About FORMES UTILES
Established in 2019 by design aficionados Bruno and Fabrice, Formes Utiles specializes in mid-century modern furniture and objects, with a deep passion for post-war design. Guided by our belief that beauty is in eclecticism, we curate a collection that blends iconic masterpieces with unexpected gems. We take particular pride in our expertise in Charlotte Perriand and French post-war designers, offering a carefully selected range of their most celebrated works. Bruno, with years of experience in Italy, brings an expert eye for authentic Italian craftsmanship, while Fabri...Read More
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Featured Pieces
Pierre Guariche : Coat rack for La Plagne Ski Resort, circa 1968
By Pierre Guariche
Located in VILLEURBANNE, FR
Wall-mounted coat rack composed of a plywood panel veneered in blond mahogany, with four aluminum hooks.
This model was designed by Pierre Guariche for the interior fittings of the...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Plywood
Pierre Guariche : Coat rack for La Plagne Ski Resort, circa 1968
By Pierre Guariche
Located in VILLEURBANNE, FR
Wall-mounted coat rack composed of a plywood panel veneered in blond mahogany, with four aluminum hooks.
This model was designed by Pierre Guariche for the interior fittings of the...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Plywood
Turned wood desk lamp, Swiss work, circa 1970
Located in VILLEURBANNE, FR
Desk lamp made of turned wood, circa 1970, likely Swiss work.
The solid circular base supports an inclined arm composed of cylindrical articulated elements. The shade, shaped as a ...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Wood
Glazed ceramic bowl by Marie Madeleine Jolly, France, circa 1960
By Marie Madeleine Jolly 1
Located in VILLEURBANNE, FR
Glazed white ceramic bowl created by Marie Madeleine Jolly circa 1960.
The piece features a gently flared shape resting on a small circular foot. The exterior is covered in a matte...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche
Materials
Ceramic
Carved wood owl table lamp by BEAL, circa 1970
Located in VILLEURBANNE, FR
Table lamp made of carved wood by BEAL circa 1970.
The base depicts a stylized owl, carved with deep vertical cuts structuring the plumage. The dark wood enhances the relief and em...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Table Lamps
Materials
Wood
Tripod Stool by Christian Durupt, circa 1955
By Christian Durupt
Located in VILLEURBANNE, FR
Christian Durupt, a skilled French cabinetmaker who worked in the 1960s and gained renown for his exquisite creations in solid wood. Notably, he collaborated with Charlotte Perriand ...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Stools
Materials
Pine
Costes Armchairs by Philippe Starck, circa 1984, Set of 2
By Philippe Starck
Located in VILLEURBANNE, FR
Pair of "Costes" armchairs designed by Philippe Starck for Aleph Driade, Italy, circa 1984.
Tubular black lacquered steel frame, curved plywood shell with black finish, fixed cushio...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Post-Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Plywood
Woven textile and chrome table lamp by Max Sauze, circa 1970
By Max Sauze
Located in VILLEURBANNE, FR
Table lamp featuring a rectangular shade made of woven textile with fringe decoration and knotted wool elements, creating a dense and tactile surface. The structure rests on a geomet...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Space Age Table Lamps
Materials
Aluminum
Floor lamp by Michaël Bang, Holmegaard, Denmark, circa 1970
By Michael Bang
Located in VILLEURBANNE, FR
Vintage floor lamp produced by Holmegaard in Denmark, circa 1970.
The black lacquered metal structure stands on a weighted circular base. The height is adjustable through an inte...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Metal
1195 "Club" floor lamp by Giuseppe Ramella for Arteluce Italy
By Pier Giuseppe Ramella
Located in VILLEURBANNE, FR
« Club 1195 » floor lamp designed in 1985 by Giuseppe Ramella for Arteluce.
The structure is made of lacquered metal in black and white with a conical base providing stability. Th...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Post-Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Metal
Pair of model 675 armchairs by Robin and Lucienne Day, Airborne, France, 1950s
By Robin Day
Located in VILLEURBANNE, FR
Pair of model 675 armchairs designed in the 1950s by Robin and Lucienne Day and manufactured by Airborne in France.
Each chair stands on a slender black lacquered tubular metal base...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Metal
Enamel backsplash by Charlotte Perriand, Résidence Les Trois Arcs, 1967-1968
Located in VILLEURBANNE, FR
Enamelled steel backsplash designed by Charlotte Perriand for the kitchens of the Résidence Les Trois Arcs at Arc 1800, created between 1967 and 1968.
This early phase of the Les ...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Architectural Elements
Materials
Steel
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