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Temps Libre

Temps Libre is a French design brand created by interior decorator and upholsterer Virginie Lobrot. Originally from Paris, Lobrot has been based in Toulouse since 2001 and presented the concept for the first time at the Maison & Objet trade fair in Paris in 2012. The brand name — French for "free time" — is a statement of intent.

The centrepiece is an indoor-outdoor armchair inspired by the Indian Chair: the folding seat used by the British Army in the 19th century and by Napoleon on campaign. Its defining feature is that it disassembles and reassembles in three minutes — easy to transport, easy to store. Collections are named after French locations including Étretat, Toulouse, Deauville and Isle-sur-la-Sorgue. The range also includes dining chairs, bar stools, side tables, footrests, shelves and bed benches, all following the same nomadic design principle. Virginie Lobrot also designs her own fabrics in linen, hemp and bamboo.

In the contract market, the pieces are used primarily in restaurant and hospitality settings. The concept addresses planners seeking easily deployable, aesthetically defined furniture for temporary or flexible space uses.

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Temps Libre

Temps Libre is a French design brand created by interior decorator and upholsterer Virginie Lobrot. Originally from Paris, Lobrot has been based in Toulouse since 2001 and presented the concept for the first time at the Maison & Objet trade fair in Paris in 2012. The brand name — French for "free time" — is a statement of intent.

The centrepiece is an indoor-outdoor armchair inspired by the Indian Chair: the folding seat used by the British Army in the 19th century and by Napoleon on campaign. Its defining feature is that it disassembles and reassembles in three minutes — easy to transport, easy to store. Collections are named after French locations including Étretat, Toulouse, Deauville and Isle-sur-la-Sorgue. The range also includes dining chairs, bar stools, side tables, footrests, shelves and bed benches, all following the same nomadic design principle. Virginie Lobrot also designs her own fabrics in linen, hemp and bamboo.

In the contract market, the pieces are used primarily in restaurant and hospitality settings. The concept addresses planners seeking easily deployable, aesthetically defined furniture for temporary or flexible space uses.

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