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.
French Designer Handcrafted Round Stools in Wood, by E. Gizard Paris, pack of 2
By Éric Gizard
Located in Landivy, FR
Pair of 2 round stools in solid Ash wood Diameter: 40 cm / 15.75'' Weight: 5 kg / 11 lbs each Displaid price is for 2 stools Mon Petit Meuble Français provides exclusively 10...
Wood, Ash
French handcrafted square stools in solid wood by Eric Gizard Paris, pack of 2
By Éric Gizard
Located in Landivy, FR
These 2 square stools belong to the EGEE Collection designed by the famous Parisian Designer Eric Gizard. EGEE has this very fluid and sleek design enhanced with trendy and muted colors painted with a very special and recongnizable "short-pants" finish from the Belt to the knee. 100% solid ash wood from French sustainably managed Forests. Weight: 5 kg / 11 lbs each Side: 35 cm / 13.8'' Height: 45 cm / 17.7'' Mon Petit Meuble...
Wood, Ash
$520
H 19.3 in Dm 10.24 in
Tripod Stool in Solid Oak Wood, by Danish Cabinetmaker, Mid Century, Ca 1960s
Located in Odense, DK
A tall beautiful warm patinated vintage tripod stool. Made by an unknown Danish Cabinetmaker in 1960s. This modern stool will fit in many types...
Oak
Pair of Compas Wood Counter Stools, Italy
By Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Jean Prouvé
Located in SAINT-OUEN, FR
Pair of compas counter stools or high chairs, wood and rope. In the mood of Pierre Jeanneret, Chandigarh, Le Corbusier, Jean Prouvé, Charlotte Perriand, Gio Ponti, Osvaldo Borsani.
Wood, Rope
$1,794 / set
H 17.75 in W 16.5 in D 12 in
Rare & Sturdy Vintage Pair of Handcrafted Oak Arts & Crafts Stools w Curved Seat
Located in Lisse, NL
Great style and wonderful condition pair of semi-antique solid oak stools. Finding this rare pair of vintage stools was a treat and to have found them in this amazing condition made...
Wood, Oak
$1,300 / item
H 18 in W 12.75 in D 12.75 in
Boot Stool – Modern Handcrafted Sculptural Solid Wood Stool
By Marmar Studio
Located in Philadelphia, PA
The Boot Stool makes furniture a friend. Inspired by toys and figurines, this stool or low table is the happy companion to a space. Marmar Studio is a furniture and object design p...
Hardwood
$1,130
H 37.41 in W 20.48 in D 20.87 in
Handcrafted Modern Mexican Counter Stool in Solid Tropical Wood
By Ania Wolowska
Located in Huay Pix, MX
The design of the Muna Stool is characterized by smooth lines and rounded edges, combined with a firm yet lightweight construction that highlights the wood joints through traditional...
Hardwood, Walnut
Modern Wood Stool by Pierre Sarkis
By Pierre Sarkis
Located in Guatemala City, Central America
Modern Wood Stool by Pierre Sarkis from Celine collection. Accent stool, butterfly outdoor set. Fine and selected tropical woods and natural fibers, ...
Upholstery, Wood
Charlotte Perriand Set of Two Black Stools in Wood 1950s
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in Cascina, Pisa
Set of two stools with three legs entirely realized in black stained wood, designed in the style of Charlotte Perriand and manufactured in the 1950s. Charlotte Perriand (1903-1999) is one of the most important female furniture designers of the mid 20th century. As early as 1927 Perriand produced a number of critically acclaimed innovative pieces of metal furniture, which drew the attention of Le Corbusier and Pierre Jeanneret. The result was the beginning of a work relationship that lasted many years. At Le Corbusier’s studio Charlotte Perriand developed a series of tubular steel chairs, among them the famous adaptable chaise longue, which was produced by Thonet two years later. Perriand’s work continued to evolve and in the mid 1930s, she started to experiment with natural materials such as wood and cane. She traveled to Japan in 1940 as an official advisor on industrial design to the Ministry for Trade and Industry to advise the government on how to raise standards of design in order to develop products for export to the West. Perriand adapted local techniques of woodwork and weaving - straw, bamboo and twigs becoming her materials of choice. It was especially after World War II, when Charlotte Perriand developed a new concept for the way of living by increasingly integrating the human dimension into her productions. Through flexible use of materials she achieved recognition with her pure and powerful style – as exemplified in her free form massive wood table models. Conscious of economic and social realities, she decided to opted upon large-scale production, and finding a new synthesis between tradition and industry. “Always concerned with innovation rather than trying to affirm a formula for renovation”, she designed various housing developments such as the Unité d’Habitation in Marseilles, with Le Corbusier in 1949, as well as rooms at the International Students’ Residence in Paris in 1953. Included was a library built in...
Wood
$1,529 / set
H 15.75 in W 16.15 in D 14.97 in
Pair of Athens Stool in Iroko Wood by Leonard Kadid for Lemon
By Lemon
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Inspired by classical Greek architecture, the Athens stool uses only two different elements. Made of solid wood, the geometry of the stool comes as a result of its assembly method - ...
Hardwood
$440
H 11.03 in W 13.78 in D 11.42 in
Wabi Sabi Stool in Solid Pine, Handcrafted by a Danish Cabinetmaker, 1960s
Located in Odense, DK
Decorative Scandinavian stool in solid pine. Hand carved by a Danish cabinetmaker in 1960s. An overall fine patina in this vintage object. This modern stool will fit in many types...
Pine
Contemporary Stool, Handcrafted, Solid Wood
By Marcos Amato
Located in New York, NY
The Barba Negra stool was created as an interpretation of the sensations aroused by the contact with the marine universe that generated a curvilinear, fluid and dynamic design of the...
Imbuia
Stool Round Wood by DeepWood
Located in Geneve, CH
Stool round wood by DeepWood One Of a Kind Dimensions: L 30 W 30 H 40 cm Materials: Petrified wood fully polished Wight: 55 kg Each DeepWood piece ...
Wood
Handcrafted French Brutalist Rustic Solid Wood Tripod Stool
By Jean Touret
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Handcrafted french brutalist solid wood tripod stool or side table France 1960s No nails or hardware In the style of Jean Touret, Charlotte Perriand, Francis Jourdain
Wood