Since 1987, our retail brand Christophe Living has been offering a unique selection of French and classical style furniture as well as lighting, art and décor. Our furniture range comprises the very best of quality hand crafted European furniture design.
Christophe Living is all about personalization and customization. Each piece is finished and upholstered especially to suit your taste. Whether it be a salon chair or a bedside table, we can customise the finish, patina, and fabric of your choosing.
We also stock one of the largest ranges of French and traditional style lighting in Australia, with more than 5,000 chandeliers, wall lights and outdoor lighting.
A little bit of our History
Our brands grew out a company called Provençal founded by Jean-Christophe more than 30 years ago. It employed 15 cabinetmakers in the Southern Highlands of NSW and created an award-winning range of original hand carved French pieces for the Australian home.
Each piece was individually designed and hand carved with some pieces taking months to finish. The level of uniqueness and quality was highly acclaimed. The aim was perfection. Provençal sold furniture through David Jones nationally, had a showroom at the South Dowling Antique Centre Surry Hills, supplied furniture to the Art Gallery of NSW, and won the Telstra Business award.
About our Founder and Senior Designer Jean-Christophe
Jean-Christophe studied the history of art in Rome, where he lived for ten years, absorbing the cultural and architectural richness Italy has to offer. He then trained in restoring old country houses and farmhouses in the south of France, covering every aspect from stone work and traditional roof carpentry to joinery and traditional finishes. He continued his training in furniture making in England and in furniture and décor in Switzerland.
He also trained in personal development psychology in London. Jean-Christophe has a strong interest in applying his understanding of how the design and décor of the home can enhance our wellbeing, personal development and support harmony in the relationships within the home.
Since moving to Australia, Jean-Christophe has dedicated himself to sharing the richness of quality craftsmanship, design and aesthetics through articles, interviews, mentoring, and now on our Christophe Design YouTube channel.
Visit www.christopheliving.com.au to view our range of furniture and lighting.