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Dino Gavina once said: “When rationally planning a home’s decoration, architects always complete it with a painting, a sculpture, an object that evokes a world of fantasy and miracle – transcending mere functional purpose.”

The legendary Italian furniture producer of the 1960s-70s remains a model for Bel Œil. While pioneering design furniture, Gavina drew equal inspiration from artist friends like Lucio Fontana, Marcel Duchamp, Man Ray, Roberto Matta and Meret Oppenheim – collaborations that infused his creations with daring harmony.

Discover his Paradiso Terrestre editions.

For nearly 25 years, we’ve cultivated this same spirit – collecting inspirations and encounters to share through our curated spaces. Artworks and collectibles aren’t just decor; they’re essential companions in our design journey. Through ongoing dialogue with artists and galleries, we’ve assembled rare pieces staged both in our showrooms and clients’ spaces – explore them in our Art Collection and Design Collection sections.

The Bel Œil Design Collection

Our collaborations with major design houses like Cassina, Knoll, Fritz Hansen and Carl Hansen yield historic pieces – furnishings that have lived full lives yet grow more relevant with age. These 60+ year-old treasures testify to enduring craftsmanship, standing in stark contrast to planned obsolescence. When you acquire from Bel Œil, you invest in legacy.

The Bel Œil Art Collection

We’ve always integrated artists into our presentations – acquiring works to preserve, exhibit, and occasionally place through projects. Whether introducing emerging local talents or established international names, we select creators engaged with museums and galleries whose work challenges spatial conventions and convictions.

We hope to share this passion with you!
Who knows—it might inspire your next acquisition? Treat yourself, invest in or support artists’ work—always meaningful, always inspiring. Living among artworks remains a privilege, especially in times like these.

Note for businesses and independent professionals: Artworks can be acquired gradually through leasing arrangements, integrated into your operational expenses. An efficient and optimized solution—ask us how it works!

See you soon at our showrooms in Nice, Cannes, and Monaco!