
Pair of tables / end tables in black lacquered wood, by Guy Lefèvre, Maison Jansen
France, circa 1970
Biography
Guy Lefevre
Guy Lefèvre is a designer best known for having worked for the French brand Maison Jansen, for which he designed furniture in the 1960s. He has also collaborated with brands such as Knoll, Steiner and Artifort.
His creations are characterized by a refined aesthetic, marked by the use of modern materials such as metal, glass and leather. In particular, he created armchairs and sofas with simple and elegant lines, which were very successful in the 1970s.
Guy Lefèvre has received numerous distinctions and prizes throughout his career, he is considered one of the greatest French designers of the second half of the 20th century.