Léon Ledru (1855-1926) was a French glassmaker and designer. He was the manager of the design department of the Cristalleries du Val-Saint-Lambert in Belgium for 38 years. Through the work the firm showed at the 1897 Brussels ‘Exposition Internationale,’ he stimulated interest in avant-garde design.Read More →
Étienne Kohlmann was a notable French interior designer whose work spanned from luxurious ocean liner interiors to influential shop designs and private commissions, emphasizing innovative materials.Read More →
Claude Montana, a French fashion designer, is renowned for innovative leatherwork and empowering designs. His bold, unconventional style has made him a household name globally.Read More →
In the turbulent days of May 1968 in Paris, a group of artists calling themselves the Atelier Populaire created posters that were vital in spreading the call to unite student and workers. The propaganda of the French revolt was fed by immediate pressures. The day by day events – the disruption of classes at Nanterre University led by Daniel Cohn-Bendit, the supporting student demonstrations in Paris, the police invasion of the Sorbonne and its occupation by students, the barricades, and the government’s reaction and referendum…Read More →
Jules Leleu, a French designer known for Art Deco furniture, created classic, lavish pieces in the 1920s, later transitioning to modern style. He collaborated with renowned artists.Read More →
The Mobilier National is an institution attached to the Ministry of Culture that maintains, creates and distributes a unique collection of over 130,000 pieces of furniture and textiles. Its mission is to ensure the conservation and restoration of its collections, perpetuate and transmit exceptional know-how, and promote French decorative arts.Read More →
Martin Szekely, a prominent French furniture designer, began his career in 1977, gaining recognition for innovative pieces and winning several awards for his exceptional work.Read More →
Tony Selmersheim (1871-1971) was a French architect known for furniture design, collaborating with notable figures, and winning awards for his work in interior decoration.Read More →
Edmond Lachenal (1855-1948) was a French ceramicist known for his ‘Persian style’ pottery, collaborations with artists, and innovative glazes, winning medals at major exhibitions.Read More →
Abdi Abdelkader, an Algerian designer born in 1956, studied in Algiers and Paris, collaborating with various companies and exhibiting his works in renowned venues.Read More →