designer gifts

brothers robert and gavin paisley, at [ chisel & mouse ] bring their passion for beautiful buildings to life. their mission is to bring great architecture into your living room.

from hobbyists to architectural sculptors they take their inspiration from the built environment that surrounds them; there are some buildings that speak through their beauty, they reflect this beauty in their artistic representations.

the sculptures are made of plaster which gives them a reassuring weight and a smooth, cool feel. most feature fine details, such as window frames, etched in metal.

chisel & mouse, victoria cottage, dodds bank, nutley, east sussex, tn22 3lr, united kingdom

london cityscape framed 1:5000 // a 3d map of the city of london at 1:5000. a single resin tile measuring 30x30cm encapsulated in a beautiful perspex frame. the model can wall hang or be displayed on a desk or table top.

bauhaus dessau // the bauhaus dessau was designed by walter gropius in 1925 to house the bauhaus design school. the building bares many similarities to his critically acclaimed fagus factory. the school was responsible for launching the modern movement and shaped much of the architecture of the 20th century.

the bauhaus dessau with its strong lines and simple form is an outstanding example of modernist architecture.

battersea power station // battersea power station, built in 1933, has been crumbling away since shutting down over 20 years ago. despite its dilapidation the building remains an iconic landmark with its instantly recognisable chimneys. this building is a true london landmark and worthy of the term ‘iconic’.

our architectural sculpture of battersea power station’s northern chimneys is striking. it displays the beauty and function that sir giles gilbert scott was so famous for and is the perfect example of mantelpiece art.

each of our architectural sculptures is handmade in our studio in sussex, england. they are made of strong plaster that has a reassuring weight and smooth, cool feel. stylish ornaments, gifts or presents that are handmade in britain and look fabulous on a desk, shelf or wall.

address: battersea power station, 188 kirtling street, london, sw8 5bp, england.

lescaze house // in 1933-34 william lescaze, the revered modernist architect, designed and built his own house in manhattan. claimed to be new york’s first modernist house, it stands out from its row of brownstones due to its striking design. white concrete, glass bricks, an absence of ornamentation and its use of strong geometric forms make this house unique.

lescaze approach to architecture can be seen in every facet of the building. from the external design to the internal layout, his focus on function and practical living are evident.

chisel & mouse have produced a stunning sculpture of the front facade, paying a fitting homage to one of new york’s most desirable residences.

each of our architectural sculptures is handmade in our studio in sussex, england. they are made of strong plaster that has a reassuring weight and smooth, cool feel. stylish ornaments, gifts or presents that are handmade in britain and look fabulous on a desk, shelf or wall.

address: 211 east 48th street new york, united states