self, but laments, “Because my personal items are always spiration came from Pierre Chareau, the French architect his mother, Antoinette Proulx. Also, I loved the storage that enough species that are green and attractive to the high-end
last on the production schedule, these items followed the from the turn of the 20th century. I love the way he mixed piece provided me. The drawers are deep and it can really residential market. We’re always straddling the green/at-
launch of the Infinite Office Collection.” The coffee and wood and steel in so many of his furniture pieces so I tried hold a lot! tractive fence. Green can be attractive, don’t get me wrong,
end tables and lighting were designed to help define a look the mix in my own way.
I see from your Green Statement, that Antoine Proulx
but choices are still quite limited in this arena and at the
Marc was trying to achieve with his vignette shots. He
The inspiration for your collections is extremely var- is dedicated to reducing its carbon footprint and us-
end of the day, most customers want attractive first.
wanted the new shots to appeal to the European and East
ied. Where do you look for inspiration? ing eco-friendly materials. Do you have any additional What’s ahead for Antoine Proulx? Any new collec -
Coast markets with heavier, more ornate wall moldings
I don’t really look for inspiration, it just comes. It is true news on the green front? tions or types of furnishings in the works?
and rich, dark, metal-like colors.
that many of my designs come from paintings (either René Concerning the green front, we are trying to keep up and Like everyone today, Antoine Proulx is looking for new
Also on the horizon for Antoine Proulx is continued ex-
Magritte or Frances Bacon) but inspiration can come from learn daily. Frankly, I find it all a bit confusing and techni- customers and new markets. To that end, we have an agent
pansion into untapped markets. They’ve signed on with a
anywhere really. In fact, it comes when I’m most relaxed, cal at times. There is much green literature out there that in Paris who is developing our European business and
representative in Paris and are hoping for additional Euro-
away from home and office, and not looking for it. An in- contradicts each other so it takes some time to get through looking for showroom reps there. Also, I have started de-
pean representatives. Marc is anticipating that his updated
teresting fence along the side of the road can be inspiring. it. We are, however, working toward all of our wood be- signing dining chairs and have added four to our collection www
vignettes and collections will have more appeal to the hos-
In most cases, however, my designs start with the leg detail ing SFC-certified. The fact of the matter is there just aren’t at this point.
pitality market as well.
then flow from there. The pieces that get generated from a
.designtrade.net
Marc Desplaines spoke with DTM about his what in-
detail are always inspired by the needs of the market.
spires him and the future of Antoine Proulx.
Which is your favorite piece?
What was the first piece you designed? What was
Page 23: A guest bedroom featuring furniture from Antoine Proulx’s French Series, including the BD-75C Bed with open-channel
My favorite piece is the DR-06A Dresser from the
steel feet, the ET-09 End/Bedside Table and the LT-118T Table Lamp, which features a sandblasted acrylic shade and steel frame;
your inspiration?
French Series. It was the only piece my father saw com- Above: One of the new vignettes showcasing the ET-41 End/Bedside Table, LT-145 Desk Lamp, DB-03C Day Bed with pillows by
The first piece I designed was the BN-03 Bench. My in-
pleted before he died. In fact, I named my company after
Rosemary Hallgarten, CT80 Coffee Table, LT-118 Floor Lamp, new CH-142 Dining Chairs with arms and a Delinear rug.
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