In September 2019, Pierre Gonalons opened a grand, intimate showroom in the heart of one of Paris’ most famous covered shopping passages, the enchanting 19thcentury Vero-Dodat Gallery in the 1st arrondissement. While his works reflect the present day, they are informed by the rich history of decorative arts, with a particular affinity for the late 19th century – a period of exceptionally high-quality production, intellectually and technically.
“I follow the path of the decorative arts, reinventing them in my way. The diversity of French and Italian art from different eras provides endless inspiration. I try to find the balance between multiple historical influences in all my pieces,” he tells us.
To give the illusion of a period boutique, he designed his showroom with Empire columns, panels and woodwork by Feau & Cie and oak flooring created in collaboration with CarreSol.
A New Twist
Still, there’s an air of playfulness about the space. Pierre, for example, imagined a landscape as a child would have drawn hills for his San Primo 280 sofa upholstered in Toundra boucle fabric by Hermes-owned Metaphores. His Chou vase by French porcelain and enamel manufacturer Longwy has giant marshmallow swirls, and his Tesoro mouth-blown Murano glass vase incorporates skittles.
More elaborate works, like the Lacrima mirror adorned with passementerie (decorative trimming) by Verrier, are at the frontier of art. As a designer who enjoys decorating and creating, his furniture and objects are a testament to the skill with which he designs the interiors of homes, hotels, boutiques, bars and restaurants in Paris, London, Venice and Bologna.
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