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The Collection
Our collection focuses on the most important French postwar designers that shaped the modernist movement globally. These include Charlotte Perriand, Jean Prouvé and Pierre Jeanneret, with an emphasis on rare items.
Modernistes
Determined to be a man of his time, Jean Prouvé explored how recent technological advances could offer novel solutions for design and fabrication during the modernist period. He became one of the most well known designers of the modernist era not just because of his fascination with innovation, but because he typified the attitudes of the time so clearly - an utmost focus on the functionality of an object and an economic means of its production.
Charlotte Perriand, a defining figure in the modernist era, championed the idea that superior design could foster a better society. Her perspective on design's social influence made her a standout in a predominantly male industry. Throughout her career, she collaborated with the Le Corbusier studio, including Pierre Jeanneret, and later with Jean Prouvé – fellow powerhouses in the French design world
Pierre Jeanneret was a prolific designer and architect of the Modern world. Spending much of his career alongside his cousin, Le Corbusier, they became standout figures in the postwar design realm. Jeanneret's intellectual approach incorporated a humanistic touch, which became a hallmark of modernist aesthetics.
Mathieu Matégot was a notable figure in mid-century design, bridging traditional craftsmanship with modern techniques. Based in France but with Hungarian roots, Matégot introduced the unique method of Rigitulle, expanding the versatility of metalwork in design. With a focus on organic forms and practical elegance, his work offers a distinctive perspective on 20th-century design.
