René Lalique (1860 – 1945) French goldsmith and glassmaker
2022-04-21
Artisan in glass and creator of family firm Cristal Lalique René Lalique was a FrenchRead More →
George Barbier one of the Great French Illustrators
2022-02-13
George Barbier was one of the Great French Illustrators of the early 20th centuryRead More →
Danielle Quarante ( b.1938 ) French Furniture Designer
2022-01-04
She began her professional career as a graphic designer, specialising in exhibition design. In 1966 she worked on product design (children’s furniture, hi-fi systems).Read More →
Jean-Michel Frank (1895 – 1941) French Interior Designer
2021-11-30
After World War I, he worked as a cabinetmaker at Jacques-Emile Ruhlmann’s studio in Paris, where he met decorator Adolphe Chanaux, who had collaborated with André Groult and Jacques-Emile Ruhlmann on the 1925 Paris ‘Exposition Internationale des Arts Décoratifs et Industriels Modernes.’ Read More →
Jean-Maurice Rothschild (1902- 1988) French decorator and designer
2021-11-30
He began working in 1921 for Jacques-Emile Ruhlmann in Paris as a designer and artisan. He participated in the design of Ruhlmann’s ‘Hôtel du collectionneur’ at the 1925 Paris ‘Exposition Internationale des Arts Decoratifs et Industriels Modernes.’Read More →
Philippe Starck (1949 – ) the artist-designer
2021-11-21
Phillippe Starck is one of the most widely known artist‐designer ‘names’ in the late 20th and early 21st centuries, Starck is one of France’s most fêted designers who has worked across a wide range of media. His work epitomises the intersection of art and design, its often fanciful qualities attracting both critical approbation and criticism, particularly in such commissions as pasta for Panzani (1987). Read More →
Paul Follot (1877 – 1941) French decorative artist and sculptor
2021-11-18
His early graphic design reflected a fascination with mediaeval and Pre-Raphaelite art. He joined Julius Meier-shop Graefe’s La Maison Moderne in Paris in 1901. He met Maurice Dufréne and designed bronzes, jewellery, and fabrics.Read More →
Tony Selmersheim (1871 – 1971) French architect and decorator
2021-10-31
Initially, he collaborated with architect Charles Plumet. Tony and Pierre Selmersheim worked together on furniture, furnishings, lighting, and the interior design of various structures.Read More →
Staub Cookware – Benefits of Cast Iron Cooking Pots
2021-10-06
For over 2000 years, cast iron cooking pots have been used. They have long been valued for their durability and heat retention capacity, and it is not uncommon for these valuable items to be passed down from generation to generation. The addition of enamelling is now a significant advancement in this traditional material.Read More →
Jaque Klein (1899 – 1963) French Decorator & Furniture Designer
2021-10-02
Jaque Klein was a French decorator and furniture designer. In 1942, he founded his firm, 31 rue de Miromesnil, Paris, after designing wallpaper and rugs for the Galeries Lafayette department store in Paris. Delepoulle and Gouffe both made some of his furniture.Read More →
PLUMY sofa by Annie Hiéronimus ⚜️
2021-09-28
The Plumy line was inspired by the 1980s and is a revival of the famous model that first debuted over 35 years ago. Plumy’s enveloping design is the ultimate of comfort and relaxation, made entirely of bonded blocks of polyether and Bultex polyurethane foams of various densities.Read More →
Kafa Stool by Luca Erba | Good Design ♥️
2021-09-28
The Kafa Stool is a subtle proclamation of weight, excellent as a compositional counter-balance or a lone anecdote, both physically and compositionally substantial. This stool, which comes in marble or oak, has an intense physicality that is gently offset by the curved focus of its design.Read More →
Pierre Patout (1879 – 1965) French Architect and Designer
2021-09-24
Following the war, he collaborated with his friend Emile-Jacques Ruhlmann, a decorator. They worked together on designs for the International Exhibition of Modern Decorative and Industrial Arts, which took place in Paris from April to October 1925 and gave the style its name. Read More →
Gérard Dalmon (b. 1944) French furniture designer
2021-09-17
he opened Galerie Néotu in Paris, and then in 1990, he opened Galerie Néotu in New York.Read More →
Jacques Hitier (1917 – 1999) French furniture designer
2021-08-31
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André Groult (1884 – 1967) French interior designer and furniture designer
2021-06-11
André Groult (1884 – 1967) was a French interior designer and furniture designer who contributed to the Art Deco movement. Curving and organic shapes, as well as vibrant materials, characterised his work. As a result, his art has been described as a blend of tradition and modernism.Read More →
Pierre Balmain (1914 – 1982) French fashion designer
2021-05-18
Pierre Balmain (1914 – 1982) was a French fashion designer and the influential postwar fashion house Balmain founder. He described the art of dressmaking as “the architecture of movement,” and he was known for his sophistication and elegance.Read More →
French Decor Kindle Edition Books
2021-05-08
The French decor is back in style, and it’s the ideal style for your home. This style of décor has something unique about it, and while it can seem to be carefree, it adheres to an ideology that finds beauty in flaws. If you want to emulate the magnificent French countryside style in your home, you will want to check out these Kindle Edition books.Read More →