Background

A multidisciplinary design collective based in Paris, Uchronia blurs the boundaries between architecture, interior design, scenography, and collectible furniture, creating immersive and emotional environments inspired by the idea of “fictional time.” Founded in 2019 by Julien Sebban, Uchronia has redefined the codes of contemporary hospitality and experiential design through projects ranging from restaurants and boutiques to private residences, intimate hotels, and monumental installations. Julien’s bold and joyful approach draws on his passion for colour, expressive forms, and craftsmanship. Under his artistic direction the studio gained recognition for its transformation of the restaurant and bookstore of the Musée d’Art Moderne de Paris, and has since delivered acclaimed projects for Coachella, Paris Design Week, and many other international events. Each space is conceived as a living narrative, a sensory experience rich in storytelling that invites exploration. Alongside its spatial projects, Uchronia develops Univers Uchronia, a self-produced furniture collection made entirely in France, celebrating artisanal craftsmanship and creative experimentation, while reinventig the way we inhabit and experience space, with boldness, lightness, and meaning.

Signature Style

Uchronia takes its name from a reflection on fictional time and ephemerality, approaching each project as an adventure in which forms are set free, curves stretch outward, and colours vibrate to create singular pieces. Furniture becomes a language: it tells a story of love for the precise gesture, the beauty of fine craftsmanship, and the excellence of French savoir-faire. Marble stucco, raku, and resins dress each creation, making every piece unique. Handcrafted between Paris and the South of France, these pieces carry the imprint of the hands that shaped them.

Showstoppers

Univers Uchronia, the studio’s first furniture collection, features the Peanut table and the Sunny armchair. The peanut-shaped tabletop captivates the eye while encouraging conviviality. Its unique shape allows guests to see and interact with everyone around the table. The double Sunny armchair is a playful response to “social distancing,” inspired by the Confident chair. Its flower-shaped seat, with an undulating backrest, illustrates the studio’s artistic approach to form, material, pattern, and colour.