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Henri Delanne, "Silhouettes
Front and Back", Bronze, France, 1980
By Henri Delanne
Located in PARIS, FR
bronze sculpture representing a deconstructed forme-libre modernist women's bust. Signed by the artist
Category
Vintage 1980s French Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
A Pair of WALL APPLIQUES SCONCES by JACQUES BINY, LUMINALITE, France 1950
By Jacques Biny
Located in PARIS, FR
An authentic and exceptional pair of asymmetrical wall lights, Modernist, Bauhaus, from Forme-Libre
Category
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
A Pair of SCANDINAVIAN GLASS VASES, by PER LUTKEN, for HOLMEGAARD, Denmark 1960
By Per Lutken for Holmegaard
Located in PARIS, FR
A spectacular pair of asymetrical cylindrical or tube blown vases, Modernist, Forme-Libre, 2 high
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Modern Bottles
Materials
Blown Glass
A MINIMAL RADICAL "Privat" FLOOR LAMP by FRANZ WEST, META-MEMPHIS, Italy 1990
By Franz West
Located in PARIS, FR
A spectacular and iconique floor lamp in steel; Modern, Bauhaus, Constructivist, Forme-Libre
Category
1990s Italian Post-Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Steel
Big Size Solid Bronze Decorative Dish on Tripod Feet - France 1970
s
Located in New York, NY
Large size solid bronze dish to be used as a center piece or a "vide-poches". Wavy organic "forme
Category
Vintage 1970s French Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche
Materials
Bronze
A FREE-FORM MODERNIST Ceramic VASE by ELCHINGER, France 1950
By Elchinger
Located in PARIS, FR
A very graphic openwork vase, Modernist, from Forme-Libre, sensual body in thick ceramic enameled
Category
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
A FREE-FORM Pair of MODERNIST Ceramic CANDLESTICKS by ANDRE BAUD, France 1950
By André Baud
Located in PARIS, FR
A superb, sensual and charming pair of small "quadripod" candlesticks, Modernist, Forme-Libre body
Category
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
A Set of 4 BRUTALIST CHAIRS by MICHEL MILLERET, Pierre Chapo Style, France 1960
Located in PARIS, FR
, Constructivist, Forme Libre, geometrical structures in thick pieces of massive elm of a square section, with
Category
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Elm
A FREE-FORM MODERNIST Ceramic VASE by ELCHINGER, France 1950
By Elchinger
Located in PARIS, FR
A rare, large and generous vase with handles, Modernist, from Forme-Libre, sensual body in thick
Category
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
A RUSTIC MODERN BRUTALIST Ceramic TABLE LAMP from LA BORNE POTTERS, France 1970
By La Borne Potters
Located in PARIS, FR
curved Forme-Libre body in very raw earthy sandstone with a twisted movement irregularly enameled with a
Category
Vintage 1970s French Brutalist Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic
A MID-CENTURY MODERN WALL APPLIQUE in the Style of ARLUS
RISPAL, France 1950
By Arlus
Located in PARIS, FR
A very beautiful large adjustable wall light, Modernist, Fifties, Forme-Libre, large tapered base
Category
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
A SCANDINAVIAN MODERN MODERNIST "Knockdown" CHAIR by YNGVE EKSTROM, Sweden, 1960
By Yngve Ekström
Located in PARIS, FR
An amazing chair with compass feet and a Plywood back, Modernist, Forme Libre, Dansk, Scandinave
Category
Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Bronze
A POST-MODERN AUBUSSON Tapestry by RICHARD RAPAICH, France 1990
Located in PARIS, FR
An exceptional Aubusson tapestry, Post-Modern, Forme-Libre, Lyrical Abstraction, hand-woven in wool
Category
1990s French Post-Modern Tapestries
Materials
Tapestry, Wool
A MODERNIST MID-CENTURY-MODERN FREE-FORM Grey Velvet SOFA, France, 1950
Located in PARIS, FR
A beautiful and confortable sofa in light grey velvet, Moderniste, Forme Libre, with generous
Category
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Velvet, Wood
Bureau en bois dans le goût de Charlotte Perriand
Located in Paris, FR
. Un plateau de forme libre qui repose sur un piétement en 2 parties. Premier pied rectangulaire sur 2
Category
Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Chrome
A Luxurious SHABBY-CHIC NEOCLASSICAL Glass TABLE LAMP by SEVRES, France 1960
By Cristalleries De Sevres
Located in PARIS, FR
A very large and luxurious table lamp, Modernist, from Forme-Libre, base in a very thick piece of
Category
Vintage 1960s French Neoclassical Table Lamps
Materials
Crystal
Van der Straeten Mirror Expansion n°349
By Herve Van Der Straeten
Located in PARIS, FR
Hervé Van der STRAETEN — Miroir Expansion n°349, 2008
Encadrement en bronze doré et patiné de forme
Category
Early 2000s French Wall Mirrors
Materials
Bronze
Price Upon Request
A FREE-FORM MODERNIST Ceramic PITCHER or VASE by ANNELIESE BECKH, France 1950
By Elchinger
Located in PARIS, FR
A "Tigris" pitcher or vase, Modernist, from Forme-Libre, sensual body in thick glossy black
Category
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
A SPACE-AGE Modular CEILING FIXTURE by GOFFREDO REGGIANI, Italy 1960
By Goffredo Reggiani
Located in PARIS, FR
A large adjustable suspension, Modernist, Forme-Libre, Space-Age, composition of 4 wooden strips
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Plexiglass, Wood
Charlotte Perriand 527 Mexique Table for Cassina
By Cassina, Charlotte Perriand
Located in Berlin, DE
. Relaunched in 2014. Manufactured by Cassina in Italy. Included as one of the tables en forme libre created
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Materials
Metal
$6,110 / item
All Oak "Secrétaire" Desk by Pierre Cruège, France 1950
s
By Pierre Cruège
Located in New York, NY
French reconstruction designer Pierre Cruège's forme libre masterpiece bureau with abattant.
Rare
Category
Vintage 1950s French Secretaires
Materials
Brass
2 MID-CENTURY MODERN Orientable TABLE LAMPS by GILARDI
BARZAGHI, Italy 1950
By Gino Sarfatti, Gilardi
Barzaghi, Gilardi
Bazarghi
Located in PARIS, FR
, Forme-Libre, minimalist "Z" brass structures, with orientable conical shades, golden brass and black
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass, Aluminum
A MID-CENTURY-MODERN BRUTALIST Armchair in AUDOUX-MINNET Style, France 1950
By Adrien Audoux and Frida Minnet
Located in PARIS, FR
A spectacular charming armchair with wings, Modernist, Forme-Libre, Shabby-Chic, folded bamboo
Category
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Bamboo, Wicker
A Set of 4 MID-CENTURY-MODERN Chairs SIGNED by AUDOUX-MINNET, France 1950
By Adrien Audoux and Frida Minnet
Located in PARIS, FR
An authentic set of 4 summer chairs including 2 with large armrests, Modernist, Forme-Libre, Shabby
Category
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Bamboo, Wicker
Petit Bureau en forme de libre PRO, by Charlotte Perriand for Cassina
By Cassina, Charlotte Perriand
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Devoid of sharp angles, the rounded asymmetrical shape of the Petit Bureau En Forme Libre designer
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
Petit Bureau en forme de libre PRO, by Charlotte Perriand for Cassina
By Charlotte Perriand, Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Devoid of sharp angles, the rounded asymmetrical shape of the Petit Bureau En Forme Libre designer
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
A MID-CENTURY-MODERN Wall Lamp by BRUNO GATTA
STILNOVO, Italy 1950
By Bruno Gatta
Located in PARIS, FR
A small adjustable wall light, Modernist, from Forme-Libre, wall base in black lacquered metal
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
A PAIR of GLASS CEILING FIXTURES by BENT NORDSTED, for FOG&MORUP, Denmark 1960
Located in PARIS, FR
An elegant pair of pendant lights, Modernist, Dansk, Scandinavian, Forme-Libre, each luminaire
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Glass
A MID-CENTURY-MODERN MODERNIST Tripod FLOOR LAMP, MATEGOT Style, France 1950
Located in PARIS, FR
Moderniste, Forme-Libre, Shabby-Chic piece has a tripod base structured by a perforated yellow tray, 3
Category
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Metal, Brass
A Pair of MODERNIST WALL APPLIQUES by JACQUES BINY for LUMINALITE, France 1950
By Jacques Biny
Located in PARIS, FR
An outstanding pair of asymmetrical wall appliques, Mid-century Modern, Bauhaus, Forme-Libre, in
Category
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal, Brass
A MID-CENTURY-MODERN MODERNIST SPACE-AGE Ceiling Light by REGGIANI, Italy 1960
By Gioffredo Reggiani
Located in PARIS, FR
A large modular suspension, Modernist, from Forme-Libre, Space-Age, composition of 4 slats of wood
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Plexiglass, Wood
Ceramic side table
Ellipse
by Roger Capron, France 1960s
By Roger Capron
Located in Rotterdam, ZH
was proponent of the Forme Libres Movement, characterised by undulating expressionist lines, shapes
Category
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Materials
Steel
An Abstract
Lyrical OIL PAINTING on CANVAS by YVES CORBASSIERE, 1959 France
By Yves Corbassiere
Located in PARIS, FR
A wide and powerful abstract painting, "forme libre", oil on canvas, by Yves Corbassière (1925-2020
Category
Vintage 1950s French Post-Modern Paintings
Materials
Paint
A Pair of MURANO GLASS WALL APPLIQUES, by FLAVIO POLI
VERONESE, Italy 1960
By Flavio Poli
Located in PARIS, FR
An exceptional pair of 3 "flambeau" wall lights, Forme-Libre, in translucent and turquoise blown
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Murano Glass
A MID-CENTURY-MODERN MODERNIST SPACE-AGE Ceiling Light by STILNOVO, Italy 1960
By Gino Sarfatti
Located in PARIS, FR
A spectacular aerial suspension or chandelier, Modernist, Space-Age, Forme-Libre, UFO-inspired
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Very Rare French 1950
s Three-Arm Flush Mount or Sconce
By Jacques Biny
Located in Hanover, MA
a yellow painted metal grille with cruciform perforations, overlaid with a "forme libre" tubular
Category
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount
Materials
Brass, Aluminum, Iron
Petit Bureau En Forme De Libre, by Charlotte Perriand for Cassina
By Charlotte Perriand, Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
A design table crafted by Charlotte Perriand to bring the warmth of wood and a free-spirited aesthetic into her studio.
Without inhibiting the user, the rounded, asymmetrical curv...
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
A MID-CENTURY MODERN Orientable TABLE LAMP by MAISON LUNEL, France 1950
By R. Lunel, Maison Lunel
Located in PARIS, FR
An authentic, rare and iconic orientable table lamp, Mid-Century-Modern, Modernist, Fifties, Forme
Category
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Charlotte Perriand Mexique Outdoor Low Table For Cassina
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
forme libre” series of tables in 1938 and devised Mexique in 1952 for the students’ rooms in the Maison
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Ceramic
Charlotte Perriand Set Of Three Mexique Outdoor Low Table For Cassina
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
designing the “en forme libre” series of tables in 1938 and devised Mexique in 1952 for the students’ rooms
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Ceramic
Charlotte Perriand Mid-Century Modern 527 Mexique Table by Cassina
By Cassina, Charlotte Perriand
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
.
Manufactured by Cassina in Italy.
Included as one of the tables en forme libre created between 1938 and 1939
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Materials
Metal
Charlotte Perriand Mid-Century Modern 527 Mexique Table by Cassina
By Cassina, Charlotte Perriand
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
.
Manufactured by Cassina in Italy.
Included as one of the tables en forme libre created between 1938 and 1939
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Materials
Metal
Charlotte Perriand Mid-Century Modern 527 Mexique Table by Cassina
By Cassina, Charlotte Perriand
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
.
Manufactured by Cassina in Italy.
Included as one of the tables en forme libre created between 1938 and 1939
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Materials
Metal
Charlotte Perriand 527 Mexique Table by Cassina
By Charlotte Perriand, Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Italy.
Included as one of the tables en forme libre created between 1938 and 1939, the final design
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Materials
Metal
$7,712 / item
Charlotte Perriand 527 Mexique Table by Cassina
By Cassina, Charlotte Perriand
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Italy.
Included as one of the tables en forme libre created between 1938 and 1939, the final design was
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Materials
Metal
$7,712 / item
Charlotte Perriand 527 Mexique Table by Cassina
By Cassina, Charlotte Perriand
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Italy.
Included as one of the tables en forme libre created between 1938 and 1939, the final design
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Materials
Metal
$7,712 / item
Charlotte Perriand Mid-Century Modern 527 Mexique Table by Cassina
By Cassina, Charlotte Perriand
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
.
Manufactured by Cassina in Italy.
Included as one of the tables en forme libre created between 1938 and 1939
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Materials
Metal
Charlotte Perriand Set of Two Mexique Stools, Wood and Metal by Cassina
By Cassina, Charlotte Perriand
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
available in two different heights, 45 cm. and 72 cm. The “en forme libre” seating, in solid wood, is
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Stools
Materials
Metal
Charlotte Perriand Mexique Stool Outdoor For Cassina
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
distinguish the entire collection.
Charlotte Perriand began designing the “en forme libre” series of tables
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Stools
Materials
Plywood
$3,951 / item
Charlotte Perriand Set Of Two Mexique Stool and Table Outdoor For Cassina
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
forme libre” series of tables in 1938 and devised Mexique in 1952 for the students’ rooms in the Maison
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Stools
Materials
Plywood
Grande sculpture en bois forme libre circa 1970 France
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Grande sculpture en bois d'olivier de forme libre, taillé à la gouge.
Chef d'œuvre de compagnon
Category
Late 20th Century French Brutalist Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Grande sculpture totem en bois forme libre circa 1970 France
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Grande sculpture totem en bois de chêne de forme libre.
Travail français des années 70.
Excellente
Category
Late 20th Century French Brutalist Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Sculpture abstraite de forme libre en bois d’olivier France vers 1960
By Sculpture House
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Sculpture abstraite de forme libre en bois d’olivier.
Travail français des années 1960.
Category
Vintage 1960s French Post-Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Sculpture en bois de forme libre Raymond REBOUR (1926-1992). France vers 1970
By Sculpture House
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Sculpture de forme libre Raymond REBOUR (1926-1992).
Bois d’acacia, France vers 1970.
Signé “RR
Category
Vintage 1970s French Post-Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Sculpture abstraite de forme libre en chêne clair sur socle en bois noir
By Sculpture House
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Sculpture abstraite de forme libre en bois.
Chêne clair sur socle en bois teinté noir.
Signé au
Category
Vintage 1970s Belgian Post-Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Oak, Giltwood
Table basse ou coffee table en bois massif de forme libre circa 1960
By George Nakashima
Located in PARIS, FR
sont fons et élégants et donnent de la légèreté à la table; le plateau est de forme libre, et comporte
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood
"Forme Libre" Mirror by Hubert le Gall
By Hubert le Gall
Located in New York, NY
Very large organic form mirror. A simple golden rim accents the simplicity of this magnificent mirror.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Wall Mirrors
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Forme Libre For Sale on 1stDibs
With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the forme libre you’re looking for. Frequently made of wood, metal and oak, every forme libre was constructed with great care. There are 11 variations of the antique or vintage forme libre you’re looking for, while we also have 3 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect forme libre — we have versions that date back to the 20th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. A forme libre is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Mid-Century Modern and Modern styles are sought with frequency. You’ll likely find more than one forme libre that is appealing in its simplicity, but Charlotte Perriand, Osvaldo Borsani and Cassina produced versions that are worth a look.
How Much is a Forme Libre?
Prices for a forme libre start at $1,200 and top out at $209,000 with the average selling for $3,800.
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