PASSING ON AN ART FORM UNIQUE IN THE WORLD
The Zuber saga began in 1797, and has remained in the same family for almost 200 years, since its origins in Rixheim near Mulhouse, the birthplace of wallpaper. The company’s reputation spread exceptionally far throughout the 19th century, and today it is the oldest wallpaper manufacturer still in business, and the only one to have maintained the tradition of block printing for panoramic decors, a technique that is gradually being abandoned elsewhere.
When Gisèle Chalaye took over the factory in 1985, she wanted to preserve this unique know-how. In her quest to guarantee the integrity, authenticity and values of Zuber, which she managed with passion and expertise, Gisèle Chalaye was determined to choose, when the time came, “a buyer who embodied the grandeur of the past, but also the vision of a resplendent future”. Today, it is with conviction that she entrusts Pierre Frey with the task of ensuring the company’s long-term future.
Château de Versailles chose an extraordinary pattern to decorate the walls and furniture of the Queen's boudoir and dining room. A design with interlacing flowering branches, birds of paradise and pineapples, preserved at the Musée de la Toile de Jouy. The pineapple, nicknamed the “king of fruits” for its head of leaves evoking royal crowns, was also the chosen fruit of kings.
For its first edition in Paris, the Design Miami/ fair is joining forces with the Mobilier national to present "Maisons royales", a carte blanche for designer Harry Nuriev that pays tribute to the national manufactures and the institution's collections.
Inextricably intertwined and deeply connected, the narrative of Maison Pierre Frey and Patrick Frey, as unveiled in his book, is a tale of fervor and legacy, zeal and innovation, hues and materials.
Paris gave the whole world the chance to vibrate to the rhythm of art and design at the second edition of the OFFSCREEN event.
Look out! Masterpieces, The heritage department celebrates 20 years
Imbued with a profound appreciation for creativity, Maison Pierre Frey embraces art as a cornerstone value, fostering genuine partnerships with a diverse array of artists. Patrick Frey's enduring fascination lies in the harmonious convergence of art and creativity, recognizing the transformative power of shared ideas and inspiration.
Enter Naoki Kawano, whose visionary concept serves as an exquisite framework for unveiling Pierre Frey's latest furniture pieces. Rooted in the Maison's essence and its innate ability to interpret motifs and artistic expressions, the installation seamlessly merges tactile experiences, embodying the spirit of Maison Pierre Frey's artistic journey.
Naoki Kawano's SKIN installation at Milan Design Week 2024 promises to be a sensory exploration of texture, perception, and the transformative potential of textiles.
The Mobilier National, a key heritage site under the Ministry of Culture, holds a prominent role in contemporary creative endeavors and the promotion of French decorative arts. Since 2020, this esteemed institution has conducted annual acquisition campaigns aimed at both enriching its collections and furnishing prestigious state residences in France and beyond.
In 2024, the institution chose the LITHO line for inclusion, overseeing the delivery of armchairs, ottomans, and sofas to its warehouses in the presence of Pierre Frey and Guillaume Delvigne. Each piece receives an inventory number, formally marking its integration into the National Furniture collections, with plans for placement in various high-ranking government institutions.
Born in Paris in 1894, Jane Lévy demonstrated her exceptional talent for drawing at an early age. At 18, she enrolled in the Ecole des Arts-Décoratifs, where she further honed her skills in various painting techniques. A prolific figure, she showcased her artwork at prestigious exhibitions such as the Salons des Indépendants, d'Automne, and des Tuileries.
A single phrase has had the remarkable impact of nourishing and transforming Noémie de Yturbe’s artistic work: that of her godfather, Jean-Charles de Castelbajac, advising her to explore new horizons, to aspire to larger, less figurative works, to unleash her energy without ever fearing that she might not fit in.
And yet it is precisely with studs that artist Noémie de Yturbe chooses to draw her creative inspiration!
Designed by Christian Haas, Berlin is based on an organic, rounded aesthetic vocabulary. The
pure line of the backrest surrounds the seat in a continuous movement. The upholstered base gives a slight lift to the structure and creates a lightness to the pieces. Entirely upholstered, sofa, pouf and armchair are a tribute to the know-how of Maison Pierre Frey.
BEHIND EACH CREATION, THE CRAFTSMEN
At Thorp of London there is a team of young craftsmen who are reviving the age-old art of screen printing. With skillful hands and boundless passion, they apply their expertise to create exceptional fabrics and wallpapers, turning each pattern into a reality.
Composed of a sophisticated armchair and sofa, the CALLISTA line designed by Samuel Accoceberry draws its inspiration from the aquatic world and resonates with the tranquillity and organic beauty of the seabed.
Paris is fortunate to host the Summer Olympic Games once again, as it did back in 1924. This gives us a chance to delve into the archives of Maison!
During the roaring twenties, sports became more accessible. Practiced outdoors, they strengthened both mind and body. Many richly illustrated magazines were published, reflecting a true enthusiasm for sports during that era which was seen as a source of well-being and self-improvement. Fabric designers embraced this new trend.
MARIA SHELL DRAWS INSPIRATION FROM THE RICH TRADITION AND CRAFTSMANSHIP OF AMERICAN QUILTS.
After years of honing her skills in cutting, piecing, and quilting, this acclaimed Alaskan artist skillfully transforms traditional quilt elements into striking compositions that seamlessly blend patterns, repetition, and vibrant colors.
Designed by Constance Guisset, DUNE presents a tripod bar stool Both sturdy and delicate. Its solid wood back leg is planted in the ground to slightly raise the backrest. it
offers great comfort in seating and use, with a sophisticated fit and support for the lower back.
As the world turns its gaze to the Olympic Games, Maison Pierre Frey honors the City of Light by releasing a fabric and wallpaper featuring a breathtaking nocturnal view of Paris’s architectural treasures.
Inspired by the verdure tapestries of Aubusson from the 17th and 18th centuries, this exquisite fabric and wallpaper bring the beauty of historical craftsmanship to modern interiors.
Also known as the artist "Wolffia Inc", Emily Jackson seduces the Maison Pierre Frey design studio with her dynamically shaped paintings and vivid, multi-textured flat tints of colour.
On the occasion of Paris Design Week, La Maison Pierre Frey takes center stage, transforming its Rive Gauche showroom with a minimalist design that highlights all the new furniture collections for this season: the new MILO, VALLON lines, as well as the LITHO dining chairs.
Pierre Frey is proud to introduce an exclusive collaboration with two remarkable Japanese artists, Keiko Yanagisawa and Naoki Kawano, who met at the prestigious Blake College of Art & Design in London. After sensing the potential of their work in France, they moved to Paris five years ago. Each artist brings their own unique vision, deeply influenced by their Japanese roots and childhood experiences in different regions of the archipelago.
The motifs, whether realistic or fantastical, celebrate the delicate or exuberant beauty of nature in all its forms: stylized flowers and trees, inhabited forests or dreamy herbariums. A veritable tour of the imaginary world of gardens, contemporary drawings and archival documents are revisited in springtime hues. A sunny range where the light makes each hue vibrate, creating a peaceful, enchanted atmosphere. All artistic styles and scales are permitted.
Inspired by the Italian duo Zanellato and Bortotto’s fascination with the atmosphere of old Parisian cultural salons, NATALIE echoes Natalie Clifford Barney, an American woman of letters of the 20th century known for her literary and artistic salon dedicated to women on rue Jacob, in Paris during the interwar period.
The NATALIE line retraces, within its generous curves, a decorator’s piece status. A pure design structure subtly challenges classical codes.
Painted artworks and vibrant colors are making a grand comeback, adorning walls and windows to bring a unique style to our living spaces. By collaborating with a variety of artists, each with a distinct style, Maison Pierre Frey offers a diverse range of graphic expressions in its collections. For the Jardins Secrets collection, the design studio gave carte blanche to Raphaël Schmitt, transforming one of his works into both wallpaper and fabric.
Maison Pierre Frey pays tribute to the work of the master of contemporary tapestry, Guy de Chaunac-Lanzac, better known as the Benedictine monk Dom Robert, through the creation of a sumptuous jacquard weave and two exceptional rugs.
A former student of the École des Arts Décoratifs in Paris, Dom Robert was first and foremost an artist before becoming a monk in 1930 and later a priest in 1937.
BELVEDERE blends graphic compositions with large, spectacular scales. The motifs celebrate the exuberant beauty of flora and fauna in an artistic presentation inviting contemplation.
For Paris Déco Off, Maison Pierre Frey presents an immersive, sensory voyage. Visitors are invited to discover a world where the new DESERTS collection comes to life, featuring fabrics, wallpapers, rugs, carpets and many new Pierre Frey furniture creations.
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A MAISON / A HERITAGE
Renowned for the exceptional craftsmanship of its fabrics, wallpapers, rugs, and furniture, Maison Pierre Frey has been celebrating French decorative culture for three generations. As a member of the Comité Colbert, the Maison combines tradition with bold creativity. Its hallmark is an ability to explore unconventional paths, surprising with daring patterns, shapes, colors, and textures. Guided by evolving lifestyles and innovative techniques, Pierre Frey embodies a distinctive art de vivre. Each design reflects a singular vision, elevating interiors into spaces that inspire and captivate.
Meet Catherine Pierlovisi, designer at Studio Pierre Frey for 20 years and creator of the Fantasy collection.
Fantasy is a vibrant and joyful collection that captures the poetry, imagination, and expressive freedom of an era that shaped contemporary design. It pays tribute to the rich cultural landscape of the 1950s to the 1970s, decades marked by modernism, bold creativity, and artistic liberation.
Bérengère Lassudrie, a key figure in the Art Deco movement.
The "Matrimoine" refers to the cultural legacy of women artists, past and present, who have contributed significantly to the history of art. Sophie Rouart, Heritage Manager at Maison Pierre Frey has retraced the creative career of many of them.
Among them, Bérengère Lassudrie, a rising star of the Art Deco movement, had a short but brilliant career (1914-1927).
Founded in 1935, Pierre Frey is an eclectic French company that creates, edits and manufactures fabrics, wallpapers, custom-made rugs and exceptional furniture.