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.
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
Geometric Brass, Tan Leather and Glass 'Pentagone' Lantern by Design Frères
By Design Frères, Adolf Loos
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
Geometric Brass, Tan Leather and Glass 'Pentagone' Lantern by Design Frères
By Design Frères, Adolf Loos
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
Geometric Brass, Tan Leather and Glass 'Pentagone' Lantern by Design Frères
By Design Frères, Adolf Loos
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
$2,989
H 34.65 in W 8.27 in D 8.27 in
French Rattan Pendant Lantern with Green Glass Lampshade and Chinoiserie Design
Located in Barcelona, ES
Square pendant light with glass lampshade, rattan, bamboo, France, 1960s. Mid-Century Modern bamboo and rattan oriental inspired lantern with green blown glass lampshade. Rare find. ...
Bamboo, Cane, Rattan, Glass, Blown Glass
Italian 1940s Brass and Glass 6 Sided Lantern
Located in Montclair, NY
A beautiful Italian 1940s six sides glass panel and brass lantern with crown top. Original chain and ceiling canopy. Lantern body measures 8" in diameter, 24.5" height, from top of c...
Brass
Oversize Drum Lantern, 1930s, Sand-Colored Glass and Brass
Located in Vienna, AT
Rare oversize drum lantern from the 1930s. Minimalist brass-plated steel structure with sand-colored curved glass. Bottom glass has a white casing, top glass segments are frosted. On...
Brass, Steel
$878Sale Price|20% Off
H 45.28 in Dm 12.21 in
Antique Moorish Pierced Brass and Stained Glass Hanging Lamp, Lantern
Located in Bochum, NRW
Vintage Moroccan pendant light. Newly rewired, and in very good condition with age appropriate patina. Original chains. Uses one single standard bulb E26/E27. Made of metal with cut...
Brass
$1,576
H 29 in W 7.9 in D 7.9 in
Small & Rare Triangular Design Brass & Glass Up and Down Light Pendant / Lantern
Located in Lisse, NL
Rare shape, brass frame pendant with stylish ripple glass. If you are looking for another unique and stylish pendant to grace your hallway, stairwell or perhaps a landing then this ...
Brass, Wire
Neoclassical Style Brass and Glass Hanging Hall Lantern
Located in Barntrup, DE
Beautiful French mid-20th century neoclassical style single light interior hanging lantern with six glass panels. Each of the six glass panels has a cut starburst decor. One socket f...
Metal, Brass
$890
H 25.99 in W 9.06 in D 3.94 in
Midcentury Brass and Glass Pendant Lantern by Arlus Lunel, France, 1950
By Arlus
Located in Saarbruecken, DE
Midcentury brass and glass. Pendant Lantern by Arlus, France, 1950 Perfect vintage condition. One socket b22 with adapter e14.
Brass
$6,307
H 27.56 in W 23.63 in D 7.88 in
Pair of Art Deco Murano Glass and Brass Pendants or Lanterns by Barovier
By Ercole Barovier
Located in Rome, IT
A beautiful pair of Italian Art Deco chandeliers by Ercole Barovier, made of clear Murano glass and brass. Each with two E 27 light bulbs. We can rewire for your country standards....
Blown Glass
$2,300
H 29 in Dm 10.5 in
Art Deco Brass and Glass Octagonal Design Pendant Light / Hallway, Porch Lantern
Located in Lisse, NL
Handcrafted and stylish, Italian made pendant with 16 colored art glass panels. If you are looking for a unique and stylish lantern-like pendant to grace your entry hall or landing ...
Brass
$5,995 / item
H 43 in Dm 11.75 in
Contemporary Italian Vintage Design Crystal Murano Glass Brass Cylinder Lantern
By Mazzega
Located in New York, NY
Very stylish Yet minimalist: a Venetian pendant light or chandelier, entirely handcrafted in Italy, in mid-20th century Mazzega style, with an oval cylindrical shape closed at top an...
Brass
$737Sale Price|65% Off
H 35.44 in Dm 9.85 in
Round Green Lantern Italian Design Murano Glass Brass Parts Venini, 1950s
By Venini
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Round green lantern Italian design murano glass brass parts Venini 1950s.
Brass
$1,641
H 33.08 in Dm 8.47 in
Brass and Beveled Glass Hexagonal Italian Chandelier after Adolf Loos, 1950s
By Adolf Loos
Located in Roma, IT
Astonishing brass and bevelled glass hexagonal chandelier. This amazing pendant light was designed in Italy and inspired by the work of Adolf Loos during the 1950s. This piece is fa...
Brass