Maison Philippe Hurel Hosts a Charity Dinner for Paris Design Week
Held during Paris Design Week by Maison Philippe Hurel, a French fine furniture manufacturer founded in 1911, the Women’s Perspectives dinner highlighted four talented female designers. Each was invited to reinterpret an emblematic piece from the Maison, to present a new take on the brand’s heritage.
Constance Guisset took on the Arabel bookcase and presented a piece reflecting her quest for balance between ergonomics and imagination. Sophie Dries revisited the Inwood armchair, while Pauline Leprince, whose designs are inspired by Bauhaus and minimalist art, offered a new take on the Ray desk. Last but not least, Brussels-based interior designer Victoria-Maria Geyer gave the Peggy Sue chair an innovative new look.
This collaboration is also driven by a social cause: each of the four pieces presented during the event will be sold by The Invisible collection, with proceeds benefiting the charity “La Maison des Femmes.” This non-profit organization works to care for and support women in difficulty or who are victims of violence, offering comprehensive care (medical, psychological, social and legal) and also carrying out preventive actions.
At the presentation dinner, we had the pleasure of meeting the designers Constance Guisset, Sophie Dries, Pauline Leprince and Victoria-Maria Geyer, alongside journalists and friends of the Maison.
Photo: Sheraz Debbich
