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.
'Méandre' Bench by Design Frères in Mohair Velvet or COM
By Design Frères
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Méandre bench by DESIGN FRÈRES in mohair velvet or COM. Upholstered firm in mohair velvet (specify color) or provide COM (1 yard). Mohair velvet is extremely durable and resists...
Steel
Pair of Shearling 'Strapontin' Stools by Design Frères
By Design Frères
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of shearling 'Strapontin' stools by Design Frères. Chic and understated. Also great as a two-part bench.
Iron
Pair of Gray Shearling 'Strapontin' Stools by Design Frères
By Gilbert Poillerat, Design Frères
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
Long 'Méandre' Bench by Design Frères, in COM
By Design Frères
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Long 'Méandre' Bench by Design Frères, in COM. COM: 2 yards (instructions will be provided once the order is placed).
Iron
'Strapontin' Gilt Metal and White Hide Stool by Design Frères
By Gilbert Poillerat, Design Frères
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The 'Strapontin' gilt metal and white hide stool by Design Frères. Chic and understated.
Steel
Pair of Gray Shearling 'Strapontin' Stools by Design Frères
By Gilbert Poillerat, Design Frères
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of chic gray shearling 'Strapontin' stools by Design Frères. Matte black steel base with grey shearling upholstered seats.
Metal
$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
Pair of Large 'Strapontin' Shearling Stools by Design Frères
By Design Frères
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Sturdy powder coated frames fitted with gorgeous white / cream shearling seats. Upholstered firm for shape and durability. Great in lieu of a bench. Inspired by the timeless ae...
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
$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
The 'Strapontin' Gilt Metal and White Hide Stool by Design Frères
By Gilbert Poillerat, Design Frères
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The 'Strapontin' gilt metal and white hide stool by Design Frères.
Steel
Pair of 'Strapontin' Gilt Metal and White Hide Stools by Design Frères
By Design Frères, Gilbert Poillerat
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of 'Strapontin' gilt metal and white hide stools by Design Frères. Chic and understated.
Steel
Pair of Japanese Brass Garden Stools, Pierced Design, 1950s Vintage
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Pair of Japanese Asian solid brass pierced round garden stools. Slight variance in size: stool #1 - 13" widest x 16.5" tall stool #2 - 12" widest x ...
Metal
Brown Velvet Bench with Black Legs, Contemporary Design
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Brown velvet bench, a seating piece designed for dry indoor spaces. This bench features a softly padded seat with a smooth touch, supported by black...
Velvet, Wood
Pair of Modern Tufted Leather X Frame Stools
Located in Westwood, NJ
A modern tufted leather X frame stool, classic meets contemporary with this versatile piece. The top boxed cushion is crafted in rich brown leather accented with button tufting, it s...
Metal
Pair of Spanish Stools in Wood and Leatherette, 1950s
Located in Barcelona, ES
Beautiful pair of wooden Spanish colonial stools with trimming details. Spain, 1950s. These stools are supported on trestle bases with lyre legs. The tops wear the original upholste...
Brass
$695 / set
H 17.75 in W 14.25 in D 16.75 in
1950s Wire Frame Stools, Off-White and Gray Upholstery, Set of Two
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Wire-framed stools from the 1950s demonstrate the era's approach to economical seating through minimal material use and straightforward construction. The continuous bent metal rod fr...
Wire
Custom Made Dining Banquette Bench Upholstered or Slip Covered COM
By Bloom Home Inc
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
Custom made to order the Bloom Banquette can be done in any of our linens, performance fabrics, or COM. Can be made to any length, depth, and height. Leg finishes are also available ...
Linen, Foam, Wood
$5,990 / set
H 17 in W 16 in D 16 in
Pair of French Modernist ‘Bauhaus’ Stools with Upholstered Seats by Hermès
By Hermès, Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand Cassina
Located in New York, NY
Rare and Exquisite Pair of French Mid-Century Modern Bauhaus style benches / stools fabricated with chromed tubular steel with seat fabric by Hermès. The pieces feature a rare curved...
Steel, Chrome
Kai Kristiansen Walnut and Mohair Mohair Velvet Bench
By Kai Kristiansen
Located in London, England
A beuatiful bench designed by Danish master Kai Kristiansen in the 1950s and now produced under license by Dagmar in Denmark. This hand-made to order bench has a solid walnut frame ...
Mohair, Oak, Walnut
A Pair of Italian 18th Century Gilt-wood Stools Roma 1750
Located in Rome, IT
These finely carved and gilded square stools add a beautiful touch to your living spaces. They are carved on all four sides with elegant cabriole legs. Excellent condition of gildi...
Giltwood
$5,975
H 18.75 in W 16 in D 16 in
Pair of Mid-Century Modernist Stools with Button Detailing by Harvey Probber
By Harvey Probber
Located in New York, NY
This elegant and refined pair of stools were designed by the legendary Harvey Probber and handmade in Fall River, Massachusetts circa 1960. Probber believed that "aging gracefully" r...
Walnut
Dovetailed Corner Long Bench in Mahogany
By Brian Holcombe
Located in Princeton, NJ
In designing this bench I took cues from sashimono, seeking a outwardly simple aesthetic which gives way to more elaborate detail upon a closer look. In building this bench I utilize...
Mahogany
Bench in ash wood and green mohair velvet. Contemporary
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Bench with ash wood base and seat upholstered in green mohair velvet (Elitis). Small series Italian craftsmanship. Contemporary. Dimensions: H 49 x W 160 x D 47 cm Reference: LS66...
Ash
In-Stock 'Méandre' Bench by Design Frères in Mohair Velvet
By Design Frères
Located in Los Angeles, CA
In-stock Méandre™ bench by DESIGN FRÈRES in mohair velvet. Shown in "shale" mohair. Mohair velvet is extremely durable and resists dirt and crushing. If a piece is going to be heavi...
Steel
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
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
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
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