Throughout history, French artists, architects and designers have had a tremendous impact on our understanding and appreciation of beauty, style, and aesthetics. From the ornate elegance of Versailles to the chic and functional sensibilities of Le Corbusier, France’s incredible influence on art, fashion, and design throughout the world cannot be understated. This week, in celebration and recognition of Bastille Day, we’re honored to highlight five pieces by French designers, spanning several decades, all available at SUITE NY.

Form and function come together in perfect harmony in the timeless and graceful Matégot Trolley, designed by Mathieu Matégot in 1954. The trolley is composed on two perforated steel trays connected by steel tubes, with rotating casters for easy movement, as well as an added newspaper or magazine holder on the lower tier. Like so many of Matégot's recognizable mid-century designs, this spacious trolley is utilitarian in nature—its possible uses are endless, while still retaining a distinct aesthetic appeal that allows it to seamlessly integrate into a variety of interiors. Tray available in black, white, rainy grey, dusty green, rose, or sand.

Marcel Gascoin was one of the leading furniture designers of the post-war era in Europe, and many of his designs have been gaining increased attention in recent years. Designed in 1947, the C Chair is one of his most recognized pieces. Initially conceived to fit into the new size of smaller homes built at the end of World War II, the C Chair is simple and functional, yet carries an undeniable sense of elegance and sophistication; a testament to Gascoin’s talent and skill. The chair’s frame showcases the timeless beauty of solid wood, while the seat—available in cane, straw, or upholstered in a variety of high-quality fabrics—offers a welcome contrast.

Offering a more contemporary perspective into French design, the Bronco stool is a functional, modern stool, perfect for tying together a bar or kitchen seating area. Built from solid oak, this versatile stool's signature feature is the hook that extends upwards from the back of the seat, designed for hanging a bag or jacket. One look at this design, and it’s easy to envision Bronco placed in multiples throughout a bar, restaurant, or hotel lounge, as well as right at home at your kitchen island. Available in two sizes and a wide range of colors and finishes.

The Pacha Sofa is a modular sofa unlike anything we’ve seen before—and we simply cannot get enough of it. Plush, curvaceous, and offering extraordinary comfort, the Pacha Sofa almost looks more like an upholstered cloud than a functional sofa. French designer Pierre Paulin seems to have thought of everything, creating a design that caters to specific spaces and uses. The Pacha Sofa can be customized in a wide range of configurations to meet your needs, with optional connector cushions that allow even more personalization and comfort. Available upholstered in a wide range of fabrics and leathers.

Through an unexpected combination of leather, metal and glass, the iconic Adnet Coffee Table exemplifies everything that French architect and interior designer Jacques Adnet stood for, perfectly merging his Art Deco style with his strong commitment to functionalist principles. Placed on three curved metal legs that meet elegantly at the heart of the table, the round glass top is edged with a hand-made leather rim and adorned with three gilded brass rings, adding a unique detail that feels uncompromisingly stylish. Leather frame available in black or tan.