Background

Architect, Interior Designer and Designer, Thierry Lemaire approaches each project with the panoramic vision of an architecte-ensemblier, in the great tradition of the French Decorative Arts. Shaped by the Breton seas, trained on construction sites and in the aisles of flea markets, Lemaire orchestrates every element (structure, volumes, furniture, materials, light) across a wide variety of residential and commercial projects, from Paris and Gstaad to Beirut, Marrakech, Miami, Dubai and London. Today, from his studio and gallery on rue Bonaparte, in the heart of Saint-Germain-des-Prés, he caters to an international clientele. His distinct style is rooted in interior architecture and collectible furniture design.

Signature Style

Sculptural, monumental pieces defined by the mesmerizing effect of materials: the translucent depths of Mexican onyx, the raw texture of travertine, the dazzling gleam of polished brass and bronze, the warm grain of precious woods. A master of cultivated glamour, Lemaire takes his cue from the effervescent Paris of the 1980s. Like a DJ, he “mixes” disparate universes to create luxurious interiors and bespoke designs that are bold & deeply sensual. Futuristic, vibrant lines define spaces where classical rigor merges with organic sensoriality, and the raw meets the refined. The result is a sensual post-modernism of controlled dissonance, recognized as his “French Touch.”

Showstoppers

His tables featuring precious stone tops and polished brass legs; his futuristic armchairs in astrakhan and rich velvets; his monumental doors, true architectural manifestos… An overall style that is often theatrical, yet always made to be lived in, where one isn’t afraid to set down a glass or rest a foot upon a table. Alongside his many international projects, his work for Dior and his collections for Fendi Casa, Thierry Lemaire furnished a few rooms of the Palais de l’Élysée, the French presidential palace, including the French President’s office.