Exploring the Innovative Design of Prop Shelves
Prop is a minimalist shelving system designed by Lausanne-based studio BIG-GAME for Karimoku New Standard. It features L-shaped side modules for stability and stylish functionality.Read More →
January 31, 2025
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.
Prop is a minimalist shelving system designed by Lausanne-based studio BIG-GAME for Karimoku New Standard. It features L-shaped side modules for stability and stylish functionality.Read More →
Between 1890 and 1914, the École de Nancy in France was a group of Art Nouveau artisans and designers, creating everyday objects with unique styles.Read More →
Gilbert Poillerat (1902-1988), a prominent French designer and metalworker, created intricate wrought-iron furniture, collaborated with renowned artists, and exhibited at the Salon d’Automne in 1928.Read More →
Henri Lancel (1912-1976), a French decorator and furniture designer, created stunning pieces for MAF and the ocean liner France in 1961.Read More →
Charlotte Perriand (1903-1999) was a French designer known for her collaboration with Le Corbusier and Pierre Jeanneret, her contributions to modern design, and her influential work in Japan.Read More →
Primrose Bordier (1929 – 1995) was a French designer known for her colourful and innovative home textiles. She studied at the Atelier Charpentier in Paris.Read More →
Damon was located at 4 avenue Pierre-I-de-Serbie in Paris during the 1920s and 1930s. It was well-known for its innovative use of glass in lighting fixtures, with white glass designs that provided a dazzling effect without glare.Read More →
Ronald Cecil Sportes, a French architect, designed various interiors and furniture, notably for high-profile clients. His work received international recognition and was exhibited widely.Read More →
Michel Dufet (1888 – 1985), French interior designer and writer, produced modern furniture, collaborated with Louis Bureau, and created exquisite, neo-Cubist influenced designs.Read More →
Gabriel Englinger was a French designer and educator known for his work in Art Deco furniture and interiors, active mainly between 1922 and 1963.Read More →