Brushed steel
Our most requested finish. Saturated anthracite grey with directional reflections that shift with the light. Understated, strong and timeless. Works perfectly in open-plan kitchens, lofts and home offices.
Illusion métal sur bois · Riorges (Loire)
Custom Industrial Glass Partitions in Wood
The raw look of steel, none of the weight. Handcrafted industrial glass partitions in patinated wood, made to measure in Riorges, mountable on standard drywall, delivered ready to install anywhere in France.
Request a free quote 5 to 10x lighter than real metal Mountable on standard drywall M1 fire-retardant certification available Quote within 72h
The illusion principle
All the look of steel. None of the constraints.
A genuine steel partition demands a load-bearing structure, a steelworker, a handling crew and a wall capable of bearing 80 to 120 kg of ironwork. Camille Marchand's industrial glass partition technique starts from the opposite observation: nearly all of that weight is unnecessary to achieve the desired effect.
The uprights, crossbars and rivets are crafted from solid wood, machined then hand-patinated: brushed steel, aged zinc, matte cast iron or corten rust. The result fools the eye down to the touch. Only tapping reveals the wood, and no visitor is going to knock on your partition. The same wood-and-metal-effect approach also applies to our custom faux metal beams, if you are looking to complete the industrial look across an entire room.
The direct consequence: the piece weighs between 8 and 18 kg depending on its dimensions. It mounts onto a standard drywall partition with no reinforcement, no masonry work and no construction noise. One installer is enough for a two-hour fitting. Get a free quote for your industrial glass partition within 72 hours.
Available finishes
Steel, zinc, rust: every finish serves a different atmosphere.
Aged zinc
A blue-grey patina with cool tones and irregular transitions that mimic the natural oxidation of zinc. Ideal for Haussmann-era interiors, apartments with mouldings or white kitchens looking for a material contrast.
Corten rust
Warm ochres and browns, the look of weathering steel. Our most organic finish. It warms a room and pairs naturally with raw wood, brick and concrete. Brings real depth to restaurants and craft-beer bars.
All finishes are sealed and do not transfer to the touch. Maintenance: a dry cloth. No metal polish required.
Iki Hana, Chalon-sur-Saone. Kitchen partition and faux beams. Delivered and installed in one day.
Use cases
Where a wood partition genuinely transforms a space.
Open-plan kitchen
Visually separates the dining area from the living room without blocking light or sealing off the space. Mounted on top of an island or against a brick wall.
Home office
Creates a physical boundary between the workspace and the living area. The partition lets light and sight lines through while providing the relative acoustic buffer of a lightweight divider.
Commercial and public spaces
Restaurants, bars, boutiques, hotels: M1 certification is available on request. Camille has already made partitions for the Delirium Cafe in Dijon and several chalets in Megeve.
Loft living room
Define zones across a large open floor plan without a load-bearing wall. The metal effect structures the space and gives identity to volumes that can otherwise feel too neutral.
Objective comparison
Genuine steel partition or wood metal-effect partition: the differences that matter.
The right choice depends on your substrate, your budget and your use case. This table summarises the technical criteria that drive the decision.
| Criterion | Sel d'Embrun (patinated wood) | Steelworker (genuine steel) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight (1.20 x 2.10 m) | 10 to 16 kg | 70 to 110 kg |
| Fixed to drywall | Yes (anchors into studs) | No (structural reinforcement required) |
| M1 fire-retardant certification | Yes, on request | Depends on the finish coating |
| Lead time | 3 to 6 weeks, made to order | 6 to 12 weeks (installation included) |
| Indicative price | Quotes from 800 EUR | From 2,500 EUR excluding installation |
| Delivery across France | Yes, delivered ready to hang | Depends on the steelworker |
Prices and lead times are indicative and vary by region and project complexity. Custom quote within 72h.
Their choice
Real venues, named clients, specific reasons.
"The partition fits our space perfectly. Customers can't tell it isn't real metal."
"Installed in one day, no building work. We wanted to divide the kitchen without losing the light, and that's exactly what we got."
"The chalet needed an industrial touch without sacrificing the exposed timber. The result is flawless."
Every grain, every irregularity is created by hand. No machine can replicate that.
Camille Marchand · Workshop in Riorges (Loire)
Indicative estimate
How much will your beam project cost?
Every piece is unique, so only your quote gives the exact price. Here is a costed benchmark anyway, based on the workshop published rates.
Your project
Indicative range
720 - 1 280 EUR
Benchmark excluding installation, metal finishes included. Only the free quote (72h, no commitment) is binding: every piece is unique.
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Good to know
Questions about industrial-style glass partitions
How heavy is a wood glass partition with a metal effect?
A Sel d'Embrun partition weighs between 8 and 18 kg depending on its dimensions, compared to 60 to 120 kg for a genuine steel partition of the same size. That 5-to-10 ratio is decisive: it eliminates the need for floor or wall reinforcement and simplifies installation to a single installer.
Can a glass partition be fixed to a drywall partition?
Yes, and that is precisely why the wood technique is chosen in many homes and public buildings. A steel partition of the same size often requires a load-bearing wall or metal reinforcement. Solid painted wood reduces the load to a level compatible with drywall, provided anchors are fixed into the studs. Camille specifies the exact loads in the quote.
What does a custom industrial-style glass partition cost?
The price depends on the surface area, the finish (brushed steel, aged zinc, corten rust) and the number of panes. As a guide, a kitchen-to-living-room divider measuring 1.20 x 2.10 m starts at around 800 to 1,200 EUR. A free quote is issued within 72 hours of receiving your project description.
What is the difference between a glass partition and a wood partition?
A genuine glass partition requires welded steel or aluminium profiles, laminated or tempered glass, and a load-bearing structure sized accordingly. Sel d'Embrun wood partitions reproduce the look of metal profiles through trompe-l'oeil: the uprights and crossbars are solid wood, treated and hand-patinated to perfectly imitate steel. There is no glass integrated, making it a decorative divider rather than a structural partition - ideal for opening up a space without sealing it off.
Is a wood metal-effect partition compliant with public building regulations?
Yes, provided the fire-retardant finish is applied. Camille applies an M1 (fire reaction) treatment on request, which makes the piece compliant with the requirements of establishments open to the public: restaurants, bars, hotels, retail. The certification is delivered with the piece at handover.
Your project
Your partition, your dimensions, your atmosphere.
Tell us about your space and your constraints (substrate, dimensions, preferred finish). Camille will get back to you with an initial estimate within 72h.
No obligation to accept, the decision stays entirely yours. If a technical question comes up after the quote, you can come back to us at any time.
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