André Arbus: A Legacy of Elegant Modernism Born in Toulouse, France, in 1903, André Arbus emerged from a family steeped in the traditions of furniture design – a lineage that profoundly shaped his artistic vision. His early life was intimately intertwined with the craft, learning firsthand the meticulous techniques and enduring values associated with creating exceptional pieces. This familial heritage, combined with a formal education at the Lycée Pierre-de-Fermat and subsequent graduation from the École des Beaux-Arts in Toulouse, provided him with both a solid foundation and an artistic se…