French design

Relaxing experiences: Ligne Roset’s newly designed 2017 collection

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A quick immersion into Ligne Roset’s new 2017 collection. Discover the latest in French design throughout Ligne Roset’s 2017 collection where high-end design meets a nonconformist spirit. Ligne Roset’s 2017 designers include Pierre Charpin, Inga Sempé, Philippe Nigro, Christian Werner, Marie Christine Dorner, among others. Well known for their creations, they all bring their own … Read more

Pompidou Centre: a 70s French radical that’s never gone out of fashion

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The much-loved Paris landmark was designed in the 1970s by two young unknowns – Richard Rogers and Renzo Piano. On the eve of its 40th birthday, they recall the sheer joy and bravado – and the struggle – of creating it

20th Century Design at Sotheby’s. Second edition

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Following a highly successful relaunch of Design in 2015, Sotheby’s presents the second edition of Design in London. The market for important works of design has gone from strength to strength in recent months, with outstanding results at Sotheby’s design sales in New York and Paris in 2016. The May sale at Sotheby’s Paris, led … Read more

What transforms an object into an icon? Twenty icons of French Design exhibition

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What transforms an object into an icon? History? Commercial success? Notoriety? The opinion of the aficionados? 2016 Dubai Design Week confirmed Dubai’s status as the design capital of the region with more than 100 events taking place in the 2016 Dubai Design District, including the touring exhibition ‘20 French design icons.’ For this second edition … Read more