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 Chic 'Esquisse' Wrought Iron and Parchment Consoles by Design Frères
By Design Frères
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of chic 'Esquisse' wrought iron and parchment consoles by Design Frères. Contrasting white/cream goat parchment top over blackened slender steel base. Beautifully simple, ...
Wrought Iron
Pair of 'Rectiligne' Wrought Iron and Mirror End Tables by Design Frères
By Design Frères
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of chic wrought iron and mirror end tables. Great as sofa end tables or as a two part coffee table. Bottom shelf is 4 in. from floor.
Wrought Iron
Slender 'Arcade' Wrought Iron and Black Limestone Console by Design Frères
By Design Frères
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Chic 'Arcade' Wrought Iron and Black Limestone Console by Design Frères. Its slender Art Deco-inspired geometric silhouette is designed to bring architectural drama and refined glamo...
Limestone, Steel
Set of 3 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
Grooved 'Sillons' Pottery Lamp with Parchment Shade by Design Frères
By Design Frères
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Grooved 'Sillons' pottery lamp with parchment shade by Design Frères. Attractive Euro style shade with no finial. Wired with twist cord and 3-way switch for 2-light intensities (med...
Parchment Paper, Pottery
Pair of Small ‘Esquisse’ Wrought Iron and Parchment Consoles by Design Frères
By Design Frères
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of small 'Esquisse' parchment consoles from our exclusive Design Frères line. Chic combination of slender blackened iron bases with inset goatskin (parchemin) clad tops. Underst...
Wrought Iron
Pair of Large 'Esquisse' Wrought Iron and Parchment Side Tables by Design Frères
By Design Frères
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of large 'Esquisse' wrought iron and parchment side tables by Design Frères. Also great as night stands. Hand made, these elegant side tables combine chic slender blackened w...
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 '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
Complete Set of 'Filiforme' Minimalist Patinated Steel Living Room Tables
By Axel Vervoordt, Design Frères
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Complete set of 'Filiforme' coffee, side and occasional patinated steel plate tables by Design Frères. Measures: Coffee table 43 in. x 43 in. x 16 in. tall Side tables 33 in. x 21 i...
Steel
Complete Set of 'Filiforme' Minimalist Patinated Steel Living Room Tables
By Design Frères, Axel Vervoordt
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Complete set of 'Filiforme' coffee, side and occasional patinated steel plate tables by Design Frères. Measures: Coffee table 43 in. x 43 in. x 16 in. tall Side tables 33 in. x 21 i...
Steel
$7,000 / item
White 'Méandre' Bench by Design Frères in COM
By Design Frères
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The white Méandre bench by DESIGN FRÈRES, in COM (1 yard; instructions to be confirmed once the order is placed). Perfect for an entry, a hallway or at the foot of a bed.
Steel
Set of 4 'Méandre' Counter Stools by Design Frères in COL
By Design Frères
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Set of 4 'Méandre' counter stools by DESIGN FRÈRES with black frames shown here in COL.
Steel
Small 'Diagramme' Dark Bronze and Limestone Coffee Table by Design Frères
By Design Frères
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Dark bronze coated iron base fitted with a honed cream limestone top. Inspired by the timeless aesthetic of French modern design, this coffee table from our exclusive Design Frères ...
Stone, Limestone, Steel
Pair of 'Entretoise' Wrought Iron and Glass Low End Tables by Design Frères
By Design Frères
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of 'Entretoise' wrought iron and clear glass low end tables by Design Frères. Also great as a 2 part coffee table. Suitable for indoor or outdoor use.
Steel
$22,400 / set
Set of 8 'Camargue' Chairs by Design Frères in COM
By Design Frères
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Set of 8 '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
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
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 tables by Design Frères. Lower bar is 4.5" inches from the floor.
Travertine, Wrought Iron
Pair of Square 'Méandre' Glass End Tables or Two-Part Coffee Table
By Design Frères
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of square 'Méandre' glass end tables or two-part coffee table. Chic and understated.
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...
Travertine, Wrought Iron
Chic 'Méandre' Travertine Console by Design Frères
By Design Frères
Located in Los Angeles, CA
'Méandre' travertine console by Design Frères. Chic and understated.
Steel
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
Long 'Étude' Iron and Cream Limestone Console or Sofa Table by Design Frères
By Design Frères
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Long 'Étude' wrought iron and honed cream limestone console or sofa table by Design Frères. Slender blackened iron base fitted with a contrasting honed cream limestone top (variatio...
Limestone, Iron, Wrought Iron
$6,000 / item
Medium 'Tambour' Ottoman by Design Frères
By Design Frères
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Chic 'Tambour' antiqued brass and dark brown hide ottoman by Design Frères. Measures: 38 in. diameter x 16.5 in. tall (other sizes available). Upho...
Brass, Steel
'Corniche' Wrought Iron, Brass and Parchment Top Console by Design Frères
By Design Frères
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Chic 'Corniche' blackened wrought iron frame, polished brass sabots and goatskin parchment top console by Design Frères. This versatile Art Deco style console features a meticulousl...
Brass, Steel
Pair of 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
$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
Set of Four 'Cylindre' Patinated Brass & Raffia Pendant Lights by Design Frères
By Design Frères
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Set of four 'Cylindre' patinated brass and raffia pendant lights. Great in a hallway, over a bar, a kitchen center island or a long dining table. Matching canopy included. The ...
Brass
Pair of 'Méandre' Black Iron and Silver Travertine End Tables by Design Frères
By Design Frères
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Elegant and sculptural, the Méandre™ end or side tables by Design Frères® bring together hand-forged iron and honed silver travertine in a beautifully balanced design. The design tak...
Travertine, Iron
Pair of Chic 'Méandre' Bronze 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
'Octogone' Walnut Table Lamp with Parchment Shade by Design Frères
By Design Frères
Located in Los Angeles, CA
'Octogone' walnut table lamp with parchment shade by DESIGN FRÈRES®. Attractive, understated combination of a polished walnut geometric base...
Walnut, Parchment Paper
Pair of Large Minimalist 'Filiforme' Patinated Steel End Tables by Design Frères
By Design Frères, Axel Vervoordt
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of large 'Filiforme' patinated steel plate side or end tables by Design Frères. Inspired by the Wabi-Sabi Minimalist aesthetic philosophy updated by designers like Axel Vervoordt.
Steel
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
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
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
$5,000 / item
Chic 'Méandre' Travertine Console by Design Frères
By Design Frères
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Chic 'Méandre' travertine console by Design Frères. Sturdy powder coated base fitted with a gorgeous unfilled Italian travertine top. In...
Travertine, 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 black leather with matte black frames and ebonized oak rods. Great as comfortable and functional...
Iron
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 '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
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 'Méandre' Verdigris and Black Limestone End Tables by Design Frères
By Design Frères
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of 'Méandre' verdigris and black limestone square end tables by Design Frères. Chic and understated. Also sold individually: see the separate listing.
Limestone, Iron
Small ‘Esquisse’ Wrought Iron and Parchment Console by Design Frères
By Design Frères
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Small 'Esquisse' parchment console from our exclusive Design Frères line. Chic combination of a slender blackened iron base with an inset goatskin (parchemin) clad top. Understated e...
Wrought Iron
$3,400 / set
Pair of 'Oculus' Round Rattan Mirrors
By Franco Albini, Design Frères
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of 'Oculus' round rattan mirrors by design Frères. Flat mirror inserted into an intricate rattan frame.
Rattan, Mirror
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
Pair of 'Arcade' Side Chairs by Design Frères, in COM
By Design Frères
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of Arcade side chairs by Design Frères, in COM (not included: please send 4 yards for the pair of chairs to our workroom after your order is confirmed).
Steel
Pair of Chic 'Méandre' Side Chairs by Design Frères
By Design Frères
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of undulating 'Méandre' side chairs by DESIGN FRÈRES®. Bronze patina over steel frames. Natural linen upholstered cushions with contrasting piping. Chic and understated.
Steel
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 'Sellier' Stitched Black Leather Lamps by Design Frères
By Design Frères
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Introducing the 'Sellier' French modernist-style stitched black leather table lamps by Design Frères. Crafted from premium black leather, the stitched detailing adds a touch of soph...
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
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
Pair of 'Tenon' Oak and Parchment End Tables by Design Frères
By Design Frères
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of 'Tenon' oak and parchment end tables by Design Frères. Thick polished solid white oak bases fitted with sealed natural goatskin parchment (parchemin) top inserts. Versatile ...
Goatskin, Hide, Oak
In-Stock Iron and Marble 'Entretoise' Side Table by Design Frères
By Design Frères
Located in Los Angeles, CA
In-stock iron and honed white marble 'Entretoise' side table by Design Frères. Great between 2 armchairs. Available now and ready to ship. Also sold as a pair or more (see those se...
Marble, Iron
Pair of Large 'Entretoise' Marble Side Tables by Design Frères
By Design Frères
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of large 'Entretoise' Carrara marble side or end tables by Design Frères. Chic and understated. Also great as a two-part coffee table.
Carrara Marble, Iron
'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
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 Chic 'Méandre' Black Iron and Travertine Side Tables by Design Frères
By Design Frères
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of 'Méandre' black iron and cream travertine side tables by Design Frères. Chic and understated. Please note that lead times are estimates, not actual lead times on orders. Do...
Travertine, Steel
Pair of 'Sellier' Stitched Tan Leather Lamps by Design Frères
By Design Frères
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Introducing the 'Sellier' French modernist-style stitched tan leather table lamps by Design Frères. Crafted from premium black leather, the stitched detailing adds a touch of sophis...
Steel
The '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. Beaut...
Steel
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
'CuboÏde' Minimalist Center or Breakfast Table by Design Frères
By Design Frères
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The CuboÏde™ minimalist center or breakfast table by DESIGN FRÈRES®. Thin smoked tempered glass top over a perfectly proportioned matte black steel base. Great for four people or a...
Steel