Canada-born and London-based designer Philippe Malouin imbues his functional modern furniture with whimsical touches of personality. His sinuous sofas and armchairs covered in soft upholstery and irregular, tapestry-like rugs, which are inspired by wax crayon drawings, all play with the visual and tactile senses.
Malouin earned a bachelor’s degree from the Design Academy Eindhoven. He also studied at the Université de Montréal in Canada and L'École Nationale Supérieure de Création Industrielle in Paris. After graduation, he worked for London furniture designer Tom Dixon before opening his own studio in 2009.
In his design studio, Malouin opted for a broad focus that includes everything from chairs and tables to rugs, light fixtures and decorative objects. He enjoys using natural materials like wool and combining them with striking geometric forms. Every piece created by Malouin, whether furniture or decor, leaves a lasting impression.
In 2012, Malouin collaborated with six prominent London-based designers on a project for the London Design Festival. Called “Seven Designers for Seven Dials,” it featured aerial installations above the streets of the Seven Dials shopping district. From 2012 to 2015, Malouin taught at the Royal College of Art in London.
In 2018, Malouin celebrated 10 years in furniture design with an exhibition in Hyères, France. In 2019, he made headlines with the release of his Industrial Office collection, which featured experimental materials such as dyed nylon and polyurethane-coated steel. He followed this up at Milan Design Week 2022 with a military bed-inspired camp chair that is simple in appearance but big on comfort.
Malouin boasts an impressive client list, including Nike, Kvadrat, Vaarnii, Resident, Ace Hotel, Aesop, Established & Sons and Umbra Shift. He is a recipient of the W Hotels Designer of the Future Award and the Wallpaper* Design Award for Best Use of Material. He lives and works in London and is represented by Salon 94 in New York City.
On 1stDibs, find Philippe Malouin seating, carpets, wall decorations and more.
$3,861Sale Price / item|20% Off
Acerbis Trench Armchair by Philippe Malouin
By Philippe Malouin, Acerbis
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Trench is a collection of sofas and armchairs that reinterprets the concept of upholstered seating with new proportions. Its pure, almost ancestral form exudes a sculptural presence,...
Upholstery
Established & Sons Mollo Armchair in Red by Philippe Malouin
By Philippe Malouin, Established & Sons
Located in London, GB
Composed entirely of foam, without any hard internal structure, Mollo’s simple form provides exceptional comfort and the ultimate relaxation experience. Comfortably seating seven, on...
Foam
$7,598Sale Price / item|10% Off
De Sede DS-707 Armchair in Atom Kvadrat Upholstery by Philippe Malouin
By Philippe Malouin, De Sede
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The DS-707 is the modern composition of handmade leather and contemporary design. The flowing, soft transitions combine the postmodern era of Swiss furniture design with the clear op...
Upholstery
$6,741Sale Price / item|15% Off
De Sede DS-707 Armchair in Brown Naturale Leather Upholstery by Philippe Malouin
By De Sede, Philippe Malouin
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The DS-707 is the modern composition of handmade leather and contemporary design. The flowing, soft transitions combine the postmodern era of Swiss furniture design with the clear open structures of brutalism that inspired designer Philippe Malouin. Available as a comfortable armchair or as a modular sofa that can be combined in infinite ways, the DS-707 is the visual perfection of form that gives every room a unique highlight. Where the St. Lawrence River Montreal flows in a serpentine pattern, a residential complex marked by the architectural style of brutalism rises up on a small headland – the famous Habitat 67. 354 concrete blocks arranged in a stepped pattern adorn a part of Montreal’s multifaceted skyline, designed by architect Moshe Safdie...
Upholstery, Leather
$7,023Sale Price / item|10% Off
De Sede DS-707 Armchair in Black Club Leather Upholstery by Philippe Malouin
By De Sede, Philippe Malouin
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The DS-707 is the modern composition of handmade leather and contemporary design. The flowing, soft transitions combine the postmodern era of Swiss furniture design with the clear op...
Upholstery, Leather
Established & Sons MOLLO Upholstered Armchair by Philippe Malouin
By Philippe Malouin, Established & Sons
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Instantly recognisable, Mollo’s simple, rounded volume is formed from plump layers of high density foam, making it exceptionally comfortable and inviting for both private and social ...
Upholstery, Foam, Plywood
Established & Sons MOLLO Upholstered Armchair in light blue by Philippe Malouin
By Philippe Malouin, Established & Sons
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Instantly recognisable, Mollo’s simple, rounded volume is formed from plump layers of high density foam, making it exceptionally comfortable and inviting for both private and social ...
Upholstery, Foam, Plywood
De Sede DS-707 Outdoor Armchair by Philippe Malouin and De Sede Design-Team
By Philippe Malouin, De Sede
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The classic for today in an outdoor version – a handcrafted sofa with a seat depth of 55 cm and a sculptural design. DS-707 is a collection designed by Philippe Malouin for De Sede,...
Upholstery
De Sede DS-707 Armchair in Light Atom Kvadrat Upholstery by Philippe Malouin
By Philippe Malouin, De Sede
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The DS-707 is the modern composition of handmade leather and contemporary design. The flowing, soft transitions combine the postmodern era of Swiss furniture design with the clear op...
Upholstery
Established & Sons MOLLO Upholstered Armchair in Blue by Philippe Malouin
By Philippe Malouin, Established & Sons
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Instantly recognisable, Mollo’s simple, rounded volume is formed from plump layers of high density foam, making it exceptionally comfortable and inviting for both private and social ...
Upholstery, Foam, Plywood
Established & Sons MOLLO Upholstered Armchair by Philippe Malouin
By Established & Sons, Philippe Malouin
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Instantly recognisable, Mollo’s simple, rounded volume is formed from plump layers of high density foam, making it exceptionally comfortable and inviting for both private and social ...
Upholstery, Foam, Plywood
Kartell Uncle Jim Armchair in Clear by Philippe Starck
By Kartell, Philippe Starck
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Uncle collection designed by Philippe Starck adds the Uncle Jim armchair. The armchair echoes the lines and sinuosity of Uncle Jack and lends itself to b...
Plastic
Established & Sons SH650 Heidi Stool by Sebastian Wrong
By Established & Sons, Sebastian Wrong
Located in London, GB
The Heidi is a fun stool that takes its inspiration from the Classic tractor seat and the rustic, three-legged, timber milking stool. Part modern statement,...
Wood
$1,144 / item
H 30.75 in W 40.15 in D 29.5 in
Kartell Bubble Club Armchair in Zinc White by Philippe Starck
By Kartell, Philippe Starck
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Bubble club armchair in light grey. Dimensions: Height 30.75 in, width 40.15 in, depth 29.5 in.; Unit weight: 17 kg. Made of: Polyethylene. Outdoor use.
Plastic
$3,300 / set
H 29.53 in W 27.96 in D 23.63 in
Robert Haussmann for De Sede Pair of 'DS-201' Armchairs in Leather
By Robert Haussmann, De Sede
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Robert Haussmann for De Sede, pair of armchairs model 'DS-201', chrome-plated metal, leather, Switzerland, designed in 1957 A design by Robert Haussmann that features a cubic shape...
Metal, Chrome
$1,144 / item
H 30.75 in W 40.15 in D 29.5 in
Kartell Bubble Club Armchair in Light Grey by Philippe Starck
By Philippe Starck, Kartell
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Bubble club armchair in light grey. Dimensions: Height 30.75 in.; Width 40.15 in.; Depth 29.5 in.; Unit weight 17 kg. Made of: Polyethylene. Outdoor use.
Plastic
Established & Sons Tall Heidi Stool by Sebastian Wrong
By Sebastian Wrong, Established & Sons
Located in London, GB
The Heidi is a fun stool that takes its inspiration from the classic tractor seat and the rustic, three-legged, timber milking stool. Part modern statement,...
Wood
Established & Sons Butt Stool by Estd Collection
By Established & Sons
Located in London, GB
Versatile, comfortable and economical, this stackable plastic stool is a hard-working piece of furniture. The Butt stool’s ergonomic top borrows its form fr...
Plastic
$1,772Sale Price|50% Off
H 27.56 in W 38.98 in D 37.8 in
De Sede Brown Buffalo Leather Armchair, 1970s
By De Sede
Located in Basildon, London
Founded in 1965, the De Sede furniture company has since become best known for their quality leather designs and iconic sofa and armchairs. Fully up...
Leather
$5,589
H 35.44 in W 25.2 in D 32.29 in
Open Armchair by Hindley & Son. upholstered in vintage Kente Cloth
By Charles Hindley & Sons
Located in London, GB
Mid-19th Century open armchair by Hindley & Son made in birch and upholstered in a vintage blue and white Kente Cloth from Ghana. Mid-19th Century. Fully restored and re-upholstered.
Birch
De Sede 'DS-31' Swivel Armchair in Black Leather
By De Sede
Located in Waalwijk, NL
De Sede, lounge chair model 'DS-31', leather, chrome-plated metal, Switzerland, 1970s A design by De Sede that features a simple yet stately construction. A comfortable sitting expe...
Leather
Ronan & Erwan Bouroullec Quilt Armchair for Established & Sons
By Established & Sons, Ronan and Erwan Bouroullec
Located in London, GB
The Bouroullec’s iconic Quilt series of feature seating comes in a selection of bright, springy, high-tech stretch fabrics that give a room an intense hit of colour. For a calmer fir...
Foam
$17,844Sale Price / item|10% Off
H 29.53 in W 98.43 in D 33.47 in
De Sede DS-707 Sofa in Atom Kvadrat Upholstery by Philippe Malouin
By Philippe Malouin, De Sede
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The DS-707 is the modern composition of handmade leather and contemporary design. The flowing, soft transitions combine the postmodern era of Swiss furniture design with the clear open structures of brutalism that inspired designer Philippe Malouin. Available as a comfortable armchair or as a modular sofa that can be combined in infinite ways, the DS-707 is the visual perfection of form that gives every room a unique highlight. Where the St. Lawrence River Montreal flows in a serpentine pattern, a residential complex marked by the architectural style of brutalism rises up on a small headland, the famous Habitat 67. 354 concrete blocks arranged in a stepped pattern adorn a part of Montreal’s multifaceted skyline, designed by architect Moshe Safdie...
Upholstery
