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 Gilt Wrought Iron and Hide Stools by Design Frères
By Gilbert Poillerat, Design Frères
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of gilt wrought iron and hide 'Strapontin' stools by Design Frères, in the style of Gilbert Poillerat.
Wrought Iron
4 'Pion' Black Leather and Patinated Brass Occasional Tables by Design Frères
By Design Frères
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Versatile set of 4 'Pion' black leather and patinated brass reversible occasional tables by Design Frères. Tops are interchangeable between thick matte black leather cutouts and t...
Brass, Steel
$5,550 / item
Chic 'Banquise' Ottoman by Design Frères
By Design Frères
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Chic Banquise™ ottoman by Design Frères®. Beautiful natural cream shearling round ottoman. Upholstered firm to be used as seating and as a table surface for trays, bags, books, etc....
Fur, Upholstery, Plywood
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
$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
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
Pair of 'Entretoise' Matte Black and Thick Glass End Tables by Design Frères
By Design Frères
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of 'Entretoise' matte black and thick glass end tables by Design Frères. Also great as a two-part coffee table.
Steel
$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. 38 in. diameter x 16.5 in. tall (other sizes available). Upholstered on...
Brass, Steel
Medium 'Tambour' Antiqued Brass and Hide Ottoman by Design Frères
By Design Frères
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Medium 'Tambour' antiqued brass and hide ottoman by Design Frères. Upholstered firm, so also great as a coffee table, with a tray.
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. Measures: Lower bar is 4.5" inches from the floor.
Travertine, Wrought Iron
Pair of Solid Brass Beveled 'Quadrature' Mirrors by Design Frères
By Design Frères
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of solid brass beveled 'Quadrature' mirrors by Design Frères. Handmade and patinated in Los Angeles by our skilled artisans. Also sold individually.
Brass
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 '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. Parchment is a natural ma...
Wrought Iron
Pair of Black Limestone 'Entretoise' End Tables by Design Frères
By Design Frères
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of black limestone 'Entretoise' end tables by Design Frères. Chic and understated.
Limestone, Steel
Patinated Brass and Beveled Glass 'Quadrature' Mirror by Design Frères
By Design Frères
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Solid patinated brass (not plated) and beveled glass 'Quadrature' mirror by Design Frères. Impressive scale. Chic and understated.
Brass
Minimalist 'Filiforme' Patinated Steel Coffee Table by Design Frères
By Design Frères
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Minimalist 'Filiforme' patinated steel square coffee tables by Design Frères. Sealed.
Steel
'Cubyx' Sculptural Onyx and Blackened Steel Lamp by Design Frères
By Design Frères
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The sculptural 'Cubyx' lamp is made of a jointed translucent onyx panel cube placed on a tripod base. The bulb is changed by lifting the top portion (3 join...
Onyx, Steel
Pair of Large Minimalist 'Filiforme' Patinated Steel End Tables by Design Frères
By Axel Vervoordt, Design Frères
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 'Trapèze' Blackened Steel and Goatskin Consoles by Design Frères
By Marc du Plantier, Design Frères
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of 'Trapèze' blackened steel and goatskin consoles by Design Frères.
Steel
White Hide and Matte Black 'Tambour' Round Ottoman by Design Frères
By Design Frères
Located in Los Angeles, CA
White hide and matte black 'Tambour' round ottoman by Design Frères. Upholstered firm for use as an ottoman / coffee table. Great for dens / media rooms, with books, tray... or feet!.
Steel
Pair of Chic 'Rectiligne' Mirrored End Tables by Design Frères
By Design Frères
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of chic 'Rectiligne' mirrored end tables by Design Frères. Also great as nightstands or as a 2-part coffee table. Also sold individually.
Wrought Iron
Pair of 'Esquisse' Wrought Iron and Parchment Consoles by Design Frères
By Design Frères
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of understated 'Esquisse' wrought iron and parchment consoles by Design Frères. Chic genuine parchment tops fitted onto a slender matte black wrought iron bases.
Steel
Pair of Large 'Entretoise' Cream Travertine Side Tables by Design Freres
By Design Frères
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of large 'Entretoise' scream travertine side tables by Design Frères. Great as sofa end tables or as a 2 part coffee table. Chic grooved...
Travertine, Wrought Iron
Medium 'Tambour' Antiqued Brass and Hide Ottoman by Design Frères
By Design Frères
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Medium 'Tambour' antiqued brass and hide ottoman by Design Frères. Upholstered firm, so also great as a coffee table, with a tray.
Steel
Pair of Solid Brass Beveled 'Quadrature' Mirrors by Design Frères
By Design Frères
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of solid brass beveled 'Quadrature' mirrors by Design Frères. Handmade and patinated in Los Angeles by our skilled artisans. Also sold individually.
Brass
Pair of 'Entretoise' Wrought Iron and Onyx Side Tables by Design Frères
By Mathieu Matégot, Design Frères
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
Geometric Brass, Tan Leather and Glass 'Pentagone' Lantern by Design Frères
By Adolf Loos, Design Frères
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The geometric brass, tan leather and glass 'Pentagone' lantern by Design Frères. In the style of Adolf Loos. The Dodekaeder lamp as originally designed by Adolf Loos for the Knize Gentlemen's stores (Vienna, Paris, Berlin, Bad Gastein...
Brass
$3,400 / set
Pair of 'Oculus' Round Rattan Mirrors
By Design Frères, Franco Albini
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 'Esquisse' Parchment and Wrought Iron Side Tables by Design Frères
By Design Frères
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of 'Esquisse' parchment and blackened wrought iron side tables by design Frères. The smooth, natural cream parchment top is matched the elegant contrasting blackened wrought iro...
Wrought Iron
'Seve' Petrified Wood and Aluminium Side Table by Design Frères
By Design Frères
Located in Los Angeles, CA
'Seve' petrified wood and aluminium side table by Design Frères.
Aluminum
$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
Chic White Hide and Blackened Steel 'Tambour' Ottoman by Design Frères
By Design Frères
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Tambour ottoman is a welcome change from the traditional coffee table. This inviting, versatile piece can be used to sit, relax, but also as a regu...
Steel
Chic White Hide and Blackened Steel 'Tambour' Ottoman by Design Frères
By Design Frères
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Tambour ottoman is a welcome change from the traditional coffee table. This inviting, versatile piece can be used to sit, relax, but also as a regu...
Steel
Pair of 'Esquisse' Wrought Iron and Parchment Consoles by Design Frères
By Design Frères
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of 'Esquisse' wrought iron and parchment consoles by Design Frères.
Wrought Iron
Medium 'Tambour' Antiqued Brass and Hide Ottoman by Design Frères
By Design Frères
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Medium 'Tambour' antiqued brass and hide ottoman by Design Frères. Upholstered firm, so also great as a coffee table, with a tray.
Steel
Pair of Solid Brass Beveled 'Quadrature' Mirrors by Design Frères
By Design Frères
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of solid brass beveled 'Quadrature' mirrors by Design Frères. Handmade and patinated in Los Angeles by our skilled artisans. Also sold individually.
Brass
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
Pair of Large Grooved Travertine Meandre End Tables by Design Frères
By Design Frères
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Sturdy powder coated frames fitted with Italian travertine tops. Inspired by the timeless aesthetic of French modern design, these side tables from our exclusive design Frères line...
Travertine, Steel
Chic 'Esquisse' Grooved Ivory Travertine Side Table by Design Frères
By Design Frères
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Chic 'Esquisse' grooved ivory travertine side table by Design Frères.
Travertine, Steel
Pair of Chic 'Rectiligne' Mirrored End Tables by Design Frères
By Design Frères
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of chic 'Rectiligne' mirrored end tables by Design Frères. Also great as nightstands or as a 2-part coffee table. Also sold individually.
Wrought Iron
Set of Four 'Cylindre' Patinated Brass and Raffia Pendant Lights, 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 'Oculus' Round Rattan Mirrors by Design Frères
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
$3,400 / set
Set of 2 Black and White Cyclope Lamps
By Design Frères
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Set of 2 Black and White Cyclope Lamps. Great for indirect lighting. Black: 7 in. diameter x 10 in. tall White: 10 in. diameter x 11 in. tall Wired with 3-way switch for ...
Ceramic
'Seve' Petrified Wood and Aluminium Side Table by Design Frères
By Design Frères
Located in Los Angeles, CA
'Seve' petrified wood and aluminium side table by Design Frères.
Aluminum
Pair of Large 'Angulaire' Marble Side or End Tables by Design Frères
By Design Frères
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of large 'Angulaire' marble side or end tables by Design Frères.
Marble, Steel
Pair of 'Trapèze' Blackened Steel and Goatskin Consoles by Design Frères
By Marc du Plantier, Design Frères
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of 'Trapèze' blackened steel and goatskin consoles by Design Frères.
Steel
White and Beige Hide 'Tambour' Ottoman or Coffee Table by Design Frères
By Design Frères
Located in Los Angeles, CA
White and beige hide 'Tambour' ottoman or coffee table by Design Frères. Perfect as an ottoman or a coffee table with a tray. The last picture if of a different version of this ot...
Steel
Pair of Solid Brass Beveled 'Quadrature' Mirrors by Design Frères
By Design Frères
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of solid brass beveled 'Quadrature' mirrors by Design Frères. Handmade and patinated in Los Angeles by our skilled artisans. Also sold individually.
Brass
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
Pair of 'Esquisse' Wrought Iron and Parchment Consoles by Design Frères
By Design Frères
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of 'Esquisse' wrought iron and parchment consoles by Design Frères.
Wrought Iron
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
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
Chic White Hide and Blackened Steel 'Tambour' Ottoman by Design Frères
By Design Frères
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Tambour ottoman is a welcome change from the traditional coffee table. This inviting, versatile piece can be used to sit, relax, but also ...
Steel
'Seve' Petrified Wood and Aluminium Side Table by Design Frères
By Design Frères
Located in Los Angeles, CA
'Seve' petrified wood and aluminium side table by Design Frères.
Aluminum