Rating and value of furniture, desks, lamps, armchairs by Paul Dupré-Lafon

If you own a work by or based on the designer Paul Dupré-Lafon and would like to know its value, our state-approved experts and auctioneers can help you. Our specialists will carry out a free appraisal of your work, and provide you with a precise estimate of its value on the current market. Then, if you wish to sell your work of art, we will guide you towards the best possible means of obtaining the best possible price.

Designer's rating and value

Paul Dupré-Lafon's works are enjoying renewed success thanks to the current revival of interest in the Art Deco movement. He has rapidly established himself as an art market leader. Today, his furniture is all the rage in auction rooms and attracts a large number of collectors. His pieces are mainly traded in France and the United States. A work by Dupré-Lafon can fetch tens of thousands of euros at auction. In 2021, one of his wood and steel Coffee tables dating from 1937 sold for €667,890 at Sotheby's.   

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Designer's style and technique

Paul Dupré-Lafon was part of the Art Deco movement, which reached its peak at the beginning of the 20th century. His work enjoyed rapid and dazzling success, thanks to the elegant design of his furniture and his sense of aesthetics.

Paul Dupré-Lafon, decorator to millionaires

Paul Dupré-Lafon was born in Marseille in 1900. He came from a family of craftsmen and was educated at a Jesuit school, before beginning his artistic training at the Ecole des Beaux-Arts in Marseille. He moved to Paris in 1923 to develop architecture and design projects.

His success was almost immediate, and he soon received prestigious commissions, including Hermès. A decorator as well as an architect, he directed construction projects for private mansions, the first of which he completed on Rue Rembrandt. His style is remarkably elegant, using curved lines, wood and lots of leather in his furniture.

He held many positions, and worked in several fields at the same time, whether architecture, design or interior decoration. His work was very popular with some of the biggest stars of the 20th century, the famous pianist and singer Elton John being one of his many clients. That's why he's sometimes nicknamed "the millionaires' decorator".

All these personalities, together with the attraction of haute couture houses for its furniture, have contributed to making it popular and sought-after by the general public.

The artist never wanted to exhibit his work, as the notoriety offered by his sponsors was more than enough.

Dupré-Lafon died in Deauville in 1971, leaving behind him a considerable reputation and legacy.

The legacy of Paul Dupré-Lafon

Pierre Dunand has left a notable legacy in the field of French design, with iconic pieces that are rare on the market and can be found in haute-couture houses and private mansions alike. His work is characterized by great diversity and remarkable richness: chairs, tables, desks, lamps... His creations are extremely popular in today's interior design trends.

Appraising your property

If you own a work by Paul Dupré-Lafon, we invite you to request a free appraisal by filling in our online form. A member of our team of experts and certified auctioneers will contact you to provide an estimate of the market value of your work.

If you are considering selling your work, our specialists will also guide you through the various alternatives available to obtain the best possible price, taking into account market trends and the specific features of each work.