Bernard Govin (born 1940) is a distinctive figure of French design, heir to the postwar modernist impulse and creator of furniture that reflected a generation’s desire for freedom. Trained at the École Duperré and the Institut d’Esthétique Industrielle, he founded his own studio in 1963 and quickly developed supple, modular forms conceived to break away from the rigidity of traditional interiors. He took part in several editions of the Salon des Artistes Décorateurs, the avant-garde platform where young designers showcased their vision: in 1966 he presented his Asmara seating system, a true manifesto for a more relaxed lifestyle, followed in later years by other modular and sculptural proposals that drew attention from critics and the public alike. His name remains closely tied to Ligne Roset, which produced Asmara in 1967 and Dunes in 1972, two ensembles now regarded as icons of modern furniture. Govin also collaborated with Airborne, Pierre Cardin, and Mobilier International, embedding his work within the vibrant design culture of the 1960s and 1970s. Later, settled in the South of France, he pursued interior architecture projects in which furniture fused seamlessly with space, faithful to his vision of a total habitat. Today, with many of his pieces reissued, his creations reveal the visionary audacity of a designer who combined formal modernity, sensual comfort, and a spirit of conviviality.