A ribbon of stainless steel wraps the wenge handrail of the staircase, which leads up to the pool terrace and down to the bedrooms and study. The steps are also wenge. Photo by Eric Laignel.
Remembering the Late Andrée Putman, Design Icon and Global Influencer
French design icon Andrée Putman, who died on Saturday in her Paris home at the age of 87, began her career in the late 1940s and has left an indelible mark across several continents. Her interiors include chic designer shops, trendy boutique hotels, art house films (Peter Greenaway's The Pillow Book), the Bordeaux Museum of Contemporary Art, and even the Air France Concorde. See a retrospective of her work and read Interior Design's recent interview. +Where Are They Now Q&A +Andrée Putman, Hall of Fame Legend, Dies at 87