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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Vintage Architectural Colorful Gilt Statement Earrings by Herve Van der Straeten
By Herve Van Der Straeten
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Vintage architectural artisanal clip-on earrings by Herve Van der Straeten. Crafted in gilt hammered metal with blue, green, and red glass accents. Signed Herve Van der Straeten, mad...
Vintage Herve Van Der Straeten Gilt Blue Drop Earrings
By Herve Van Der Straeten
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Vintage Herven Van der Straeten "metal dore" gilt metal clip-on statement earrings made in France with navy blue glass embellishments.
Herve Van Der Straeten Vintage Gilt Music Note Earrings
By Herve Van Der Straeten
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Vintage handcrafted statement clip-on earrings depicting large music notes by Herve Van Der Straeten, made in Paris.
Gold Leave Dangeling Clip-on Earrings by Herve Van Der Straeten
By Herve Van Der Straeten
Located in PARIS, FR
This striking brand-new clip-on earrings by Hervé Van Der Straeten are a sculptural homage to organic form. Crafted in a gold-toned metal with a raw, textured finish, each earring is...
Base Metal
Van der Straeten Gold metal Creoles Decorated with Monogrammed Daisies Earrings
By Herve Van Der Straeten
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Van der Straeten - Gold-plated creoles decorated with monogrammed daisies. Additional information: Dimensions: Ø 6 cm Condition: Very good condition Seller Ref number: BO216
Gilt Metal
Geometric Round Gold Earrings
By Herve Van Der Straeten
Located in PARIS, FR
These sophisticated earrings by Hervé Van der Straeten exemplify the designer’s signature blend of sculptural artistry and refined elegance. Crafted in a gold-toned metal, the design...
Base Metal
Van der Straeten Dark Silver metal Earrings Made of Two Snake Links
By Herve Van Der Straeten
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Van der Straeten - Dark silver metal earrings made of two snake links holding two mobile rings of different diameters. Additional information: Dimensions: Ø...
Gilt Metal
$3,600 / set
W 0.52 in D 0.22 in L 0.81 in
2.29ct Pear Cabochon Turquoise & Diamond Floral Cluster Stud Earrings 14K Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
These cluster stud earrings feature 2.29 carats of natural turquoise set in 14K yellow gold. Each turquoise cabochon measures approximately 5 x 3 mm and is secured in a prong setting...
Diamond, Turquoise, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Freshwater Pearl Stud Earrings with 14 Karat White Gold Post and Backs
Located in Great Neck, NY
Freshwater Pearl Stud Earrings are a classic and timeless piece of jewelry that should be owned by everyone. Freshwater studs are slightly larger than cultured akoya pearl studs for ...
Freshwater Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold
14k Yellow Gold Two Tone Pearl and Diamond Earrings
Located in Hicksville, NY
Item Details: Metal Type: 14K Yellow Gold [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 4.7 grams Diamond Details: Weight: .08ct, total weight Cut: Old European brilliant Color: H Clarity: SI Mea...
Diamond, Pearl, Yellow Gold
14 Karat Yellow Gold Yuri Ichihashi Multi-Strand Earrings
By Yuri Ichihashi
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Yuri Ichihashi 14K yellow gold interlace flat-tassel earrings crescent interlocked links. This, flat tassel earring are 2.5" L and 0.7 " W. These earring are also properly hallmarked...
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Tiffany & Co. 18K Yellow Gold JUMBO Bean Earrings by Elsa Peretti
Located in Hicksville, NY
Year: 1980s Item Details: Metal Type: 18K Yellow Gold [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 17.5 grams Measurements: .8inch x .5 inch Condition: Excellent Price: $2600 Payment & Refun...
Yellow Gold
Kieselstein Cord 18 Karat Yellow Gold Peridot and Diamond Earclip
By Keiselstein
Located in New York, NY
Creator: Kieselstein Cord Metal: 18k Yellow Gold Condition: Excellent Gemstone: Peridot & Diamond Total Diamond Weight: 3 CT Item Weight: 24 grams Length: 0.9 inches Width: 0.85 inch...
$6,591
W 0.35 in D 0.51 in L 1.97 in
Carrera y Carrera Baile De Mariposas Butterflies 18 kt. White Gold Earrings
By Carrera y Carrera
Located in Antwerp, BE
Beautiful Carrera y Carrera Baile De Mariposas Butterflies 18 kt. White Gold Earrings Diamonds: Brilliant cut diamonds together 0.34 ct. Gemstone: 2...
Crystal, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
0.46 Carats Natural Burmese Rubies and Diamonds Earrings Made in Platinum
Located in Tokyo, JP
A gorgeous pair of Rubies weighing a total of 0.46 Carats. The diamonds are a further 0.34 Carats. Rubies are referred to as "Ratnaraj" in Sanskrit meaning the King of Gems. Early cu...
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
1.00 Carat Natural Diamond Halo Earrings G SI 14 Karat White Gold
By David Morris
Located in New York, NY
1.00 Carat Natural Diamond Halo Earrings G SI 14K White Gold 100% Natural, Not Enhanced in any way Round Cut Diamond Earrings 1.00CT G-H SI 14K White Gold 1...
Diamond, White Gold
$4,450
18K Diamond Earrings
Located in บางรัก, TH
18kt white gold ring with diamonds Gold colour & karat: White gold 18kt Weight: 4.39 grams Set with- Stone type: Diamonds Shape: Round Carat: 0.34 (32 Pcs ) Colou...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
$245 / item
W 0.79 in D 0.4 in L 0.79 in
Tiger's Eye 14k Yellow Gold over Sterling Silver drop earrings
By nlanlaVictory
Located in London, GB
In my design process, I focused much on plants but then realised what about animals? I imagine a graceful garden butterfly greeting each plant in its own love language...
Tiger's Eye, Sterling Silver, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2ct Earrings natural black stud diamond earrings 14KT gold
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Black studs in 14KT gold, each earrings is 1ct for a total of 2 carats. **All items leave our premises with a certificate in buyers name, company policy! This insures security for y...
Diamond, 14k Gold
Vintage Gilt Cranberry Dangle Statement Earrings by Herve Van der Straeten
By Herve Van Der Straeten
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Vintage made-in-France gilt-metal clip-on dangle earrings by Herve Van der Staeten. Intricate design accented with cranberry faceted glass beads. Signed Herve Van der Staeten. Made i...
Van Der Straeten Golden Metal Clip-On Earrings Representing Figures
By Herve Van Der Straeten
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Van Der Straeten - Golden metal clip-on earrings representing figures. Additional information: Condition: Very good condition Dimensions: Height: 10 cm Seller Reference: BO201
Gilt Metal
Gilt Metal Artisan Leaf Drop Earrings
By Herve Van Der Straeten
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Exceptional pair of contemporary pierced artisanal earrings by Herve Van der Straeten - hammered "metal dore" gilt metal in an organic leaf form.
Gilt Metal
Herve Van der Straeten Sun Lightning Bolt Gold Statement Earrings
By Herve Van Der Straeten
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Scarce vintage artisan three-dimensional hammered sun and lighting-bolt gilt clip-on statement clip-on earrings by Parisian based artist Herve Van der Straeten- signed, made in Pari...
Gold
Hervé Van Der Straeten Long Articulated Clip Earrings in Gold Metal
By Herve Van Der Straeten
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Van der Straeten - Long articulated clip earrings in gold metal. Additional information: Dimensions: 11.5 L cm Condition: Very good condition Seller Ref number: BO59
Gilt Metal
Van der Straeten Gold metal Creole Earrings
By Herve Van Der Straeten
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Van der Straeten - Gold metal creole earrings. Additional information: Dimensions: Ø 5 cm Condition: Very good condition Seller Ref number: `BO207
Gilt Metal
Van der Straeten Clip Earrings in Hammered Gold Metal
By Herve Van Der Straeten
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Van der Straeten - Clip earrings in hammered gold metal. Additional information: Dimensions: Ø 7 x 11 L cm Condition: Very good condition Seller Ref number: BO134
Gilt Metal
Van der Straeten Earrings Clip in Hammered Gold Metal
By Herve Van Der Straeten
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Van der Straeten - Clip earrings in hammered gold metal. Additional information: Dimensions: Ø 7.5 x 10 H cm Condition: Very good condition Seller Ref number: BO131
Gilt Metal
Van der Straeten Clip Earrings in Gold Metal
By Herve Van Der Straeten
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Van der Straeten - Clip earrings in gold metal, "Frou Frou" collection, "quadripartite" model. Additional information: Dimensions: 13 cm Condition: Very good condition Seller Ref...
Gilt Metal
Vintage Herve Van der Straeten Artisan Snake Purple Glass Drop Earrings
By Herve Van Der Straeten
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Vintage Herve Van der Straeten artisan clip-on statement earrings comprised out of hammered mat gilt metal with large "pate de verre" poured glass purple drops.
Herve Van der Straeten Sun Lightning Bolt Gold Statement Earrings
By Herve Van Der Straeten
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Scarce vintage artisan three-dimensional hammered sun and lighting-bolt gilt clip-on statement clip-on earrings by Parisian based artist Herve Van der Straeten- signed, made in Pari...
Gold
Herve Van Der Straeten Vintage Gilt Kinetic Mobile Earrings
By Herve Van Der Straeten
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Gold gilt over hammered brass clip on mobile earrings created by French jewelry and decorative arts designer Hervé Van Der Straeten, circa 1990s. Earrings measure 4.25" long by 2" wide and are signed Van Der Straeten on the backs. In very good vintage condition showing some wear conducive with age. Hervé Van Der Straeten studied painting at the Ecole des Beaux Arts in Paris where he began creating jewelry. He has designed collections for many couturiers, Thierry Mugler, Karl Lagerfeld, Lacroix , Yves Saint Laurent and Lanvin to name a few. Each piece is cut out from brass sheeting with an electric saw, producing a primitive, rough outline. The surface is then hand hammered and gilded. His style of working can be compared to Matisse and his paper cut outs, working with metal instead. He very sadly has ceased jewelry manufacture, having moved more into furnishings and design, manufacturing the most fabulous large mirrors. He is the designer of the iconic ‘J’Adore’ by Dior perfume bottle.
Vermeil, Brass