Olivier Mourgue

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Olivier Mourgue (born 1939 in Paris, France) is a French industrial designer.

His futuristic Djinn chairs were used in the film 2001: A Space Odyssey.

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Olivier Mourgue (born 1939 in Paris, France). Olivier Mourgue is well-known for his furniture design, but he is also a painter and landscape designer. He recently published a book which is titled "Imaginary Gardens and Little Theatres" for the Sainsbury Centre of Visual Arts.

Most of the works by Olivier Mourgue can be found in museum collections. Unfortunately, the main manufacturer 'Airborne International" that used to produce his design, is no longer in business. Original design from Olivier Mourgue can be found at antique shops that specialize in modern design or auction houses. The 'Bouloum' chair which we he designed in 1969 for 'Airborne International' is now in production again and available through nova68 modern design.