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
Armchair and its side table by André Sornay, circa 1965
By Andre Sornay
Located in VILLEURBANNE, FR
Armchair and side table by Lyon-based cabinetmaker and designer André Sornay, a visionary innovator known for his patented assembly systems.
The solid pine structure is expertly ass...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Modular Table by Joseph-André Motte, Ateliers JER, 1960
By Joseph-André Motte
Located in VILLEURBANNE, FR
This versatile table, designed by Joseph-André Motte, is ideal for small spaces, functioning as a coffee table, desk, console, or dining table. Its clever design allows it to adapt ...
Category
Vintage 1960s French Dining Room Tables
Materials
Metal
Folding chair by Roger Tallon, Sentou vers 1978
By Roger Tallon
Located in VILLEURBANNE, FR
Folding chair model TS, designed by Roger Tallon (1929-2011) in the 1970s and produced by Sentou around 1978.
This iconic piece, representing the first version of the TS model, exe...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Wood
Kinetic Metal Sculpture, Switzerland, circa 1996
Located in VILLEURBANNE, FR
Kinetic sculpture, Switzerland, handcrafted from welded steel mechanical components, this kinetic sculpture combines wheels, pulleys, counterweights, springs and yellow lacquered sp...
Category
1990s Swiss Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Metal
Candela Lamp by Michele De Lucchi, Produzione Privata, Italy, circa 2001
By Michele de Lucchi
Located in VILLEURBANNE, FR
Produced in a limited edition, the Candela lamp is among the earliest designs published by Produzione Privata, the company founded by Michele De Lucchi to develop experimental objec...
Category
Early 2000s Post-Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Metal
Italian Chair model "San Siro", Fabrizio Ballardini for Bernini, 1995
Located in VILLEURBANNE, FR
Armchair model "San Siro," designed by Fabrizio Ballardini and Lucio Costanzi for Bernini, circa 1995.
This post-modern armchair stands out with its lacquered metal structure, off...
Category
1990s Italian Post-Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Plastic
Solid Pine Dining Table, Les Arcs, France 1975
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in VILLEURBANNE, FR
Selected by Charlotte Perriand for the ski resort of Les Arcs in the French Alps, this table features a rectangular top and a base with a stretcher, entirely made of solid pine.
Pa...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
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 ...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Pine
Rectangular elm table for Les Arcs, Charlotte Perriand, 1970s
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in VILLEURBANNE, FR
Rectangular dining table with stretcher base in solid elm, selected for the Les Arcs ski resort.
Less commonly found in this wood, the elm version is distinguished by its rich grain...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Elm
Douglas Swan, "Air", Artwork on Paper, circa 1978
Located in VILLEURBANNE, FR
Air (1978)
Mixed media on paper
Signed bottom right and dated '78
Douglas Swan, an American painter born in 1930, began his artistic journey at Dundee College of Art in Scotland,...
Category
Vintage 1970s American Paintings
Materials
Paper
Pair of Sconces by Charlotte Perriand for SCE, circa 1980
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in VILLEURBANNE, FR
Pair of perforated white lacquered metal wall sconces, designed by Charlotte Perriand for SEC, circa 1980
Made of perforated white lacquered metal, these wall sconces are both under...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Post-Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
Pine wall shelf, Les Arcs 1800, circa 1970
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in VILLEURBANNE, FR
Wall mounted pine dresser created for the Les Arcs 1800 residences in the early 1970s. It features three horizontal shelves and sculpted side profiles, characteristic of the design l...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Materials
Pine
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