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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HERVE VAN DER STRAETEN Vintage Dancer Brooch
By Herve Van Der Straeten
Located in Nice, FR
HERVE VAN DER STRAETEN vintage dancer brooch. Embossed VAN DER STRAETEN. Indicative measurements : max. height approx. 8.6 cm (3.39 inches) / max. wid...
Herve Van Der Straeten Vintage Massive Hammered Silver Toned Dancers Brooch
By Herve Van Der Straeten
Located in Nice, FR
HERVE VAN DER STRAETEN vintage massive hammered silver toned brooch featuring a couple of dancers. Silver tone metal hardware. Embossed VAN DER STRAETEN. Indicative measurements :...
Herve Van Der Straeten Gilded Leaf Brooch
By Herve Van Der Straeten
Located in New York, NY
Herve Van Der Straeten Large Gilded Leaf Brooch in hand hammered brass. Hand cut metal comes alive with the dimensional hand hammering applied to the leave...
Brass, Gilt Metal
Van Der Straeten Golden Metal Brooch
By Herve Van Der Straeten
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Van Der Straeten - Golden metal brooch. Additional information: Condition: Very good condition Dimensions: Height: 11.5 cm Seller Reference: BR82
Victorian Topaz Pendant Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Victorian Topaz Pendant Brooch set in 10k gold. Simple, elegant design of oval and round sherry colored topazes set into almost invisible crow...
Topaz, 10k Gold
Chanel Cruciform Byantine Brooch, Property of Coco Chanel
By Coco Chanel /Maison Goossens
Located in Riverdale, NY
Chanel's appropriation of Byzantine and Renaissance forms continued throughout her career, often in the form of oversized cruciform brooches and pendants. This one is set in bronz...
Gold Plate, Bronze, Gilt Metal
$24,000
H 1.75 in W 2 in D 0.13 in L 16 in
Van Cleef & Arpels 18 Karat Gold 0.82 Carat Diamond Lapis, Coral & MOP Necklace
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This rare vintage Van Cleef & Arpels 18kt yellow gold pendant/brooch is set with 0.82 carat of round diamonds, as well as coral, mother of pearl and lapis lazuli. It can be worn...
Coral, Diamond, White Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, Multi-gemstone, Pearl, 18k ...
Hermès Vintage Silver Knot Brooch, Twisted Rope Design, 800/1000 Silver
By Hermès
Located in Nice, FR
HERMES vintage silver knot brooch featuring a twisted rope-like design. The twisted, rope‑like construction recalls HERMES historic fascination with harness details, nautical knots ...
Silver
$227
W 0.99 in L 2.56 in
D'Orlan Vintage Rare Gold Vivid Cute Otter Animal Branch Leaf Modernist Brooch
Located in Wokingham, England
D'Orlan Vintage 1980s Unisex Vivid Cute Otter Animal Branch Leaf Modernist Brooch, Gold Tone Very excellent condition. 100% Genuine. This is gold plated stylised brooch. Safety-cat...
Gold Plate
Victorian Horse Head Stickpin
Located in New York, NY
Victorian Horse Head Stickpin designed as a miniature staff. The finely detailed horse's head is sterling with a rose cut diamond eye. The hilt below h...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Sterling Silver
Chanel Gold Oval CC Vintage Pin Brooch
By Chanel
Located in Bellevue, WA
DETAILS: Hallmark: CHANEL Made in France 1994 Collection Gold Plated Measurements: approx. 1.4 x 1.4 inches The brooch is in good condition showing minimal wear Comes with box IMPO...
Gold
Christian Dior 1980s Vintage Gold White Pearl Crystals Large Magnolia Brooch
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior 1980s Vintage Wavy Blossom Flourish Flower Magnolia White Circle Round Pearl Crystals Elegant Brooch, Gold Tone Very excellent condition and very new. 100% Genuine. ...
Gold Plate
$695
H 2.37 in W 2.45 in
NINA RICCI Vintage Jewelled Floral Brooch with Yellow Resin Petals and Crystals
By Nina Ricci
Located in Nice, FR
NINA RICCI vintage silver-tone brooch featuring flowers embellished with yellow resin petals and clear crystal at the center. This floral brooch beautifully echoes the romantic and ...
Vintage 14K Gold Shell Cameo Brooch, Early 20th Century
Located in Rotterdam, NL
A finely carved shell cameo brooch set in a decorative 14 karat gold frame, dating to the early 20th century. The cameo depicts the elegant profile of a woman facing right, carved in...
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mesopotamian Inspired Filigree Hair Barrette by Dilara Ensari
Located in Istanbul, TR
Inspired by the rich cultural heritage of Mesopotamia, the Filigree Hair Barrette by Dilara Ensari reinterprets one of the most elegant symbols of feminine adornment through the lens...
Diamond, Silver
$1,629
W 1.58 in L 2.05 in
Christian Dior GROSSE 1966 Gripoix Green Emerald Jade Gold Tree Nest Leaf Brooch
By Henkel and Grosse for Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior GROSSE 1966 Vintage Unisex Green Oval Crystals Emerald Jade Cabochon Nest Tree Leaf Openwork Elegant Modernist Brooch, Gold Plated Very excellent condition. Not any s...
Gold Plate
Van Der Straeten Golden Metal Brooch BR112
By Herve Van Der Straeten
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Van Der Straeten - Golden metal brooch. Additional information: Condition: Very good condition Dimensions: Height: 8.5 cm Seller Reference: BR112
Van Der Straeten Brooch in Gilded Metal
By Herve Van Der Straeten
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Van Der Straeten - Brooch in gilded metal symbolizing an ear of wheat. Additional information: Dimensions: 19 cm x 4 cm Condition: Very good condition Seller Ref number: BR110
Gilt Metal
Herve Van Der Straeten Silver Plated Brooch
By Herve Van Der Straeten
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Herve Van Der Straeten - Brooch in darkened silver-plate. Additional information: Dimensions: 13 cm x 8 cm (5.12" x 3.15") Condition: Good condition. Some oxidation on metal. Selle...
Silver Plate
Herve Van Der Straeten Vintage Jewelled Flower Brooch
By Herve Van Der Straeten
Located in Nice, FR
HERVE VAN DER STRAETEN vintage textured gold toned flower brooch embellished with green and pink crystals. Embossed VAN DER STRAETEN. Indicative measurements : approx. 7.3 cm x 7.3...
Gilt Metal
Herve Van Der Straeten Gilded Brass Dancer Brooch
By Herve Van Der Straeten
Located in Palm Springs, CA
1980's gilded brass dancer brooch by Hervé Van der Straeten. Brooch measures 5" by 4.25" and is signed on reverse Van der Straeten. In very good vintage...
Brass
Sold
W 3 in D 0.25 in L 4.3 in
Wonderful hand cut gilt metal 'Poseidon' brooch, Herve Van Der Straeten, 1980s
By Herve Van Der Straeten
Located in Greyabbey, County Down
A magnificent and magical large brooch, made from hand cut gilded brass in the form of Poseidon riding a Seahorse, with a Trident, by Herve Van Der Straeten in the 1980s. Light and e...
Gilt Metal, Brass
Sold
H 1.54 in W 2.88 in L 3.71 in
Herve Van Der Straeten Rare Vintage Pin Brooch Early 90s Huge Ribbon
By Herve Van Der Straeten
Located in Atlanta, GA
Exceptional statement piece, vintage original HERVE VAN DER STRAETEN Paris couture Pin Brooch. Fabulous early 1990s gold plated tridimensional huge design, metal with brushed finish ...
Gold Plate