Vincent 
Niamien

Vincent Niamien is recognized as one of the pioneers of furniture design in Ivory Coast. Niamien’s work is a masterful fusion of tradition and modernity. He began his artistic journey at the School of Fine Arts in Abidjan and further honed his skills at the Decorative Arts in Nice. As an esteemed Ivorian designer, he is celebrated for his innovative approach to furniture design, particularly in creating chairs that seamlessly blend wood and metal. His works reflect both his African heritage and Western influences. Notably, his elegant Sie Armchair, a testament to his design philosophy, won the Grand Design Prize at the Dak’Art 1996 Biennale of Contemporary African Art in Dakar. Produced in limited editions, Niamien's creations, with their light and refined forms, effortlessly fit into contemporary design aesthetics, making him a significant figure in the global design community.