Design Frères is an eclectic furniture line designed by Eric Thévenot, owner of Blend Interiors, an exceptional California-based dealer of vintage and contemporary furniture and decor.
Known for synthesizing divergent styles and peppering worldly spaces he creates with works stemming from varying origins and periods, Thévenot is a consummate decorator, and the chairs, tables, case pieces and other furnishings that comprise his Design Frères collection are sophisticated additions to any interior.
Originally from France, Thévenot opened Blend Interiors in Los Angeles in 2005. While the company offers a range of furniture and decorative objects from all over the world — most of which are sourced from its founder’s purchasing trips in Paris — Blend Interiors also offers art advising services and interior design consulting. And the exclusive furnishings he is creating and manufacturing for the Design Fréres collection are part of this endeavor to provide clients with a provocative fusion of design.
"I believe in mixing periods: Saarinen chairs in a French chateau, Louis XVI armoires in a futuristic pad," Thévenot has said. “I like pulling things out of different time periods and re-creating them for today’s lifestyle.”
Building on Blend Interior’s success, Design Frères was established in 2010 and is a growing venture.
Given the broad-ranging tastes and concepts at the core of Blend Interiors, it is appropriate that the Design Frères line is so diverse and interesting — the collection features Art Deco-style end tables topped with travertine and stylish counter stools with handwoven rush seats and slender frames of powder-coated steel. Elsewhere, Thévenot’s white oak shelving systems feature chic space elements and draw on the legendary mid-century modernist storage solutions designed by the likes of Charlotte Perriand and Jean Prouvé, with each piece pairing nicely with the vintage European treasures that Thévenot is prone to acquire on his next trip to Paris.
On 1stDibs, find Design Frères tables, seating and lighting.
Pair of 'Cabosse' Terracotta Table Lamps by Design Frères
By Design Frères
Located in Los Angeles, CA
'Cabosse' terracotta lamp by Design Frères. Great for a desk, a night stand, or a side table, or where a smaller lamp is desired. European-style socket with paper shade (no finial)...
Terracotta
Pair of White 'Strates' Ceramic Lamps by Design Frères
By Design Frères
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of White 'Strates' lamps by Design Frères. Handmade in France. Great for a desk, a night stand, a side table, or where a smaller lamp is desired. European-style socket with p...
Ceramic
Long 'Méandre' Bench by Design Frères, in COM
By Design Frères
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Long 'Méandre' Bench by Design Frères, in COM. COM: 2 yards (instructions will be provided once the order is placed).
Iron
$7,750 / item
Chic 'Diagramme' Ottoman by Design Frères in COL/COM
By Design Frères
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Chic 'Diagramme' Ottoman by Design Frères in COL/COM. Also great as a coffee table, with books and trays. Or perfect for a den.
Steel
Set of 3 'Méandre' Counter Stools by Design Frères, in COM
By Design Frères
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Méandre™ counter stool by DESIGN FRÈRES®, in COM. Dark bronze frame. Upholstered firm but comfortable. Requires 1.5 yards COM fabric total for the set of 3, to be sent to our ...
Steel
Pair of 'Camargue' Chairs by Design Frères in COM
By Design Frères
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of 'Camargue' chairs by DESIGN FRÈRES, in COM (1 yard per chair). Shown here in cream vinyl and stained white oak rods. Great as comfortable and functional dining chairs or sid...
Steel
'Méandre' Bench by Design Frères in Mohair Velvet or COM
By Design Frères
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Méandre bench by DESIGN FRÈRES in mohair velvet or COM. Upholstered firm in mohair velvet (specify color) or provide COM (1 yard). Mohair velvet is extremely durable and resists...
Steel
Large Black Limestone Entretoise Coffee Table by Design Frères
By Design Frères
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Large honed black limestone Entretoise™ coffee table by Design Frères®. Suitable for indoor or outdoor use.
Limestone, Steel
$2,900 / item
Undulating Méandre Chair by Design Frères
By Design Frères
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Undulating dark bronze 'Méandre' chair by Design Frères. Chic and understated.
Steel
Pair of Outdoor Méandre Dark Bronze Chairs by Design Frères
By Design Frères
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The outdoor version of our dark bronze Méandre chairs by DESIGN FRÈRES, in COM/COT. Mesh seat and cushion upholstered for outdoor use. Also great for in...
Steel
$2,900 / item
Chic 'Méandre' Bronze Side Chair by Design Frères
By Design Frères
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The 'Méandre'™ dark bronze side chair by Design Frères®. Chic and understated.
Steel
Large 'Entretoise' Blackened Iron and Glass Coffee Table by Design Frères
By Design Frères
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Large Entretoise™ blackened iron and thick tempered glass coffee table by DESIGN FRÈRES. Chic and understated.
Iron
The 'Arcade' Desk, Dining or Side Chair by Design Frères, in COM
By Design Frères
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The 'Arcade' chair by Design Frères, in COM/COL (not included): Great as a desk chair, (a) side chair(s) or a set of dining chairs (select the quantity needed at check out). COM: 1...
Steel
Pair of Large 'Bilboquet' White Stoneware Lamps by Design Frères
By Design Frères
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of Large 'Bilboquet' White Stoneware Lamps by Design Frères. Made in France by our skilled artisans. Wired with UL listed parts, 3-way switch (on, half on, off), twist cord, and...
Stoneware, Parchment Paper
Pair of 'Amboine' Burl Wood Night Stands by Design Frères
By Design Frères
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Introducing our 'Amboine' burl wood night stands, the epitome of simplicity and sophistication. Crafted with meticulous attention to detail in our Los Angeles workshop, these nigh...
Plywood, Burl
$2,600 / item
Shearling 'Strapontin' Stool by Design Frères
By Design Frères
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Shearling 'Strapontin' stool by Design Frères. Chic and understated.
Iron
Chic 'Méandre' Gilt Bronze Side Chair by Design Frères
By Design Frères
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Undulating 'Méandre' gilt bronze finish side chair by Design Frères. Gilt bronze finish over steel frame. Natural linen upholstered cushion with contras...
Steel
Pair of Shearling 'Strapontin' Stools by Design Frères
By Design Frères
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of shearling 'Strapontin' stools by Design Frères. Chic and understated. Also great as a two-part bench.
Iron
Pair of Large 'Entretoise' Silver Travertine Side Tables by Design Frères
By Design Frères
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of large 'Entretoise' silver travertine side tables by Design Frères. Great as sofa end tables or as a 2 part coffee table. Chi...
Travertine, Wrought Iron
Pair of 'Bloc' Parchment Lamps with Parchment Paper Shades by Design Frères
By Design Frères
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of 'Bloc' parchment clad table lamps with matching parchment paper shades by Design Frères.
Hide, Wood, Parchment Paper
Set of 3 Slender 'Campagne' Counter Stools by Design Frères
By Design Frères
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Set of 3 slender 'Campagne' counter stools by Design Frères. Comfortable, with a minimal footprint. Extra support under the rush seat. Feet pads to protect flooring.
Steel
Pair of Satin White 'Rouleau' Ceramic Table Lamps by Design Frères
By Design Frères
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Great as bedside lamps or where a small, understated pair of lamps is desired. Dimensions listed are the overall dimensions of the lamps with the shades. The shades are 10 in. ...
Ceramic, Parchment Paper
Large ‘Entretoise’ Grooved Travertine Side Table or Nightstand by Design Frères
By Design Frères
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Large iron and travertine 'Entretoise' side table or nightstand by Design Frères.
Travertine, Iron
$1,950 / item
Chic 'Bloc' Parchment Table Lamp by Design Frères
By Design Frères
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Chic 'Bloc' parchment table lamp by Design Frères. Attractive European style shade mount with no apparent harp / final. The dimensions are the overall dimensions of the lamp an...
Wood, Parchment Paper, Hide
$2,800 / item
2-Tier Entretoise Side Table by Design Frères
By Design Frères
Located in Los Angeles, CA
2-tier 'Entretoise' side table by Design Frères. Wrought iron base with 2 thin travertine shelves. Shelves are removable for secure shippi...
Travertine, Wrought Iron
Large Cream Limestone 'Entretoise' Coffee Table by Design Frères
By Design Frères
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Large honed cream limestone 'Entretoise' coffee table by Design Frères. Suitable for indoor or outdoor use.
Limestone, Steel
Chic Large 'Diagramme' Limestone Coffee Table by Design Frères
By Design Frères
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Chic large 'Diagramme' limestone coffee table by Design Frères. Gorgeous honed cream limestone top fitted into a slender but sturdy iron frame. Inspired by the timeless aesthetic of...
Limestone, Steel
Pair of 'Méandre' Verdigris and Glass Side Tables by Design Frères
By Design Frères
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of 'Méandre' verdigris steel and glass side tables by Design Frères. Hand- applied painted verdigris finish. Chic and understated.
Steel
Set of 4 Slender 'Campagne' Counter Stools by Design Frères
By Design Frères
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Set of 4 slender 'Campagne' counter stools by Design Frères. Comfortable, with a minimal footprint. Extra support under the rush seat. Feet pads to protect flooring.
Steel
Pair of Wrought Iron and Travertine 'Entretoise' Side Tables by Design Frères
By Design Frères, Mathieu Matégot
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of wrought iron and travertine 'Entretoise' side tables by Design Frères. Chic pair of versatile side or end tables. Also great as a two-part coffee table. Indoor or outdoor use.
Travertine, Wrought Iron
Pair of Grey Fur 'Strapontin' Stools by Design Frères
By Design Frères
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of grey fur 'Strapontin' stools by Design Frères. Chic and understated.
Steel
Pair of Chic 'Esquisse' Grooved Ivory Travertine Side Tables by Design Frères
By Design Frères
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of chic 'Esquisse' grooved ivory travertine side tables by Design Frères.
Travertine, Steel
Long 'Diagramme' Wrought Iron and Travertine Coffee Table by Design Frères
By Paul Dupré-Lafon, Marc du Plantier, Design Frères
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Long 'Diagramme' wrought iron and travertine coffee table by Design Frères. Chic blackened wrought iron and polished raw travertine F...
Travertine, Wrought Iron
Set of 4 'Campagne' Steel and Rush Counter Stools by Design Frères
By Design Frères
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Set of 4 'Campagne' steel and rush counter stools by Design Frères. Chic combination of slender but sturdy powder coated steel frames with handwove...
Steel
Undulating 'Méandre' Verdigris Iron and Glass Side Table by Design Frères
By Design Frères
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Undulating 'Méandre' verdigris iron and glass side table by Design Frères. Chic and understated.
Iron
'Diagramme' Blackened Iron and Travertine Side or End Table by Design Frères
By Design Frères
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Introducing the 'Diagramme' side or end table by Design Frères, a harmonious blend of timeless elegance and modern sophistication. The blackened iron base is reminiscent of the ic...
Stone, Travertine, Steel
Long 'Esquisse' Wrought Iron and Cream Parchment Console by Design Frères
By Design Frères
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Long 'Esquisse' wrought iron and cream parchment console by Design Frères. Chic handmade natural parchment top paired with a slender blackened wrought...
Wrought Iron
Set of 4 'Méandre' Counter Stools by Design Frères in COM
By Design Frères
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Set of 4 'Méandre' counter stools by DESIGN FRÈRES with dark bronze frames shown here with high-end Loro Piana fabric upholstered seats COM.
Steel
'Esquisse' Parchment and Wrought Iron Side Table by Design Frères
By Design Frères
Located in Los Angeles, CA
'Esquisse' parchment and blackened wrought iron side tables by DESIGN FRÈRES. The smooth, natural cream parchment top is matched with an elegant contrasting blackened wrought iron b...
Wrought Iron
Pair of 'Diagramme' Wrought Iron and Travertine Side Tables by Design Frères
By Design Frères
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of 'Diagramme' wrought iron and travertine side tables by Design Frères. Lower bar is 4.5" inches from the floor.
Travertine, Wrought Iron
Chic 'Méandre' Verdigris and Glass Nightstand by Design Frères
By Design Frères
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Chic 'Méandre' verdigris and glass nightstand by Design Frères. Sturdy verdigris patinated steel base fitted with a thick, easy to clean,...
Steel
In-Stock Large 'Diagramme' Travertine Console by Design Frères
By Design Frères
Located in Los Angeles, CA
In-stock large 'Diagramme' travertine console by DESIGN FRÈRES. Honed travertine top over a powder coated steel frame. Chic and understated.
Travertine, Steel
Set of 4 'Campagne' Steel and Rush Counter Stools by Design Frères
By Design Frères
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Set of 4 'Campagne' steel and rush counter stools by Design Frères. Chic combination of slender but sturdy powder coated steel frames with handwove...
Steel
Pair of Chic 'Arcade' Wrought Iron and Shearling Chairs by Design Frères
By Gilbert Poillerat, Design Frères
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of chic 'Arcade' wrought iron and shearling chairs by Design Frères. Extraordinary pair of side chairs with white shearling upholstery. This unique upholstery...
Wrought Iron
In-Stock 'Diagramme' Iron and Honed Travertine Drinks Table by Design Frères
By Design Frères
Located in Los Angeles, CA
In-stock 'Diagramme' wrought iron and honed travertine drinks table by Design Frères. Classic, understated design. This table is available and ready to ship now.
Travertine, Iron
Large ‘Entretoise’ Cream Travertine Side Table or Nightstand by Design Frères
By Design Frères
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Large iron and travertine 'Entretoise' side table or nightstand by Design Frères.
Travertine, Iron
Undulating 'Méandre' Verdigris Iron and Glass Side Table by Design Frères
By Design Frères
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The 'Méandre' verdigris steel and glass side table by Design Frères. Hand- applied painted verdigris finish. Chic and understated.
Iron
Chic Grey Slate 'Entretoise' Side Table by Design Frères
By Design Frères
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Chic grey slate 'Entretoise' side table by Design Frères.
Limestone, Slate, Wrought Iron
Pair of 'Laque' Custom Lacquer and Brushed Brass Nightstands by Design Frères
By Design Frères, Maison Jansen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of chic custom color lacquer and brushed brass nightstands in the style of Maison Jansen. Hard lacquer finish with brushed solid brass legs. Shown here in RAL 5007 high gloss...
Brass
$1,950 / item
Chic 'Bloc' Parchment Table Lamp by Design Frères
By Design Frères
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Chic 'Bloc' parchment table lamp by Design Frères. Attractive European style shade mount with no apparent harp / final. The dimensions are the overall dimensions of the lamp and th...
Hide, Wood, Parchment Paper
'Trapèze' Blackened Steel and Goatskin Console by Design Frères
By Marc du Plantier, Design Frères
Located in Los Angeles, CA
'Trapèze' blackened steel and goatskin console by Design Frères.
Steel
Pair of Tall 'Pyramide' Console or Floor Lamps by Design Frères
By Design Frères, Mathieu Matégot
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of tall 'Pyramide' patinated brass console or floor lamps by Design Frères. The light source is concealed inside the pyramid base, illuminating the surface behind. Unique design...
Brass
Pair of 'Campagne' Counter Height Stools by Design Frères
By Design Frères
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of 'Campagne' counter height stools by Design Frères. Chic combination of slender but sturdy powder coated steel frames with handwoven rush seats and backs. Extra support under...
Steel
Pair of 'Diagramme' Wrought Iron and Travertine Side Tables by Design Frères
By Design Frères, Paul Dupré-Lafon
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of 'Diagramme' wrought iron and travertine side tables by Design Frères. Measures: Lower bar is 4.5" inches from the floor.
Travertine, Wrought Iron
Pair of Large Esquisse Parchment End Tables by Design Frères
By Design Frères
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Introducing our exquisite Art Deco-inspired 'Esquisse' parchment and wrought Iron sofa end tables. Crafted with meticulous attention to detail, these chic tables effortlessly blend l...
Steel
Pair of Wrought Iron and Marble 'Entretoise' Side Tables by Design Frères
By Mathieu Matégot, Design Frères
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Chic pair of wrought Iron and marble 'Entretoise' side tables by Design Frères. Matte black wrought iron bases with polished white vein...
Carrara Marble, Wrought Iron
Pair of Wrought Iron and Marble 'Entretoise' Side Tables by Design Frères
By Mathieu Matégot, Design Frères
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Chic pair of wrought Iron and marble 'Entretoise' side tables by Design Frères. Matte black wrought iron bases with polished white vein...
Carrara Marble, Wrought Iron
$1,900 / item
Grey Fur 'Strapontin' Stool by Design Frères
By Design Frères
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Grey fur 'Strapontin' stool by Design Frères. Chic and understated.
Steel
Round 'Diagramme' Side Table or Guéridon in Silver Travertine by Design Frères
By Design Frères
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Introducing the round 'Diagramme' travertine side table or guéridon by DESIGN FRÈRES. The blackened iron base is reminiscent of the iconic Art Deco movement. Its dark finish exudes ...
Travertine, Iron
Pair of Large ‘Entretoise’ Travertine Side Tables / Nightstands by Design Frères
By Design Frères
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of large ‘Entretoise’ travertine side tables or nightstands by Design Frères.
Travertine, Iron