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Episode 8 #GUESTTALENTS: ADRIENNE LINE by Zanellato/Bortotto
"We find our inspiration while traveling, for this line, it is in Paris that we found it."
Giorgia Zanellato and Daniele Bortotto collaborate once again with Pierre Frey to create the Adrienne line with its enveloping curves and elegant simplicity. The Adrienne bridge pays tribute to the history of the Parisian cultural scene in the early 1900s and more precisely to the famous French bookseller Adrienne Monnier.
Episode 11#GUESTTALENTS: RUBAN LINE by Estudio Persona
"Emiliana Gonzalez and Jessie Young embody a unique and ever evolving practice that is evident in their femenine lines and sculptural shapes."
Who are Estudio Persona? What did they design for Pierre Frey?
Created in 2015, Estudio Persona is the result of a collaborative work between Emiliana Gonzalez and Jessie Young. Their unconventional designs follow strong lines combined with a distinctly neutral and minimal approach. Fascinated by traditional craftsmanship, they work with natural materials and embody a unique and ever evolving practice that is evident in their feminine lines and sculptural shapes.
They designed the RUBAN line for Pierre Frey to pay homage to this narrow strip of fabric ornamentation. A single line, with a strong yet subtle presence, outlines the contours of the seats. Entirely upholstered, the pieces impose themselves by their very graphic aesthetic.
Episode 1 #TRESORS D'ARCHIVES : THE EMPEROR'S WAGON
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ANNIVERSAIRE 1823-2023 COLLECTION : PANORAMIC WALLPAPERS
The ANNIVERSAIRE 1823 – 2023 collection includes 8 panoramic designs, comprising of 1 to 3 drops and can repeat infinitely in width or placed side by side.
The wallpapers from the collection, chosen from our most beautiful archives, are treated in various scales, techniques and printing supports, from panoramic to narrow width rolls.
The walls are adorned with panels, inspired by the most beautiful voiles de Gênes or Indian palempores. They are either printed on non-woven fabric, or woven or embroidered and then laminated.
The refinement of the most precious archives is delicately restored by traditional hand screen printing. The most colorful references are printed digitally on silk or cotton, in a search for a balance between fantasy and historical authenticity.
PARIS IN TEXTILE DESIGN
Throughout its history, Paris has been a land of welcome and creation for artists: first in the Louvre under the rule of the kings of France from François I to Louis XIV, then in the heart of private mansions.
At the end of the 19th century, the capital attracted many artists from Toulouse-Lautrec to Picasso, making the city a center of art with international influence. Whether it is a setting for daily life, a symbol of power or a place of architectural expression, Paris, in its multiplicity, constitutes a protean source of inspiration for creators. Throughout the ages, they have portrayed it in different ways: from a bird’s eye view, in an anecdotal way or simply to celebrate its architecture and its emblematic places.
PRINTED CARPETS AND RUGS
Pierre Frey's bespoke carpet department draws on the fabrics and wallpapers for which Pierre Frey, Braquenié and Le Manach are renowned, to create a unique collection of printed carpets.
Ken Fulk for Pierre Frey
Ken Fulk is an American designer renowned for his opulent, layered interiors and over-the-top events. Whatever the project is, the result is always a combination of fantasy and elegance. Like a magician, he pushes the boundaries of possibility, making every dream come true.
Here in answer to our questions he shares a bit about himself and his sources of inspiration.
GABRIELLE, DESIGN BY GABRIELLE RUL FOR PIERRE FREY
Gabrielle Rul is a 27-year-old model and multi-plastician who graduated from the Studio Berçot fashion design school. Rather than clothes, which she perceives as camouflage, it is the personality of people expressed through their looks that fascinates her. So it was faces and eyes that Gabrielle began to draw during the long hours she spent waiting for castings.
With a light and continuous line, often black and white, sometimes sprinkled with a touch of colour, she caresses the white paper of the cyclo backgrounds with a pure and spontaneous line, to express in Indian ink, pastel or watercolour, her own stories that everyone can appropriate.
Her work is inspired by life’s events, situations and encounters, mixed with her childhood memories. Influenced by a Vietnamese grandmother, agile with her hands and very creative, Gabrielle trusts her instinct and her experience to give free rein to her imagination.
LOUIS BARTHELEMY FOR PIERRE FREY
At the request of the Pierre Frey design studio, the artist and draughtsman Louis Barthélemy has imagined a genuine contemporary fresco celebrating the Nile and the abundant life that exists along the river.
Dividing his time between Cairo and Paris, this un conditional lover of Egypt shares with us his inspirations and his creative process.
Episode 10 #GUESTTALENTS: KISS LINE by Sebastian Bergne
"Design is a process by which anything can be made beautiful, useful, meaningful, appropriate or simply fun to use."
Who is Sebastian Bergne? What did he design for Pierre Frey?
Graduated from the Royal College of Art in 1990, the British designer Sebastian Bergne founded his design studio in the same time. Versatile, he is an industrial design consultant, editor, designer and supplier of custom-made objects.
His creations are easily identifiable in their functional evidence and their worked simplicity. Recognized throughout the world, his work has been awarded numerous international design prizes and his creations are exhibited in museums such as the Musée des Arts Décoratifs in Paris, the Museum of Modern Art in New York and the Design Museum in London.
He designed the KISS line for Pierre Frey, with compact and carefully proportioned volumes that question the traditional seating and challenge the relationship to the object.
Pierre Frey acquires Bernard Thorp
Artisan creator of made-to-order fabrics and wallpapers
Originally founded by Bernard Thorp in 1971, the London-based company quickly established itself as an expert in traditional hand screen-printing.
Highly passionate and strengthened by his extended experience at Warner Textiles, Bernard Thorp is an avant-garde creative. He has created a unique concept that sets him apart from all other editors by offering his clients a hand-crafted, made-to-order service. He targets a discerning international clientele of aesthetes and connoisseurs in search of authentic exclusive luxury.
Episode 7 #GuestTalents: MAJORDOME LINE by Sam Baron
"I like to question the relationship between the past and the present."
Who is Sam Baron? What did he design for Pierre Frey?
Designer and artistic director of the furniture department at Pierre Frey since 2020, Sam Baron is very attached to the heritage of the Decorative Arts. He positions his vision in our daily life and its contemporaneity through the re-reading and reinterpretation of artisanal or industrial know-how.
He has developed the Majordome line for Pierre Frey, inspired by the 1930s and the French decorative spirit, in a modern reinterpretation of the boudoir salon in homage to Madeleine Castaing, an antiquarian and decorator of the 20th century.
Fernanda Da Rocha : Knight of the order of Arts and Letters
Pierre Frey is proud to announce that Fernanda Da Rocha, a furniture designer, was awarded the Knight of the Order of Arts and Letters by the French Minister of Culture Roseline Bachelot-Narquin.
Episode 5 #GuestTalents : ANNE & VOID by Goncalo Campos
"I love textiles and presenting Pierre Frey's fabrics on a functional and contemporary product was very interesting."
Who is Gonçalo Campos? What did he design for Pierre Frey?
Curious by nature, Gonçalo Campos likes to understand how things are made and the ingenuity of the people behind each project. Known for his blend of humor and pragmatism, he designed the Void armchair and the Anne bridge for Pierre Frey's Signature collection, two pieces of furniture that are as comfortable as they are unique and unexpected.
Episode 13#GUESTTALENTS: HILT LINE by Vincent Dupont Rougier
Passionate about design, Vincent Dupont-Rougier began working as a self-taught designer before joining the post-graduate program of the National School of Decorative Arts in Paris.
Both curious about heritage and resolutely turned towards the avant-garde, he has an acute interest in the notion of narrative and materials in his projects.
From 2000 to 2001 he was a resident at the French Academy in Rome, at the Villa Medici. In 2015, he received the prestigious distinction of Chevalier de l’ordre des Arts et des Lettres.
The HILT furniture line he designed for Pierre Frey is developed around legs carved from solid oak pieces. These wooden spurs, just squared, are thought as two solid supports that accompany the user in his movement. They also echo the stylized hieraticism of Art Deco furniture and architecture. The sculptural appearance of the base is reflected in the faceted volumes and the rigidity of the outer lines contrasts with a soft comfort.
New Furniture Collections
An editor’s role
By reinterpreting its role of editor-manufacturer, Pierre Frey has invited several designers to create new collections, whose functional, design and modular lines respond to new lifestyles. The work is collaborative from the first drawing to the final piece, with a common ambition: to create, innovate and surprise. The invited talents bring their visions, ideas and styles; Pierre Frey directs their creativity towards its collections.
Guest talents: 3 major collections
am Baron, Constance Guisset, Guillaume Delvigne, Christophe Delcourt, David&Nicolas, Daniel Rous, Zanellato Bortotto and many other designers organize and structure their designs to compose three major collections that reflect the values of Pierre Frey.
Yves Klein, the magic blue
"Yves Klein transcended traditional artistic practice. His works plunge the viewer into a contemplative state where the color ultramarine blue becomes pure sensitivity."
The Yves Klein Archives and Pierre Frey have joined forces to create panoramic wallpapers and rugs whose dimensions respect the spirit of his genius.
On the occasion of the 60th anniversary of the artist's death, they would like to celebrate his memory and his work by sharing them with as many people as possible in an original way.
LA TOILE DU PEINTRE : Heather Chontos design for Pierre Frey
The painter and sculpter Heather Chontos works impulsively and spontaneously. Her movements are powerful. Her graphic compositions combine dynamism, intense colors and organic forms. She feels the world with strength and devotes an unconditional love to light.
To paint, the artist turns objects away from their original use and applies paint with old credit cards, pieces of broken glass or simply draws and scratches the surface of the canvas with the paint tube itself. These materials allow her to draw long penetrating lines as well as large fields of saturated color. She applies her paint to thick, vintage canvases, which she particularly appreciates for their touch and material effect.
Elise Djo-Bourgeois: a modern woman and artist
PIERRE FREY CELEBRATES THE ORIGINAL TALENT OF ELISE DJO-BOURGEOIS.
The 1920s were marked by the emancipation of women. They became explorers, patrons of the arts and many of them finally dared to define themselves as artists such as Sonia Delaunay or Tamara de Lempicka. Elise Djo-Bourgeois is one of them.
DJO-BOURGEOIS : ELISE & GEORGES, AN INDIVISIBLE COUPLE
Behind this name hides a couple: Georges and Elise. Like many artists of the time, they created as a duo after their marriage in 1925. The first worked on space and imagined furniture that the second dressed.
Episode 14#GUESTTALENTS: NATALIE LINE by Zanellato/Bortotto
The NATALIE line designed by the duo Giorgia Zanellato and Daniele Bortotto for Maison Pierre Frey, extends to reveal, in addition to the sofa, an armchair as well as a coffee table with generous curves and a pure designed structure.
ILES ENCHANTEES collection
ILES ENCHANTEES collection is a beautiful escape to the shores of the Pacific whose islands fill our imagination. The mere mention of them brings up heavenly images: being rocked by the movement of the waves, diving into the crystal-clear waters of a lagoon, enjoying the scent of flowers or contemplating the horizon in the shade of coconut trees.
This collection invites us to escape to a sweet of life where the wild and generous nature awakens the senses. The plant and mineral patter ns are declined in natural and ochre tones that connect us to the earth, to the mother-of-pearl of the shells, but also to the straw of the houses.
The designs, undulating to the rhythm of traditional songs and dances, reflect the blue and green colors of the infinite lagoons. The golden heat of the sun’s rays illuminate and sublimate the exotic designs. Open to the outside, the house becomes a landscape.
Episode 3 #GuestTalents : LIGNE DOLMEN by Constance Guisset
" I don't have a favorite material or piece of furniture, but I do attach great importance to the surprise effect."
Who is Constance Guisset? What did she design for Pierre Frey?
Specialized in design, interior architecture and scenography, Constance Guisset tirelessly seeks a balance between the embodiment of movement, delicacy and imagination while defending a demand for quality, comfort and the welcoming of bodies and their gestures.
For her first furniture collection with Pierre Frey, she was inspired by geology and Icelandic basaltic organs by proposing a modular set designed as landscapes: large islands of seats with generous shapes that can evolve over time by adapting to the space and needs of each moment.
ENCOUNTER BETWEEN EGYPTIAN HISTORY & FRENCH CRAFTSMANSHIP
On the occasion of the bicentenary of the deciphering of the hieroglyphs by Champollion (1822), the father of Egyptology and founder of the Egyptian Antiquities Department of the Louvre Museum (1827), Pierre Frey is unveiling "Wonders of Egypt", a new collection of fabrics, wallpapers and carpets, full of colour and rich in motifs. Among these new items, eight references are the result of a completely new collaboration with the Louvre Museum in Paris.
Collection Anniversaire 1823-2023
Château de Louÿe
Acquired in 1770 by Monsieur d’Arjuzon, the château de Louÿe still proudly dominates the valley of the Eure. It is sometimes said that the walls have ears. Without a doubt, they have a memory. Just push the door of the hallway to feel immediately that the Château de Louÿe has a soul, a heart that beats in tune with its current owners, Jean-Ghislain and Eléonore Lepic.
Proud and aware of this heritage, they wish to bring it fully into the 21st century, while restoring it according to the rules of traditional know-how. It is easy to find a happy correspondence between this embodied residence and the Maison Braquenié which, on the eve of celebrating its 200th anniversary, has never been so alive.
QUILTS OF PROVENCE
Quilted fabrics and boutis instinctively evoke Provence where women of yesteryear walked around in quilted petticoats and colorful caracos. Today, this heritage still contributes to the identity of Provence. There is not a village without a store where you can find these marvels.
The collections Eternel été and Joie de vivre revisit this tradition. Offering the opportunity to discover the secrets of this delicate needlework through the Maison's heritage collection.
Episode 4 #GuestTalents: VIRGULE LINE by Christophe Delcourt
"I like long-lasting things and the elements of conviviality."
Who is Christophe Delcourt? What did he design for Pierre Frey?
Self-taught, Christophe Delcourt defines himself as a craftsman. He designs each of his creations by adapting his work to the know-how of the workshop that will produce it, integrating technical constraints and enhancing the gestures.
The Virgule line is a set of modular furniture: assembled or detached, the pieces punctuate the space according to your desires. The comma-shaped cut-out of the seat, a link between all the furniture, contrasts with the classic and taut lines of the exterior to adapt to all morphologies and all ways of sitting.
Episode 6 #GuestTalents: ALTAR LINE by Daniel Rous
"I particularly appreciate the work of craftsmen and am very curious to discover and understand their manufacturing techniques."
Who is Daniel Rous? What did he design for Pierre Frey?
A graduate of the Bath School of Art & Design, Daniel Rous developed a concept of side and coffee tables for Maison Pierre Frey, inspired by the furniture found in churches and particularly by the altar, the central piece around which communities gather.
ENCOUNTER WITH MARY SHAW, CREATOR OF THE SEQUANA COLLECTION
Founder and creator of the Sequana collection, Mary Shaw describes it through 5 adjectives linked to its origins: unexpected, unique, authentic, timeless and very colorful. She goes into detail about her inspirations and the spirit of the materials and colors she has inspired.
Episode 12#GUESTTALENTS: LITHO LINE by Guillaume Delvigne
Guillaume Delvigne is a drawer. His work, of great sensitivity, is influenced by photography, architecture and more generally, by everything that is visual. He seeks the perfect balance, his style is soft and pure while being extremely rigorous, his sense of detail very marked.
His LITHO furniture line, designed for Pierre Frey, evokes a primitive landscape where each piece has its own personality and resonates with each other. The range continues to expand today, giving birth to large, massive, sculpted forms with a polished, almost mineral appearance.
Episode 9 #GUESTTALENTS: STERE LINE by Fabien Petiot
"I like to think of myself as a storyteller"
Who is Fabien Petiot (Beau Travail)? What did he design for Pierre Frey?
As a true polymath, French designer Fabien Petiot (b. 1979), enjoys experimenting in many fields. He revels in combining craftsmanship and design, art and writing, a creative balance created by embracing all these disciplines. Drawing from his background in art history and industrial design, Fabien created his own approach, generous and contrasting the usual disciplines he found to be too tight. His work is demanded by renowned interior designers and collectors, captivated by this synergy between high-quality craftsmanship, unexpected materials, and the knowledge of an accomplished designer.
He founded the studio Beau Travail agency in 2020 in the Netherlands, as an extension of his Parisian studio launched in 2013. Beau travail allows him the freedom to explore his craft through designs that are simultaneously sophisticated and playful, and across all mediums: from objects, lighting and limited-edition furniture, to art books, drawings and prints.
For Pierre Frey, Fabien Petiot imagined the STERE bench : a movable object with organic shapes, composed of four wooden cylinders, an invitation to relax and share.
Virginie and Noémie—who are both graduates of ITECH Lyon—have cutting-edge knowledge of the industry and master all techniques for the development of special fabrics. These genuine experts participate in all projects using a detailed commercial approach and great professionalism in defining the project specifications. They provide solutions to all criteria, whether concerning a deadline, technical specifications, compliance with a standard or the budget.
The 25,000 documents from the House’s heritage archives—drawing boards, fabrics and clothing from the 16th century to the present—open up all possibilities. A piece of chiseled velvet may inspire a new Toile de Tours fabric, the backing of a brocaded lampas may inspire a semi-plain silk, a chinoiserie on velvet may inspire a tone-on-tone jacquard, etc.
Having acquired one of France’s oldest furniture manufacturing workshop (since 1928), located in Villers-Cotterêts in the north of France, Pierre Frey boasts a team of genuine experts. For its staffing requirements—from site manager to designers, carpenters, couturiers and upholsterers—the House recruits skilled craftsmen from trade guilds, as well as graduates from prominent schools of art and design.
Patrick Frey’s grandfather René Prou—an interior decorator of the inter-war period—designed numerous pieces of furniture in classic and bold styles. His drawings are carefully preserved in the House’s archives. These documents provide a rich source or elegant and timeless inspiration.
Our experienced, specialized staff hold diplomas in textile design and architecture. Their training, creativity and talent go hand-in-hand with perfect mastery of the various production techniques, types of finish (textures, shearing, sculpture, etc.) and material renderings (wool, silk, linen, cotton and mixes). Through their proposals, they take part in all projects with professionalism and state-of-the arts tools.
With a legacy of extraordinary heritage built on the Braquenié, Le Manach, Fadini Borghi and Boussac archives, Maison Pierre Frey is authentic in the creation of exceptional rugs and offers each project a unique support and source of inspiration. Pierre Frey heritage collection includes more than 25,000 documents - drawing boards, fabrics, samples and carpet models - from the 16th century to the present day. Rich in the eclecticism of the archives, it is a formidable source of inspiration.
Since wallpaper involves different techniques and constraints to those of fabric, Pierre Frey offers a specialized service team for the creation of exceptional wall coverings. Two designers holding degrees from prominent Art schools use cutting-edge tools to put technical excellence at the service of their creativity. They are involved in all parts of the projects, from the composition of the drawing (panoramic, straight match, offset match, etc.) to the choice of the backing (non-woven, vinyl, etc.) and the printing process (cylinder, digital, etc.), in line with the highest standards.
The 25,000 documents of the House’s heritage archives—drawing boards, fabrics and clothing from the 16th century to the present—are a source of inspiration for the collections and feed the imagination for numerous projects.
Art historian Sophie Rouart, co-author of a book on Toile de Jouy fabrics and member of CIETA, has been in charge of the House’s holdings since 2003. On the strength of her experience in various textile museums, she inventories each piece and puts the archives to good use through temporary exhibitions. Convinced that they play a significant role in outlining the contours of a changing society, she supports the social dimension of this unique collection and constantly enhances it with new acquisitions.
The printed, embroidered and woven fabrics held offer a cross-section of all the techniques used to produce fabrics from the 16th century to the present. Essentially composed of Western fabrics, this collection also presents a few beautiful samples from India and Asia which underscore the influence of these distant lands in the development of fabric-making in Europe.
Around 400 samples of wallpaper from the 18th and 19th centuries are preserved in the archives alongside a few ‘dominos’ (the ancestors of wallpaper). As most of them were printed with wood blocks, they represent a stimulating technical challenge for the House’s designers who want to reproduce their charm.
Le département Archives conserve 1200 gouaches tapis, plus de 1500 échantillons moquettes et 200 échantillons de tapis au point plat (type Aubusson) ou au point noué (type Savonnerie). Ces documents constituent un témoignage précieux de l’excellence de Braquenié au 19e et 20e siècle pour ce genre de produits. Cette collection est exceptionnelle par sa qualité de réalisation et sa diversité de styles.
The House’s collection of drawings, gouaches and old photos are a source of inspiration for the furniture team who, with their know-how, are able to reinterpret a 18th century sketch or a photo from the 1930s showing a particular piece of furniture, such as that of René Prou.
Originally founded by Bernard Thorp in 1971, the London-based company quickly established itself as an expert in traditional hand screen-printing. Highly passionate and strengthened by his extended experience at Warner Textiles, Bernard Thorp is an avant-garde creative. He has created a unique concept that sets him apart from all other editors by offering his clients a hand-crafted, made-to-order service. He targets a discerning international clientele of aesthetes and connoisseurs in search of authentic exclusive luxury.
All the prints are made in a workshop in Norfolk in England, and have been printed there since the founding of the company in 1971. Each design is made-to-order and has the possibility to be customised. This incredible option can be used to create completely unique colourways for small minimum orders. Once after the other, the colours of the designs are applied to the printing screen, this screen acts as a stencil. The craftsmen pour the paint onto the screen and then pass a squeegee to each other accross the face of the screen, this presses the paint through the design and onto the desired cloth or paper. The same screen is moves manually along the length of the printing table and the operation is repeated, screen by screen, the number of screens depending on the number of colours in the design.
A respected captain of industry, Marcel Boussac was a bigger-than-life personality who found glory and finished his life broke. He built a textile empire based on the complete fabric production process. In 1934, he bought the printing sector of the Wesserling factory in Alsace and made it famous thanks to his iconic prints. In 1978, the Boussac group collapsed. Thankfully it returned to stability after being acquired by Pierre Frey in 2004.
The latest collections highlight a new approach to decoration focusing on the world of design and art. Wools and jacquards with subtle mixes of natural fibers, plain modern fabrics with the desired material effects and artsy prints make up the basics of this brand in the spirit of the times.
The Maison Pierre Frey's heritage collection holds over 1,500 documents and archives from Boussac dating from the 20th century. This collection, mainly comprising printed cottons, is a reference for everyone interested in textile prints from a technical or stylistic point of view.
A family-run House for three generations, it was founded in Paris in 1935 and named after its creator, Pierre Frey, specialized in upholstery fabrics. In 1937, the company moved to 47 rue des Petits-Champs, where Patrick Frey took over as artistic director in 1969. Today he runs the company with his three sons, Pierre, Vincent and Matthieu, to whom he has transmitted his passion and his quest for excellence.
Creation and excellence in production are the guiding principles behind the House's strategy today, with a desire to offer a real signature extended to wallpapers, rugs, carpets and furniture. The French art de vivre nourished by culture and mixtures.
The Pierre Frey heritage collection brings together thousands of documents and reveals the creative process of a fabric maker: from the sources of inspiration to the fabrics, as well as technical developments in design and prints. It is constantly being enriched with new acquisitions, keeping it alive at the heart of the creative approach.
A silk fabric factory founded in 1829 by Eugène Fey and Charles Martin, it was run by various associates during the 19th century. Georges Le Manach, whose name is still attached to the brand today, joined the House in 1906 and played an active role in its growth and reputation. After being managed by the same family for five generations, Le Manach was acquired by Pierre Frey in 2014.
Unknown to the general public, Le Manach is adored by aesthetes. The tower canvases are reinvented in made-to-measure or via new colorations, the hand-woven leopard velvet is always a huge success and the archives are available in sumptuous wallpapers made according to the rules of art.
The heritage collection of the Pierre Frey House includes more than 6,500 Le Manach documents and archives, from the 16th century to today. This collection, composed of textiles, maps, drawings, testifies to the quality of the achievements of this illustrious House and offers an unlimited source of inspiration for the design studio and our decorator clients.
In 1947, Osvaldo Fadini founded an upholstery fabric company specialized in luxury fabrics under his name in Turin. His nephew succeeded him and, in 1975, acquired Borghi, famous for its Genoa velvets. Fadini-Borghi became a reference in the Italian textile industry and joined the French group Boussac in 1995 in order to expand internationally, then the House of Pierre Frey in 2004.
Fadini Borghi has remained faithful to their initial vocation - using sublime silk to make their fabrics indispensable to all lovers of the magic thread. And yet, without turning their backs on their history and the demand for quality that have earned them their reputation, today they dare to move into new, more contemporary graphic fields. The effects of the materials, sophistication, incursions into contemporary art combined with a few classic fabrics - all this has given rise to the new codes of this iconic brand.
The House of Pierre Frey's heritage collection holds over 3,000 documents and archives from Fadini-Borghi from the 16th century to the present. This collection mainly contains silks and weave diagrams bearing witness to the quality of the House's productions, providing a rich source of inspiration.
The story began in 1824 when Pierre Antoine Demy and his wife set up shop as merchants of "laine-fer en meubles" in Paris. The couple joined up with the two Braquenié brothers in 1842 and 1845. Henri-Charles, the elder, married their daughter and the two families became associates, giving the company the name "Braquenié et Cie" in 1875.
Tastefully revisiting the styles of the 18th and 19th centuries, the House offers a refreshing re-reading of the past, highlighting the particular charm of the French art of living and defending a certain idea of decoration for discerning connoisseurs around the world.
The heritage collection of the Pierre Frey House gathers 5000 documents and Braquenié archives classified from the Renaissance to today. More than 500 years of creations constitute a source of inspiration for all interiors.
A member of the Colbert Committee since 1976, Pierre Frey is one of 81 French luxury goods companies that have joined together to promote, in France and internationally, their commitment to combining tradition and modernity, know-how and creative skill, history and innovation.
For several years, Pierre Frey has been expanding its product offer and opening its creativity to new areas of expression, including wallpaper and wall coverings, made-to-measure rugs and carpeting, and furniture.
Building the future is based on understanding the past. Created in 2003, the archives department conserves, inventories and promotes an exceptional collection of over 25,000 documents, dating from the sixteenth century to the present. Based on the Pierre Frey archives, the collection now includes the archives of Braquenié, Boussac, Fadini Borghi and Le Manach. These archives are living and continue to be enriched with regular acquisitions. They can be used by anyone to find a source of inspiration or a sales argument based on historical reality or to round out knowledge. For the studio, the goal is not necessarily to make an identical reproduction of a document, but to use it as an inspiration that feeds contemporary creation.
In direct contact with the sector of activity, Maison Pierre Frey works to reconcile its presence in France with the ability to meet the needs of local customers. Aware of the rise of international interior decoration projects, the company adjusts its level of service to the cultural dimension of its contacts and has built a network of numerous subsidiaries, representative offices and showrooms in France and abroad.
"CREATING MEANS BEING BOLD!" Chairman and Artistic Director Patrick Frey is an experienced orchestra conductor who surrounds himself with strong personalities who share the same values. With his insatiable curiosity, he owes his success to his impressive capacity to multiply creative proposals, and constantly renew his style while respecting a strong DNA, that of the motif and color.
The 8 designers of Maison Pierre Frey have a common objective to imagine and create all the collections, each with their own hands, eyes and sensitivity. Together, they tell the same story and convey the enthusiasm of a passionate Artistic Director.
Inspired creation Creation is the company keyword. It is venerated, esteemed and sought-after. How can this be explained? By the intimate link that Patrick Frey and his sons maintain with art. Educated in painting, architecture and music, they are also tireless travelers, who are curious about the world and immersed in its cultures. This shared artistic sensitivity and the conviction that creation feeds creation have also enabled Maison Pierre Frey to work on collaborations with artists from a broader environment.
Made in France. Known as an editor, the company is also very committed as a French manufacturer. In 1989, Maison Pierre Frey acquired a weaving studio in the north of France, where weavers, knotters, warpers and gluers produce 30% of the company’s textiles. More recently, the company took over one of the oldest French furniture manufacturers. It is located at Villers-Cotterêts in the Hauts de France region and has a team of 20 cabinetmakers, joiners, varnishers and upholsterers. In this way, Pierre Frey participates in safeguarding the employment of men and women with precious know-how.
Weave, embroider, emboss, flatbed-print and hand knot or carefully trace, shape, dye and upholster: each skill is based on the transmission of a living tradition that is still an inspiration. Maison Pierre Frey is committed to safeguarding these ancestral processes and rare know-how. The company’s weaving workshops have the “Living Heritage Company” label, its hand-weaver is a recognized expert and partners are always selected on the basis of cutting-edge artisanal expertise.
Objects are strongly connected to the society that produces them. A motif, a weave or the form of a chair give us valuable insights about the way our ancestors lived. During its history, Maison Pierre Frey has acquired several emblematic French brands, and these acquisitions have enabled avoiding the dispersion of fabulous heritage collections. In their way, these collections testify to the evolution of taste and lifestyle over the decades. To safeguard, inventory and enhance these little-known collections, the company created an archives department in 2003, since Maison Pierre Frey feels that luxury goods companies have the responsibility of fitting into history and transmitting it.
Founded in 1935, Pierre Frey is an eclectic French company that creates, edits and manufactures fabrics, wallpapers, custom-made rugs and exceptional furniture.
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