategy consultant, honing the fundamentals of business strategy. Armed with this experience, he chose to return to entrepreneurship by partnering with his father to create Atelier Saint Chaffray, a creative workshop.
An entrepreneur at heart, Colin is a relentless creator, driven by a clear vision and unwavering determination.

Annika Beck

Stepdaughter

General Manager
Passionate about cultures and travel

Annika studied International Culture and Business Studies in Germany. Driven by a thirst for discovery from a young age, she completed part of her studies abroad, living successively in Australia, Chile, Nicaragua, and Spain before settling in Paris at 22.
From the start of her career, Annika developed a passion for the startup world and its spirit of innovation. She began in international marketing at a flagship French Tech startup, then became Europe Marketing Director for a Canadian startup specializing in lighting.
Curious, observant, and driven by a love of challenge, Annika has enriched her journey with an international outlook and a natural ability to understand the challenges faced by growing companies.