Designer
Jean-Baptiste Fastrez
Jean-Baptiste Fastrez is a French designer born in 1984. A graduate of ENSCI in 2010, he opened his own studio in 2012. He now collaborates with various brands and publishers such as Moustache, the Manufacture de Sèvres, Kvadrat, CIRVA, Tai Ping, as well as the Kreo Gallery. He has won several awards, including the Grand Prix of the Jury at Design Parade 6 at Villa Noailles (Hyères, France) in 2011 and the Grand Prix for Creation from the City of Paris in 2019.
The OSAKA 25 collection
Inspired by the thematic direction of the Pavilion—“a hymn to love”—the collection titled Osaka 25 embodies the bold spirit and French excellence in craftsmanship and design. Osaka 25 draws its DNA from the history of the bistro chair. With its simple design, combining metal tubing and wood, the original shape of its backrest gives the seat a distinctive character. The collection exudes a quintessentially French blend of rigor and playfulness. Through the combined use of aluminum and ash wood, along with a compact form, the collection has been designed to be both robust and highly stackable. A bistro-inspired table complements the chairs, sharing a common aesthetic.
“It is with pride and humility that I follow in the footsteps of iconic creators by representing France in Osaka. My project will pay tribute to the design of our country: sober and offbeat, rooted in tradition yet projected toward the avant-garde.” Jean-Baptiste Fastrez, award-winning designer.
Design by Jean-Baptiste Fastrez
Stackable chair in aluminium and ash
