The Cocodoll bed by Les Lalanne

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An inspirational piece of surrealist legacy: the Cocodoll bed by François-Xavier and Claude Lalanne in a Jacques Grange interior. Created in 1964, this special bed sophisticated work of design that combines imagination, style and masterful craftsmanship - all as we like. 

Interior designer Jacques Grange—known for his eclectic and refined approach to interiors—featured this distinctive piece in his own home. Grange’s spaces are often a fusion of classic and contemporary, and the Cocodoll bed adds a striking touch of eccentricity. 

Born in Paris in 1925, Claude Lalanne, is one of the most enduring figures in the surrealist movement. She began her artistic journey studying architecture, but it was a significant meeting with painter François-Xavier Lalanne in 1952 that transformed her path. The two fell in love and married in 1967, and after their union, both shifted their focus to sculpture. Together, they formed the iconic duo collaborating on groundbreaking work until François-Xavier’s passing in 2008.

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Known collectively as Les Lalanne, François-Xavier and Claude formed one of the most dynamic artistic partnerships of the 20th century. Their work is featured in prestigious collections such as the Cooper Hewitt Museum in New York, the Musée National d’Art Moderne/Centre Georges Pompidou, and the Muséum d’Histoire Naturelle in Paris. Their legacy remains influential in the fashion world, with their works showcased in flagship stores of Chanel, Tom Ford and Dior. Their pieces are highly praised by collectors and noticed at auctions like Christie's.