Jean-François Crochet

Jean-François Crochet is a French designer and craftsman who has won numerous accolades and is best known for his collaborations with Italian lighting brand Terzani. Crochet was born in 1949 and went on to study at some of the best design schools in Paris. His work is not restricted to just product design, Jean-François Crochet has also designed several fashion boutiques such as la Gaminerie-Paris, several night clubs: Le Tiffany, La nuit des Rois, and Le club Alexandre in Montreal and several restaurants and bars in Paris Bastille.

Crochet met Sergio Terzani in 1985 and was soon working alongside him in his workshop. His work is known for its eye-catching nature and geometric influence. Jean-François Crochet carries an incredibly strong attention to detail and dedicates himself to experimenting with different materials. His designs are described as one of a king and are truly unique with an eclectic style and a personality of their own.

"In 1985 I lay on the beach right next to Sergio Terzani, three tumbles later I was working in his workshop. I believed I designed lamps, I believed I had memory, I got lost in the past to come back to the light." - Jean-François Crochet