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
$980
H 14.18 in W 14.18 in D 16.93 in
Wabi Sabi Stool in Solid Pine, Handcrafted by a Swedish Cabinetmaker, 1950s
Located in Odense, DK
Decorative Scandinavian stool with organic shape in solid pine. Hand carved by a Swedish cabinetmaker in 1950s. This wabi sabi stool will fit in many types of home decors. Modern, S...
Pine
$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
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
Pair of Compas Wood Counter Stools, Italy
By Le Corbusier, Jean Prouvé, Pierre Jeanneret
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
$1,572 / 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
$1,845 / 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
$1,280 / set
H 18.51 in Dm 13.78 in
A set of 4 Scandinavian Vintage Stools in Rattan, in Style of Tony Paul, 1960s
By Tony Paul
Located in Odense, DK
A set of four Scandinavian vintage rattan stools from the 1960s, designed in the style of Tony Paul. Featuring elegant woven rattan legs and seats, these stools blend mid-century mod...
Rattan
$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
$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
Unavailable|$6,500
H 21.6 in Dm 19.2 in
Mott Stool by Cruc Studio, Wool & Solid Wood Handcrafted Stool
By Cruc Studio
Located in New York, NY
Mott Stool by Cruc Studio 2024 Fabric: 100% Virgin Wool. Base: Flor Morado Solid Wood D 50 X H 55 cm D 19.2" x H 21.6" CRUC is a design studio founded by Colombian designers Veró...
Wool, Wood
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
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