Hugo Charlet

A Fusion of Aesthetic Precision and Playful Design

After earning a degree in materials engineering from Arts et Métiers ParisTech, Hugo Charlet pursued a master's in furniture design at Politecnico di Milano in 2018. During this time, he interned at Michele De Lucchi's studio in Milan, refining his approach to design.In 2020, Hugo returned to France and founded his own design studio in Chamonix-Mont-Blanc. His work is defined by a seamless blend of aesthetics and simplicity, infused with a touch of humor and playfulness. He believes that “beauty and manufacturability are two sides of the same coin.”Among his standout creations is the Tomeo outdoor metal chair collection, which won a Silver Medal at the A’Design Award in 2021. The collection is distinguished by its original structure and ease of production.Hugo Charlet has also collaborated with renowned designers such as Emmanuel Gallina, contributing to projects for international brands like Poliform, Porada, AMPM, and Roche Bobois. More recently, he has worked within Claudio Bellini’s studio, focusing on outdoor furniture design.His studio, Hugo Charlet Design Studio, is dedicated to crafting aesthetic, iconic, and functional pieces, with a meticulous focus on detail and material quality.