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 '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
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
Pair of 'Méandre' Verdigris and Glass Nightstands by Design Frères
By Design Frères
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of 'Méandre' verdigris and glass nightstands by Design Frères. Sturdy verdigris patinated steel bases fitted with thick, easy to c...
Steel
$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
'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 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. Come with the matching custom paper shades shown. Han...
Wood, Parchment Paper, Hide
Pair of Large Faux Fur 'Strapontin' Stools by Design Frères
By Gilbert Poillerat, Design Frères
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of large faux fur 'Strapontin' stools by Design Frères. Environmentally conscious design.
Wrought Iron
Pair of 'Ébauche' Wrought Iron and Limestone Coffee Tables by Design Frères
By Design Frères
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of 'Ébauche' wrought iron and limestone coffee tables by Design Frères. A pair of our chic Ébauche™ coffee tables, blending timeless Art-Deco style with modern sophistication. ...
Limestone, Steel
White Hide and Patinated Brass 'Tambour' Ottoman by Design Frères
By Design Frères
Located in Los Angeles, CA
White hide and patinated brass 'Tambour' ottoman by Design Frères. The last picture is of a different version of the ottoman in the same size. Perfect as a coffee table, with t...
Brass, Steel
Pair of Narrow 'Diagramme' Travertine End Tables 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
Pair of 'Trapèze' Blackened Steel and Goatskin Consoles by Design Frères
By Design Frères, Marc du Plantier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of 'Trapèze' blackened steel and goatskin consoles by Design Frères.
Steel
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
$8,800 / item
'Octogone' Faceted Mirror by Design Frères
By Design Frères
Located in Los Angeles, CA
'Octogone' faceted mirror by Design Frères. A delicate geometric composition alternating clear and antiqued mirror panels framed by overlapping thick beveled mirror baguettes held in place by decorative solid brass screws. A modern take on an Art Deco Classic, all handmade in our Los Angeles atelier. The last image from a Paris apartment project by STUDIO KO...
Mirror
Pair of Narrow '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
$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
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. Lower bar is 4.5" inches from the floor.
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
Extra-Long 'Esquisse' Blackened Iron and Goatskin Console by Design Frères
By Design Frères, Jean-Michel Frank
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 goa...
Iron
Chic 'Entretoise' Black Limestone Side Table by Design Frères
By Design Frères
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Sculptural blackened steel frame fitted with a gorgeous black limestone top. Very durable stone surface. Inspired by the timeless aesthetic of Frenc...
Limestone, Steel
Pair of 'Déclive' Velvet and Blackened Steel Slipper Chairs by Design Frères
By Design Frères
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The back and seat inclination of the 'Déclive' slipper chair are designed to promote the most comfortable seating position.
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
Pair of Chic 'Méandre' Bronze Side Chairs by Design Frères
By Design Frères
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of Méandre™ dark bronze side chairs by DESIGN FRÈRES® Chic and understated.
Steel
Chic 'Méandre' Travertine Coffee Table by Design Frères
By Design Frères
Located in Los Angeles, CA
'Méandre' Travertine Coffee Table by Design Frères. Chic and understated.
Travertine, Iron
Pair of Chic Verdigris 'Meandre' and Glass Consoles by Design Frères
By Design Frères
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of chic verdigris 'Meandre' and glass consoles by Design Frères.
Steel
Iron and Black Limestone 'Entretoise' Side Table by Design Frères
By Design Frères
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Iron and black limestone 'Entretoise' side table by Design Frères.
Limestone, Iron
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
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 'Diagramme' Blackened Iron and Travertine End Tables by Design Frères
By Design Frères
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Introducing our 'Diagramme' Art Deco-inspired side tables, a harmonious blend of timeless elegance and modern sophistication. These chic side tables are a harmonious blend of blac...
Stone, Travertine, 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
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
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 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 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
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
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
Matte Black 'Rouleau' Ceramic Table Lamp by Design Frères
By Design Frères
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Perfect where a smaller, understated lamp is desired. Dimensions listed are the overall dimensions of the lamp with the shade. The shade is 10 in. bottom diameter x 8 in. top diam...
Ceramic, Parchment Paper
'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 ...
Wrought Iron
The 'Strapontin' Gilt Metal and White Hide Stool by Design Frères
By Design Frères, Gilbert Poillerat
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The 'Strapontin' gilt metal and white hide stool by Design Frères.
Steel
Pair of 'Filiforme' Patinated Steel Minimalist Side Tables by Design Frères
By Design Frères, Axel Vervoordt
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of tall 'Filiforme' patinated steel plate side or occasional tables by Design Frères. Also great as display pedestals.
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 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
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
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
Black Limestone 'Entretoise' End Table by Design Frères
By Design Frères
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Black limestone 'Entretoise' end table by Design Frères. Chic and understated.
Limestone, Steel
Pair of 'Strapontin' dark gray shearling stools by Design Frères
By Design Frères
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of 'Strapontin' dark gray shearling stools by Design Frères. Chic and understated.
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 '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
Chic 'Bloc' Parchment Lamp with Parchment Paper Shade by Design Frères
By Design Frères
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Chic 'Bloc' parchment lamps with parchment paper shade by Design Frères. The overall dimensions are 10 in. diameter x 15 in. tall, including the shade. The shade dimensions are...
Hide, Wood, Parchment Paper
Pair of 'Méandre' Blackened Steel and Glass Side Tables by Design Frères
By Design Frères
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of Méandre™ blackened steel and glass side tables by DESIGN FRÈRES. Chic and understated. Shown for size on the last picture.
Steel
$5,500 / item
Round 'Upsilon' Coffee Table by Design Frères
By Design Frères
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Round 'Upsilon' marble and blackened steel coffee table by Design Frères. Polished round rain forest green veined marble over a heavy m...
Marble, Steel
Pair of 'Entretoise' Wrought Iron and Onyx Side Tables by Design Frères
By Design Frères, Mathieu Matégot
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of 'Entretoise' wrought iron and onyx side tables by Design Frères. Great as end tables or as a two-part coffee table. In the style of Mathieu Matégot.
Onyx, Wrought 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
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
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
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
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
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
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 Large 'Méandre' Travertine Consoles by Design Frères
By Design Frères
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The large version of our 'Méandre' consoles by DESIGN FRÈRES. Honed travertine tops over a powder coated steel frames. Chic and understated.
Travertine, Steel
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