Design

A Dynamic and Demanding Market

The auctions in this specialty stand out from competitors with remarkable sales of major design names, from post-war to contemporary design. From domestic furniture to exceptional pieces, our auctions feature works patiently assembled by collectors who are both demanding and passionate. Through sourcing in France, Belgium, Italy, Denmark, and Brazil, we offer exceptional furniture, lighting, ceramics, and objects that meet the art market's demand, correlated with current interior decoration trends. To meet the expectations of our international network of buyers, the pieces proposed undergo rigorous selection: signature, uniqueness, provenance, and condition.

In this dynamic and competitive sector, each auction offers a selection of high-potential furniture and objects that are set to become reliable assets. Our catalogs offer a diverse range of pieces covering the decorative arts of the entire 20th century.

Auction Highlights: Design Signatures and Sought-After Designers

Each year, our chronological or thematic auctions feature over 600 objects by renowned artists. All major artistic movements of the second half of the 20th century are represented: French architects and designers of the 1950s and 1960s such as Jean Prouvé, Charlotte Perriand, Le Corbusier, Pierre Guariche, Mathieu Matégot, Serge Mouille, ceramists Alexandre Noll and Georges Jouve, and Italian creators from the same period led by renowned figures like Gio Ponti, Joe Colombo, Piero Fornasetti, Gino Sarfatti, Gae Aulenti, and later Ettore Sottsass, who founded Memphis in the 1980s. Scandinavian design is also highlighted with names like Finn Juhl, Poul Kjaerholm, and Poul Henningsen, as well as Brazilian design, featuring pieces by Jorge Zalszupin and Joaquim Tenreiro. Contemporary design is equally sought after by collectors, who look for creations by Ado Chale, Garouste and Bonetti, Maria Pergay, André Dubreuil, Hubert Le Gall, Ron Arad, and the iconic Claude and François-Xavier Lalanne.

Benefit from Our Expertise to Sell Your Decorative Artworks at Auction

With nearly 15 years of experience at both French and international auction houses, Jessica Remy-Catanese, auctioneer, offers her knowledge and extensive network of decorators, interior designers, and collectors to ensure your collection is highlighted and achieves the best possible results. Whether you're looking to redecorate, have your furniture appraised, or invest, we are here to guide and assist you every step of the way.

Aguttes offers powerful and targeted marketing tools to sellers, ensuring effective international outreach. We pay special attention to producing our auction catalogues, both in print and digital formats, with high-quality content and design. Each campaign targets our buyer database across specialties, as well as qualified prospective buyers, through various channels: online and offline advertising, social media, email campaigns, press coverage, influencers, and auction platforms—always with engaging visuals, compelling text, and video content.

Free and Confidential Appraisals of Your Decorative Art and Furniture

Our specialists travel throughout France and across Europe in collaboration with our regional offices to provide expert valuations and appraisals of your items. You can also submit your appraisal request in advance by using the online form, including a description, photos, and any available documentation related to the piece—or send everything directly by email to our specialist.

Good to know: Our 20th-Century Decorative Arts and Design department organizes an average of four auctions per year in Paris.