Pierre Paulin (1927 – 2009) was a prominent French furniture designer known for his innovative and sculptural designs, exhibiting globally and winning prestigious awards.Read More →
Richard Peduzzi, a French painter and designer, influenced theatre and museum design, notably working with Patrice Chéreau and creating significant pieces for the Opéra Garnier.Read More →
The SS Normandie, an iconic Art Deco ocean liner, symbolized elegance and sophistication but tragically capsized in 1942, fueling a collecting frenzy of its artifacts.Read More →
Jean Schlumberger (1907–1987), one of the most accomplished artists of the twentieth century, produced objects of unrivalled beauty. He was a man of exquisite taste, a jeweller who created extraordinary jewelled statements with a feeling of depth and life. Read More →
Martine Bedin, a French designer, co-founded the Memphis group in Milan in 1981. Her work, known for bright colors and playful design, is showcased in museums and collections worldwide.Read More →
Jan and Joel Martel were French sculptors known for their impactful work with various materials. Their notable projects include the Paris exposition’s tourism pavilion and WWII memorials.Read More →
Jean Patou (1880-1936) was a pioneering French fashion designer known for creating the Garconne Look in 1925 and dressing iconic figures like Suzanne Lenglen.Read More →
Andre Salomon (1891-1970) was a prominent French lighting engineer, active in Paris. He collaborated with renowned architects and designers, contributing to notable projects and exhibitions.Read More →
Its members included Pierre Chareau, Raymond Templier, Dominique (André Domin and Marcel Genevriere), and Pierre Legrain. In 1926 and 1927, they showed their work as the Groupe des Cinq at Galerie Barbazanges, Paris. The gallery, at 109 rue du Faubourg St. Honoré, was designed by André Lurcat. The association is not to be confused with Les Cinq.Read More →
Pierre-Émile Legrain was a French designer known for his innovative bookbinding and furniture influenced by Cubism and African art. He died in 1929.Read More →