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.
$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
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
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
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
Modern Wooden Armchair from "Normative" Collection
By Supaform
Located in Florence, IT
The armchair was created as a part of the "Normative" collection, which was shown in Milan Design Week 2019. This surreal “Normative” collection makes advances to the Soviet everyda...
Velvet, Wood
Ole Wanscher Three-Seat Sofa
By Ole Wanscher, France & Søn
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Ole Wanscher three-seat sofa new upholstered with light grey 100 % New Zealand Divina wool. Made of solid mahogany. Model Senator, made by France & Son.
Wool, Mahogany
A Pair Of Three Seat Rattan Sofas
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A pair of three seat rattan sofas with an interesting design. As a bonus-a side table with glass top and floor lamp are included. Sofas sold w...
Rattan
Bellagio Contemporary Upholsterd Bar Stool in Ashwood
By Morelato
Located in Salizzole, IT
Contemporary style Bellagio bar stool made of ashwood with leather or fabrics upholstered seat, and tubular metal footrest Design Libero Rutilo
Brass
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
Heritage Collection Cortes 4-Seat Sofa
Located in Miami, FL
Cortes is a sofa with a fluid and graceful design. The imposing structure becomes the defining element: the wide backrest flares sinuously outwards, while the seat is enclosed by t...
Velvet
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
$3,223
H 31.5 in W 27.17 in D 34.65 in
Modernist armchair in chromed steel tube and imitation leather from the 40's
Located in Ternay, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
French modernist armchair from the '40s. Chrome-plated tubular steel frame, seat, back and armrests in beige imitation leather (original fabric). Beautiful vintage condition, with tr...
Chrome
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
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
$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
LARGE COMFORTABLE HALO GROUCHo BROWN LEATHER THREE SEATER SOFA
Located in Pulborough, GB
Antiques of London This large and inviting Halo Groucho three seater sofa is upholstered in rich brown leather and designed for exceptional comfort and relaxed living. Known for ...
Leather
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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