Biography

Michel Boyer de Rebeval (1935-2011), known as Michel Boyer, is a French interior architect, decorator and designe

He was born on May 24, 1935 in Paris into a family of artisans and architects. He studied at the Ecole Nationale Supérieure des Arts Décoratifs where he had, among others, André Arbus as a teacher. In 1957, he completed his training as an interior architect, decorator and designer at the Ecole des Beaux-Arts

In 1960, he was hired by the architect Pierre Dufau, where he collaborated with Max Abramovitz to complete the Palais des Sport in Paris. Five years later, he participated in the reconstruction of the Rothschild Bank. Once the building is completed, he is responsible for the interior architecture and its layout. His work is very noted. Subsequently Michel Boyer created his own company and designed the head offices of several banks including Paribas, Citibank and Le Crédit Lyonnais.

Concerned about the quality of his creations, since 1968, he distributed and exhibited his furniture, lighting and objects, including the “X” stool in folded and curved steel and the “PLM” armchairs at the Rouve gallery, rue Bonaparte in Paris . He also presents the creations of Yonel Lebovici and Italian designers. His favorite materials are steel, laminate and lacquer. Success is immediate.

At the same time, Michel Boyer collaborates with major brands like Lanvin, Dior, Balmain, Moët & Chandon. He designed the residences of prestigious clients such as Liliane and André Bettencourt in Neuilly-sur-Seine or Karim Aga Khan in Porto Cervo, as well as Palaces in the Middle East. In 1975 he organized the French diplomatic representation in Brasilia, then that of Washington, ten years later.

In 1978 he was the winner of the René Gabriel prize and in 1992 he was named president of the Society of Decorative Artists.

Michel Boyer died on January 10, 2011 in Paris at the age of 75.