François Catroux
Auteur(s) : David Netto
The interior designer François Catroux (1936–2020) always embodied contemporary style. His spaces may surprise with the introduction of unusual elements – an elk-horn chandelier or pink fluorescent lighting in a hallway – but Catroux’s characteristic sensibility combines the majesty and grandeur of high ceilings, elegant mouldings and flowing drapery with elements that suggest comfort and a sober, tasteful opulence. Among his favourite elements are sumptuous sofas, rich carpets, subdued lighting, rooms lined with books, and ship cabins with warm wood panelling adorned with brass lamps, all conceived with a modern eye.
This book traces Catroux’s career chronologically, from his early projects in 1968 to his more recent work, and showcases interiors of houses and apartments across the globe, from Paris to New York, Los Angeles and Hong Kong. It offers a comprehensive analysis of the work and life of an international master of interior design.
