French Designers 🇫🇷

The French Designers collection highlights the influential figures who have shaped decorative arts, furniture, industrial design, and interiors in France. From the opulence of the 18th century to the avant-garde movements of the 20th and 21st centuries, French designers have played a defining role in global aesthetics and craftsmanship. This category explores their contributions across furniture, textiles, ceramics, glass, metalwork, and contemporary design.

Topics include:

• 18th-Century Masters – The luxurious designs of André-Charles Boulle, Jean-Henri Riesener, and Georges Jacob in furniture and interiors.
• Art Nouveau & Art Deco Visionaries – The innovations of Émile Gallé, Hector Guimard, and Jacques-Émile Ruhlmann in decorative arts and architecture.
• Mid-Century Modern & Industrial Design – The impact of Jean Prouvé, Charlotte Perriand, and Pierre Paulin on furniture and product design.
• Postmodern & Contemporary Designers – The radical aesthetics of Philippe Starck, Pierre Charpin, and India Mahdavi in modern interiors and objects.
• French Luxury & Haute Design – The craftsmanship of Christian Liaigre, Jacques Garcia, and Hubert de Givenchy in high-end interiors and decorative arts.