Éric Gizard, once described by renowned French interior designer Andrée Putman as “flamboyant and discreet, refined and reasonable,” is known for creating contemporary furniture that nods to the past.
Gizard studied at École Duperré in Paris from 1982 to ’84, before landing jobs as an archivist for B.E.D. Architects and Michel Boyer Architects. From the mid-1980s to 1990, he was in charge of the design column of CTY magazine. During this period, Gizard also worked as a freelance designer before establishing his own firm, EGA.
As the founder and director of EGA, Gizard spearheaded numerous interior design projects worldwide, including offices in Shanghai, tea rooms in Korea, apartments in Japan, boutiques in Paris and private residences and shops throughout Europe.
In addition to his interiors, Gizard incorporated his characteristic lightness, fluidity and clarity into furniture and lighting designs. Strong contrasts, fusions of materials and colors and the use of chiaroscuro (contrasting light and shadow) feature in many of his sofas, canapes and sectionals. In Gizard’s handcrafted Bronze Sauvage table lamp, an apple-tree branch doubles as a tripod and sculptural art, while his side tables, sideboards, buffets, cabinets and coffee tables embrace the clean lines and bold symmetry of Scandinavian modernism.
Gizard’s work has not gone unnoticed in the world of furniture design. In 2005, in association with Putman, Gizard was named designer of the year by Paris’s Maison and Objet fair. He has also collaborated extensively with brands including Hermès, Steiner, Salviati, Roche Bobois and Hennessy.
On 1stDibs, find a range of contemporary Éric Gizard tables, case pieces, storage cabinets and seating.
French wooden rectangular desk - scandinavian design by Eric Gizard, Paris
By Éric Gizard
Located in Pontaubault, NORMANDIE
This "tobacco leaf" lacquered" rectangular console table / desk is designed by Eric Gizard in Paris. It is 100% made of solid ash wood from sustainably managed and PEFC certified Fre...
Wood, Ash, Lacquer
French Design Rectangular Desk in solid wood by Eric Gizard, Paris
By Éric Gizard
Located in Pontaubault, NORMANDIE
This dark blue rectangular console desk/table is designed by Eric Gizard in Paris. Eric is well know for its beautiful sleek design adapted for French craft brands and luxury groups....
Wood, Ash, Lacquer
French wooden handcrafted customizable rectangular desk designed in Paris
By Éric Gizard
Located in Pontaubault, NORMANDIE
This grey blue rectangular console table / desk is designed by Eric Gizard in Paris. It is 100% made of solid ash wood from sustainably managed and PEFC certified French forests. ...
Wood, Ash, Lacquer
French customizable rectangular desk in solid wood, design by Eric Gizard Paris
By Éric Gizard
Located in Pontaubault, NORMANDIE
This dark blue rectangular console table / desk is designed by Eric Gizard in Paris. It is 100% made of solid ash wood from sustainably managed and PEFC certified French forests. Collection ÉGÉE This desk is part of the ÉGÉE collection designed by Eric Gizard in Paris. Eric combines the sleek and refined codes of Scandinavian design with natural materials and muted and "trendy" colorful lacquers. Mon Petit Meuble...
Wood, Ash, Lacquer
French wooden rectangular customizable console table
By Éric Gizard
Located in Pontaubault, NORMANDIE
This chocolate brown rectangular console table / desk is designed by Eric Gizard in Paris. It is 100% made of solid ash wood from sustainably managed and PEFC certified French forest...
Wood, Ash, Lacquer
wooden handcrafted writing table, scandinavian design by E. Gizard Paris
By Éric Gizard
Located in Pontaubault, NORMANDIE
This yellow rectangular console table / desk is designed by Eric Gizard in Paris. It is 100% made of solid ash wood from sustainably managed and PEFC certified French forests. Co...
Wood, Lacquer, Ash
Desk Probably Produced in Sweden
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare freestanding desk by unknown designer. Probably produced in Sweden. Width: 132.5 ( 197.5 ) cm.
Brass
Desk Produced in Sweden
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare desk by unknown designer. Produced in Sweden.
Oak, Teak
JO Desk by DUVALD Contemporary Desk Handcrafted in Denmark. Hardwood, steel
By Örn Duvald
Located in Gentofte, DK
The desk explores tactility in a working environment. Modern work life is digital and rather one-dimensional and abstract in the sense of the small space this occupies. JO desk is about perceptions of materiality and construction and encourages engagement and the feeling of physical things. The table explores the contrast between warm and cold materials, as well as soft and hard edges.The beautiful warm hardwood tabletop rests on top of the cold tubular steel frame, and they melt together in a balance between function and aesthetics. A floating box...
Steel
Nanna Ditzel Desk Produced by Søren Willadsen in Denmark
By Nanna Ditzel
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare freestanding desk with 3 drawers designed by Nanna Ditzel. Produced by Søren Willadsen in Denmark.
Rosewood
French Petite Wooden Mid-Century Desk
By Maison Regain
Located in London, GB
A stylish petite desk. France, c1970s. In the manner of Maison Regian. Likely to be elm or very well simulated elm wood. Ideal as a desk or vanity unit. Good condition gene...
Elm
Jonas Lyndby Jensen Akande Desk For One Collection
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Jonas Lyndby Jensen Akande Desk For One Collection ’Åkande’ means Water Lily in Danish and is a furniture series designed by Jonas Lyndby Jensen, former winner of the Finn Juhl Priz...
Oak
