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.
Undulating 'Méandre' Wrought Iron and Glass Console by Design Frères
By Design Frères
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The 'Méandre' undulating blackened wrought iron and glass console by DESIGN FRÈRES. Chic and understated.
Iron
Large Blackened Iron and Glass 'Entretoise' Coffee Table by Design Frères
By Design Frères
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Large blackened iron and glass 'Entretoise' coffee table by Design Frères. In clear (last picture) or smoked glass (please confirm when placing our order). Chic and understated.
Iron
$16,800 / set
Set of 6 'Camargue' Chairs by Design Frères in COM
By Design Frères
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Set of 6 'Camargue' chairs by DESIGN FRÈRES, in COM (1 yard per chair). Shown here in black leather with matte black frames and ebonized oak rods. Great as comfortable and functiona...
Iron
Pair of Chic Grey Slate 'Entretoise' Side Tables by Design Frères
By Design Frères
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of chic grey slate 'Entretoise' side tables by Design Frères. Also great as a two-part coffee table or as simple nightstands.
Slate, Limestone, Wrought Iron
Pair of Gray Shearling 'Strapontin' Stools by Design Frères
By Design Frères, Gilbert Poillerat
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of chic gray shearling 'Strapontin' stools by Design Frères. Matte black steel base with grey shearling upholstered seats.
Metal
Set of 4 'Antibes' Counter Stools by Design Frères, in COL/COM
By Design Frères
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Set of 4 Antibes swiveling counter stools by DESIGN FRÈRES, in COL/COM. COL/COM requirements to be confirmed after checkout. Very comfortable and functional seating at the kitchen co...
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
$6,600 / item
Large 'Méandre' Travertine Console by Design Frères
By Design Frères
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The large version of our 'Méandre' console by DESIGN FRÈRES. Honed travertine top over a powder coated steel frame. Chic and understated.
Travertine, Steel
Set of 3 'Campagne' Counter Height Stools by Design Frères
By Design Frères
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Set of 3 '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
Narrow 'Diagramme' Iron and Travertine Coffee Table by Design Frères
By Design Frères
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Narrow 'Diagramme' blackened steel and travertine coffee table by Design Frères. Blackened steel base fitted with an Italian cream travertine top. Inspired by the timeless aesthet...
Travertine, Steel
Set of 4 White 'Campagne' Counter Stools by Design Frères
By Design Frères
Located in Los Angeles, CA
White 'Campagne' counter height stools by Design Frères. Chic combination of slender but sturdy and stable white powder-coated steel frames with handwoven rush seats and backs. Extr...
Steel
Pair of Chic 'Caisson' Solid Brass and Black Lacquer End Tables by Design Frères
By Design Frères
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of chic 'Caisson' brass and black lacquer end tables by Design Frères. Solid (not plated) brass frames pared with durable lacquer tops (coasters still recommended). Great as end...
Brass
Pair of Minimalist 'Amboine' Burl Wood Nightstands by Design Frères
By Design Frères
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of Minimalist 'Amboine' burl wood nightstands by Design Frères. Simple, functional design with 2 deep drawers per nightstand. T...
Wood, Burl
Narrow 'Diagramme' Travertine Side or End Table by Design Frères
By Design Frères
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Introducing the narrow 'Diagramme' travertine side or end table by DESIGN FRÈRES. The blackened iron base is reminiscent of the iconic Art Deco movement. Its dark finish exudes soph...
Travertine, Steel
Set of 4 '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. 1/2 yard COM per stool.
Steel
'Diagramme' Wrought Iron and Travertine Drink Table by Design Frères
By Design Frères
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The 'Diagramme' wrought iron and travertine drink table by Design Frères. Chic blackened wrought iron frame contrasting with cream travertine t...
Travertine, Wrought Iron
$2,800 / item
'Camargue' Chair by Design Frères in COM
By Design Frères
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The 'Camargue' chairs by DESIGN FRÈRES, in COM (1 yard per chair). Shown here in black leather with matte black frame and ebonized oak rod. Great as comfortable and functional dinin...
Iron
'Esquisse' Wrought Iron and Parchment Console by Design Frères
By Design Frères
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Understated 'Esquisse' wrought iron and parchment console by Design Frères. Chic parchment top fitted onto a slender matte black wrought iron base.
Wrought Iron
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
Small 'Diagramme' Wrought Iron and Travertine Coffee Table
By Design Frères
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Chic blackened wrought iron and polished raw travertine French 1940s style coffee table. Inspired by the designs of Marc du Plantier and Paul Dupré-Lafon. Great proportions but custo...
Travertine, Iron
Pair of 2-Tier Entretoise Side Tables in Silver Travertine 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 two beautifully veined silver travertine shelves. Shelves are removable for secure shipping and clean...
Travertine, Wrought Iron
$11,000 / item
Tall 'Octogone' Beveled Mirror by Design Frères
By Design Frères
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Tall Octogone™ mirror by Design Frères®. The beauty is in the details: antiqued mirror, beveled glass, and rosettes. Timeless Art Deco esthetic for the modern world. Aluminum mountin...
Mirror
Pair of Large 'Esquisse' Honed Marble Side or End Tables
By Design Frères
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of large 'Esquisse' wrought iron and white marble side or end tables by Design Frères. Versatile, elegant and understated.
Carrara Marble, Steel
In-Stock Pair of Chic 'Rectiligne' Mirrored End Tables by Design Frères
By Design Frères
Located in Los Angeles, CA
In-stock pair of 'Rectiligne' mirrored end tables by Design Frères. Also great as low nightstands or as a narrow 2-part coffee table. These are available now and ready to ship. Als...
Wrought Iron
Wrought Iron and Marble 'Entretoise' Side Table by Design Frères
By Design Frères, Mathieu Matégot
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Wrought iron and marble 'Entretoise' side table by Design Frères. Great between 2 armchairs. Also sold as a pair or more. Indoor or outdoor use.
Marble, Wrought Iron
Pair of Large 'Strapontin' White Hide Stools by Design Frères
By Design Frères, Gilbert Poillerat
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of large 'Strapontin' white hides stools by design Frères. Gilt wrought iron bases and white or cream hide seats. Upholstered firm for durability.
Wrought Iron
Set of 4 'Antibes' Swiveling Bar Stools by Design Frères, in COM
By Design Frères
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Set of 4 'Antibes' swiveling bar stools by Design Frères, in COM. These are suited to sit comfortably at a 42 in. tall bar. COM required: 1 yard per stool. COM instructions will be...
Steel
Undulating 'Méandre' Wrought Iron and Glass Console by Design Frères
By Design Frères
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Undulating blackened iron and glass console by DESIGN FRÈRES. These Méandre™ consoles from our exclusive DESIGN FRÈRES® line are handmade in our Los Angeles atelier by our skilled a...
Iron
$2,350 / item
Large 'Bloc' Parchment Table Lamp by Design Frères
By Design Frères
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Large 'Bloc' parchment lamp by Design Frères. Attractive European style shade mount with no apparent harp / final. Comes with the matching custom paper shade shown. Handmade with r...
Wood, Parchment Paper, Hide
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
Pair of 'Laque' Black Lacquer and Brass Nightstands by Design Frères
By Design Frères, Maison Jansen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of chic black lacquer nightstands in the style of Maison Jansen. Hand polished lacquer surfaces with brushed solid brass legs.
Brass
Chic 'Diagramme' Caesarstone Coffee Table by Design Frères
By Design Frères
Located in Los Angeles, CA
'Diagramme' White Caesarstone coffee table by Design Frères. Chic and understated steel frame with custom-cut caesarstone top.
Stone, 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 Chic Grey Slate 'Entretoise' Side Tables by Design Frères
By Design Frères
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of chic grey slate 'Entretoise' side tables by Design Frères. Also great as a two-part coffee table or as simple nightstands.
Limestone, Slate, Wrought Iron
$3,300 / item
Oversized 'Cerceau' Round Mirror by Design Frères
By Design Frères
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Oversized 'Cerceau' round mirror by Design Frères. Blackened steel frame. Two heavy duty back rings are welded to the frame for easy flush hanging.
Steel
Pair of 'Octogone' Walnut Table Lamps with Parchment Shades by Design Frères
By Design Frères
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of 'Octogone' walnut table lamps with parchment shades by DESIGN FRÈRES®. An attractive, understated combination of polished walnut geometric bases and European style parchment...
Walnut, Parchment Paper
Pair of 'Esquisse' Iron and Honed Marble Side Tables by Design Frères
By Design Frères
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of 'Esquisse' iron and honed marble side tables by Design Frères.
Marble, Steel
Wide 'Esquisse' Wrought Iron Parchment Console or Library Table by Design Frères
By Design Frères
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Wide 'Esquisse' parchemin console or library table from our exclusive Design Frères line. Chic combination of a slender blackened iron base with an i...
Wrought Iron
Pair of Gray Shearling 'Strapontin' Stools by Design Frères
By Design Frères, Gilbert Poillerat
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of chic gray shearling 'Strapontin' stools by Design Frères. Matte black steel base with grey shearling upholstered seats.
Steel
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
Set of 3 Antibes' Swiveling Bar Stools by Design Frères, in COM
By Design Frères
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Set of 3 of 'Antibes' swiveling bar stools by Design Frères, in COM. These are suited to sit comfortably at a 42 in. tall bar. COM required: 1 yard per stool. COM instructions will...
Steel
'Méandre' Black Iron and Silver Travertine Side Table by Design Frères
By Design Frères
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Elegant and sculptural, the Méandre side table by Design Frères bring together hand-forged iron and honed silver travertine in a b...
Travertine, Iron
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
'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 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
$4,950 / item
Slender Wrought Iron and Parchment 'Etude' Console
By Design Frères
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Slender wrought iron and parchment 'Etude' console.
Wrought Iron
In-Stock 'Upsilon' Round Marble Coffee Table by Design Frères
By Design Frères
Located in Los Angeles, CA
In-Stock 'Upsilon' round veined green marble and blackened steel coffee table by Design Frères. This table is available now and ready to ...
Marble, Steel
$11,200 / set
Set of 4 '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 black leather with matte black frames and ebonized oak rods. Great as comfortable and functional...
Iron
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
'Méandre' Black Iron and Silver Travertine Side or End Table by Design Frères
By Design Frères
Located in Los Angeles, CA
'Méandre' black iron and silver travertine side table by Design Frères. Chic and understated.
Travertine, Iron
'Diagramme' Wrought Iron and Honed Travertine Drinks Table by Design Frères
By Design Frères
Located in Los Angeles, CA
'Diagramme' wrought iron and honed travertine drinks table by Design Frères. Classic, understated design.
Travertine, Wrought Iron
$11,200 / set
Set of 4 'Camargue' Chairs by Design Frères in COM
By Design Frères
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Set of 4 'Camargue' chairs by DESIGN FRÈRES, in COM (1 yard per chair). Shown here in cream vinyl and stained oak rods. Great as comfortable and functional dining chairs or side cha...
Steel
'Strapontin' Gilt Metal and White Hide Stool by Design Frères
By Gilbert Poillerat, Design Frères
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The 'Strapontin' gilt metal and white hide stool by Design Frères. Chic and understated.
Steel
Grooved Pottery Tall 'Sillons' Lamp with Parchment Shade by Design Frères
By Design Frères
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Grooved Pottery tall 'Sillons' lamp with parchment shade by Design Freres. Attractive Euro style shade with no finial. Wired with twist cord and 3-way switch. Dimensions listed are...
Terracotta, Parchment Paper
Large 'Méandre' Verdigris and Glass End Table by Design Frères
By Design Frères
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Large 'Méandre' verdigris and glass end table by Design Frères. Chic and understated.
Steel
Pair of Cream Shearling 'Strapontin' Stools by Design Frères
By Design Frères
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of cream shearling 'Strapontin' stools by Design Frères. Chic and understated. Also great as a two-part bench.
Steel
Pair of Asymmetrical 'Décagone' Black Leather Side Tables by Design Frères
By Design Frères
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of asymmetrical 'Décagone' black leather side tables by Design Frères. Great next to a pair of armchairs.
Steel
Pair of 'Entretoise' Wrought Iron and Honed Marble Side Tables by Design Frères
By 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 honed white veined marble tops.
Griotte Marble, Wrought Iron
In-Stock Pair of Large 'Angulaire' Marble Side or End Tables by Design Frères
By Design Frères
Located in Los Angeles, CA
In-stock pair of large 'Angulaire' marble side or end tables by Design Frères. This pair is available now and ready to ship.
Marble, Steel
Pair of 'Antibes' Swiveling Bar Stools by Design Frères, in COM
By Design Frères
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of 'Antibes' swiveling bar stools by Design Frères, in COM. These are suited to sit comfortably at a 42 in. tall bar. COM required: 1 yard per stool. COM instructions will be ...
Steel