Remarkably sculptural but unexpectedly versatile, vintage Hervé Van der Straeten furniture and lighting is at home in all kinds of interiors. While the French designer’s chandeliers, tables and other works draw on everything from visual art forms in Japan to luxurious Art Deco–era furnishings to modernist icons such as Mies van der Rohe, Van der Straeten designs are unapologetically original and rather difficult to categorize.
Van der Straeten was born in Savigny-sur-Orge, France, in 1965. As a young man, he attended the École des Beaux-Arts in Paris. He studied painting but began making jewelry, too. Van der Straeten’s inaugural accessories, constructed with brass and rubber, garnered immediate attention. In 1985, French fashion designer Thierry Mugler had included several of Van der Straeten's designs in a show, and before long, he was designing for names like Alexander McQueen and Christian Lacroix.
Despite the success of Hervé Van der Straeten jewelry, the visionary designer shifted his focus to interior decor. "For me, jewelry was more like a parenthetical," he told 1stDibs. "What I always wanted to do was to design furniture." So, in 1992, Van der Straeten launched a collection of dishes, sconces and candlesticks. He opened a showroom in the Marais district of Paris in 1999, followed by a workshop in the suburb of Bagnolet.
Today, Van der Straeten oversees approximately 30 artisans at his ateliers who help bring his furniture designs to life. His work is delightfully unconventional and will draw the focus in any space — there is a compelling emphasis on the use of industrial materials, such as anodized aluminum and steel rods, as well as an integration of traditional techniques such as marquetry in his sculptural mirrors, side tables and other pieces. Van der Straeten’s furniture — some of which can be found in the alluring apartment in Paris that the designer shares with his husband, former Roger Vivier artistic director Bruno Frisoni — is available in the United States through both Ralph Pucci and Maison Gerard.
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H 59 in W 48.5 in D 6 in
Herve van der Straeten "Branches" Mirror in Bronze 2007
By Herve Van Der Straeten
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Large “Branches” mirror in patinated bronze with center mirror by Herve van der Straeten, French 2007. Signed with a metal plaque on the back. This extraordinary mirror is stunning...
Bronze
H 31.89 in W 25.99 in D 1.19 in
Hervé Van Der Straeten 'Feuilles de Laurier' Bronze Mirror , France circa 1996
By Herve Van Der Straeten
Located in Greenwich, CT
Fine patinated Gilded Bronze & Brass 'Feuiiles de Laurier' Mirror by Hervé van der Straeten (b. 1965) , signed and numbered , 1996 . Its frame od trapezoidal shape , with a natura...
Bronze
H 44.1 in W 45.28 in D 8.27 in
Contemporary Bronze Mirror "Lentille" by Agnès Debizet, France
Located in London, GB
Miroir "Lentille" by Agnès Debizet Material: Bronze patinated Dimensions: H 115 x W 112 x D 21 cm Year: 2024 Type: limited edition numbered 2/8 +4 AP The bronze "Lentille" mirror is...
Bronze
H 24.02 in W 19.1 in D 0.79 in
French Midcentury Bronze Naturalistic Designed Mirror for Lanvin Paris, 1970s
Located in Salzburg, AT
A French midcentury bronze mirror with naturalistic decoration. A poetic looking mirror with branches and leaves entwining around the frame. Playful and unevenly distributed bronze elements. Even the suspension (18 x 5cm) resembles an element from nature, a branch that quite randomly and casually on the upper frame laid down. The branches and leaves are engraved and textured the surface is colored from light to dark green with lacquer paint, giving the elements depth and naturalness. A mirror like a poem, even the back is included in the Enwturf. Painted on the back and signed by hand Ly De Rohanchault for LANVIN (the fashion label in Paris). So obviously a mirror made for a store interior or showroom for LANVIN. Lanvin or the Jeanne Lanvin S.A. is a French fashion company founded in Paris in 1889 by fashion designer Jeanne Lanvin. It is the oldest French couture fashion house to exist continuously and to this day.[1] In 2019, Lanvin celebrated its 130th anniversary. Under the Lanvin brand, high-priced prêt-à-porter fashion, accessories and perfume, each for men and women, as well as children's wear, are sold through its own network of boutiques and upscale retailers worldwide. Between 1909 and 1993, Lanvin also produced haute couture fashion for women...
Bronze
H 35.25 in W 32 in D 3.5 in
Sculptural Bronze Finish Mirror in the manner of Herve van der Straeten 35"x32"
By Herve Van Der Straeten
Located in Atlanta, GA
Sculptural Bronze Finish Mirror, in the manner of Herve van der Straeten, circa 2000s. Herve van der Straeten was clearly influenced by the work of Diego Giacometti and his mirrors r...
Metal
Modern Trapezoidal Bronze Wall Mirror, Branch and Leaf Motif, France, 21st C.
Located in Stamford, CT
Contemporary Trapezoidal Bronze Wall Mirrors, Branch and Leaf Motif, France, 21st C. A unique bronze wall mirror made in France by LYNX design. This example features a trapezoidal s...
Bronze
Contemporary Repousse Trinity Mirror in Brass and Copper by Robert Kuo
By Robert Kuo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Trinity mirror. Brass. Antique copper. Hand repoussé. Limited edition. Customizable. Repoussé is the traditional art of hand-hammering decorative relie...
Copper, Brass
H 14.38 in Dm 9.45 in
Seoul Wall Mirror with Cast Bronze Frame And Stained Mirror by Vogel Studio
Located in Geneve, CH
Seoul Wall Mirror with Cast Bronze Frame And Stained Mirror by Vogel Studio Dimensions: Ø 24 x H 36,5 cm. Materials: Cast bronze and mirror. We designed several bespoke pieces for t...
Bronze
H 55.12 in W 68.9 in D 4.73 in
Beautiful People III Mirror in Cast Bronze by William Guillon
By William Guillon
Located in Geneve, CH
Beautiful People III Mirror in Cast Bronze by William Guillon Hand Sculpted, Dated and Signed Dimensions: D 12 x W 175 x H 140 cm (custom dimensions upon request) Materials: Patinate...
Bronze
H 32.68 in W 20.48 in D 1.19 in
Italian Brass Wall Mirror by Luciano Frigerio, Abstract Design, 1970s
By Luciano Frigerio
Located in Brussels, BE
Luciano Frigerio is an Italian designer well active in the 1960s-70s. He designed elegant furniture in a brutalist chic style. The quality of his creations is quite excellent. The pr...
Brass
Hervé van Der Straeten, "Branches, " Bronze Mirror, France, 2008
By Herve Van Der Straeten
Located in New York, NY
Contemporary patinated bronze bull's eye mirror by Hervé van der Straeten. Monogrammed: HV Measures: Diameter of bull’s eye mirror 14”.
Bronze
Hervé van Der Straeten, "Branches, " Bronze Mirror, France, 2008
By Herve Van Der Straeten
Located in New York, NY
Contemporary patinated bronze bull's eye mirror by Hervé van der Straeten. Monogrammed: HV Measures: Diameter of bull’s eye mirror 14”.
Bronze
Hervé van Der Straeten, Miroir Rond No. 134 Bronze Mirror, France, 2006
By Herve Van Der Straeten
Located in New York, NY
Contemporary patinated bronze and brass bull's eye mirror by Hervé van der Straeten. Monogrammed: HV Diameter of bull’s eye mirror: 13".
Brass, Bronze
Hervé van der Straeten, "Voltige" Mirror, France, 2011
By Herve Van Der Straeten
Located in New York, NY
Contemporary polished and black-patinated bronze bull's eye mirror by Hervé van der Straeten. Monogrammed:HV. Limited edition of 40.
Bronze
Hervé van Der Straeten, Miroir Rond No. 134 Bronze Mirror, France, 2006
By Herve Van Der Straeten
Located in New York, NY
Contemporary patinated bronze and brass bull's eye mirror by Hervé van der Straeten. Monogrammed: HV Diameter of bull’s eye mirror: 13".
Brass, Bronze
Marc Bankowsky, Le Printemps, Bronze Mirror, Floral Motif, France, 2023
By Marc Bankowsky
Located in New York, NY
With its elaborate tangle of roses bordering the entirety of a rectangular mirror, this piece exemplifies the French artist's mastery of patinated bronze.
Bronze
