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 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
$7,133Sale 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
$2,150
H 17 in W 15.5 in D 1.25 in
One of a Kind Art Nouveau Bronze Wall Mirror with Stylish Floral Design Frame
Located in Lisse, NL
This practical size and beautiful Art Nouveau wall mirror is in excellent condtion. Have you ever seen a cast bronze Art Nouveau picture frame? This rare example comes with very ele...
Bronze
$4,500
H 48 in W 36 in D 3 in
Mannara Sculptural Silver Mirror – Cast Aluminum, One-of-a-Kind Organic Form
By Alastair Michie
Located in New York City, NY
The Mannara Mirror is a sculptural reflection of nature’s elegance. Crafted exclusively, this one-of-a-kind mirror is individually cast in aluminum using a technique developed unique...
Aluminum
One of a Kind Ceramic Mirror Signed by Margareth Leveneur
By Margareth Leveneur
Located in Paris, FR
Hand-sculpted ceramic Mirror or decorative wall sculpture One of a kind piece signed by the French ceramicist Margareth Leveneur Possibility to add other different mirrors to get a s...
Ceramic
Italian Hand Made One Of A Kind Mirror
Located in Weesp, NL
Unique Italian hand made mirror. Gorgeous brown forest mirror with a solid wooden frame upholstered with beautiful Italian fabric. Measurements : H 100 x W 100 x D 7 cm. weight 13 k...
Cotton
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
One of a Kind Ceramic Mirror Signed by Margareth Leveneur
By Margareth Leveneur
Located in Paris, FR
Hand-sculpted ceramic Mirror or decorative wall sculpture One of a kind piece signed by the French ceramicist Margareth Leveneur Possibility to add other different mirrors to get a s...
Ceramic
One of a Kind Organic Modern Leather Artist’s Mirror, France
By M.BA
Located in Paris, FR
One of a kind carved mirror dressed in gorgeons leather, Bordeaux color leather : front and back Structure : acrylic resin, hemp, Organic Design Measures: H 102cm/40,15 i x W 52cm/2...
Leather, Mirror, Resin
Italian Hand Made One Of A Kind Mirror
Located in Weesp, NL
Unique Italian hand made mirror. Gorgeous mirrors with a solid wooden frame upholstered with beautiful Italian fabric. . Measurements: H.130 x W.60 x D.6 cm.
Glass
Nomon Wall Mirror by Andres Martinez
By Nomon, ANDRÉS MARTÍNEZ
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The singularity of this mirror is based on its caring proportions. Two options with floor-standing mirror or wall-mirror; a hand-made natural walnut shelf combines the softness line...
Mirror
One of a Kind Big Artistic Handmade Mosaic Mirror, France
By V.M.E
Located in Paris, FR
One of a kind stunning mosaic mirror, created by the artist using original vintage small customized covered in fragments of ceramic, porcelain dishes, old China, mirrors, glass, etc....
Brass, Gold Leaf
Nomon Mirror Eslabon by Andres Martinez
By Nomon, ANDRÉS MARTÍNEZ
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Sophisticated mirror, inspired in jewelry design. Available in Walnut and Black
Mirror
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
Highly Unusual Mirror Designed by André Dubreuil.
By André Dubreuil
Located in New York, NY
A rare and highly unusual mirror Designed by André Dubreuil. André Dubreuil ( French, 1951 - ) is a leading figure in the contemporary decorative arts world. His work is re...
Bronze