Design Frères is an eclectic furniture line designed by Eric Thévenot, owner of Blend Interiors, an exceptional California-based dealer of vintage and contemporary furniture and decor.
Known for synthesizing divergent styles and peppering worldly spaces he creates with works stemming from varying origins and periods, Thévenot is a consummate decorator, and the chairs, tables, case pieces and other furnishings that comprise his Design Frères collection are sophisticated additions to any interior.
Originally from France, Thévenot opened Blend Interiors in Los Angeles in 2005. While the company offers a range of furniture and decorative objects from all over the world — most of which are sourced from its founder’s purchasing trips in Paris — Blend Interiors also offers art advising services and interior design consulting. And the exclusive furnishings he is creating and manufacturing for the Design Fréres collection are part of this endeavor to provide clients with a provocative fusion of design.
"I believe in mixing periods: Saarinen chairs in a French chateau, Louis XVI armoires in a futuristic pad," Thévenot has said. “I like pulling things out of different time periods and re-creating them for today’s lifestyle.”
Building on Blend Interior’s success, Design Frères was established in 2010 and is a growing venture.
Given the broad-ranging tastes and concepts at the core of Blend Interiors, it is appropriate that the Design Frères line is so diverse and interesting — the collection features Art Deco-style end tables topped with travertine and stylish counter stools with handwoven rush seats and slender frames of powder-coated steel. Elsewhere, Thévenot’s white oak shelving systems feature chic space elements and draw on the legendary mid-century modernist storage solutions designed by the likes of Charlotte Perriand and Jean Prouvé, with each piece pairing nicely with the vintage European treasures that Thévenot is prone to acquire on his next trip to Paris.
On 1stDibs, find Design Frères tables, seating and lighting.
Long Undulating 'Méandre' Wrought Iron and Glass Console by Design Frères
By Design Frères
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Long undulating 'Méandre' wrought iron and glass console by Design Frères. Elegant and understated.
Steel
Extra-Long 'Esquisse' Blackened Iron and Goatskin Console by Design Frères
By Jean-Michel Frank, Design Frères
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Extra-long 'Esquisse' parchemin console from our Exclusive Design Frères line. Chic combination of a slender blackened iron base with an inset goa...
Iron
'Esquisse' Wrought Iron and Parchment Console by Design Frères
By Design Frères
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Understated 'Esquisse' wrought iron and parchment console by Design Frères. Chic parchment top fitted onto a slender matte black wrought iron base.
Wrought Iron
'Étude' Wrought Iron and Honed Cream Limestone Console by Design Frères
By Design Frères
Located in Los Angeles, CA
'Étude' wrought iron and honed cream limestone console by Design Frères. Blackened wrought iron base fitted with a contrasting cream limestone top. Chic, understated design.
Limestone, Steel
'Esquisse' Wrought Iron and Parchment Console by Design Frères
By Design Frères
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Understated 'Esquisse' wrought iron and parchment console by Design Frères. Chic parchment top fitted onto a slender matte black wrought iron base.
Wrought Iron
'Esquisse' Wrought Iron and Parchment Console by Design Frères
By Design Frères
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Understated 'Esquisse' wrought iron and parchment console by Design Frères. Chic parchment top fitted onto a slender matte black wrought iron ...
Wrought Iron
Extra-Long 'Esquisse' Blackened Iron and Goatskin Console by Design Frères
By Design Frères
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Extra-long 'Esquisse' parchemin console from our Exclusive Design Frères line. Chic combination of a slender blackened iron base with an inset goats...
Iron
Narrow 'Etude' Wrought Iron and Honed Cream Limestone Console by Design Frères
By Design Frères
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Narrow 'Etude' wrought iron and honed cream limestone console by Design Frères. Blackened wrought iron base fitted with a contrasting cream limestone top. Chic, understated design.
Limestone, Steel
Chic 'Etude' Wrought Iron and Parchment Console by Design Frères
By Design Frères
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Contrasting grained cream parchment top over slender blackened steel base. Beautiful, simple, understated design.
Steel
Extra-Long 'Esquisse' Blackened Iron and Goatskin Console by Design Frères
By Design Frères
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Extra-long 'Esquisse' parchemin console from Design Frères.\ Chic combination of a slender blackened iron base with an inset goatskin (parchemin) cla...
Iron
Long 'Étude' Iron and Cream Limestone Console or Sofa Table by Design Frères
By Design Frères
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Long 'Étude' wrought iron and honed cream limestone console or sofa table by Design Frères. Slender blackened iron base fitted with a contrasting honed cream limestone top (variatio...
Limestone, Iron, Wrought Iron
Pair of Long 'Méandre' Wrought Iron and Glass Consoles by Design Frères
By Design Frères
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of long undulating 'Méandre' wrought iron and glass consoles by Design Frères. Elegant and understated.
Steel
$4,850
H 26.25 in W 60 in D 20 in
Console / Sofa Table in Brass and Glass by Design Institute of America, Signed
By Design Institute America
Located in Kansas City, MO
Console / Sofa / Hall Table in brass and glass by Design Institute of America (DIA), 1970s. Striking design in which the original glass inserts into the brass frames with a screw on ...
Brass
$15,470 / item
H 34.5 in W 139.5 in D 11 in
Dos Gallos Custom Long Skinny Wood Console Table with Iron Base
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Custom console that can be made in Douglas fir, walnut or oak. Built up top to approximately 3 inches thick. Can be made in different sizes, and different finishes. Made in Los Ange...
Iron
Mae Console Table by Crump and Kwash
By Crump and Kwash
Located in Baltimore City, MD
Mae console table by Crump and Kwash Hand turned, solid wood legs and cross members / Solid wood top / Veg tan woven leather shelf / Customizations avail...
Leather, Walnut, Oak, Maple
French Provincial Long Console
Located in Westwood, NJ
French Provincial long console made from reclaimed pine and painted in a rustic antiqued stone grey finish. With six turned and tapered legs with a lower ...
Pine
Long Narrow Country Console, Walnut Finish
Located in Westwood, NJ
Long narrow country console. This rectangular hall table has a rustic country finish with a paneled top showing exposed saw marks above four dra...
Wood
Mid-Century Iron and Glass Console Table
Located in Westwood, NJ
Mid-century iron and glass console table, the frame is solid iron bar stock that is hand wrought and incised with continuous ridges on all 4 sides. With three-point corners, an inset...
Iron
Custom Baroque-Style Wrought Iron Console Table or Server Base
Located in Sheffield, MA
The long baroque style metal console or sofa table has a brushed gold gilt finish and is handcrafted with elegant scroll-work and detailing. The feet have flat iron pads. The console is newly made from antique fencing...
Iron
Custom Bobbin Console with Iron Stretcher by Dos Gallos Studio
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Custom bobbin console with iron stretcher in walnut with a light distress and finished in walnut #2. Made to order, as per client's specifications. The ...
Iron
$6,950 / item
H 31 in W 80 in D 14 in
Long Black Walnut Console Table with Shelf, Minimalist Solid Wood Console
By Autonomous Furniture, Kirk Van Ludwig
Located in Victoria, BC
Long black walnut console table with shelf, designed for entryways, hallways, and behind-sofa placement in contemporary interiors. Crafted ...
Wood, Walnut
Custom Made to Order Iron Console Table Base by BH&A
Located in Sheffield, MA
Contemporary custom made metal base. Great as console or sofa table. White Carrara marble on gold gilt rubbed iron base with stretcher. Can order base only by adding a top of your o...
Iron, Wrought Iron
Mid-Century Modern Brass and Glass Console
By Milo Baughman
Located in Redding, CT
Mid-Century Modern brass and glass console. Laminated brass parsons design with clear glass top. Clean minimalist lines. Use as a console table, entry way or as a small vanity/desk.
Brass
French Midcentury Bronze & Travertine Console, Jean-Michel Frank
By Jean-Michel Frank
Located in New York, NY
An elegant and timeless French Mid-Century Modern neoclassical bronze console / sofa table in the style of Alberto and Diego Giacometti for the French interior design Luminaire, Jean...
Travertine, Bronze
Wrought Iron and Stone Trapeze Console by Design Frères
By Design Frères, Marc du Plantier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Wrought iron and stone trapeze console by Design Frères. Pair available.
Granite, Wrought Iron
Sold
H 33.5 in W 60 in D 16.5 in
'Calandre' Patinated Brass and Bronze Mirrored Console by Design Frères
By Design Frères
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Bronze tinted mirror panels inserted into a patinated brass base. The 'Calandre' console is perfect for a chic modern entryway or a living or dining room.
Steel