The City Line - Marseille

Limited editions: For sizes 150cm and 200cm, we produce only 200 pieces. Each piece will be carefully numbered, ensuring you have a truly unique design piece at home.

The silhouette is crafted from high-quality Swedish steel, ranging from 1.5 to 3mm in thickness (depending on the product size), using TRUMPF TruLaser laser technology.

The product is coated with Komaxit paint for surface finishing. The perfect hardening of the paint allows for placement both indoors and outdoors.

Installation is straightforward and elegant – using screws and magnets. Everything needed is included in the packaging.

The dimension always indicates the longer side of the product – unless it is a square or circular design!

Marseille, located on the southern coast of France along the Mediterranean Sea, is one of the oldest and most historically significant cities in the country.

The city’s origins can be traced back to around 600 BC when it was founded by Greek sailors from Phocaea. They established a trading post known as Massilia, which became a thriving center for maritime trade in the ancient world.

In the centuries that followed, Marseille saw the influence of various civilizations, including the Romans who took control of the city in 49 BC. Under Roman rule, it became an important port and prospered as a hub for commerce and culture. The Roman influence is still visible in the city’s architecture and historical sites.

During the Middle Ages, Marseille faced periods of instability and changing rulers, including the Visigoths and the Frankish Empire. It also played a role in the Crusades as a departure point for many crusaders.

In the 17th century, King Louis XIV fortified the city and expanded its harbor, further solidifying its importance as a maritime trade center.

Marseille has a rich maritime history, with its port serving as a gateway to the Mediterranean and beyond. It played a pivotal role in France’s colonial expansion and trade relationships with North Africa.

During the French Revolution, Marseille became a hotbed of revolutionary fervor and is famous for the revolutionary song “La Marseillaise.”

In the 19th century, the city continued to grow and modernize, and its port remained a crucial link in global trade.

Today, Marseille is a bustling, multicultural city known for its diverse population, historic neighborhoods, vibrant markets, and stunning coastal scenery. It remains a significant economic and cultural center in the Mediterranean region, with a rich history that is still very much alive in its streets and landmarks.