Situated between Paris and Versailles, the prestigious Manufacture nationale de Sèvres is a renowned center of heritage and creation. This public institution, active since 1740, serves as a unique laboratory for developing new forms and colors, where excellence and expertise are passed down through generations of artisans.

The tradition of hosting both renowned and emerging guest artists has led to the creation of some of the most daring porcelain artworks. Talented artists, designers, and architects invited to Sèvres are captivated by the quality and subtlety of its porcelain, as well as its vast palette of colors. They draw inspiration from their ongoing dialogue with the Manufacture’s expert artisans.

At Manufacture nationale de Sèvres, porcelain—a noble and durable material—is crafted and showcased in various forms: sculptures, decorative objects, tableware, furniture, artworks, designer creations, and more. The porcelain-production workshops at Sèvres highlight contemporary creation and demonstrate a strong international openness.

Since 1833, Garnier Thiebaut has been servicing the finest hotels, restaurants and homes around the globe. Renowned for an extensive catalog of luxury bed, bath, and dining collections, Garnier Thiebaut USA is a leading provider of linens in the North American and Caribbean markets. From sourcing the purest fibers, to weaving and delivering finished products, Garnier Thiebaut USA is a vertically integrated linen designer and manufacturer. This production proximity enables unparalleled customization offerings, wherein every vision can be woven to reality.

Treca offers a prestigious range of luxury bedding products, each crafted with meticulous attention to detail and superior materials. The brand’s collection includes tailor-made mattresses, bed bases, and headboards, all customizable to meet individual preferences. Treca’s mattress lines, such as Imperial, Paris, Riviera, Couture, and Auguste, provide varying levels of comfort, from firm to plush, using natural materials like royal alpaca wool, merino d’Arles wool, baby llama wool, and cashmere. Treca collaborates with world-renowned architects and interior designers, creating stunning and authentic headboard designs that reflect both elegance and craftsmanship.

Lafuma Mobilier, a French creator and manufacturer since 1954, is known for its innovative outdoor furniture. Their first line of metal and cotton folding chairs became popular for their simplicity and practicality. In 1962, they introduced the Translude Relax chair, the precursor to their famous zero gravity Relax chair.

In 2021, they earned the LONGTIME® label for durable, repairable products, and in 2022, the “Made in France” label for meeting strict European standards.

By joining the Peugeot Frères Industrie group in 2024, Lafuma Mobilier aims to expand into new markets like hospitality, and flourish on the international stage, while upholding their values of quality, practicality, comfort, and design.

Founded in 1930 by Émilie Tisserant and awarded the Entreprise du Patrimoine Vivant (Living Heritage Company) label, Tisserant Art & Style specializes in the manufacture of custom-made lighting and furniture. The family business upholds an exceptional level of craftsmanship, while at the same time tackling the technical challenges their team confronts on a daily basis. Through their expertise and skill, the company guarantees the timelessness of all its creations.

The company’s collections contain more than 3,000 models, paying tribute to every style of French decorative arts, from the 18th century to Art Deco, from the Napoleon III era to contemporary. They are constantly being enriched through collaborations with renowned designers and interior architects, such as Elliott Barnes, Pierre Gonalons and Pierre-Yves Rochon.

From its Parisian workshops, Tisserant Art & Style designs and manufactures ever more audacious and ultra-personalized lighting and furniture for prestigious locations, residential projects, palaces, yachts and luxury jewelry boutiques.

Ateliers De France is a prestigious collective of highly skilled artisans, founded in 2005, specializing in preserving historic buildings and creating luxury properties. Their craftsmen master a variety of traditional techniques, including gold leafing, stonemasonry, and decorative plasterwork, ensuring exceptional quality in construction and finishes for renowned landmarks, hotels, and exquisite private residences.

Four companies from the collective will be attending Art de Vivre à la Française in Washington :

• Rémy Garnier is a distinguished leader in high-end bronze craftsmanship, renowned for its rich heritage and exceptional expertise. With a vast collection of patented hardware, including a diverse array of styles showcased in their Paris showroom, Rémy Garnier continues to honor its artisanal roots while adapting to contemporary demands.
• The Baguès brand initially specialized in liturgical bronzes before expanding into bronze lighting, around the advent of electricity. In 1920, Baguès broadened its offerings with signature collections of iron, gilt, and crystal chandeliers and wall sconces, building a reputation based on exceptional craftsmanship.
• Bronzes de France presents a unique offering of decorative ironwork, accessories, and furniture bronzes tailored for private residences, hospitality, and retail projects worldwide. With a diverse collection ranging from classic hand-chiseled designs to contemporary minimalist styles, they cater to various project needs and budgets.
• Atelier de la Boiserie specializes in the design, creation, fitting, and restoration of decorative woodwork, delivering exceptional quality and artistry. They proudly collaborate with renowned architects and decorators on prestigious projects across France and internationally, including cities like Moscow, London, New York, and San Francisco.

Since 1867, Pinton workshops have crafted extraordinary and prestigious tapestries, including the world’s largest, ‘Christ in Glory’ by Graham Sutherland for Coventry Cathedral. They have collaborated with renowned 20th-century artists like Charles Le Brun, Fernand Léger, Alexander Calder, and Pablo Picasso. Today, Pinton artisans work with contemporary designers and artists such as Etel Adnan, Maggi Hambling, Joe Tilson, and Beatriz Milhazes, continuing the tradition of Aubusson tapestry and contributing to its revival in contemporary art.

Pinton has elevated hand-tufted tapestries to the same status as traditional tapestries under the ‘Tapis d’Aubusson’ geographical indication. Known for their expertise in art, interior design, and luxury, the family-owned company has built a unique textile group. With the acquisition of the last Wilton tapestry factory in France, the Manufacture Royale d’Aubusson, the Jacquard weaving mill Tissage des Flandres, and a new hand-tufted tapestry factory in Creuse, Pinton is a benchmark of French textile expertise.

Awarded the ‘EPV’ label for its innovation and expertise, Pinton is committed to sustainable development, prioritizing local materials and short supply chains to support the local economy. The Pinton Group meets the high demands of the luxury goods industry and the needs of decorators, artists, and private clients, championing the philosophy ‘Made in France’.

As a supporter of crafts and creation since the 17th century, Mobilier National’s mission is to ensure the preservation and restoration of its unique collections, to perpetuate and pass down exceptional craftsmanship. As a major heritage site, the institution is also an important actor of contemporary creation and the promotion of French decorative arts. Mobilier national owns a collection of tens of thousands of furniture pieces and objects meant to furnish and decorate the official buildings of the Republic in France and abroad. More than three hundred and forty women and men work daily to maintain, practice or promote the institution’s excellent know-how, in Paris and throughout France. The Gobelins and Beauvais manufactories are dedicated to tapestry, the Savonnerie manufactory to rugs, and the Puy-en-Velay and Alençon workshops to lace. The Research and creation workshop (Atelier de Recherche et de Création – the ARC) promotes creation and contemporary design in France. Seven restoration workshops are in charge of various specialties of wood, metal and textile. 

Definitely forward-looking, Mobilier National is one of the founding members of the Campus d’Excellence des métiers d’arts et du design – Paris, Gobelins manufactory, launched in 2020. Through its role, it bears witness to the vitality of artistic creation and contemporary design.

The Mobilier national is a public administrative institution attached to the Ministry of Culture.

Rinck, established in 1841, is a prestigious ensemblier décorateur (designer & decorator) and a true ambassador of the French lifestyle. The company combines an interior design studio with its own production workshops, specializing in decorative arts, furniture, and woodworking, seamlessly merging the realms of creation and fabrication.

By bringing together these diverse trades, Rinck leverages the artistic and technical mastery of its staff, along with expertise rooted in venerable traditions as a foundation for creativity. This savoir-faire, honed over nearly two centuries, is utilized by Rinck individually or with select partners on prestigious projects.

Since Valentin Goux assumed the roles of both CEO and Artistic Director in 2020, he has been instrumental in revitalizing contemporary collections. These collections, unveiled annually since 2020, position Rinck at the forefront of innovation and craftsmanship, embodying a modern and exacting vision.

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Founded in 1948, Degrenne is a wonderful story of entrepreneurship, spearheaded by the dream of a silversmith enthusiast. Its visionary founder Guy Degrenne quickly understood the potential of stainless steel and embarked on a quest: to rethink the art of tableware by making silversmith creations available to more people.

For more than 75 years now, the clean lines and playful understated charm of Degrenne collections have featured on all kinds of tables, revealing the joy and sentiment found in every occasion.

Inspired by the revival of French gastronomy and the finely honed techniques of the country’s greatest chefs, these collections are also acclaimed by professionals around the world.

Founded in 1984, Serge LESAGE became the first specialist in the manufacture of custom-made contemporary rugs. They established a design office dedicated to special projects and provided various online tools for color customization, accessible to all.

Serge LESAGE rugs are entirely handmade. They are the result of a deep cultural collaboration, where contemporary designs meets artisanal skill, respecting both traditional savoir-faire and environmental standards. Each collection tells a unique and beautiful story. Every rug is one-of-a-kind, reflecting the unique interpretation and craftsmanship of each person involved in its creation.