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, "Branches, " Bronze Mirror, France, 2008
By Herve Van Der Straeten
Located in New York, NY
Contemporary patinated bronze bull's eye mirror by Hervé van der Straeten. Monogrammed: HV Measures: Diameter of bull’s eye mirror 14”.
Bronze
Hervé van Der Straeten, "Branches, " Bronze Mirror, France, 2008
By Herve Van Der Straeten
Located in New York, NY
Contemporary patinated bronze bull's eye mirror by Hervé van der Straeten. Monogrammed: HV Measures: Diameter of bull’s eye mirror 14”.
Bronze
Hervé van der Straeten, "Voltige" Mirror, France, 2011
By Herve Van Der Straeten
Located in New York, NY
Contemporary polished and black-patinated bronze bull's eye mirror by Hervé van der Straeten. Monogrammed:HV. Limited edition of 40.
Bronze
Hervé van Der Straeten, Miroir Rond No. 134 Bronze Mirror, France, 2006
By Herve Van Der Straeten
Located in New York, NY
Contemporary patinated bronze and brass bull's eye mirror by Hervé van der Straeten. Monogrammed: HV Diameter of bull’s eye mirror: 13".
Brass, Bronze
Hervé van Der Straeten, Miroir Rond No. 134 Bronze Mirror, France, 2006
By Herve Van Der Straeten
Located in New York, NY
Contemporary patinated bronze and brass bull's eye mirror by Hervé van der Straeten. Monogrammed: HV Diameter of bull’s eye mirror: 13".
Brass, Bronze
$1,550
H 24.5 in W 24.5 in D 1 in
French Mid-Century Modern Square Chrome Wall Mirror/ Convex Style Mirror
Located in Miami, FL
French Mid-Century Modern square chrome wall mirror/ convex style mirror. Diameter of the mirror is 23.5 inches. Makers mark on the reverse.
Chrome
$1,850
H 35.25 in W 32 in D 3.5 in
Sculptural Bronze Finish Mirror in the manner of Herve van der Straeten 35"x32"
By Herve Van Der Straeten
Located in Atlanta, GA
Sculptural Bronze Finish Mirror, in the manner of Herve van der Straeten, circa 2000s. Herve van der Straeten was clearly influenced by the work of Diego Giacometti and his mirrors r...
Metal
$4,411 / item
H 1.97 in W 35.44 in D 35.44 in
Constellation Mirror in Shagreen Shell & Bronze-Patina 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
$3,877 / item
H 1.97 in W 27.56 in D 27.56 in
Constellation Mirror in Cream Shagreen Shell & Bronze-Patina 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
$3,877 / item
H 1.97 in W 27.56 in D 27.56 in
Constellation Mirror in Cream Shagreen Shell & Bronze-Patina 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
Marie Suri Steel and Bronze Gigi Mirror
By Marie Suri
Located in New York, NY
Marie Suri The Gigi Mirror Round wall mirror with a frame of three rows of steel medallions and bronze decoration. Plain, convex, and antiqued mirror ...
Bronze, Steel
$4,328 / item
H 2.76 in W 21.66 in D 42.13 in
Chital Mirror in Shagreen, Black Shell & Bronze-Patina 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 skilled artisans, ultimately making each piece unique, designed in Paris and produced in the Philippines. The Chital mirror...
Brass
$4,411 / item
H 1.97 in W 35.44 in D 35.44 in
Constellation Mirror in Shagreen Shell & Bronze-Patina 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
$4,328 / item
H 2.76 in W 21.66 in D 42.13 in
Chital Mirror in Shagreen, Black Shell & Bronze-Patina 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 skilled artisans, ultimately making each piece unique, designed in Paris and produced in the Philippines. The Chital mirror...
Brass
Contemporary Concave Curve Gold Bronze Mirror, Italy
Located in SAINT-OUEN, FR
Contemporary curve concave gold bronze wall mirror, brass structure. Artisanal handmade work made by a small italian design workshop using the old style mercurization technic. stand...
Brass
$4,021
H 39.38 in W 39.38 in D 3.55 in
The Convex Mirror Company - Ferrara Carbonne Convex Mirror 100 cm/39"
Located in Farnham, GB
The Ferrara Carbonne is a highly decorative convex wall mirror that creates a focal point and adds elegance to any room. The mirror itself is silvered using traditional methods and...
Mirror
Distressed Bronze and Silver Concave Mirror
Located in London, GB
A concave mirror in distressed bronze colour with a silver distressed convex mirror to centre. Frameless, held in place by 4 clips and secured at he back with a circular fitting and ...
Mirror
Sculptural Bronze "Branches" Mirror by Herve van der Straeten
By Herve Van Der Straeten
Located in Atlanta, GA
Sculptural Hand Made "Branches" Mirror, designed by Herve van der Straeten, French, circa 1990's. Outstanding original patina. Signed with the artist's medallion on the back and reta...
Bronze
Hervé van Der Straeten, Bronze Mirror, France, 2006
By Herve Van Der Straeten
Located in New York, NY
Contemporary patinated bronze and brass bull's eye mirror by Hervé van der Straeten. Monogrammed: HV Diameter of bull’s eye mirror: 13".
Bronze, Brass
Mirror By Herve Van Der Straeten
By Herve Van Der Straeten
Located in Girona, Spain
Mirror by Herve van der Straeten, model "The Nest". Bronze. Signed on the back.