Thierry Despont Furniture
French, 1948-2023
Born in France, Thierry Despont studied at the École des Beaux-Arts in Paris and earned a Master’s in Urban Design from Harvard. After founding his architectural firm in 1980, he built a prestigious reputation, working on landmark projects such as the Statue of Liberty’s Centennial Restoration, the J. Paul Getty Museum’s Decorative Arts Galleries, and high-end hotels like the Carlyle in New York and Claridge’s in London. His many high profile clients included the likes of Bill Gates and Calvin Klein.
While best known for these projects, Despont was a no less accomplished visual artist. His enthusiasms were myriad, and his work focused on an almost incredible range of subjects, including but not limited to entymology, ichthyology, anthopology, history, and astronomy. The very smallest of earth's creatures, like insects, captivated him no less than the universe’s very largest—planetary bodies and the cosmos. All of his work was informed by an unrivaled art-historical expertise, lead by a wholly unique imagination, and driven by an omniverous curiousity for life and the very nature of existence.
A Knight of the French Legion of Honor and an Interior Design Hall of Fame inductee, Despont also authored design books. He exhibited his paintings and sculptures globally, notably at the Marlborough Gallery in New York, London, and Monaco.
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Painting of a Planet from the collection of Thierry Despont
By Thierry Despont
Located in New York, NY
Thierry Despont, best-known as a very successful architect, was also an accomplished artist. In his painting practice, when not analyzing the smallest, most detailed creatures of the...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Thierry Despont Furniture
Materials
Wood, Paint
NB 14, Painting of a Planet from the collection of Thierry Despont
By Thierry Despont
Located in New York, NY
Thierry Despont, best-known as a very successful architect, was also an accomplished artist. In his painting practice, when not analyzing the smallest, most detailed creatures of the...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Thierry Despont Furniture
Materials
Enamel, Silver Leaf, Aluminum
Aluminum Globe from the collection of Thierry Despont
By Thierry Despont
Located in New York, NY
While Thierry Despont (1948 - 2023) was best-known for his architectural practice—for his integral role in the restoration of the Statue of Liberty, his re-imagining of the Ritz in P...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Thierry Despont Furniture
Materials
Aluminum
Framed Assemblage Insect Sculpture from the collection of Thierry Despont
By Thierry Despont
Located in New York, NY
Thierry Despont was best-known for his very successful architectural practice—but he was also an accomplished artist. Some of his most interesting works are a series of sculptures fa...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Thierry Despont Furniture
Materials
Metal
Framed Assemblage Insect Sculpture from the collection of Thierry Despont
By Thierry Despont
Located in New York, NY
Label: "PITUBA EPARGUREUS
for Gustavo & Theresa
from T.W. Despont
-Jan. 2020-"
Thierry Despont was best-known for his very successful architectural practice—but he was also an accom...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Thierry Despont Furniture
Materials
Steel
NB 14, Painting of a Planet from the collection of Thierry Despont
By Thierry Despont
Located in New York, NY
Thierry Despont, best-known as a very successful architect, was also an accomplished artist. In his painting practice, when not analyzing the smallest, most detailed creatures of the...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Thierry Despont Furniture
Materials
Enamel, Silver Leaf, Aluminum
Framed Assemblage Insect Sculpture from the collection of Thierry Despont
By Thierry Despont
Located in New York, NY
Thierry Despont was best-known for his very successful architectural practice—but he was also an accomplished artist. Some of his most interesting works are a series of sculptures fa...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Thierry Despont Furniture
Materials
Steel
Framed Assemblage Insect Sculpture from the collection of Thierry Despont
By Thierry Despont
Located in New York, NY
Thierry Despont was best-known for his very successful architectural practice—but he was also an accomplished artist. Some of his most interesting works are a series of sculptures fa...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Thierry Despont Furniture
Materials
Metal
Drawing of a Nude from the collection of Thierry Despont
By Thierry Despont
Located in New York, NY
Written in bottom right: "After Skrebneski - TWD 91"
While Thierry Despont (1948 - 2023) was best-known for his architectural practice—for his integral role in the restoration of th...
Category
Late 20th Century American Thierry Despont Furniture
Materials
Paper
Assemblage Fish Sculpture from the collection of Thierry Despont
By Thierry Despont
Located in New York, NY
Thierry Despont was best-known for his very successful architectural practice—but he was also an accomplished artist. Some of his most interesting works are a series of sculptures fa...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Thierry Despont Furniture
Materials
Steel
Framed Assemblage Insect Sculpture from the collection of Thierry Despont
By Thierry Despont
Located in New York, NY
Thierry Despont was best-known for his very successful architectural practice—but he was also an accomplished artist. Some of his most interesting works are a series of sculptures fa...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Thierry Despont Furniture
Materials
Metal
Insect 009, Framed Assemblage Sculpture from the collection of Thierry Despont
By Thierry Despont
Located in New York, NY
Artist's label on back with name, date, materials, and dimensions.
Thierry Despont was best-known for his very successful architectural practice—but he was also an accomplished arti...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Thierry Despont Furniture
Materials
Steel
NB 06, Painting of a Planet from the collection of Thierry Despont
By Thierry Despont
Located in New York, NY
Thierry Despont, best-known as a very successful architect, was also an accomplished artist. In his painting practice, when not analyzing the smallest, most detailed creatures of the...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Thierry Despont Furniture
Materials
Enamel
Painting of a Planet from the collection of Thierry Despont
By Thierry Despont
Located in New York, NY
Thierry Despont, best-known as a very successful architect, was also an accomplished artist. In his painting practice, when not analyzing the smallest, most detailed creatures of the...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Thierry Despont Furniture
Materials
Wood, Paint
Sculpture of a White Rhinoceros in Wool from the collection of Thierry Despont
By Thierry Despont
Located in New York, NY
Thierry Despont, best-known as a very successful architect, was also an accomplished artist. In his paintings and sculptures, when not analyzing the smallest, most detailed creatures...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Thierry Despont Furniture
Materials
Wool
Armillary Sphere 06, Sculpture from the collection of Thierry Despont
By Thierry Despont
Located in New York, NY
Thierry Despont, best-known for his architectural practice—for his integral role in the restoration of the Statue of Liberty, his re-imagining of the Ritz in Paris, and the interiors...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Thierry Despont Furniture
Materials
Brass, Steel
Monumental Easel from the collection of Thierry Despont
By Thierry Despont
Located in New York, NY
While Thierry Despont (1948 - 2023) was best-known for his architectural practice—for his integral role in the restoration of the Statue of Liberty, his re-imagining of the Ritz in P...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Thierry Despont Furniture
Materials
Brass
Monumental Easel from the collection of Thierry Despont
By Thierry Despont
Located in New York, NY
While Thierry Despont (1948 - 2023) was best-known for his architectural practice—for his integral role in the restoration of the Statue of Liberty, his re-imagining of the Ritz in P...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Thierry Despont Furniture
Materials
Rattan
Vitrine No. 3, Cabinet of Curiosities from the collection of Thierry Despont
By Thierry Despont
Located in New York, NY
Regarding these aesthetic masterworks, architect and artist Thierry W. Despont wrote: "Like a taxidermist in the back room of a natural history museum, I reconstruct and assemble the...
Category
Early 2000s American Thierry Despont Furniture
Materials
Metal
Sloan French Carom Billards Dining Table from the collection of Thierry Despont
By Thierry Despont, Blatt Billiards
Located in New York, NY
While Thierry Despont (1948 - 2023) was best-known for his architectural practice—for his integral role in the restoration of the Statue of Liberty, his re-imagining of the Ritz in P...
Category
1990s American Thierry Despont Furniture
Materials
Brass
The Statue of Liberty's Torch from the collection of Thierry Despont
By Thierry Despont
Located in New York, NY
Thierry Despont (1948 - 2023) was best-known for his architectural practice—for his his notable private clients like Bill Gates and Calvin Klein, and for is integral role in the re-i...
Category
1980s American Vintage Thierry Despont Furniture
Materials
Plastic, Plaster
Large Three-Seater Sofa & Two Armchairs from the collection of Thierry Despont
By Thierry Despont
Located in New York, NY
Dimensions of the chairs are: Height: 33" - Width: 40.5" - Depth: 39"
While Thierry Despont (1948 - 2023) was best-known for his architectural practice—for his integral role in the ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Thierry Despont Furniture
Materials
Leather, Upholstery, Wood
Pair of Contemporary Floor Lamps from the collection of Thierry Despont
By Thierry Despont
Located in New York, NY
While Thierry Despont (1948 - 2023) was best-known for his architectural practice—for his integral role in the restoration of the Statue of Liberty, his re-imagining of the Ritz in P...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Thierry Despont Furniture
Materials
Rattan
Two Contemporary Floor Lamps with Busts from the collection of Thierry Despont
By Thierry Despont
Located in New York, NY
While Thierry Despont (1948 - 2023) was best-known for his architectural practice—for his integral role in the restoration of the Statue of Liberty, his re-imagining of the Ritz in P...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Thierry Despont Furniture
Materials
Aluminum
Pair of 1940s-style Vases from the collection of Thierry Despont
By Thierry Despont
Located in New York, NY
While Thierry Despont (1948 - 2023) was best-known for his architectural practice—for his integral role in the restoration of the Statue of Liberty, his re-imagining of the Ritz in P...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Thierry Despont Furniture
Materials
Cast Stone, Metal
Pair of End Tables with Attached Lamps from the collection of Thierry Despont
By Thierry Despont
Located in New York, NY
While Thierry Despont (1948 - 2023) was best-known for his architectural practice—for his integral role in the restoration of the Statue of Liberty, his re-imagining of the Ritz in P...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Thierry Despont Furniture
Materials
Brass
Contemporary Square-back Side Chair from the collection of Thierry Despont
By Thierry Despont
Located in New York, NY
While Thierry Despont (1948 - 2023) was best-known for his architectural practice—for his integral role in the restoration of the Statue of Liberty, his re-imagining of the Ritz in P...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Thierry Despont Furniture
Materials
Oak
Modernist Style White Armchair from the collection of Thierry Despont
By Thierry Despont
Located in New York, NY
While Thierry Despont (1948 - 2023) was best-known for his architectural practice—for his integral role in the restoration of the Statue of Liberty, his re-imagining of the Ritz in P...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Thierry Despont Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Monumental Easel from the collection of Thierry Despont
By Thierry Despont
Located in New York, NY
While Thierry Despont (1948 - 2023) was best-known for his architectural practice—for his integral role in the restoration of the Statue of Liberty, his re-imagining of the Ritz in P...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Thierry Despont Furniture
Materials
Brass
Aluminum Globe from the collection of Thierry Despont
By Thierry Despont
Located in New York, NY
While Thierry Despont (1948 - 2023) was best-known for his architectural practice—for his integral role in the restoration of the Statue of Liberty, his re-imagining of the Ritz in P...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Thierry Despont Furniture
Materials
Aluminum
Pair of End Tables with Attached Lamps from the collection of Thierry Despont
By Thierry Despont
Located in New York, NY
While Thierry Despont (1948 - 2023) was best-known for his architectural practice—for his integral role in the restoration of the Statue of Liberty, his re-imagining of the Ritz in P...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Thierry Despont Furniture
Materials
Brass
Contemporary Square-back Side Chair from the collection of Thierry Despont
By Thierry Despont
Located in New York, NY
While Thierry Despont (1948 - 2023) was best-known for his architectural practice—for his integral role in the restoration of the Statue of Liberty, his re-imagining of the Ritz in P...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Thierry Despont Furniture
Materials
Oak
The Statue of Liberty's Torch from the collection of Thierry Despont
By Thierry Despont
Located in New York, NY
Thierry Despont (1948 - 2023) was best-known for his architectural practice—for his his notable private clients like Bill Gates and Calvin Klein, and for is integral role in the re-i...
Category
1980s American Vintage Thierry Despont Furniture
Materials
Plastic, Plaster
Red Leather Floor Lamp from the collection of Thierry Despont
By Thierry Despont
Located in New York, NY
While Thierry Despont (1948 - 2023) was best-known for his architectural practice—for his integral role in the restoration of the Statue of Liberty, his re-imagining of the Ritz in ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Thierry Despont Furniture
Materials
Brass
Louis XV style Bergere from the collection of Thierry Despont
By Thierry Despont
Located in New York, NY
While Thierry Despont (1948 - 2023) was best-known for his architectural practice—for his integral role in the restoration of the Statue of Liberty, his re-imagining of the Ritz in P...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Thierry Despont Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Three-tier Conical Chandelier from the collection of Thierry Despont
By Thierry Despont
Located in New York, NY
While Thierry Despont (1948 - 2023) was best-known for his architectural practice—for his integral role in the restoration of the Statue of Liberty, his re-imagining of the Ritz in P...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Thierry Despont Furniture
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Monumental Easel from the collection of Thierry Despont
By Thierry Despont
Located in New York, NY
While Thierry Despont (1948 - 2023) was best-known for his architectural practice—for his integral role in the restoration of the Statue of Liberty, his re-imagining of the Ritz in P...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Thierry Despont Furniture
Materials
Rattan
Armillary Sphere 06, Sculpture from the collection of Thierry Despont
By Thierry Despont
Located in New York, NY
Thierry Despont, best-known for his architectural practice—for his integral role in the restoration of the Statue of Liberty, his re-imagining of the Ritz in Paris, and the interiors...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Thierry Despont Furniture
Materials
Brass, Steel
Framed Watercolor of a Pair of Fish from the collection of Thierry Despont
By Thierry Despont
Located in New York, NY
Thierry Despont, best-known for his very successful architectural practice, was also an accomplished artist. As a painter (and sculptor) he frequently took for subjects the smallest,...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Thierry Despont Furniture
Materials
Paper
OR 08, Mechanical Sculpture from the collection of Thierry Despont
By Thierry Despont
Located in New York, NY
Thierry Despont was best-known for his very successful architectural practice—but he was also an accomplished artist. Some of his most interesting works are a series of sculptures fa...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Thierry Despont Furniture
Materials
Metal, Iron
OR 06, Sculpture of Moon Disk from the collection of Thierry Despont
By Thierry Despont
Located in New York, NY
Thierry Despont, best-known as a very successful architect, was also an accomplished artist. In his sculptures practice, when not analyzing the smallest, most detailed creatures of t...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Thierry Despont Furniture
Materials
Metal
Framed Drawing of Rimbaud from the collection of Thierry Despont
By Thierry Despont
Located in New York, NY
While Thierry Despont (1948 - 2023) was best-known for his architectural practice—for his integral role in the restoration of the Statue of Liberty, his re-imagining of the Ritz in P...
Category
Late 20th Century American Thierry Despont Furniture
Materials
Paper
Framed Watercolor Depicting a Fish from the collection of Thierry Despont
By Thierry Despont
Located in New York, NY
Thierry Despont, best-known for his very successful architectural practice, was also an accomplished artist. As a painter (and sculptor) he frequently took for subjects the smallest,...
Category
Late 20th Century American Thierry Despont Furniture
Materials
Paper
Framed Drawing of an Insect from the collection of Thierry Despont
By Thierry Despont
Located in New York, NY
Thierry Despont was best-known for his very successful architectural practice—but he was also an accomplished artist. Some of his most interesting works are a series of sculptures fa...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Thierry Despont Furniture
Materials
Paper
Sculpture of a White Rhinoceros in Wool from the collection of Thierry Despont
By Thierry Despont
Located in New York, NY
Thierry Despont, best-known as a very successful architect, was also an accomplished artist. In his paintings and sculptures, when not analyzing the smallest, most detailed creatures...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Thierry Despont Furniture
Materials
Wool
Large Three-Seater Sofa & Two Armchairs from the collection of Thierry Despont
By Thierry Despont
Located in New York, NY
Dimensions of the chairs are: Height: 33" - Width: 40.5" - Depth: 39"
While Thierry Despont (1948 - 2023) was best-known for his architectural practice—for his integral role in the ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Thierry Despont Furniture
Materials
Leather, Upholstery, Wood
Louis XV style Bergere from the collection of Thierry Despont
By Thierry Despont
Located in New York, NY
While Thierry Despont (1948 - 2023) was best-known for his architectural practice—for his integral role in the restoration of the Statue of Liberty, his re-imagining of the Ritz in P...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Thierry Despont Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Three-tier Conical Chandelier from the collection of Thierry Despont
By Thierry Despont
Located in New York, NY
While Thierry Despont (1948 - 2023) was best-known for his architectural practice—for his integral role in the restoration of the Statue of Liberty, his re-imagining of the Ritz in P...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Thierry Despont Furniture
Materials
Steel, Chrome
NB 06, Painting of a Planet from the collection of Thierry Despont
By Thierry Despont
Located in New York, NY
Thierry Despont, best-known as a very successful architect, was also an accomplished artist. In his painting practice, when not analyzing the smallest, most detailed creatures of the...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Thierry Despont Furniture
Materials
Enamel
Pair of 1940s-style Vases from the collection of Thierry Despont
By Thierry Despont
Located in New York, NY
While Thierry Despont (1948 - 2023) was best-known for his architectural practice—for his integral role in the restoration of the Statue of Liberty, his re-imagining of the Ritz in P...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Thierry Despont Furniture
Materials
Cast Stone, Metal
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