French Lighting Designer

The French Lighting Designers tag celebrates the visionary creators who have shaped lighting design through elegance, innovation, and craftsmanship. From Art Nouveau masterpieces to modernist and contemporary innovations, French designers have been at the forefront of aesthetic and technological advancements in lighting.

Key Figures in French Lighting Design:

✔ Didier La Mache – Known for his metaphysical and symbolic approach to lighting, blending materiality with conceptual design. (Lampe Ciel Bauhaus N°35)
✔ Boris-Jean Lacroix (1902–1984) – A versatile designer recognized for his sleek, geometric table lamps and contributions to 20th-century French lighting.
✔ Jean Dourgnon (1901–1985) – An influential lighting engineer and designer who was active in the Union des Artistes Modernes (UAM).
✔ André Salomon (1891–1970) – A French lighting engineer who collaborated with renowned architects on high-profile design projects.
✔ Louis Majorelle (1859–1926) – A master of Art Nouveau furniture and lighting, later transitioning into Art Deco influences.

📌 Explore the work of French lighting designers who have illuminated interiors and public spaces with creativity, technical mastery, and artistic excellence.

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Jean Dourgnon was a French lighting designer and engineer who studied at the École Supérieure d’Electricité and joined the Association Française de l’Éclairage in 1930. He was elected president of the Union des Artistes Modernes in 1947 and participated in UAM group events.Read More →