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.
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
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
Pair of Gilt Wrought Iron and Hide Stools by Design Frères
By Design Frères, Gilbert Poillerat
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of gilt wrought iron and hide stools by Design Frères, in the style of Gilbert Poillerat.
Wrought 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 '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
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
'Méandre' Verdigris and Black Limestone Square Side Table by Design Frères
By Design Frères
Located in Los Angeles, CA
'Méandre' verdigris and black limestone square side table by Design Frères. Chic and understated. Also sold as a pair: see the separate listing.
Limestone, Iron
Pair of 'Esquisse' Parchment and Wrought Iron Side / End Tables by Design Frères
By Design Frères
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of 'Esquisse' parchment and wrought iron side or end tables by Design Frères. Hard to find real parchment tops fitted onto a slender matte black steel frames.
Steel
Chic 'Équilibre' Blackened Steel & Glass Side Table on Casters by Design Frères
By Design Frères
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Chic Équilibre™ blackened steel and glass side table on chrome casters by Design Frères®. Great as a slender, discrete side table. Also available as a pair or more (see the separat...
Steel, Chrome
Pair of Chic 'Entretoise' Wrought Iron and Marble Nightstands by Design Frères
By Design Frères
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of chic 'Entretoise' wrought iron and white marble nightstands by Design Frères. Perfect for when a pair of simple, understated nightst...
Marble, Steel
'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
Pair of 'Pyramide' White Ceramic Table Lamps with Rattan Shades by Design Frères
By Design Frères
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of 'Pyramide' white ceramic table lamps with rattan shades by Design Frères. Handmade by our skilled artisans in France. Wired with high-end twist cords and 3-way switches (on...
Ceramic, Rattan
Chic Long 'Esquisse' Parchment Console by Design Frères
By Design Frères
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Chic Long 'Esquisse' parchment console from our exclusive Design Frères line. Chic combination of a slender blackened iron base with an inset goatskin (parchemin) clad top. Understat...
Steel
Pair or Large 'Bloc' Parchment Lamps by Design Frères
By Design Frères
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of large 'Bloc' parchment lamps by Design Frères. Attractive European style shade mounts with no apparent harps / finals. The pair comes with the matching custom parchment pape...
Hide, Wood, Parchment Paper
Pair of Large 'Strapontin' Cream Horsehair Stools by Design Frères
By Design Frères
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of Large 'Strapontin' Cream Horsehair Art Deco Stools by Design Frères. The special characteristics of horsehair fabric, which combines understated elegance with exclusivity an...
Steel
The 'Antibes' Swiveling Bar Stool by Design Frères, in COM
By Design Frères
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The 'Antibes' swiveling bar stool 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 reco...
Steel
White 'Strates' Ceramic Lamp by Design Frères
By Design Frères
Located in Los Angeles, CA
White 'Strates' lamp by Design Frères. Great for a desk, a night stand, a side table, or where a smaller lamp is desired. European-style socket with paper shade (no finial). Wired ...
Ceramic
'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
Pair of Ebonized Grooved Oak 'Esquisse' Side Tables by Design Frères
By Design Frères
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of chic ebonized grooved oak 'Esquisse' side tables by Design Frères.
Steel
2-Tier Entretoise Side Table in Silver Travertine by Design Frères
By Design Frères
Located in Los Angeles, CA
2-tier 'Entretoise' side table by Design Frères. Wrought iron base with two beautifully veined silver travertine shelves. Shelves are removable for secure shipping and cleaning. 6 1/...
Travertine, Wrought Iron
'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
$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
$21,600 / set
Set of 8 'Campagne' Dining Chairs by Design Frères
By Design Frères
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Set of 8 'Campagne' Dining Chairs by Design Frères. 18 1/2 seat height. Discrete non-scratch gliders on the tips of the legs (picture before last). Sturdy and comfortable. Chic and...
Steel
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
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
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
$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
Narrow 'Etude' Wrought Iron and Honed Cream Limestone Console by Design Frères
By Design Frères
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Narrow 'Etude' wrought iron and honed cream limestone console by Design Frères. Blackened wrought iron base fitted with a contrasting cream limestone top. Chic, understated design.
Limestone, Steel
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
$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
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 'Méandre' Verdigris and Marble Side or End Tables by Design Frères
By Design Frères
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of 'Méandre' verdigris and marble side or end tables by Design Frères. Chic and understated.
Marble, Steel
Pair of Long 'Esquisse' Blackened Iron and Parchment Consoles by Design Frères
By Design Frères
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of long 'Esquisse' blackened iron and parchment consoles from our exclusive Design Frères line. Chic combination of slender blackened iron bases with inset goatskin (parchemi...
Steel
Extra-Long 'Esquisse' Blackened Iron and Goatskin Console by Design Frères
By Design Frères
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Extra-long 'Esquisse' parchemin console from our Exclusive Design Frères line. Chic combination of a slender blackened iron base with an inset goats...
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
Pair of 'Méandre' Black Iron and Silver Travertine Side Tables by Design Frères
By Design Frères
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of 'Méandre' black iron and silver travertine side or end tables by Design Frères. Chic and understated.
Travertine, Iron
$7,000 / item
Short 'Méandre' Bench by Design Frères in COM
By Design Frères
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Short 'Méandre' Bench by Design Frères in COM. COM instructions (1 yard required for this bench) will be confirmed once your order is placed. This size is perfect for tighter space...
Steel
Pair of 'Diagramme' Wrought Iron and Travertine Side Tables by Design Frères
By Paul Dupré-Lafon, Design Frères
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of 'Diagramme' wrought iron and travertine side tTables by Design Frères. Measures: Lower bar is 4.5" inches from the floor.
Travertine, Wrought Iron
$10,000 / item
Large Two-Tier 'Entretoise' Console by Design Frères
By Design Frères
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Large two-shelf console table in gorgeous Macaubas stone from Brazil. Please note that stone is a natural material so slab color and veining may vary. Please consult of FAQ page for ...
Stone, 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
Long 'Diagramme' Wrought Iron and Travertine Coffee Table by Design Frères
By Design Frères, Marc du Plantier, 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 French, 1940s style coffee table...
Travertine, Wrought Iron
Pair of 'Laque' Oxblood Lacquer and Brass Nightstands by Design Frères
By Design Frères, Maison Jansen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of high gloss 'Laque' oxblood lacquer and brass nightstands by Design Frères. Shelf height is 6" in.
Brass
Pair of Ebonized Grooved Oak 'Esquisse' Side Tables by Design Frères
By Design Frères
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of chic ebonized grooved oak 'Esquisse' side tables by Design Frères.
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
$7,000 / item
Narrow 'Méandre' Bench by Design Frères, in COM
By Design Frères
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Narrow Méandre bench by DESIGN FRÈRES in COM. Perfect for an entry, a hallway or a the foot of a bed. COM: 1 yard for the. bench, to be sent to our workroom when your order is conf...
Steel
'Méandre' Black Iron and Silver Travertine Side 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
'Esquisse' Wrought Iron and Ivory Parchment Console by Design Frères
By Design Frères
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Chic 'Esquisse' wrought Iron and ivory parchment console by Design Frères. Contrasting ivory goat parchment top over slender blackened steel base. Beautifully simple, understated des...
Steel
Pair of Square 'Méandre' Verdigris and Glass Side or End Tables by Design Frères
By Design Frères
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Undulating 'Méandre' verdigris iron and glass side or end tables by DESIGN FRÈRES. Chic and understated.
Steel
Pair of Large 'Sillons' Pottery Lamps with Parchment Shades by Design Frères
By Design Frères
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of Large 'Sillons' lamps with parchment shades by Design Frères. Attractive Euro style shades with no finial. Wired with twist cord and 3-way switches. Dimensions listed are the overall dimensions of the lamp with the shade, as pictured: Pottery base...
Terracotta, Parchment Paper
Slender 'Diagramme' Travertine Pedestal or Tall Side Table by Design Frères
By Design Frères
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Elegant wrought iron and travertine 'Diagramme' small pedestal / tall side table by Design Frères. Clean lines and fine materials make for a luxurious pedestal for a sculpture, small...
Travertine, Iron
Pair of Large Faux Fur 'Strapontin' Stools by Design Frères
By Design Frères, Gilbert Poillerat
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of large faux fur 'Strapontin' stools by Design Frères. Environmentally conscious design.
Wrought Iron
$2,350 / item
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. ...
Hide, Wood, Parchment Paper
Set of 5 'Campagne' Counter Height Stools by Design Frères
By Design Frères
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Set of 5 '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
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
Pair of Chic Wrought Iron and Marble 'Esquisse' Consoles by Design Frères
By Design Frères
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of chic 'Esquisse' wrought iron and marble consoles by Design Frères. Slender handmade wrought iron bases paired with honed and sealed veined Calacatta marble tops.
Marble, Wrought Iron
Slender 'Esquisse' Wrought Iron and Parchment Console by Design Frères
By Design Frères
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Slender 'Esquisse' wrought iron and parchment console by Design Frères. Chic combination of a slender blackened iron frame with an inset goatskin (parchment) clad top. Balanced propo...
Iron
Cream Limestone 'Entretoise' Coffee Table by Design Frères
By Design Frères
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Honed cream limestone 'Entretoise' coffee table by Design Frères. Chic and understated.
Limestone, 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 (base + shade in place) are listed: 10 in diameter x 15 in. tall. The shade ...
Hide, Wood, Parchment Paper
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
Wrought Iron and Marble 'Entretoise' Side Table by Design Frères
By Mathieu Matégot, Design Frères
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