Design Frères is an eclectic furniture line designed by Eric Thévenot, owner of Blend Interiors, an exceptional California-based dealer of vintage and contemporary furniture and decor.
Known for synthesizing divergent styles and peppering worldly spaces he creates with works stemming from varying origins and periods, Thévenot is a consummate decorator, and the chairs, tables, case pieces and other furnishings that comprise his Design Frères collection are sophisticated additions to any interior.
Originally from France, Thévenot opened Blend Interiors in Los Angeles in 2005. While the company offers a range of furniture and decorative objects from all over the world — most of which are sourced from its founder’s purchasing trips in Paris — Blend Interiors also offers art advising services and interior design consulting. And the exclusive furnishings he is creating and manufacturing for the Design Fréres collection are part of this endeavor to provide clients with a provocative fusion of design.
"I believe in mixing periods: Saarinen chairs in a French chateau, Louis XVI armoires in a futuristic pad," Thévenot has said. “I like pulling things out of different time periods and re-creating them for today’s lifestyle.”
Building on Blend Interior’s success, Design Frères was established in 2010 and is a growing venture.
Given the broad-ranging tastes and concepts at the core of Blend Interiors, it is appropriate that the Design Frères line is so diverse and interesting — the collection features Art Deco-style end tables topped with travertine and stylish counter stools with handwoven rush seats and slender frames of powder-coated steel. Elsewhere, Thévenot’s white oak shelving systems feature chic space elements and draw on the legendary mid-century modernist storage solutions designed by the likes of Charlotte Perriand and Jean Prouvé, with each piece pairing nicely with the vintage European treasures that Thévenot is prone to acquire on his next trip to Paris.
On 1stDibs, find Design Frères tables, seating and lighting.
The 'Strapontin' Gilt Metal and White Hide Stool by Design Frères
By Gilbert Poillerat, Design Frères
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The 'Strapontin' gilt metal and white hide stool by Design Frères.
Steel
Pair of 'Strapontin' Gilt Metal and White Hide Stools by Design Frères
By Design Frères, Gilbert Poillerat
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of 'Strapontin' gilt metal and white hide stools by Design Frères. Chic and understated.
Steel
Pair of Gilt Wrought Iron and Hide Stools by Design Frères
By Design Frères, Gilbert Poillerat
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of gilt wrought iron and hide stools by Design Frères, in the style of Gilbert Poillerat.
Wrought Iron
Pair of Gilt Wrought Iron and Hide Stools by Design Frères
By Gilbert Poillerat, Design Frères
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of 'Strapontin' gilt wrought iron and hide stools by Design Frères, in the style of Gilbert Poillerat.
Wrought Iron
Pair of Gilt Wrought Iron and Hide Stools by Design Frères
By Design Frères, Gilbert Poillerat
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of gilt wrought iron and hide 'Strapontin' stools by Design Frères, in the style of Gilbert Poillerat.
Wrought Iron
Small White Hide and Patinated Brass 'Tambour' Ottoman by Design Frères
By Design Frères
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Small white hide and patinated brass 'Tambour' ottoman by Design Frères. Perfect as a coffee table in the living room, a den or a media room. Brass-plated and patinated steel b...
Brass, Steel
Stool in Cream Velvet and Brass by R&Y Augousti
By R & Y Augousti
Located in New York, NY
The Paris based label has distinguished themselves since their launch, with their iconic use of shagreen mixed with brass and other exotic materials. All furniture is handcrafted by ...
Brass
Rare French Mid-Century Gilt Wrought Iron Stool / Bench by Rene Drouet
By René Drouet
Located in New York, NY
A Rare French Mid-Century Gilt Wrought Iron Stool / Bench by Rene Drouet, France, 1940. Drouet was one of the most important pre WWII creators in France and this work was emblematic ...
Wrought Iron
Velvet Upholstered Stool with Bronze Patina Brass by R&Y Augousti
By R & Y Augousti
Located in West Hollywood, CA
The Victoria Stool by R&Y Augousti is a stunning piece of modern craftsmanship, combining luxurious materials with an elegant design. Upholstered in rich black velvet, this stool exu...
Brass
Dandy Stool Upholstered in Cream Fur & Bronze-Patina Brass Details by Kifu Paris
By Kifu Augousti
Located in New York, NY
The Paris based label has distinguished themselves since their launch, with their iconic use of shagreen mixed with brass and other exotic materials. All furniture is handcrafted by skilled artisans, ultimately making each piece unique, designed in Paris and produced in the Philippines. The dandy stool...
Brass
Velvet Upholstered Stool with Sculptural Brass Legs by R&Y Augousti
By R & Y Augousti
Located in New York, NY
The Paris based label has distinguished themselves since their launch, with their iconic use of shagreen mixed with brass and other exotic materials. All furniture is handcrafted by ...
Brass
Mid-Century Italian Stool by Pier Luigi Colli, Gilt Iron, Upholstered
By Pier Luigi Colli
Located in New York, NY
Mid century Italian stool designed by Pier Luigi Colli. SIgnature gold wrought iron with dotted motif. Newly reupholstered.
Wrought Iron
