Today’s design influence is an influential designer hailing from France. While not as well-known to Americans as other European designers, he still has quite the fan base in the States. Not just famous in his native country, Royère’s career reached internationally popular levels, and his distinct designs are still inspiring and relevant for today.




The first thing you might notice about Royère’s furniture pieces is they are so—French-looking. Cliché to say perhaps, but his chairs, sofas, tables and more often feature surprising curved elements and a feeling that just makes them seem so recognizable as French design. Combining sturdy pieces like a heavy tabletop or substantial chair seat, he’ll mix with curving metal scroll work in delicate details. It’s this combination of delicate and substantial that makes his furniture so interesting. Experimenting with a number of materials, you’ll see his work come in a variety of wood types, metal, glass, upholstery and more. An important proponent of the Avant-garde style of the 1950s, his style combined organic shapes, bright colors and delicate materials.