Design Miami. Paris, 2024

15 - 20 October 2024

On the occasion of Design Miami/ Paris, the Galerie Gastou, in collaboration with Galerie Desprez-Bréhéret, is proud to take home the prize of Best Booth in the fair, a celebration for their presention of a collection of historical furniture created by Jean Touret for the Artisans of Marolles.

Touret’s art, marked by his deep commitment to craftsmanship and the importance of manual labor, is characterized by a minimalist approach that highlights the intrinsic beauty of natural materials and exceptional craftsmanship. Each piece reflects an aesthetic pursuit where simplicity reveals the essence of the materials.

Sculpted chair with honeycomb, c. 1960

Sculpted sideboard, c. 1964

Candelabra
In addition to his personal creations, Jean Touret also served as the artistic director of the Artisans of Marolles, a collective of talented artisans he united around his vision. Their collaboration gave birth to brutalist masterpieces, where every meticulously crafted detail demonstrates unparalleled artisanal mastery.

This exhibition will take place at Hôtel de Maisons, a historic Parisian mansion that once belonged to the illustrious fashion designer Karl Lagerfeld. The opulent setting, with its gilded ornaments, sculpted fireplaces, and refined cornices, will create a striking contrast with the refined elegance of Touret’s furniture and the collaborative works of the Artisans of Marolles.

“Jean-Baptiste” sculpture, c. 1980
Small square table, c. 1965
Tripod stool, c. 1950
In parallel to the interior presentation of furniture and sculptures, the Galerie Gastou presented an enesemble of 3 exterior sculptures in the garden of the Hôtel de Maisons: Les Trois Grâces.
“Licornes” cabinet, c. 1960 // Chair with wicker back, c. 1960
Tall cabinet, c. 1960 // Table with honeycomb top, c. 1960 // “Spirale” candelabra, c. 1950 // Wrought iron Tripod stool, c. 1950
Half-mood stools, c. 1950
Large table with honeycomb top, c. 1950
Candelabra “Cygne”, c. 1950
“Le Grand Joueur de Flûte et la Femme”, c. 1960 // Bench with backrest, c. 1950
Pierre Culot - Vase, c. 1980
Small square table, c. 1965
“Licornes” cabinet, c. 1960
Chair with honeycomb seat and back, c. 1958 // Agnès Debizet - “Fève” lamp, 2021
“Le Joueur de Flûte” sculpture, c. 1970 // Half-moon stools // Large table with honeycomb top
Agnès Debizet - “Lanterne” lamp, 2022
Bench with honeycomb seat, c. 1965
“Spirale” ceiling fixture, c. 1950
Ceramic sculpture // Chair with wicker back, c. 1960 // “Serpent” sideboard, c. 1960
“Silhouette Haussant les Épaules” sculpture, 1975
Sculpted sideboard, c. 1964
“Le Lutrin” sculpture, c. 1970
Pair of 1950's candelabra in wrought iron