Galerie Downtown François Laffanour

Galerie Downtown François Laffanour is a Paris-based art and design gallery founded by François Laffanour in 1982. It is widely recognized as a leading specialist in French postwar design and decorative arts, with a particular focus on the furniture and architectural works of Jean Prouvé, Charlotte Perriand, Le Corbusier, and Pierre Jeanneret. The gallery operates from a space on Rue de Seine in the Saint-Germain-des-Prés district of Paris and participates in major international art and design fairs, including Design Miami/Basel and the Pavilion of Art & Design (PAD) in Paris and London. Its inventory includes rare and important pieces of 20th-century design, often acquired directly from architects, designers, or their estates. The gallery has played a significant role in establishing the market for French postwar design and has placed works in major private and public collections worldwide. François Laffanour remains the owner and director, and the gallery continues to be a reference point for collectors and institutions seeking exceptional examples of mid-century French design.

Galerie Downtown François Laffanour was established in 1982 by François Laffanour in Paris. From its early years, the gallery distinguished itself by focusing on French postwar design, a field that was then relatively underexplored. Laffanour began by dealing in works by Jean Prouvé, whose furniture and architectural elements were not yet widely recognized by the mainstream art market. Over the decades, the gallery expanded its expertise to include Charlotte Perriand, Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, and other key figures of 20th-century French design. The gallery's location on Rue de Seine in the Saint-Germain-des-Prés area placed it at the heart of the Parisian art and antiques trade. In the 1990s and 2000s, as interest in mid-century design grew globally, Galerie Downtown became a primary destination for collectors and institutions. It has participated in prestigious fairs such as Design Miami/Basel and PAD, helping to establish the market for French postwar design. The gallery has also published catalogues and supported exhibitions that have contributed to the scholarly understanding of these designers. Today, Galerie Downtown François Laffanour continues to operate under the direction of its founder, maintaining its reputation as a leading authority in the field.

• 1982

  Gallery founded by François Laffanour in Paris.

Leading specialist in French postwar design, catering to museums and private collectors.

Product categories. French postwar design furniture · Decorative arts · Architectural works · Collectible design

• 2019.09.26

  Downtown Gallery presents a Charlotte Perriand exhibition[1]Downtown Gallery举办夏洛特·佩里安展览artdaily.com

  Galerie Downtown François Laffanour presented an exhibition of Charlotte Perriand's work in Paris as part of its 40th anniversary, running from 26 September to 2 November 2019.

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