From his humble beginnings as a self-taught designer in war-torn Lebanon, Elie Saab has grown his fashion label into a global empire. Saab’s haute couture, ready-to-wear and bridal collections — as well as his fragrances, jewelry and home furnishings — are found in more than 160 locations worldwide, and vintage Elie Saab dresses and gowns are fashion favorites all over the globe.
Saab was born in 1964 in Damour, a coastal suburb of Beirut. At the age of nine, he taught himself how to sew, making clothing for his sister out of scraps of material he would find in his mother’s closet. Aside from spending one year attending a fashion school in Paris, Saab has no formal education in design. However, his innate talents soon caught the eye of Lebanon’s fashion elite.
In 1982, aged only 18, Saab opened a dressmaking studio in Beirut, employing 15 workers to create his bridal couture designs. That same year, he made his fashion debut with his elaborate wedding dresses featuring high-quality silks and lace, detailed embroidery and pearl and crystal embellishments. Despite his young age and a raging war in Lebanon, Saab’s reputation as a leading bridalwear designer soared.
In the 1990s, Saab focused on expanding his designs to include evening gowns and day dresses. His approach to fashion — a combination of Middle Eastern ornamentation with Western silhouettes — was fresh and unique, garnering serious interest among Europe’s most acclaimed fashion organizations.
In 1997, the prestigious Camera Nazionale della Moda Italiana invited Saab to show in Rome, and he became the organization’s first non-Italian member. In 2000, he was asked to present in Paris by the Chambre Syndicale de la Haute Coutre of the Fédération de la Haute Couture et de la Mode — in 2006, he became their first Arab member.
Throughout his career, Saab has dressed and continues to dress the world’s most renowned celebrities and royalty. In 1999, Queen Rania of Jordan chose an Elie Saab design to wear to her husband’s coronation. In 2002, Halle Berry dressed in a floral and burgundy Elie Saab gown at the Academy Awards, where she won the Oscar for best actress. Saab’s clothes, shoes and handbags are also frequently worn by such stars as Angelina Jolie, Katy Perry, Beyoncé and Taylor Swift, to name a few.
Saab’s fashion house continues to grow and evolve. In 2011, he launched his debut fragrance, Le Parfum, and in 2019, he started a home collection, collaborating with Italian designer Carlo Colombo on Art Deco–inspired tables, armchairs and other furniture.
On 1stDibs, discover a range of Elie Saab clothing, furniture and jewelry.
21st Century Art Déco Elie Saab Maison Polished Brass Joelle Dining Chair, Italy
By Elie Saab, Carlo Colombo
Located in Mariano Comense, CO
21st century Art Déco Elie Saab Maison Polished Brass Joelle dining chair, Italy With its scenographic shapes and vintage references, the ...
Brass
$3,132Sale Price / item|20% Off
H 32.29 in W 28.35 in D 25.6 in
21st Century Viginti XX Dining Chair Cotton Velvet Made in Portugal by Malabar
Located in RIO TINTO, PT
Modernism, a concurrent search for new modes of expression, was a far-reaching ideology applied across virtually all forms of creative expression. Building on late 19th century prece...
Brass
$2,464Sale Price / item|29% Off
H 27.56 in W 25.6 in D 20.48 in
21st Century Inglewood Dining Chair Brass Made in Portugal by Porus Studio
Located in RIO TINTO, PT
Taking your luxurious home décor to the next league, Inglewood Dining Chair evokes the glorious venue where many events, from sports to music, are celebrated in Inglewood, California, where many events, from sports to music, are celebrated. riginally built as a sports arena in 1967, the Forum has been home to some of the biggest names in music over the years, including the Rolling Stones, Led Zeppelin, and Prince. Its groundbreaking structure resembles The Roman Forum, in Rome. The reinvigorated architecture molds...
Brass
$2,126Sale Price / item|20% Off
H 32.29 in W 22.45 in D 22.45 in
21st Century Jacquard Velvet Louis Dining Chair Brass Wood Handmade in Portugal
Located in RIO TINTO, PT
Louis dining chair is one of the Ottiu's bestsellers. Ottiu designers joined all its forces to create the Louis Mid-Century Modern dining chair,...
Brass
$2,903Sale Price / item|20% Off
H 27.96 in W 23.63 in D 20.08 in
21st Century Brooklyn Dining Chair Black Walnut Linen Brass Made in Portugal
Located in RIO TINTO, PT
The Brooklyn Bridge is one of the oldest suspension bridges in the United States. It spans the East River connecting the boroughs of Manhattan and Brooklyn. Since its construction, the Brooklyn Bridge become an icon of New York City. Connecting Manhattan to New York, It was the first fixed crossing across the East River. The Brooklyn Bridge is a symbol of the city, ranking among the city’s most popular tourist attractions. Inspired by this landmark, Porus Studio designers conceived the modern Brooklyn Dining Chair...
Brass
$2,126Sale Price / item|20% Off
H 32.29 in W 22.45 in D 22.45 in
21st Century Velvet Louis Dining Chair Brass Walnut Made in Portugal by Ottiu
Located in RIO TINTO, PT
Louis dining chair is one of the Ottiu's bestsellers. Ottiu designers joined all its forces to create the Louis Mid-Century Modern Dining Chair,...
Brass
$2,147Sale Price / item|20% Off
H 32.29 in W 24.81 in D 23.63 in
21st Century Marlene Dining Chair Cotton Velvet Walnut Wood Legs
Located in RIO TINTO, PT
Marlene is the artistic name for the German actress Marie Magdalene Dietrich. In her early teens, Marlene gave up music to explore acting. And her beauty, voice, and sensuality made her one of the world’s most glamorous Hollywood stars...
Cotton, Wood
12 Dining Chairs Art Deco in Leather, Italian
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Year: 1920 Country: French Wood and leather Finish: polyurethanic lacquer It is an elegant and sophisticated dining table. You want to live in the golden years, this is the dining ta...
Leather, Wood
12 Dining Chairs Art Deco in Leather, Italian
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
They were exhibited at Palm beach "American International Fine Art Fair (AIFAF)" Art Deco Dining chairs 1920 - French - 12 people Dining Table Art Deco Year: 1920 Country: French Woo...
Leather, Wood
$5,500 / set
H 40 in W 21 in D 18 in
21st Century Noden Furniture Design Custom Made Wooden Dining Chairs, Set of 10
Located in Morristown, NJ
21st c., superbly hand crafted, heirloom quality custom wooden and upholstered dining chairs. Dovetailed and mitered joints, each chair signed "Noden". Per the now retired maker, the...
Fabric, Oak
$18,074 / set
H 32.29 in W 22.45 in D 22.45 in
Set of 8 21st Century Jacquard Velvet Louis Dining Chair Brass Wood by Ottiu
Located in RIO TINTO, PT
Louis dining chair is one of the Ottiu's bestsellers. Ottiu designers joined all its forces to create the Louis Mid-Century Modern dining chair, combining upholstery in cotton velve...
Brass
$5,068 / item
H 40.16 in W 20.48 in D 20.48 in
21st Century Home Collection Ivory Leather Chair by Patrizia Garganti
Located in Sesto Fiorentino, IT
An incomparable artisan mastery typical of our land is the distinguishing feature of this collection. The Home collection by Patrizia Garganti inclu...
Cotton, Linen
$1,386Sale Price / item|20% Off
H 37.6 in W 16.54 in D 16.93 in
21st Century Frac Chair, Lacquered Iron and Black Leather, Made in Italy
By Hebanon Studio, Hebanon Fratelli Basile
Located in Nocera Superiore, Campania
Painted metal and leather chair inspired by the elegant tailcoats of the 1940s. The slender black painted iron frame is characterised by a s...
Metal, Aluminum, Steel