Remarkably sculptural but unexpectedly versatile, vintage Hervé Van der Straeten furniture and lighting is at home in all kinds of interiors. While the French designer’s chandeliers, tables and other works draw on everything from visual art forms in Japan to luxurious Art Deco–era furnishings to modernist icons such as Mies van der Rohe, Van der Straeten designs are unapologetically original and rather difficult to categorize.
Van der Straeten was born in Savigny-sur-Orge, France, in 1965. As a young man, he attended the École des Beaux-Arts in Paris. He studied painting but began making jewelry, too. Van der Straeten’s inaugural accessories, constructed with brass and rubber, garnered immediate attention. In 1985, French fashion designer Thierry Mugler had included several of Van der Straeten's designs in a show, and before long, he was designing for names like Alexander McQueen and Christian Lacroix.
Despite the success of Hervé Van der Straeten jewelry, the visionary designer shifted his focus to interior decor. "For me, jewelry was more like a parenthetical," he told 1stDibs. "What I always wanted to do was to design furniture." So, in 1992, Van der Straeten launched a collection of dishes, sconces and candlesticks. He opened a showroom in the Marais district of Paris in 1999, followed by a workshop in the suburb of Bagnolet.
Today, Van der Straeten oversees approximately 30 artisans at his ateliers who help bring his furniture designs to life. His work is delightfully unconventional and will draw the focus in any space — there is a compelling emphasis on the use of industrial materials, such as anodized aluminum and steel rods, as well as an integration of traditional techniques such as marquetry in his sculptural mirrors, side tables and other pieces. Van der Straeten’s furniture — some of which can be found in the alluring apartment in Paris that the designer shares with his husband, former Roger Vivier artistic director Bruno Frisoni — is available in the United States through both Ralph Pucci and Maison Gerard.
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Herve Van Der Straeten 197 Epines Floor Lamp
By Herve Van Der Straeten
Located in New York, NY
Herve Van Der Straeten lampadaire epines 197. Measures: 18.5 x 18.5 x 67.
Bronze
Hervé Van Der Straeten, Athéna, Contemporary Floor Lamp, France, 2013
By Herve Van Der Straeten
Located in New York, NY
A columnar floor lamp clad in buckskin and resting atop a dark, circular base, Athéna possesses the elegant power of the monolith, and with its ambient glow, generates a quiet, agele...
Marble, Bronze
French Floor Lamp
Located in Munich, DE
Amazing floor lamp from france. Very nice details.
Metal
Hervé van der Straeten, "Ellipse" Bronze Lantern, France, 2011
By Herve Van Der Straeten
Located in New York, NY
"Ellipse" Bronze light fixture by Hervé van der Straeten Monogrammed: HV Edition of 30 Measures: Overall drop 76.5", height of ellipse alone 36" Bulb: T-3 halogen bulb...
Bronze
$14,226
H 66.93 in Dm 19.69 in
Dutch Art Deco Amsterdam School Floor Lamp by Winkelman & Van der Bijl, 1920s
Located in EVERDINGEN, NL
An exceptionally eye-catching Amsterdam School floor lamp by Winkelman & Van der Bijl, made around 1920 in copper and wrought iron. Its generously proportioned domed shade is ric...
Copper, Wrought Iron
$24,000 / item
H 19.75 in W 10 in D 12.5 in
Hervé van der Straeten, "Pirouette" Alabaster Sconce, France, 2012
By Herve Van Der Straeten
Located in New York, NY
Contemporary patinated bronze and alabaster sconce by French designer and Chevalier des Arts et des Lettres, Hervé van der Straeten.
Alabaster, Bronze
$13,500 / item
H 25 in W 8.75 in D 5.5 in
Herve Van Der Straeten, "Applique Coque" Wall Sconce, France, 2004
By Herve Van Der Straeten
Located in New York, NY
A contemporary patinated bronze sconce by Herve Van Der Straeten. Monogrammed: HV Bulb: Bulbrite KX 2000 40 watt Crypton Xenon E12 candelabra 120 volts Please note, price ...
Bronze
Hervé van der Straeten, "Tube, " Pair of Sconces, France, 2000
By Herve Van Der Straeten
Located in New York, NY
Patinated and hammered brass with crystal ball.
Crystal, Brass
Accademia Floor Lamp by Cini Boeri for Artemide, Italy, 197
By Artemide, Cini Boeri
Located in Brussels, BE
Accademia Floor Lamp by Cini Boeri for Artemide, Italy, 197 Sculptural form and a minimalist aesthetic Diffused lighting Frame in textured black lacquered steel Black metal base pr...
Metal, Steel
$29,000 / set
H 16.5 in W 8.75 in D 6.5 in L 16.5 in
Pair Hervé Van Der Straeten Parcel Gilt Bronze Sconces
By Herve Van Der Straeten
Located in Houston, TX
Pair of Hervé Van Der Straeten parcel gilt bronze sconces featuring flame-motif shaped shields. These single-light fixtures are monogrammed "HV" and are newly electrified. Internati...
Bronze
"Applique Coque" Wall Sconces by Herve Van Der Straeten, 2000s
By Herve Van Der Straeten
Located in New York, NY
Resting on a textured bronze arm, a hammered shell delicately reflects and diffuses light. Seen here in a nickel plated finish, more typically seen in gold and brown. There are two ...
Nickel
Hervé van der Straeten Bronze Chandelier Model No. 47, France, 2006
By Herve Van Der Straeten
Located in New York, NY
Hervé van der Straeten (French, b. 1965) rare chandelier or pendant ceiling light model no. 47 in hand-wrought patinated bronze with gold-toned foliage and clear glass drops, France,...
Brass, Bronze
Herve Van Der Straeten Epines Lamp 178
By Herve Van Der Straeten
Located in New York, NY
Herve Van Der Straeten Lampe Epines 178 Size: 7 x 9 x 33.
Bronze
Upper Floor Lamp by Hervé Langlais
Located in Geneve, CH
Upper floor lamp by Hervé Langlais Dimensions: D 60 x H 200 cm Materials: Solid brass, Lampshade Drop Paper® M1, Black textile cable (2m). Others finishes are available. All ou...
Brass
Herve Van der Straeten Lampe Intonation 509
By Herve Van Der Straeten
Located in New York, NY
Herve Van Der Straeten lampe Intonation 509 Measures: 11.02 x 15.83 x 22.05.
Gold Leaf
French floor lamp
Located in grand Lancy, CH
French mid century floor lamp , The height is adjustable, going from 155 cm to 180 cm, and the floor lamp is tiltable.
Brass
$21,000 / item
H 28.75 in Dm 18 in
Hervé Van Der Straeten, "Athéna" Alabaster Table Lamp, France, 2012
By Herve Van Der Straeten
Located in New York, NY
Alabaster table lamp with patinated gilt bronze accents and a paper lampshade, by Hervé van der Straeten Monogrammed: HV
Alabaster, Bronze