Isabelle’s penchant for materiality led her to Jean Guillaume Mathiaut’s Okibo coffee table. “He has a talent for crafting wood. His workshop near Fontainebleau is a true hidden gem that I love to visit,” she says. A designer also working from Fontainebleau, Isabelle says she’s enchanted by Eric Schmitt’s magical touch with bronze, as seen in his lighting designs. It’s also the exploration of most minimalist form that makes Tadao Ando’s bench seat an era-defining piece.

Designer Gio Ponti has always interested Isabelle for his ability to apply the principles of proportion to everyday objects. “Building a chair, in particular, is a fascinating design challenge that requires careful consideration of the backrest and its ergonomics for the human body,” Isabelle says. “Ponti truly is a master in his craft.”

Looking to her own living room, Isabelle designed the Gabriel sofa as her ‘perfect sofa design’ – “It was meticulously crafted with just the right proportions for both relaxation and entertaining,” she says.