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 3-Drawer Hand-Crafted Chiffonnier in Wood by Eric Gizard, Paris
By Éric Gizard
Located in Pontaubault, NORMANDIE
This 3-drawer chiffonnier is presented here in ash wood and is also available in French oak. No assembly is required from your side, our furniture is fully mounted in our workshop....
Wood, Ash, Lacquer
Large 4-Drawer Chest in Wood Designed by Eric Gizard - handcrafted in France
By Éric Gizard
Located in Pontaubault, NORMANDIE
This large 4-drawer chest is presented here in ash wood and also available in French oak. No assembly is required from your side, our furniture is fully mounted in our workshop. ...
Wood, Ash, Lacquer
French Red 3-Drawer Chest in Wood, Design by Eric Gizard - Paris
By Éric Gizard
Located in Pontaubault, NORMANDIE
This 3-drawer chest is presented here in ash wood and also available in French oak. No assembly is required from your side, our furniture is fully mounted in our workshop. The 3 ...
Wood, Ash, Lacquer
$14,500
H 32 in W 56 in D 19 in
Stellar Restored Eight-Drawer Chest by Baker in Cream Lacquer, circa 1970
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Atlanta, GA
A beautiful eight-drawer chest by Baker, circa 1970. Expertly crafted Walnut case construction with exquisite detail. Iconic carved interlocking circle pulls accent the drawers. A pi...
Walnut
$22,000
H 31 in W 65 in D 20.75 in
Dramatic Restored Nine-Drawer Chest by American of Martinsville, circa 1950
By American of Martinsville
Located in Atlanta, GA
A beautiful example from a rare series by American of Martinsville, circa 1950. Stout, expertly made mahogany case construction finished in cream lacquer. Fabulous wormhole detail on...
Mahogany
19th C. Large Fine Figured Wood Chest of Drawers
Located in Bridgeport, CT
The top made of book matched figured wood with cross banding and fine herringbone string inlay. With a bull nose edge. The tall chest with two short over three long drawers with book matched fronts and matching herringbone string inlays, and fine pierced brass bales and a key. The carved skirt rail raised on all bracket feet. Measures Width. 47 1/2", Depth 23", Height. 45 1/4" Condition: Please see all detail photos. The chest top with some expected scratches and some loss to the finish, slight alligatoring, chipped top front edge corners, some chips and breaks to the drawer moldings (a few preserved for...
Brass
Stellar Restored Landstrom Eight-Drawer Chest in Cream Lacquer
By Landstrom Furniture
Located in Atlanta, GA
An absolutely gorgeous eight-drawer chest by Landstrom Furniture, circa 1950. Landstrom was a boutique Illinois firm that produced superior furniture on par with the finest productio...
Mahogany
$10,995
H 35 in W 47.25 in D 27.25 in
A Large 18th Century Beautifully Hand-Painted Wood Three-Drawer Commode, Italy
Located in East Point, GA
An 18th century Italian commode with canted drawers and hand-painted details. This antique Italian three-drawer commode has been uniquely designed with large canted drawers, and top ...
Wood
Stunning Burl Elm and Brass Three-Drawer Chest by Mastercraft
By Mastercraft
Located in Buffalo, NY
Stunning burl elm and brass three-drawer chest by Mastercraft, features three generous size drawers, Regency brass pulls as well as brass inlay detail to drawer fronts, exceptional q...
Brass
$5,602 / item
H 29.93 in W 19.89 in D 17.13 in
PH Small Drawer Chest, Mahogany, Emerald Green Leather, Wood legs, Ash Drawers
By Poul Henningsen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
This small but perfectly formed storage piece is made out of wood and can be combined with soft leather on the panels. It is elegant and stylish all the way around and from all angles. Poul Henningsen designed this in 1920. The PH small drawer chest...
Leather, Mahogany
Walnut Four-Drawer Bachelor Chest
By John Widdicomb, T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Very nice Mid-Century Modern walnut bachelor chest.
Walnut
Tommi Parzinger Six Drawer Dresser in Pickled Oak
By Tommi Parzinger
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A rare six drawer dresser by Tommi Parzinger for Charak Modern ca' 1950's. From original owner. Pickled oak with original, polished and laquered hardware. This piece is elegant and l...
Brass
Exceptional Vintage Modern Walnut Ten-Drawer Chest by Baker
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Atlanta, GA
An absolutely stunning modern ten-drawer chest by Baker, circa 1980. Evidently from a limited production series, as research can find no examples like it. Stout, exquisitely crafted ...
Brass
Ib Kofod-Larsen 12 Drawer Cabinet
By Brande Møbelfabrik, Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in Highland, IN
Designed by Ib Kofod-Larsen for Brande Møbelfabrik, this teak 12 drawer cabinet is beautifully constructed with dove-tailed drawer fronts with recessed ...
Teak
$1,950
H 34 in W 38 in D 18.5 in
Monterey Four Drawer Dresser, Hand Painted Western Motif, Hand Crafted Oak
By Monterey Furniture
Located in Kansas City, MO
Rancho Monterey four drawer dresser / chest of drawers. Hand crafted and hand hammered pulls. Good condition with a significant blemish on the top as seen in the photos. It is made o...
Metal
$8,430
H 37 in W 47.5 in D 22.5 in
An 18th Century French Louis XV Provincial Four-Drawer Marble Top Wood Chest
Located in East Point, GA
A French period 18th century finely carved, marble top commode. This French period Louis XV Provincial commode, circa 1750-1760, features two smaller drawers at top, divided with pla...
Marble, Metal
20th Century Wood Italian Design Chest of Drawers, 1970
Located in Vicoforte, Piedmont
Low chest of drawers of Italian design from the 1960s-1970s. Beautiful dresser carved in walnut, burl, beech and fruitwood. Furniture of particular construction, equipped with four d...
Wood
Magnificent Restored Eight Drawer Chest by Renzo Rutili, circa 1965
By Johnson Furniture Co.
Located in Atlanta, GA
If a piece feels like Tommi Parzinger, but is marked Johnson Furniture, there can be only one answer as to its Designer: Renzo Rutili. Mr. Rutili was a seminal furniture designer of ...
Brass, Bronze