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.
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 ...
Leather, Upholstery, Wood
$35,000
Contemporary Bar Stool
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 ...
Mahogany, Upholstery
Contemporary Slipper Chair of Generous Proportions
By Thierry Despont
Located in New York, NY
This slipper chair features a tall, curved backrest evocative of a violin with its legs echoing these curves in black lacquer with gilt highlights. While Thierry Despont (1948 - 20...
Giltwood, Upholstery, Lacquer
Camille Bar Stool, Handcrated Brass, Contemporary Design, New
Located in Westport, CT
The Camille Bar Stool is a refined bar or counter stool handcrafted in plated brass and solid beechwood base. The upholstered seat provides comfort while maintaining a clean, archite...
Brass
$2,448Sale Price|19% Off
H 25.6 in W 90.56 in D 35.44 in
Orange chenille sofas, two and three seater, set of 2, 1970s
Located in Manzano, IT
Orange chenille sofas, two and three seater, set of 2, 1970s Wooden frame, plastic feet. The backrest of both sofas has some slight signs of wear due to time. MEASUREMENTS 3-seater...
Chenille, Plastic
$2,450 / set
H 29 in W 23 in D 26 in
1940s Petite Nailhead Spoon Curved Rounded Slipper Chairs, Set of 2
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
A gorgeous pair of spoon back chair in the antique Victorian style. This was made in England and it dates from around the 1940s period. It is of lovely quality, the dark wood frame i...
Upholstery, Wood
19th Century Anglo-Indian Slipper Chair
Located in Houston, TX
A 19th-century Anglo-Indian slipper chair with an original embroidered upholstered seat.
Upholstery, Wood
$1,800 / item
H 30.12 in W 18.31 in D 18.31 in
Contemporary Bar Stool 'A' Made of Concrete and Aluminum
By Bentu Design
Located in Paris, IDF
'A' is a bar stool made of concrete and aluminium by Bentu Design Dimensions: H 76.5cm x 46.5 x 46.5 cm Bentu Design's furniture derives its uniqueness from the simplicity of its ...
Concrete, Aluminum
Spadi Bar Stool
Located in Paris, FR
Bar Stool Spadi all in natural rattan, in brown finish, hand-crafted rattan. Seat height: 62cm (24.40 inch).
Rattan
Bertu Bar Stools, Chile Modern Bar Stool, Arms
By Bertu Furniture
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
Bertu Bar Stools, Chile Modern Bar Stool, Arms This Chile Modern Bar Stool with Arms is beautifully constructed from solid walnut in Ohio, USA. The bar sto...
Upholstery, Wood, Walnut
$2,049 / item
H 28.35 in W 50.4 in D 38.59 in
1 of 2 FINE NATUZZI BLACK LEATHER TWO SEATER SOFAS MATCING ARMCHAIR AVAILABLE
By Natuzzi
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this contemporary Natuzzi black leather two-seater sofa. Full of stylish details, this compact sofa is ideal e...
Leather
Duresta two seater sofa
By DURESTA
Located in London, GB
Lovely two seater duresta sofa Damask fabric Hardly use Mayfair london residence Cost RRP £3200 Clearance
Damask
Pair of Slipper Chairs in the style of James Mont.
Located in Stamford, CT
A pair of slipper chairs in the style of James Mont.
Wood
McGuire C-1 Rattan Three Seat Sofa
By McGuire, John and Elinor McGuire
Located in Highland, IN
This important early design by Elinor McGuire dates from the 1950s. It's from their "Style 1" series, and was offered as this model B-1 loveseat, as a single lounge chair, and also a three seat sofa...
Leather, Upholstery, Rattan
Napoleon III Style Slipper Chair
Located in Sheffield, MA
The slipper chair reflects the Napoleon III style of the mid-19th century with gold brocade fabric with deep cushion affect and exuberant fringe. Fr...
Fabric
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...
Upholstery, Wood
Sold
H 33.5 in W 18 in D 21 in
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...
Oak