Éric Gizard, once described by renowned French interior designer Andrée Putman as “flamboyant and discreet, refined and reasonable,” is known for creating contemporary furniture that nods to the past.
Gizard studied at École Duperré in Paris from 1982 to ’84, before landing jobs as an archivist for B.E.D. Architects and Michel Boyer Architects. From the mid-1980s to 1990, he was in charge of the design column of CTY magazine. During this period, Gizard also worked as a freelance designer before establishing his own firm, EGA.
As the founder and director of EGA, Gizard spearheaded numerous interior design projects worldwide, including offices in Shanghai, tea rooms in Korea, apartments in Japan, boutiques in Paris and private residences and shops throughout Europe.
In addition to his interiors, Gizard incorporated his characteristic lightness, fluidity and clarity into furniture and lighting designs. Strong contrasts, fusions of materials and colors and the use of chiaroscuro (contrasting light and shadow) feature in many of his sofas, canapes and sectionals. In Gizard’s handcrafted Bronze Sauvage table lamp, an apple-tree branch doubles as a tripod and sculptural art, while his side tables, sideboards, buffets, cabinets and coffee tables embrace the clean lines and bold symmetry of Scandinavian modernism.
Gizard’s work has not gone unnoticed in the world of furniture design. In 2005, in association with Putman, Gizard was named designer of the year by Paris’s Maison and Objet fair. He has also collaborated extensively with brands including Hermès, Steiner, Salviati, Roche Bobois and Hennessy.
On 1stDibs, find a range of contemporary Éric Gizard tables, case pieces, storage cabinets and seating.
TV Stand Bench in Solid Ash, South Scandinavian Design by Eric Gizard, Paris
By Éric Gizard
Located in Pontaubault, NORMANDIE
This TV stand is designed by Eric Gizard - Paris. It is 100% made in France with exclusive solid ash wood from sustainable managed French forests. It can also be used as a bench, a...
Wood, Ash, Lacquer
Coffee Table Bench in solid Ash, South Scandinavian Design by Eric Gizard, Paris
By Éric Gizard
Located in Pontaubault, NORMANDIE
This coffee table (also bench) is designed by Eric Gizard - Paris. It is 100% made in France with exclusive solid ash wood from sustainable managed French forests. It can also be used as a TV stand, Bed end or Sofa Back Table. Weight 18 kg Mon Petit Meuble...
Wood, Ash, Lacquer
$6,523 / item
H 17.72 in W 20.08 in D 43.31 in
Constellation Coffee Table in Shagreen, Shell and Brass by Kifu Paris
By Kifu Augousti
Located in New York, NY
The Paris based label has distinguished themselves since their launch, with their iconic use of shagreen mixed with brass and other exotic materials. All furniture is handcrafted by ...
Brass
$6,523
H 17.72 in W 20.08 in D 43.31 in
Constellation Coffee Table in Shagreen, Shell and Brass by Kifu Paris
By Kifu Augousti
Located in New York, NY
The Paris based label has distinguished themselves since their launch, with their iconic use of shagreen mixed with brass and other exotic materials. All furniture is handcrafted by ...
Brass
Scandinavian Slatted Bench in Solid Wood
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Bench, beech, Scandinavia, 1960s Tranquil and stunning design made in Scandinavia in the 1960s. This slatted bench displays a natural and serene appearance, mainly due to the solid ...
Beech
$2,500
H 13.98 in W 47.25 in D 19.69 in
Swedish Modern Square Solid Pine Coffee Table by Sven Larsson, Brutalist, 1970s
By Sven Larsson
Located in Odense, DK
Large bench / coffee table in solid pine, crafted by Swedish designer Sven Larsson in 1970s. Signed underneath. Great craftmanship, perfectly suited for any interior style. A Mode...
Pine
$1,427
H 15.75 in W 37.41 in D 15.75 in
Scandinavian Modern Solid Pine Bench by Fröseke, Furniture Maker in Sweden, 1970s
By Fröseke 2
Located in Hillringsberg, SE
This bench and hall storage is made in solid pine and produced in Sweden at Fröseke Fruniture during the 1970s. Its solid pine with minimalistic features is a nice way of showing th...
Pine
Solid Oiled Slat Wood Top Chrome Bench
By Established Lines
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Established Lines, mid century or danish modern decor, solid acacia oiled walnut finish 1" thick slat wood bench or coffee table on stainless steel base. The bench is heavy and ...
Stainless Steel, Chrome
$1,713Sale Price|20% Off
H 17.33 in W 60.63 in D 19.69 in
Outstanding Flint Rolled Marble Coffee Table or Bench
By Poul Kjærholm
Located in Munich, DE
A quite industrial shape combined with an breathtaking raw marble top. Normal wise this kind of flint rolled marble can only be found at tables by Poul Kjaerholm. The top is absolute...
Marble
Organic Solid Top Coffee Table or Bench Live Edge
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Very nicely built organic shape coffee table or bench. Nice thick solid wood top.
Walnut
Rare Early Walnut Bench or Coffee Table by Risom
By Jens Risom
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Very nice solid walnut bench or coffee table by Risom.
Henredon Solid Walnut Bench Coffee Table
By Edward Wormley, Heritage-Henredon
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid-Century Modern stunning solid walnut grain long bench coffee table with rolled edges and one drawer similar to Edward Wormley for Dunbar bench.
Walnut
$3,875
H 10.5 in W 79 in D 14.5 in
Vintage Scandinavian Low Teak Bruksbo Krobo Bench by Torbjørn Afdal for Bruksbo
By Torbjørn Afdal, Bruskbo
Located in San Jose, CA
Mid Century Modern low coffee table bench designed by Torbjørn Afdal for Bruksbo, Norway. Features rich teak grains and raised sculpted edges. This versatile piece fits as an entrywa...
Metal
Solid Brazilian Rosewood Bench / Coffee Table
By Celina Decoracoes
Located in Oakland, CA
Celina Decoracoes mid century bench consisting of rare, solid Brazilian rosewood planks, each with varying grain.
Rosewood