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Designer Spotlight: The Bouroullec Brothers

We share our favorite designs from Paris-based Ronan and Erwan Bouroullec.

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In our city guide to Paris, Erwan Bouroullec curates a must-see list in the French capital. Photo by: Jessica Antola
In our city guide to Paris, Erwan Bouroullec curates a must-see list in the French capital. Photo by: Jessica Antola
The new Axor Bouroullec line of fixtures is based on the concept of "Feel free to Compose"—users can customize the arrangement and combinations of the 40-piece collection.
The new Axor Bouroullec line of fixtures is based on the concept of "Feel free to Compose"—users can customize the arrangement and combinations of the 40-piece collection.
With the Lighthouse lamp, the Bouroullecs experiment with hand-blown glass and an industrially produced base.
With the Lighthouse lamp, the Bouroullecs experiment with hand-blown glass and an industrially produced base.
Metal Side Table Design Ronan & Erwan Bouroullec, 2004
Metal Side Table Design Ronan & Erwan Bouroullec, 2004
Quilt: By Ronan and Erwan Bouroullec for Established & Sons, establishedandsons.com The brothers Bouroullec have deconstructed the standard sofa in favor of a softer profile, equal parts deflated soccer ball, puffy coat, and Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle. Though the soft bowl-shaped seat is comfortable to sink into, a fiberglass shell, steel frame, and individual foam inserts beneath Quilt’s stretch fabric upholstery will keep you from drowning in turtle soup.
Quilt: By Ronan and Erwan Bouroullec for Established & Sons, establishedandsons.com The brothers Bouroullec have deconstructed the standard sofa in favor of a softer profile, equal parts deflated soccer ball, puffy coat, and Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle. Though the soft bowl-shaped seat is comfortable to sink into, a fiberglass shell, steel frame, and individual foam inserts beneath Quilt’s stretch fabric upholstery will keep you from drowning in turtle soup.
The individual textile components in the Clouds room dividers combine to form a conceptual cumulus on the wall, or you can spread them into a cirrus drifting across your ceiling.
The individual textile components in the Clouds room dividers combine to form a conceptual cumulus on the wall, or you can spread them into a cirrus drifting across your ceiling.