Late 1960's Designers
The style of the late 1960s and 70s is partially characterized by the advent of furniture designs in stainless steel and other metals. The most important work of this period, other than that of Maria Pergay, comes from designers like Michel Boyer, Kim Moltzer, Jean Garcon, Pierre Folie, Jean Pierre Vitrac, Francois Arnal, Francoise See, and Roger Tallon. Their pieces represent 'the best of' this style and they have been selected for their design qualities.
Michel Boyer was working in Paris in the 1960s as both interior designer and architect. One of his most famous projects include the interior installation of the Rothschild Bank. Soon after this success, Boyer was commissioned by clients to work as he wished in creating harmonious suites of furniture, lighting and other decorative objects. Concerned in having a first rate production, Boyer went on to distribute and present his furniture design through his own enterprise, the Rouve Gallery.
During the late 1960s into the 70's, Boyer explored the potential of new materials like molded fiberglass and laminate to create interesting shapes for chairs and coffee tables. He also mastered the use of steel when he folded and bent steel to create his famous "X" stool and curved tubes as the frame for a leather chauffeuse. Boyer also used steel to create the impressing desk of Alain and Elie de Rothschild, using pear wood and ramin as well to provide a powerful and elegant contrast.
Michel Boyer was working in Paris in the 1960s as both interior designer and architect. One of his most famous projects include the interior installation of the Rothschild Bank. Soon after this success, Boyer was commissioned by clients to work as he wished in creating harmonious suites of furniture, lighting and other decorative objects. Concerned in having a first rate production, Boyer went on to distribute and present his furniture design through his own enterprise, the Rouve Gallery.
During the late 1960s into the 70's, Boyer explored the potential of new materials like molded fiberglass and laminate to create interesting shapes for chairs and coffee tables. He also mastered the use of steel when he folded and bent steel to create his famous "X" stool and curved tubes as the frame for a leather chauffeuse. Boyer also used steel to create the impressing desk of Alain and Elie de Rothschild, using pear wood and ramin as well to provide a powerful and elegant contrast.