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.
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
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
$3,242
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
Italian Armchair from the 40s in the Style of Paolo Buffa
By Paolo Buffa
Located in Wolfurt, AT
This Italian armchair was made in the 1940s in the style of Paolo Buffa. Two white cushions rest on the beautifully crafted cherry wood frame and have been refinished for your choice...
Cherry
Modern Armchair from "Disused Collection"
By Supaform
Located in Florence, IT
This elegant and minimalistic armchair was designed as an addition for "The Disused Collection". The armchair has sectional construction. It makes the armchair easy to fold. The arm...
Steel
$5,463Sale Price / set|30% Off
H 85 in W 95 in D 90 in
Pair of Italian Decorative armchairs from the 1950s in the style of Gio Ponti
By Gio Ponti
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Pair of original 1950's armchairs, completely well restored We have used a stain resistant velvet with classic prints in the mid 20th century Italian manner, a great result for somet...
Velvet, Wood
$7,420 / set
H 40 in W 24 in D 27 in
Pair of Gianni Versace Armchairs from the Vanitas 1994 Collection
By Gianni Versace
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
A rare pair of elegant and unique mahogany and gilt armchairs designed by Gianni Versace, part of the 1994 Vanitas Furniture collection. The front legs have columnar shaping and tape...
Mahogany
$2,882 / set
H 36.62 in W 29.53 in D 35.44 in
pair of Italian armchairs from the 1960s in the Borsani style
Located in Ternay, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
Pair of Italian armchairs from the 1960s in the style of Osvaldo Borsani. Black lacquered metal and brass base. Seat covered in orange fabric (original fabric). The set is in good vi...
Metal
Italan Armchair from the 1930s
Located in Albany, NY
Tall back armchair with rattan seat.
Elm, Rattan
$2,950 / item
H 39 in W 28 in D 29 in
Wicker Armchairs from the FS Flores Collection, Priced Individually
Located in Palm Beach, FL
British Colonial armchairs crafted with a sturdy metal frame ambitiously wrapped in reed with comfort and classic form set on turned wood feet. Exclusively designed and offered by F.S. Henemader Antiques from the FS Flores collection...
Wicker
$70,849 / set
H 30.32 in W 24.41 in D 21.66 in
Louis Sognot pair of modernist armchairs walnut white alpaca 1927
By Louis Sognot
Located in Paris, IDF
This beautiful pair of modernist armchairs was designed by Louis Sognot for Le Salon d’Automne in Paris in 1927. They feature an exposed walnut wood base, with a gently curved backre...
Walnut
A Pair of Contemporary French Modernist Style Armchairs
Located in New York, NY
A pair of contemporary French modernist style armchairs. Cerused oak frame with boucle style fabric.
Upholstery, Oak
$7,685 / set
H 29.14 in W 27.17 in D 28.75 in
Pair of Scandinavian-style solid wood Italian armchairs from the 60s
Located in Ternay, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
Pair of Italian armchairs from the 60s. Solid wood arms and legs, solid beech backs and seats. Simple, elegant design reminiscent of Scandinavian furniture of the period. Very fine v...
Wood