Remarkably sculptural but unexpectedly versatile, vintage Hervé Van der Straeten furniture and lighting is at home in all kinds of interiors. While the French designer’s chandeliers, tables and other works draw on everything from visual art forms in Japan to luxurious Art Deco–era furnishings to modernist icons such as Mies van der Rohe, Van der Straeten designs are unapologetically original and rather difficult to categorize.
Van der Straeten was born in Savigny-sur-Orge, France, in 1965. As a young man, he attended the École des Beaux-Arts in Paris. He studied painting but began making jewelry, too. Van der Straeten’s inaugural accessories, constructed with brass and rubber, garnered immediate attention. In 1985, French fashion designer Thierry Mugler had included several of Van der Straeten's designs in a show, and before long, he was designing for names like Alexander McQueen and Christian Lacroix.
Despite the success of Hervé Van der Straeten jewelry, the visionary designer shifted his focus to interior decor. "For me, jewelry was more like a parenthetical," he told 1stDibs. "What I always wanted to do was to design furniture." So, in 1992, Van der Straeten launched a collection of dishes, sconces and candlesticks. He opened a showroom in the Marais district of Paris in 1999, followed by a workshop in the suburb of Bagnolet.
Today, Van der Straeten oversees approximately 30 artisans at his ateliers who help bring his furniture designs to life. His work is delightfully unconventional and will draw the focus in any space — there is a compelling emphasis on the use of industrial materials, such as anodized aluminum and steel rods, as well as an integration of traditional techniques such as marquetry in his sculptural mirrors, side tables and other pieces. Van der Straeten’s furniture — some of which can be found in the alluring apartment in Paris that the designer shares with his husband, former Roger Vivier artistic director Bruno Frisoni — is available in the United States through both Ralph Pucci and Maison Gerard.
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Hervé van der Straeten, "Pistil" Small Bronze Candlestick, France, 2011
By Herve Van Der Straeten
Located in New York, NY
Contemporary patinated bronze candlestick by Herve´ van der Straeten. Available in three sizes, each sold individually. Stamped: HV.
Bronze
Hervé Van Der Straeten, Contemporary Bronze Planter, France, 2006
By Herve Van Der Straeten
Located in New York, NY
Contemporary patinated bronze planter by Hervé van der Straeten. Monogrammed: HV.
Bronze
Herve Van Der Straeten, "Pistil" Large Bronze Candlestick, France, 2011
By Herve Van Der Straeten
Located in New York, NY
Contemporary patinated bronze candlestick by Herve Van Der Straeten. Available in three sizes, each sold individually. Stamped: HV.
Bronze
Herve Van Der Straeten, "Pistil" Medium Bronze Candlestick, France, 2011
By Herve Van Der Straeten
Located in New York, NY
Contemporary patinated bronze candlestick by Herve Van Der Straeten. Available in three sizes, each sold individually. Stamped: HV.
Bronze
Hervé van der Straeten, "Flames" Pair of Bronze Candlesticks, France, 2010
By Herve Van Der Straeten
Located in New York, NY
Contemporary patinated bronze candlesticks. Please note, price is per candlestick.
Bronze
Hervé van der Straeten, "Pistil" Small Bronze Candlestick, France, 2011
By Herve Van Der Straeten
Located in New York, NY
Contemporary patinated bronze candlestick by Herve´ van der Straeten. Available in three sizes, each sold individually. Stamped: HV.
Bronze
Hervé Van der Straeten, Oval Bronze Coupe, France, 2009
By Herve Van Der Straeten
Located in New York, NY
Contemporary patinated and gilt bronze coupe by Hervé van der Straeten. Stamped: HV.
Bronze
Herve Van Der Straeten, "Pistil" Large Bronze Candlestick, France, 2011
By Herve Van Der Straeten
Located in New York, NY
Contemporary patinated bronze candlestick by Herve Van Der Straeten. Available in three sizes, each sold individually. Stamped: HV.
Bronze
Hervé van der Straeten, "Coupe Nid" Bronze Centerpiece, France, 2012
By Herve Van Der Straeten
Located in New York, NY
Contemporary bronze centrepiece by Hervé van der Straeten.
Bronze
Hervé van der Straeten, "Coupe Nid" Bronze Centerpiece, France, 2012
By Herve Van Der Straeten
Located in New York, NY
Contemporary bronze centrepiece by Hervé van der Straeten.
Bronze
Hervé van der Straeten, "Coupe Nid" Bronze Sculptures, France, 2011
By Herve Van Der Straeten
Located in New York, NY
Three sizes of "Coupe Nid" contemporary bronze floor coupes by Herve´ van der Straeten. Small: Diameter: 21" Medium: Diameter: 23.5" Large: 28.5".
Bronze
Herve Van Der Straeten, "Pistil" Medium Bronze Candlestick, France, 2011
By Herve Van Der Straeten
Located in New York, NY
Contemporary patinated bronze candlestick by Herve Van Der Straeten. Available in three sizes, each sold individually. Stamped: HV.
Bronze
Pair of French Empire Gilt Bronze Candlesticks, 1820s
Located in Knivsta, SE
Pair of French Empire Gilt Bronze Candlesticks, 1820s A refined pair of Empire candlesticks in gilt bronze, crafted in France around the 1820s. The design features the elegant, flu...
Bronze
$518Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 17.72 in W 15.75 in D 15.75 in
Set of 2 Large Mid-Century Bronze 5 Flame Candlesticks 1960s
Located in Palermo, IT
Set of 2 Large Mid-Century Bronze 5 Flame Candlesticks 1960s Intact and in good condition, small signs of aging.
Bronze
Baré Planter, White Oak with Cast Bronze Planter and Tray
By Jake Whillans
Located in HAMILTON, ON
The Baré Planter is part of a family of surfaces designed around the act of indoor horticulture. Named after Jeanne Baré - the first woman to circumnavigate the globe - each object in the series provides an elegant, elevated home for your houseplants. The smallest of the set features a cast bronze...
Bronze
$2,707 / item
H 11.82 in Dm 16.93 in
Contemporary Octagon Narcissus Planter / Pot in Pink Rosa Perlino Terrazzo
By Tino Seubert
Located in London, GB
The pieces follow the Narcissus vases in Rosa Perlino and Rosso Levanto shown at David Gill Gallery in November 2017 and are made from these two traditional...
Stainless Steel
Pair of French Empire Style Gilt Bronze Candlesticks
By Thomire & Cie.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine pair of French Empire gilt bronze candlesticks. With intricate raised decoration in the form of geometric and foliate patterns. The middle of each candlestick is fluted and ...
Bronze
1950s French Blue and White Floral Cast Iron Planter
Located in High Point, NC
A cast iron planter from France, circa 1950. Recalling the French countryside of a bygone era, cast iron elements are bolted together in a charming rustic construction. Adorned with ...
Iron
Steps Planter by Pieces, Fiberglass Planters
By Pieces
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Fiberglass planters suitable for indoor or outdoor use. Made by hand in Vietnam. Lead time eight weeks unless in stock. Available in: White Ash Pesto Dusty Rose Dimensions: Base 22...
Fiberglass
$9,000 / set
H 33.47 in W 17.33 in D 17.33 in
Pair of Wood and Bronze Planters, France, Late 19th Century
Located in Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires
Pair of wood and bronze planters. France, late 19th century.
Bronze
Curvy Planter by Pieces, Fiberglass Planters
By Pieces
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Fiberglass planters suitable for indoor or outdoor use. Made by hand in Vietnam. Available in: Sky Pesto Ash Dimensions: Base 22”, opening 9”, height 20”.
Fiberglass
$2,707 / item
H 13.39 in Dm 15.36 in
Contemporary Octagon Narcissus Planter / Pot in Pink Rosa Perlino Terrazzo
By Tino Seubert
Located in London, GB
The pieces follow the Narcissus Vases in Rosa Perlino and Rosso Levanto shown at David Gill Gallery in November 2017 and are made from these two traditional...
Stainless Steel
Tetris Planter, Rose Pink Fiberglass Planters
By Pieces
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Fiberglass planters suitable for indoor or outdoor use. Made by hand in Vietnam. Lead time 8 weeks unless in stock. Dimensions: H 18 in. x D 9 in. x W 18 in.
Fiberglass
Steps Planter by Pieces, Green Fiberglass Planters
By Pieces
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Fiberglass planters suitable for indoor or outdoor use. Made by hand in Vietnam. Lead time eight weeks unless in stock. Dimensions: Base 22”, opening 9”, height 20”.
Fiberglass
Sold
H 11.75 in Dm 8.5 in
Hervé Van Der Straeten, Coupe Boule, Contemporary Bronze Planter, France, 2006
By Herve Van Der Straeten
Located in New York, NY
Contemporary patinated bronze planter by Hervé van der Straeten. Monogrammed: HV.
Bronze
Waste Paper Bin by Herve Van Der Straeten and When Objects Work
By Herve Van Der Straeten
Located in Brussels, BE
Waste paper bin by Herve Van Der Straeten and when objects work.
Metal
Rare Vermeil Figural Necklace and Earrings by Herve van der Straeten
By Herve Van Der Straeten
Located in Pasadena, CA
Rare and spectacular necklace of 24-karat gold vermeil over brass in an abstract figural style. Stamped "Herve van der Straeten" on the back of the necklace. Matching earrings.
Gold, Brass
Unique Bronze Chandelier by Hervé van der Straeten
By Herve Van Der Straeten
Located in New York, NY
Patinated bronze chandelier by Hervé van der Straeten. This is a unique, one of a kind piece. Monogrammed "HV". Takes three T3J halogen lightbulbs.
Bronze
Contemporary Bronze Planter by Hervé van der Straeten
By Herve Van Der Straeten
Located in New York, NY
Contemporary patinated bronze planter by Hervé van der Straeten Monogrammed: HV
Bronze
Bronze Coupe by Hervé van der Straeten
By Herve Van Der Straeten
Located in New York, NY
Contemporary patinated and gilt bronze coupe by Hervé van der Straeten Monogrammed: HV
Bronze
"Palmes" Contemporary Gilt Bronze Coupe by Hervé van der Straeten
By Herve Van Der Straeten
Located in New York, NY
"Palmes." Gilt bronze coupe by Hervé van der Straeten Monogrammed: HV
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