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 'Méandre' Bench by Design Frères, in COM
By Design Frères
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Long 'Méandre' Bench by Design Frères, in COM. COM: 2 yards (instructions will be provided once the order is placed).
Iron
Narrow 'Méandre' Bench by Design Frères, in COM
By Design Frères
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Narrow Méandre bench by DESIGN FRÈRES in COM. Perfect for an entry, a hallway or a the foot of a bed. COM: 1 yard for the. bench, to be sent to our workroom when your order is conf...
Steel
Chic 'Arcade' Bench by Design Frères, in COM
By Design Frères
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Chic 'Arcade' Bench by Design Frères, in COM. Its slender Art Deco-inspired geometric base is equally suited to an entryway, the foot of a bed, a walk-in closet, or a spacious salon...
Steel
'Méandre' Bench by Design Frères in Mohair Velvet or COM
By Design Frères
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Méandre bench by DESIGN FRÈRES in mohair velvet or COM. Upholstered firm in mohair velvet (specify color) or provide COM (1 yard). Mohair velvet is extremely durable and resists...
Steel
White 'Méandre' Bench by Design Frères in COM
By Design Frères
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The white Méandre bench by DESIGN FRÈRES, in COM (1 yard; instructions to be confirmed once the order is placed). Perfect for an entry, a hallway or at the foot of a bed.
Steel
Chic 'Arcade' Bench by Design Frères, Custom Upholstery, In Stock
By Design Frères
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Chic 'Arcade' Bench by Design Frères, in stock and available to ship or pick up in Los Angeles. Its slender Art Deco-inspired geometric base is equally suited to an entryway, the fo...
Steel
Uneven Objects Lentana Bench 120 - Series 0
By Levantin Studio
Located in Toronto, CA
By UNEVEN OBJECTS Designed By Levantin Studio A sculptural gesture born from the poetry of a slow morning, the Lentana bench is a sanctuary of stillness carved from the dialogue be...
Upholstery, Wood
Contemporary Bench Featuring a Small Cushion, Customizable
Located in New York, NY
This bench expresses harmony through its special details. Featuring a small cushion that can be adjusted or even removed, this seating design has the rig...
Stainless Steel
St Paul Bench by Bourgeois Boheme Atelier
By Bourgeois Boheme Atelier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Versatile bench with cast silicon bronze legs with an embossed metallic cowhide cushion. The design of the legs have an organic texture. This bench will make a powerful statement in ...
Bronze
St Paul Bench by Bourgeois Boheme Atelier
By Bourgeois Boheme Atelier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Versatile bench with cast silicon bronze legs with an embossed metallic cowhide cushion. The design of the legs have an organic texture. This bench will make a powerful statement in ...
Bronze
Sleek Modern Bench in the style of Paul McCobb
By Paul McCobb
Located in North York, ON
This sleek modern bench, crafted in the style of iconic mid-century designer Paul McCobb, embodies the refined simplicity and clean lines of 1970’s American design. Its minimalist po...
Metal
ST709 - Bench
By CPRN HOMOOD
Located in Ponsacco, IT
A bedroom bench fully upholstered in saddle leather, with a metal base. The bench exudes a refined and rustic charm, thanks to the rich texture of the saddle leather, which provides ...
Metal
