Louis Süe

Louis Süe was a visionary French architect, designer, and painter who co-founded the Compagnie des arts français, shaping the elegant Art Deco aesthetic.

ABOUT

Born Marie-Louis Süe in Bordeaux in 1875, Louis Süe was a pivotal figure in French design, renowned for his ability to blend traditional forms with modern sensibilities. Initially studying painting at the École des Beaux-Arts under Victor Laloux, he also delved into architectural design, earning his diploma in 1901. His early career saw collaborations with Paul Huillard on Parisian artist workshops and buildings, and an influential trip to Vienna in 1910 to visit the Wiener…

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NOTABLE WORKS

Side Chair 1912 · The Metropolitan Museum of Art Commode 1913 · The Metropolitan Museum of Art Side chair 1916 · Metropolitan Museum of Art Claude Terrasse 1897 · The Metropolitan Museum of Art "Bouquets" Textile 1914 · The Metropolitan Museum of Art "Paris" Textile 1914 · The Metropolitan Museum of Art

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INFLUENCES

Influenced by

Wiener WerkstätteArts and Crafts/Secession

Influenced

Compagnie des arts françaisArt Deco Design