Artist and furniture creator André Dubreuil rejected the label "designer” and dismissed the notion of form over function. He’s on record as having said, "if we were merely functionalists we would still be sitting on rocks." Dubreuil's passion was to catch a person's attention and hold it — he did that with outwardly sculptural chairs, wrought iron tables and other furnishings.
Though his works serve their intended function quite well, Dubreuil intentionally masked their purpose in favor of producing pieces that bring delight to the beholder — as exemplified in his Spine chair, created in 1986. Arabesque lines bring form to his work by way of an almost lace-like structure in slender, curving metal table frames and chair legs. It's art that bears a resemblance to furniture.
Originally from Lyon, France, Dubreuil came from a wealthy pharmaceutical and medical research family. He had a classical upbringing, surrounded by ornate furniture and lavish decor, and so became accustomed to the finer things in life.
As a teenager, he moved to London to study drawing and drafting at the Inchbald School of Design. Dubreuil became a painter and worked as an antiques dealer before he fell in love with decorating. In 1981, he opened a workshop — alongside three colleagues, including British furniture designer Tom Dixon — creating decorative furniture from salvaged pieces of scrap metal and automotive parts.
Dubreuil drew on the work of French cabinetmaker André-Charles Boulle and Louis XV-era furnishings as well as French Art Deco and Emilé-Jacques Ruhlmann. He eventually produced a body of work in patinated steel, copper, marble and colored glass for clients including Louis Vuitton and Chanel that would be just as much at home in an art gallery as it would be in a parlor or dining room.
Dubreuil passed away in 2022, leaving behind a magnificent array of furnishings that invite admiration and uplift any space.
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1990's Wrought iron and wood console by André Dubreuil
By André Dubreuil
Located in Bois-Colombes, FR
1990's Wrought iron and exotic wood console by André Dubreuil France Documented Hand made / One of a kind From a private order The mirror who match with the console is also listed
Metal
$4,831 / item
Sculptural chairs by Yves Pagart
By André Dubreuil
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Très jolie chaises zoomorphe par Yves Pagart, Nos chaises sont issues d’une édition limitée de 16. Elles sont signées, datées et numérotées. Elles sont e...
Metal
1990's One of a kind wall mirror by André Dubreuil
By André Dubreuil
Located in Bois-Colombes, FR
One of a kind hand made mirror designed by famous French Artist and designer André Dubreuil Made in France From a private collection We have also the console available to match with
Metal
$144,945
"Perles" candleabra
By André Dubreuil
Located in Paris, FR
The "Perles" candlesticks reveal all the poetry that André Dubreuil knew how to breathe into metal. Nicknamed the Poet of Iron, he transformed a raw, rigid material into forms that s...
Metal, Bronze, Iron
Unique Centre Table / Console in Wrought Iron and Glass by Andre Dubreuil, 1986
By André Dubreuil
Located in New York, NY
A unique, early, handmade piece by Andre Dubreuil. Handwrought iron frame with four inset hand blown glass balls supporting a serpentine hand painte...
Wrought Iron
Andrè Dubreuil Ram Armchair in Iron and Red Velvet by Ceccotti 1990s
By André Dubreuil, Ceccotti
Located in Cascina, Pisa
Ram armchair with structure in gold-leaf lacquered iron rod, plywood seat in padded red fabric, designed by Andrè Dubreuil and produced by Ceccotti. The Ram armchair is an example ...
Iron
Fine André Dubreuil Table Lamp
By André Dubreuil
Located in New York, NY
Fine André Dubreuil table lamp Wrought iron, bronze solder, brass and glass Perles.
Wrought Iron
Unique Handwrought Iron & Crystal Center or Dining Table by Andre Dubreuil, 1986
By André Dubreuil
Located in New York, NY
Unique, early, handmade, wrought iron and crystal center or dining table by Andre Dubreuil, 1986. Handwrought iron frame with four inset hand blown glass balls supporting a serpentine hand...
'Esquisse' Wrought Iron and Parchment Console by Design Frères
By Design Frères
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Understated 'Esquisse' wrought iron and parchment console by Design Frères. Chic parchment top fitted onto a slender matte black wrought iron base.
Wrought Iron
$5,000 / item
H 34 in W 36 in D 13 in
Undulating 'Méandre' Wrought Iron and Glass Console by Design Frères
By Design Frères
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The 'Méandre' undulating blackened wrought iron and glass console by DESIGN FRÈRES. Chic and understated.
Iron
'Esquisse' Wrought Iron and Parchment Console by Design Frères
By Design Frères
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Understated 'Esquisse' wrought iron and parchment console by Design Frères. Chic parchment top fitted onto a slender matte black wrought iron base.
Wrought Iron
$4,850 / item
H 34 in W 36 in D 12 in
Chic 'Etude' Wrought Iron and Parchment Console by Design Frères
By Design Frères
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Contrasting grained cream parchment top over slender blackened steel base. Beautiful, simple, understated design.
Steel
$7,271Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 35.44 in W 47.25 in D 11.82 in
Console table & mirror sculptural set. One of a kind. Hand crafted
By RinDesign
Located in London, GB
This one of a kind console table and mirror set is a unique piece hand crafted in scagliola, a 16th century traditional craft that combines pigments and composites in marbleised for...
Steel
1990s Moorish Syle Gilded Metal Wall Mirror
Located in Marbella, ES
1990s Moorish Syle Gilded Metal Wall Mirror
Metal
$8,334 / item
H 29.73 in Dm 55.12 in
Modern Maurizio Cattelan for Dilmos Round Dining Table Crude Iron Glass
By Maurizio Cattelan
Located in Milan, IT
Dining table designed by Maurizio Cattelan in 1991 as a gift for Dilmos. Composed of a glass top and a base in crude iron depicting the form of the "Cerberino", a mythologic three-headed creature that guards the gates of hell...
Iron
Pipo Chair by Piegatto, a Sculptural Contemporary Chair
Located in Guatemala, GU
Other Specifications: -Seating Height: 15.6" -Armrest Height: 25.1" -Chair made of 37 Laminated Plywood Birch sections from Nordic Forests. -Weight Capacity: 350 pounds. -Usage:...
Plywood
Impressive Large One of a Kind Brass Mirror, France
By Elie Hirsch
Located in Paris, FR
Impressive large one of a kind brass mirror, France, weigh: 25kg `About the artist:Graduate in ceramic design and metal sculpture (2001, 2003), he worked during two years with the sculptor Hervé Wahlen...
Brass
$5,400 / item
H 34 in W 32 in D 12 in
'Esquisse' Wrought Iron and Ivory Parchment Console by Design Frères
By Design Frères
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Chic 'Esquisse' wrought Iron and ivory parchment console by Design Frères. Contrasting ivory goat parchment top over slender blackened steel base. Beaut...
Steel
$16,910
H 29.53 in Dm 60.04 in
19th Century Irish Regency Centre / Dining Table By R. Strahan Of Dublin
By Robert Strahan
Located in Dublin, IE
A superb Irish Regency mahogany centre / dining table by Robert Strahan of Dublin, of circular form, the solid panel top , with reeded edge, turned cent...
Mahogany
Sculptural Concrete Chair by Merit, Los Angeles
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Fantastic outdoor chair made of solid concrete and each with a perfect and unique patina. Round saucer seat with angular legs. Incredible modern design perfect for any outdoor space....
Concrete
Sold
H 35.04 in W 29.53 in D 34.65 in
André Dubreuil - Ram Chair c1987 made by A.D. Decorative Arts Ltd, London
By André Dubreuil
Located in Uxbridge, GB
The André Dubreuil Ram Chair, produced by A.D. Decorative Arts Ltd, London in 1987, is a masterful blend of artistry and craftsmanship, embodying the bold, sculptural style that Andr...
Iron
Pair Of Andre Dubreuil Grousset Hammered Steel Chairs
By André Dubreuil
Located in Austin, TX
Sit upon artistry and elegance with André Dubreuil's exquisitely crafted steel chairs. A renowned figure in contemporary decorative arts, Dubreuil is best known for his innovative and often whimsical furniture designs. His work is a masterclass in the combination of sculpture and functional design, utilizing materials such as metal, stone, and glass to create pieces that are both artistic and utilitarian. A prominent voice in the 1980s New British Design movement, Dubreuil seamlessly melds ornate twists of Baroque, lofty Gothic palettes, and the purity of classical styles. His work transcends any single category, making this pair of chairs a true conversation-starter and testament to the art of contemporary furniture. PAIR OF ANDRE' DUBREUIL GROUSSET HAMMERED STEEL CHAIRS...
Steel
Andre Dubreuil Paris Table / Stool
By André Dubreuil
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A seldom seen example. Torch welded steel, can be used as a table or a stool.
Steel
Andre Dubreuil Paris Chair
By André Dubreuil
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A fine example of this Classic Design. Torch welded spots and a Baroque form.
Steel
André Dubreuil Pair of Trevise Chairs with Ashanti Tapestry
By André Dubreuil
Located in Encino, CA
Andre Dubreuil pair of trevise chairs 1988 from a private collection, France André Dubreuil (b.1951) Rare pair of chairs, model « Trévise » France, 1988. Black lacquered Iron an...
Aluminum, Iron
Set of Three Gilt Metal Sconces Designed by Andrea Dubreuil
By André Dubreuil
Located in Stamford, CT
Set of three Andrea Dubreuil designed gilt metal sconces signed on bobeche cup. Produced by Ceccotti Collezioni. Currently unwired.
Metal
Andre Dubreuil Iron "Spine Chair"
By André Dubreuil
Located in Stamford, CT
Andre Dubreuil iconic iron "Spine Chair".
Iron
Pair of Patinated Steel, Glass and Copper Sconces by André Dubreuil
By André Dubreuil
Located in Stamford, CT
A pair of Soleil sconces designed by André Dubreuil, circa 1986.
Steel
Andre Dubreuil Paris Chair
By André Dubreuil
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An iconic example from Andre Dubreuil Price is for 1 chair
Steel
Andre Dubreil Sculptural Iron Ram Chair for Ceccotti Collezioni
By Ceccotti, André Dubreuil
Located in Ferndale, MI
Beautifully formed iron chair in excellent original steel grey finish. Stamped Ceccotti Collezioni Designed by Andre Dubreil.
Wrought Iron
Rare Mirror by André Dubreuil
By André Dubreuil
Located in New York, NY
Rare and unusual mirror designed by André Dubreuil Wrought iron with four cabochon mountain crystals and enameled insets in red, burnt orange and gol...
Rock Crystal, Enamel, Wrought Iron
Andre Dubreuil Pair of Lacrima Wall Appliqués by Daume
By André Dubreuil, Daum
Located in Hamburg, DE
1 Pair of Lacrima Wall Appliqués (circa 1990) by André Dubreuil In blue crystal (the coupe), gold leaf and bronze they are both signed ‘Daum France’ and numbered 35/100 and 38/100
Crystal, Bronze