Jacqueline Lecoq

Jacqueline Lecoq
Born	1932 (age 84–85)
Nationality	French
Occupation	Designer
Known for	Minimalist furniture designs

Jacqueline Lecoq (born 1932) is a French designer who collaborated for many years with Antoine Philippon. They produced furniture designs that were modern, simple and minimalist, often using large glass plates as both surfaces and supports.

Jacqueline Lecoq was born in 1932. She trained at the École nationale supérieure des arts décoratifs in the studio of Eric Bagge (1890–1978). After graduating she joined Marcel Gascoin's company. In the period after World War II (1939–45) there was increased interest in using new methods and materials for mass production of furniture. Manufacturers of materials such as formica, plywood, aluminum, and steel sponsored the salons of the Société des artistes décorateurs. Designers who exhibited their experimental work at the salons in this period included Lecoq, Antoine Philippon, René-Jean Caillette, Joseph-André Motte, Jean Prouvé, Charlotte Perriand and Pierre Guariche.

In 1954 Lecoq met Antoine Philippon (1930–95), who had trained at the École Boulle, and was also working for Gascoin. Lecoq and Philippon formed a partnership in 1956 that would last until Philippon's death in 1995. During their long career they often showed their creations at the Salon des arts ménagers and the Salon des artistes décorateurs. Philippon was president of the latter in 1970–72. They participated in world exhibitions in Brussels (1958) where they won the grand prize for their "young man's room" and Montreal (1967). In 1961 they received the René Gabriel prize.

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