History - Hervé Baume

History

HERVÉ BAUME, AN ANTIQUES DEALER AND COLLECTOR…

At heart, the antiques trade is a series of encounters and objects. That is the path that brought Hervé Baume from Paris to Avignon. A defining trajectory from the City of Light to the City of the Popes, opening the way to a new chapter.

After opening his antiques shop in 1973, and driven by his passion for 19th-century garden furniture, Hervé Baume embarked on the creation of his first piece: the Ville-d’Avray – HB1 armchair, which would, over time, become his signature design.

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Maison Hervé Baume, French maker of bespoke wrought-iron furniture.

While Hervé Baume has established its place within the wider world of decoration, preserving its distinctive identity remains paramount. A discreet signature that allows the Maison and its workshops to work at their own pace. Today, the Maison continues to develop prototypes for its garden furniture, while preserving the intuitive spirit of antique collecting that has guided Hervé Baume from the very beginning.

For more than fifty years, Maison Hervé Baume has been a benchmark in the field. A quietly established brand, yet one that is universally recognised for the quality of its wrought-iron creations.

HERVÉ BAUME AND THE FRENCH ART OF LIVING

Au début des années 2020, nouveau chapitre, nouvelle équipe. Hervé Baume poursuit ainsi une ambition claire : affirmer sa place parmi les grandes signatures de l’art de vivre, en France comme à l’international. Ses créations conjuguent intemporalité des formes, héritage des savoir-faire, et excellence artisanale, toujours enrichis d’une touche de modernité.

This vision is expressed through collections that celebrate the French art of living. Exceptional materials, precise lines, and exquisite care are brought to every detail and every finish, forging the Maison’s enduring reputation for outstanding refinement in outdoor furnishings.

Chairs, armchairs, tables, poolside beds and many other pieces are complemented by crystal accessories and planters as extensions of their elegance.

Hervé Baume wrought-iron outdoor furniture, Mas de Chabran.
Hervé Baume craftsmanship: furniture handcrafted in the Avignon workshop.

HERVÉ BAUME, EXCEPTIONAL CRAFTSMANSHIP

Hervé Baume furniture, cushions and accessories are crafted to order by passionate artisans at our workshops in Avignon. Each piece is shaped in the finest materials with an unwavering commitment to uncompromising quality.

Through its mastery of these materials and its distinctive expertise, the Maison offers exceptional finishes and an extensive range of patinas. The quality of the craftsmanship ensures that each piece will endure for twenty years.

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HERVÉ BAUME: FROM CRAFTSMANSHIP TO BESPOKE CREATION

Maison Hervé Baume also offers a considerable creative freedom to architects and interior designers, enabling them to incorporate its creations into ambitious commissions, with a choice of finishes, patinas and fabrics.

Every cushion is crafted by the seamstresses in the Maison’s workshop in Avignon. In keeping with tradition and the exacting standards of luxury.

Handcrafted cushions in the Hervé Baume upholstery workshop.
Selected fabric rolls for crafting Hervé Baume outdoor furniture cushions.
Archives of Maison Hervé Baume and its world of outdoor furniture in Provence.
Hot-forging iron by hand with a hammer, part of the traditional craftsmanship behind Hervé Baume furniture.
Hand-cutting fabric for the crafting of Hervé Baume outdoor furniture cushions.
Craftsman shaping metal by hand with a hammer in the Hervé Baume ironworking workshop.
Handcrafted cushions for Hervé Baume outdoor furniture.
Hammer and anvil in the ironworking workshop where the Hervé Baume collections are handcrafted.