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Christian Liaigre Coffee and Cocktail Tables

French, 1943-2020

In his illustrious career, the French designer Christian Liaigre created furniture and private interiors with a minimalist and restrained sensibility that would become his trademark, but never at the cost of luxury. When he began designing furniture in the 1980s, Liaigre’s clean lines and no-frills approach caused a stir and was considered unusual for the era. But what Liaigre knew best was creating elegant, exquisite designs that would stand the test of time.

Liaigre studied at the École des Beaux-Arts and the École Nationale Supérieure des Arts Décoratifs in Paris. He initially began as a furniture designer, opening his studio in 1985 before he would move toward interiors. His bold, timeless pieces were made in France using luxurious materials such as marble and cashmere in a soothing palette of neutral tones that look fresh to this day. Later, Liaigre began to design private interiors — from homes of influential figures like Calvin Klein and Karl Lagerfeld to holiday homes, offices and the cabins of private yachts. He designed the interiors of the Art Deco–era Hotel Montalembert in Paris and became known in the United States for his design of the Mercer Hotel in New York City, which opened in 1997. Soon afterward, he found himself working for hotelier Ian Schrager.

To each of his interior design projects Liaigre brought his minimalist touch, which was born from his ability to distill a broad range of inspirations — from Brancusi sculptures and African art to Art Deco furniture — into simple, balanced forms. The modest beauty of his popular Nagato stool, a small and sculptural piece of seating designed in oak in 1986, represents this vision clearly and points to some more of Liaigre’s influences: the stillness found in Donald Judd’s minimalist art and many aspects of Japanese culture.

Liaigre, who earned comparisons to celebrated French designers Jean-Michel Frank and Jean Royère, was also known for his visionary use of natural and unconventional materials and is considered to be one of the first to use wenge, an African hardwood, in combination with traditional timber such as oak in his furnishings. Liaigre’s creative foresight has ensured that today he is one of the most influential and widely imitated designers of the 20th century.

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Creator: Christian Liaigre
Christian Liaigre for Holly Hunt Large Square Coffee Table with Drawers
Christian Liaigre for Holly Hunt Large Square Coffee Table with Drawers

Christian Liaigre for Holly Hunt Large Square Coffee Table with Drawers

By Christian Liaigre, HOLLY HUNT

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This impressive large-scale square coffee table was designed by Christian Liaigre for Holly Hunt, a collaboration known for its impeccable craftsmanship and understated luxury. Measu...

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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Christian Liaigre Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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A custom "Boke" coffee table by Christian Liaigre for Holly Hunt.
A custom "Boke" coffee table by Christian Liaigre for Holly Hunt.

A custom "Boke" coffee table by Christian Liaigre for Holly Hunt.

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A beautiful and dramatic square rosewood top with pronounced wood grain, resting on four legs of ebonized oak. The Boke model is longer in production, but this example was custom o...

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Late 20th Century Minimalist Christian Liaigre Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Christian Liaigre Large Scale 63" Toja Coffee Table Art Deco Mid Century Style
Christian Liaigre Large Scale 63" Toja Coffee Table Art Deco Mid Century Style

Christian Liaigre Large Scale 63" Toja Coffee Table Art Deco Mid Century Style

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Large Scale Clean Lined "Toja" Model Coffee or Cocktail Table, designed by Christian Liaigre for Holly Hunt, France, circa 2000s. It measures an impressive 63" x 63" x 14.75" height....

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Christian Liaigre Clean Lined Coffee Table
Christian Liaigre Clean Lined Coffee Table

Christian Liaigre Clean Lined Coffee Table

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Large Scale Clean Lined coffee table, designed by Christian Liaigre, circa 2000s.

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Silencio Coffee Table by Christian Liaigre, France, 1990s
Silencio Coffee Table by Christian Liaigre, France, 1990s

Silencio Coffee Table by Christian Liaigre, France, 1990s

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The Silencio coffee table by Christian Liaigre reflects a contemporary interpretation of modernist principles, where proportion, balance, and material define the object. Liaigre, one...

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Christian Liaigre coffee and cocktail tables for sale on 1stDibs.

Christian Liaigre coffee and cocktail tables are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of wood and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of Christian Liaigre coffee and cocktail tables, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original coffee and cocktail tables by Christian Liaigre were created in the modern style in europe during the 1990s. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider coffee and cocktail tables by and Garouste and Bonetti. Prices for Christian Liaigre coffee and cocktail tables can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $3,170 and can go as high as $3,285, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $3,228.