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.
In-Stock Large 'Bloc' Parchment Table Lamp by Design Frères
By Design Frères
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Large 'Bloc' parchment table lamp by Design Frères. Attractive European style shade mount with no apparent harp / final. Comes with the matching custom parchment paper shade shown. ...
Wood, Parchment Paper, Goatskin
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 '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
Long 'Méandre' Verdigris and Glass Console by Design Frères
By Design Frères
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Long 'Méandre' verdigris and glass console by Design Frères. Chic and understated.
Iron
$8,000 / item
Chic 'Arcade' Bench by Design Frères, in COM
By Design Frères
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Chic 'Arcade' Bench by Design Frères, in COM. Its slender Art Deco-inspired geometric base is equally suited to an entryway, the foot of a bed, a walk-in closet, or a spacious salon...
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
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
$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
$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 Tall 'Octogone' Beveled Mirrors by Design Frères
By Design Frères
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of Tall Octogone™ mirrors by Design Frères®. The beauty is in the details: antiqued mirror, beveled mirror, and rosettes. Timeless Art Deco esthetic for the modern world. Alumin...
Mirror
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
Long 'Diagramme' Wrought Iron and Travertine Coffee Table by Design Frères
By Marc du Plantier, Design Frères, Paul Dupré-Lafon
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
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
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
Long Méandre Bronze and Nero Marquina Console by Design Frères
By Design Frères
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Long Méandre™ dark bronze finish and honed Nero Marquina marble top console by Design Frères®. Chic and understated.
Marble, Iron
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
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
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 '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
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
Pair of Chic 'Arcade' Wrought Iron and Shearling Chairs by Design Frères
By Design Frères, Gilbert Poillerat
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
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
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
$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
Pair of Chic 'Méandre' Side Chairs by Design Frères
By Design Frères
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of chic undulating dark bronze 'Méandre' side chairs by Design Frères. These Méandre™ chairs from our exclusive Design Frères® line are handmade in our Los Angeles atelier by o...
Steel
Chic Verdigris 'Meandre' and Glass Console by Design Frères
By Design Frères
Located in Los Angeles, CA
'Meandre' verdigris and glass console by Design Frères. Chic and understated.
Steel
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
Pair of 'Bloc' Parchment Lamps with Parchment Paper Shades by Design Frères
By Design Frères
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of 'Bloc' parchment lamps with parchment paper shades by Design Frères. The overall dimensions are 10 in. diameter x 15 in. tall. The shade dimensions are 8 in. top diamet...
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
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
Long Undulating 'Méandre' Wrought Iron and Glass Console by Design Frères
By Design Frères
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Long undulating 'Méandre' wrought iron and glass console by Design Frères. Elegant and understated.
Steel
'Trapèze' Blackened Steel and Goatskin Console by Design Frères
By Design Frères, Marc du Plantier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
'Trapèze' blackened steel and goatskin console by Design Frères.
Steel
$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
Pair of 'Laque' Custom Lacquer and Brushed Brass Nightstands by Design Frères
By Maison Jansen, Design Frères
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
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 "Gourde" Terracotta and Rattan Lamps by Design Frères
By Design Frères
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of chic "Gourde" terracotta and rattan shade lamps by Design Frères. Wired with UL listed parts (single medium socket, 3-way switch on brown twist cost). Comes with 40 watts fil...
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 Wrought Iron and Marble 'Entretoise' Side Tables by Design Frères
By Design Frères, Mathieu Matégot
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
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
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 Minimalist 'Amboine' Burlwood Night Stands by Design Frères
By Design Frères
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of Minimalist 'Amboine' burlwood night stands by Design Frères. Simple, functional design with 2 deep drawers per night stand.
Wood, Burl
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 '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
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
Pair of Wrought Iron and Travertine 'Entretoise' Side Tables by Design Frères
By Mathieu Matégot, Design Frères
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
The 'Esquisse' Round Parchment Side Table by Design Frères
By Design Frères
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Round 'Esquisse'™ wrought iron and parchment side table by DESIGN FRÈRES®. Real parchment-clad top. Chic and understated. This Esquisse™ table is an exclusive DESIGN FRÈRES® design...
Wrought Iron
Set of 4 'Campagne' Counter Height Stools by Design Frères
By Design Frères
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Set of 4 'Campagne' counter height stools by Design Frères. Chic combination of slender but sturdy and stabile powder coated steel frames with handwoven rush seats and backs. Extra ...
Steel
Pair of Undulating Méandre Chairs by Design Frères
By Design Frères
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of 'Méandre' dark bronze chairs by Design Frères. Chic and understated.
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
'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 '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
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
Pair of 2-Tier Entretoise Side Tables by Design Frères
By Design Frères
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of 2-tier 'Entretoise' side tables by Design Frères. Wrought iron base with 2 thin travertine shelves. Also great as small nightstands. Shelves are removable for secure shipping...
Travertine, Wrought 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 and th...
Hide, Wood, Parchment Paper
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
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
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.
Wood, Parchment Paper, Hide
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