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
1970s Chest of Drawers by Maison Regain, France
By Maison Regain
Located in VILLEURBANNE, FR
Solid elm chest of drawers from the Savoie collection, 1970s. With its four drawers, it offers a nice storage space.
Good general condition, with some traces of use and wear.
Man...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Elm
Coat racks by Charlotte Perriand, Les Arcs circa 1975, Set of 2
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in VILLEURBANNE, FR
Set of 2 coat racks in solid pine with 3 and 2 hooks.
Provenance "Les Tournavelles" Residence, Arcs 1800, French Alps.
Passionate about the mountains, Charlotte Perriand worked for...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands
Materials
Pine
Coat racks by Charlotte Perriand, Les Arcs circa 1975
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in VILLEURBANNE, FR
Set of 2 coat racks in solid pine with 3 and 2 hooks.
Provenance "Les Tournavelles" Residence, Arcs 1800, French Alps.
Passionate about the mountains, Charlotte Perriand worked for...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands
Materials
Pine
Pair of Diana Armchairs by Karin Mobring, Ikea circa 1970
Located in VILLEURBANNE, FR
Pair of Diana armchairs designed by Karin Mobring in the 1970s.
The solid pine frame, with its sober and sturdy lines, supports a seat and backrest in natural ecru canvas, each fit...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Pine
Illuminating nightstand, Pierre Guariche circa 1968
By Pierre Guariche
Located in VILLEURBANNE, FR
Designed by Pierre Guariche, this illuminating bedside table is in curved plywood and cream white laminate.
It comes directly from the French ski resort, La Plagne, to which Pierre...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Night Stands
Materials
Plywood
Pair of Chairs by Christian Durupt, Meribel 1960
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 ...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Pine
Solid elm floor lamp with pleated paper shade, France, circa 1970
Located in VILLEURBANNE, FR
Floor lamp in solid elm, consisting of a vertical board supporting a light arm adjustable in height through a pulley system. The shade, in pleated paper with a honeycomb effect, dif...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Space Age Floor Lamps
Materials
Elm, Paper
Pair of Alfa chairs by Hannes Wettstein, 2001, Molteni
By Hannes Wettstein
Located in VILLEURBANNE, FR
Designed in 2001 by Hannes Wettstein for Molteni & C, the Alfa chairs stand out through a construction reduced to only two elements: one forming the backrest and rear legs, the othe...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Post-Modern Chairs
Materials
Resin, Fiberglass
Paco Rabanne
By Paco Rabanne
Located in VILLEURBANNE, FR
The Rideau d'Espace model was designed by Paco Rabanne circa 1970.
Made of round chrome-plated plastic discs linked by small metal rings, it reflects the couturier's experiments w...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Wall-mounted Sculptures
Materials
Plastic
Charlotte Perriand : Meribel Chair for Steph Simon, 1955
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in VILLEURBANNE, FR
Meribel chair by Charlotte Perriand, designed in the 1950s to furnish the ski resort of Meribel, in the French Alps. Iconic design by Charlotte Perriand, these chairs were also to ...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Rush, Oak
Light Sculpture, France circa 1970
Located in VILLEURBANNE, FR
Set of eighteen decorative panels in polished stainless steel, featuring diamond-point patterns. Mounted on a wooden frame and illuminated by seven silvered-cap bulbs, the piece beco...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Space Age Wall-mounted Sculptures
Materials
Stainless Steel
Red lacquered chest of drawers Carlo De Carli for Sormani, circa 1963
By Carlo De Carli
Located in VILLEURBANNE, FR
Chest of drawers model D154 in red lacquered wood, designed by Carlo De Carli and produced by Sormani, Italy, circa 1963.
It features three large drawers with circular brass black p...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Wood
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