1984 Andree Putman’s bold checkerboard bathroom design for Morgans Hotel in New York in 1984 is credited with helping create the concept of the “boutique hotel.” Photo by Deidi Von Schaewen.
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