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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Fine André Dubreuil Table Lamp
By André Dubreuil
Located in New York, NY
Large table lamp in wrought iron with glass pearls by highly collected designer Andre Dubreuil (1951-2022). The lamp features solid glass beads mounted on iron branches. The contra...
Wrought Iron
Very Fine Porcelain Table Lamp
Located in South Charleston, WV
A very fine table lamp with an exceptionally smooth and flawless glaze and we assume either porcelain or a very fine pottery glaze. Measures: 31.5" tall, ...
Ceramic, Porcelain
Joseph André Motte M5 table lamp Disderot France 1960
By Joseph-André Motte, Disderot
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
The table lamp model M5, designed by Joseph-André Motte and manufactured by Disderot in France in 1960, stands as an iconic representation of mid-century modern design. Crafted with ...
Brass
Lantern Wooden Bedside Round Table Lamp By André Fu Living
By André Fu
Located in Admiralty, HK
Other plugs are available by request. Also available in larger size 31.6 Ø x 58 H cm.
Fabric, Ash
J13 Table Lamp by Joseph-André Motte for Disderot
By Disderot
Located in Los Angeles, CA
J13 table lamp by Joseph-André Motte for Disderot. Originally designed in 1959. This is a licensed, current production manufactured in France by Disderot. Brushed satin glass diffuse...
Metal
Pair of Sculptural Ceramic Table Lamps by André Bloch
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Pair of sculptural ceramic table lamps by French contemporary artist André Bloch. Each lamp features a tall, gently tapered ceramic body finished in a richly textured crackled white ...
Ceramic
Hanson Fine White Porcelain Table Lamp
By Hansen Lighting Co.
Located in New York, NY
A finely made white porcelain table lamp by Hanson. USA, crca 1960. Signed. Features original polished brass hardware and base with new wiring. ...
Brass
Halo Table Lamp By André Fu Living
By André Fu
Located in Admiralty, HK
drawing inspiration from the greek word “halo” which symbolizes a circle of light, the design representing divinity and embraces a level of enlightenment often depicted around revere...
Bronze
MCR Trio Table Lamp By André Fu Living
Located in Admiralty, HK
an accent tall table-lamp designed to enlighten all interiors, especially console tables. featuring a triplet of hand-caste glass bricks with natural grains and an anodised brass bas...
Bronze
Rare Metalarte Table Lamp by André Ricard, Spain, 1960s
By Metalarte Spain, André Ricard
Located in Hellouw, NL
Rare Metalarte table lamp by André Ricard, Spain, 1960s. This lamp is in height adjustable and the lampshade can be turned. The lamp is white with a metal...
Metal
Ripple Glass Table Lamp By André Fu Living
By André Fu
Located in Admiralty, HK
Other plugs are available by request
Bronze
Duality Table Lamp By André Fu Living
By André Fu
Located in Admiralty, HK
a table lamp that features trio frosted-glass globes delicately poised on curved arms, radiating a warm, diffused glow. its crafted anodised brass base, finished in a dark chocolate ...
Brass
André Mounique/Charlotte Perriand Table Lamp for Jumo
By Andre Mounique
Located in Hamden, CT
Iconic desk lamp by André Mounique/ Charlotte Perriand for Jumo, made in France. Polished solid brass body, lacquered aluminium shade, solid brass fittings...
Aluminum, Brass, Enamel
Ripple Glass Bedside Table Lamp By André Fu Living
By André Fu
Located in Admiralty, HK
Other plugs are available by request.
Bronze
MCR Floor Lamp By André Fu Living
By André Fu
Located in Admiralty, HK
a floorlamp that features a duet of hand-caste glass brick with natural grains and an anodised brass base with dark chocolate patina. it is a timeless accent to accentuate any interi...
Bronze
MCR Table Lamp By André Fu Living
By André Fu
Located in Admiralty, HK
a medium-sized table lamp designed to enlighten all interiors. with a feature hand-cast glass brick with natural grains and an anodised brass base in bronze patina, it is a lamp that...
Bronze