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Galerie Gastou, since 1985 | Galerie Gastou Galerie Gastou, since 1985 When Yves Gastou settled in Paris in 1985, he imagined a space created in his own image: passionate, audacious, free . He trusted the creation of the galerie and its now iconic facade to the greatest Maestro of them all: Ettore Sottsass . One of the most influential figures in the world of 20th century interiors and design, Yves was joined by his son Victor Gastou in 2005. For Victor, as it was for Yves, the gallery has always been more than just an exhibition space: it is a sacred place to reveal their discoveries, where eras and styles converge to tell a story of aesthetics in constant motion — the Goût Gastou . Their influence and unique spirit continues to reverberate through interiors around the world today. Sketch of the façade of the Galerie Yves Gastou, designed by Ettore Sottsass in 1984. A History of Revolutionary Furniture and Design Established in 1985 by Yves Gastou, the Galerie Gastou is a gallery of furniture and design located just feet from the École des Beaux-Arts (School of Fine Arts) in the historic art district of Saint-Germain-des-Prés in Paris. Housed in the only architectural space in France designed by the legendary Italian architect Ettore Sottsass , the gallery has been known since its inception as a home for unexpected and revolutionary design.…