orn in 1903, André Arbus was a third-generation French
cabinetmaker who worked in his family’s atelier in Toulouse.
He was trained in the same traditional techniques as those
showcased by 18th century masters Thomas Chippendale
and George Hepplewhite. It was his family’s history that imparted
Arbus with an innate sense of the craft, and that ultimately enabled
him to flourish as an artist.
Arbus holds the rare honor of being recognized as a genius in his
own time. This distinction is a testament to both his talents and his
integrity as a true artist. Part furniture designer, architect, sculptor
and philosopher, Arbus changed the direction of modern French
décor and architecture by redefining the principles of good design.
