Andrée Putman

Andrée Putman was a legendary French designer whose name became synonymous with understated elegance and timeless style. Over her decades-long career, she redefined modern luxury through her work in interior design, product design, and architecture. Known for projects like the Morgan Hotel in New York, the redesign of Concorde’s interior, and her collaborations with brands such as Christofle and Veuve Clicquot, Putman had a singular ability to blend simplicity with sophistication.

Her collaboration with Forge de Laguiole brought her iconic design philosophy to the world of cutlery. She created a refined and contemporary table knife that balances form and function with quiet grace. True to her minimalist yet expressive style, the knife embodies purity of line and thoughtful detail—an elegant reinterpretation of the traditional Laguiole. Putman’s contribution stands as a testament to her belief that even the simplest objects deserve beauty and meaning.