In 1960, Marc Held founded Archiform, a Paris-based design firm where designers and architects could come together as a study center.

Little is known about female designer, Annie Hieronimus. She was born in Paris and studied at the Ecole des Métiers d'Arts et des Arts Appliqués.

Guy du Temple de Rougemont was born on April 23rd, 1935. He was born into a disciplined family, being the son of General Jean-Louis du Temple de Rougemont.

French designer Pierre Paulin has rose to prominence his signature playful and organic forms that are paired with bright colors and dynamic patterns.

Olivier Mourgue was born in 1939 in Paris. He went on to study interior design and furniture design at the 'l'Ecole Nationale Superieure des Arts Decoratifs' in Paris where he graduates in 1960.

French industrial designer, Roger Tallon was born in Paris in 1929. He trained as an engineer from 1944 to 1950. After graduation Tallon found himself embarking on a career in design.