Biography

Noé Duchaufour-Lawrance

Biography

Is a French designer working across a wide range of disciplines and materials to create a unified body of work with a narrative deeply rooted in nature. 
Born in the south of France in 1974, he followed the footsteps of his father, with an academic training in sculpture from the École Nationale Supérieure des Arts Appliqués et des Métiers d’Art, followed by a degree in furniture design from the renowned Les Arts Décoratifs.
Fueled by a rich creative background, Noé approaches design with an instinct and sensibility that gives form to projects ranging from architecture to furniture, interiors to bespoke, limited edition collections. His sculptural work showcases a respect for the past, combined with a simplicity of line and an honest desire to create pieces that last. 
Throughout his career, he collaborated with major brands such as Saint Louis, Hermès, Ligne Roset, Cinna, Ceccotti collezioni, Tai Ping and Bernhardt Design among others, as well as many exhibitions and cultural institutions.
Installed in Portugal since 2018, Noé splits his time in developing collectible design furniture, and launching an auto-edited project in Lisbon named Made in Situ (opening in 2020).
Noe’s approach to design celebrates the coming together of heritage, materials, nature inspired shapes and craftsmanship.

Process & concept

Noé Duchaufour-Lawrance Editions are born from bespoke projects. Designed over the course of five years, the individually designed pieces create a landscape of their own. Inspired by nature and the world around us, from snow-capped mountains to brutalist architecture, the designs explore and soothe existing tensions. Serene and timeless, they balance an organic feel with a sense of structure.

Produced in France, Portugal and now Italy by master artisans, the collections comprise sofas, chairs, tables, lamps, and numerous other items. The pervasive sense of calm emanating from the pieces betrays their enormous complexity, a meticulous articulation between design, material, and craft.  Each detail and each element of the editions follows an integral approach, a functional sculpture creating a space within a space.

Awards

2024

Award "Best Furniture" from ICFF Editors Award with Luca Nichetto for "Friends" sofa by Bernhardt Design

2022

Award “Le French Design 100” for “Elio” armchair edited by Bernhardt Design

2016

NeoCon Silver Award, category Lounge Furniture Collections, for Modern Family Collection edited by Bernhardt Design

NeoCon Silver Award, category Side Tables, for “Chance” and “Clue” edited by Bernhardt Design

2015

VIA 2015 label for the “Ciel!” chair edited by Tabisso and the “Inside World” desk edited by Cinna

2014

Janus du commerce Air France, salon business CDG, hall M

2012

GQ Men of the year 2012 “Best Designer”

2011

Red Dot Award Product design 2011 for the Bernhardt Design “Corvo” chair

2010

Best of NeoCon GOLD Award for the Bernhardt Design “Corvo” chair Laureat for the “L’Empreinte de l’Année” and “Talents du luxe et de la création 2010”

2009

Award “Elle Déco International Design Awards”
“Wallpaper Design Awards 2009” for the bed “Buonanotte Valentina” edited at CECCOTTI Collezioni

2007

Designer of the year  “Scènes d’intérieur”, Maison & Objet, Paris

2006

Nominated “Empreinte de l’année” for “les Talents du luxe 2006”

2005

Restaurant Senderens – Fooding award 2005 “meilleur restaurant avant l’amour”

2003

“Time out magazine” eating and drinking  awards, Restaurant Sketch, Best design, London
“Hotel and restaurant Magazine”, Restaurant Sketch, Best design, London
“Theme Magazine”, Restaurant Sketch, Best design, London

2002

Tatler Restaurant Awards, Best Design: The Gallery, Restaurant Sketch, London