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
Large solid pine bench, France, circa 1970
Located in VILLEURBANNE, FR
Large solid pine bench featuring a long rectangular seat with straightforward proportions, resting on straight assembled legs. The design is simple and utilitarian, highlighting the ...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Benches
Materials
Pine
Chairs model Alu-Flex by Armin Wirth, circa 1965
By Armin Wirth
Located in VILLEURBANNE, FR
Set of six "Alu-Flex" chairs by Swiss designer Armin Wirth.
Originally designed for a school, these chairs are stackable, with cast aluminum legs and molded plywood seats and backre...
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Mid-20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
Pair of dark-stained beech chairs by René Gabriel, circa 1943
Located in VILLEURBANNE, FR
Pair of dark-stained beech chairs designed by René Gabriel, circa 1943.
These chairs are emblematic of René Gabriel’s work during the years surrounding the Second World War, a perio...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Wood
Cheerio lamp by Bernhard & Susanne Dessecker for Ingo Maurer, Germany, 1988
By Ingo Maurer
Located in VILLEURBANNE, FR
Cheerio floor lamp designed by the Desseckers in 1988 and produced in Germany.
The lamp features a slender vertical structure made of thin metal rods resting on a circular base, sup...
Category
Late 20th Century German Post-Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Solid Pine Bench by Christian Durupt, circa 1960
By Christian Durupt
Located in VILLEURBANNE, FR
Solid pine bench by Christian Durupt, designed for the Courchevel ski resort in the 1960s.
The bench features a thick rectangular seat resting on straight legs, with a solid backres...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Pine
Solid Pine Dining Table, Les Arcs, France 1975
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in VILLEURBANNE, FR
Solid pine rectangular dining table, selected for the French ski resort "Les ARCS".
Passionate about mountains, Charlotte Perriand worked during 20 years (1967-1989) on the design ...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Pine
Chairs model Alu-Flex by Armin Wirth, circa 1965
By Armin Wirth
Located in VILLEURBANNE, FR
Set of eight "Alu-Flex" chairs by Swiss designer Armin Wirth.
Originally designed for a school, these chairs are stackable, with cast aluminum legs and molded plywood seats and back...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
Set of 4 white metal sconces by Guy Bertrand for Disderot, circa 1965
Located in VILLEURBANNE, FR
Suite of four wall lights model 2091 designed by the French designer Guy Bertrand for Disderot around 1960.
These elegant and minimalist wall lights perfectly reflect the innovative...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
Pine Bench from Les Arcs, France, circa 1973
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in VILLEURBANNE, FR
Solid pine bench, model selected for Les Arcs 1800 ski resort, in the French Alps.
Perriand's passion for the mountains and her dedication to creating a perfect skiing experience is...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Benches
Materials
Pine
Solid Pine daybed, Atenor Edition, France, circa 1970
Located in VILLEURBANNE, FR
Solide elm daybed produced around 1970 by the Ateliers Réunis de Basse-Normandie (Atenor) as part of a furniture production intended for residential and collective settings, partic...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Materials
Wood
Chandelier Gaia by Ernesto Gismondi for VeArt, Italy, circa 1980
By Ernesto Gismondi
Located in VILLEURBANNE, FR
Murano blown glass chandelier Gaia by Ernesto Gismondi, also known by his pseudonym Orni Halloween during collaborations with VeArt in the 1980s.
Full red edition, featuring sinuou...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Orion pendant light in aluminum by Max Sauze, France, circa 1970
By Max Sauze
Located in VILLEURBANNE, FR
Suite de sept suspensions par Max Sauze, datent d'environ 1975 et offrant des formes et dimensions variables et créant un jeu dynamique de lignes et de formes qui capture l'œil et en...
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Mid-20th Century French Space Age Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Aluminum
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