Liaigre Showroom Hosts 'Arts of Japan' Exhibition Bridging French Craft and Japanese Art

French design brand Liaigre's New York showroom presents 'Arts of Japan,' an exhibition pairing the brand's furniture with Japanese ceramics, bamboo, lacquer, and works on paper. Founded by Christian Liaigre in 1985, the brand's aesthetic emphasizes timeless elegance and French craftsmanship. The show, organized with Thomsen Gallery, features pieces from the 19th century to the 1990s, including folding screens, stoneware by Katō Toyohisa, and bamboo baskets by Tanabe Chikuunsai II. A deck chair and table are juxtaposed with a 1930s six-panel screen; a wooden dining table is paired with another screen and a 1970s flower basket. A white coffee table displays Toyohisa's glazed stoneware with red maple glaze. The exhibition highlights how Japanese restraint and material tactility resonate with Liaigre's design philosophy. Located at 29th St. and Madison Ave., the show runs through October 2026.