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Christian Liaigre Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

French, 1943-2020

In his illustrious career, the French designer Christian Liaigre created furniture and private interiors with a minimalist and restrained sensibility that would become his trademark, but never at the cost of luxury. When he began designing furniture in the 1980s, Liaigre’s clean lines and no-frills approach caused a stir and was considered unusual for the era. But what Liaigre knew best was creating elegant, exquisite designs that would stand the test of time.

Liaigre studied at the École des Beaux-Arts and the École Nationale Supérieure des Arts Décoratifs in Paris. He initially began as a furniture designer, opening his studio in 1985 before he would move toward interiors. His bold, timeless pieces were made in France using luxurious materials such as marble and cashmere in a soothing palette of neutral tones that look fresh to this day. Later, Liaigre began to design private interiors — from homes of influential figures like Calvin Klein and Karl Lagerfeld to holiday homes, offices and the cabins of private yachts. He designed the interiors of the Art Deco–era Hotel Montalembert in Paris and became known in the United States for his design of the Mercer Hotel in New York City, which opened in 1997. Soon afterward, he found himself working for hotelier Ian Schrager.

To each of his interior design projects Liaigre brought his minimalist touch, which was born from his ability to distill a broad range of inspirations — from Brancusi sculptures and African art to Art Deco furniture — into simple, balanced forms. The modest beauty of his popular Nagato stool, a small and sculptural piece of seating designed in oak in 1986, represents this vision clearly and points to some more of Liaigre’s influences: the stillness found in Donald Judd’s minimalist art and many aspects of Japanese culture.

Liaigre, who earned comparisons to celebrated French designers Jean-Michel Frank and Jean Royère, was also known for his visionary use of natural and unconventional materials and is considered to be one of the first to use wenge, an African hardwood, in combination with traditional timber such as oak in his furnishings. Liaigre’s creative foresight has ensured that today he is one of the most influential and widely imitated designers of the 20th century.

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Creator: Christian Liaigre
Christian Liaigre "Oscuro" Console for Holly Hunt
By Christian Liaigre
Located in New York, NY
Rare Christian Liaigre Oscuro Cabinet for Holly Hunt. Very few of these were actually produced as they were made to order for only a few years in the early 2000s. This can be use...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Christian Liaigre Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Christian Liaigre Holly Hunt Rosewood Ebonized Trim 4 Door Compartment Credenza
By HOLLY HUNT, Christian Liaigre
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Christian Liaigre Holly Hunt Rosewood Ebonized Trim 4 Door Compartment Credenza. Outstanding craftsmanship dark rosewood fold away doors credenza cabinet dresser.
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Christian Liaigre case pieces and storage cabinets are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of wood and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of Christian Liaigre case pieces and storage cabinets, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original case pieces and storage cabinets by Christian Liaigre were created in the mid-century modern style in united states during the 21st century and contemporary. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider case pieces and storage cabinets by Charlotte Perriand, Pierre Chapo, and James Bearden. Prices for Christian Liaigre case pieces and storage cabinets can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $16,500 and can go as high as $18,500, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $17,500.

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