Ronan and Erwan Bouroullec, born 1971 and 1976, respectively, in Quimper, France, studied at the École Nationale des Arts Décoratifs in Paris and at the École des Beaux-Arts in Cergy-Pontoise. Ronan began independent design work immediately after completing his studies, while his brother, who was still in school, assisted him.

Since 1999 both brothers have worked together as joint partners in their own Paris-based design studio. Their work ranges from small utilitarian objects to architectural projects. In addition to the design of domestic and office furniture, vases, porcelain dishware, jewellery and diverse home accessories, a primary focus of their work is the design and organisation of interior space.

One of their most unconventional designs, Algue (2004), was created in this context. The collaboration between the Bouroullec brothers and Vitra began with the office furniture system Joyn, which was developed between 2000 and 2002 and continues to be expanded and refined. Along with Jasper Morrison, Hella Jongerius, and Antonio Citterio, Ronan and Erwan Bouroullec have made major contributions to the steadily growing Vitra Home Collection.

RONAN & ERWAN BOUROULLEC

leather Belleville chairs

fabric Belleville chairs

wooden Belleville chairs

solid oiled oak table top

light oak veneer table top

solid smoked oak table top

Ø79.6 x H74cm

light oak veneer table top

The Belleville family – Belleville tables, Belleville chair, Belleville armchair – is a new collection developed by Vitra in collaboration with the designers Ronan and Erwan Bouroullec. Varied materials and muted colours characterize the remarkable hybrid chair and versatile tables. Through the harmonious coordination of their forms and materials, the chairs and tables can be attractively combined in a broad range of home interiors and establishments.

The Belleville tables are available in several shapes – round, square, rectangular – and several tabletops – wood, laminate and outdoor.

Their elegantly arched legs are made of cast aluminum with black epoxy finish.

Tabletop wood veneer or solid wood – natural oiled oak, smoked oiled oak, oiled walnut