Bernard Brunier

1929 —

Bernard Brunier (born 1929) was a French decorator and designer of the 20th century. He entered the École des Arts Appliqués in 1944 and graduated in 1948. After completing his military service, he worked for two years with designer Gustave Gautier, then joined an architectural firm specializing in the design of shops and pharmacies.

He later turned to furniture design, focusing on chairs and seating. His first pieces were produced by L. Philippe, followed by Gabriel Vacher. He established long-term collaborations with publishers J. Paterlini and Coulon Frères, who helped bring his work to a wider audience. Bernard Brunier is known for his clean, functional design style.