Lebanese designers continue to create, innovate, and lead, even against the backdrop of economic instability, political uncertainty, and infrastructural challenges. What sets Lebanon’s creative community apart is its ability to transform adversity into artistry. Resourcefulness, craftsmanship, and a deep cultural memory fuel a design language that is distinctly Lebanese: meticulous, emotional, and globally resonant. Whether working from Beirut or abroad, the country’s designers remain united by an unwavering devotion to craft and a refusal to let circumstance dictate ambition. Their studios not only survive, they excel, shaping global conversations in furniture, interiors, collectible design, and contemporary craft.
Nada Debs
A Levantine designer renowned for translating Eastern craft into contemporary design, Nada Debs brings together geometric precision and emotional storytelling. Her multidisciplinary studio, based in Beirut and Dubai, collaborates with global brands and artisans to produce furniture, installations, and bespoke interiors that honor heritage while embracing modernity. Her work is a fusion of cross-cultural memory, materiality, and human connection.
Hicham Ghandour
Working between Beirut and Paris, Hicham Ghandour approaches design as a reflective, almost meditative practice. His limited-edition furniture and collectible objects merge sculptural form with heritage craftsmanship. With training in restoration from New York and Florence, Ghandour treats bronze, marble, and gold leaf as vessels of memory and emotion. His collaborations with Nilufar Gallery position him among the rising talents redefining contemporary collectible design.
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Studio Manda, Georges Mohasseb
Beirut-based Studio Manda is known for its organic, nature-inspired design language. Founded by Georges Mohasseb, the studio produces collectible objects and interiors that blend technical innovation with artisanal mastery. Through its in-house FABLAB and close collaboration with local craftspeople, Studio Manda preserves Lebanon’s making traditions while presenting globally recognized, award-winning work.
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Photo © Tarek Moukaddem
Richard Yasmine
Beirut designer Richard Yasmine merges surrealism, memory, and everyday rituals into pieces that blur the line between art and function. Known for his conceptual and often emotionally charged collections (shown at Milan Design Week and international galleries), Yasmine draws heavily on Lebanese traditions, rituals, and architectural memory, reinventing them with bold, contemporary forms.
Karen Chekerdjian
A pioneer of contemporary Lebanese design, Karen Chekerdjian’s work is defined by sculptural minimalism and poetic industrial forms. Her Beirut studio produces furniture and objects that merge conceptual thinking with impeccable craftsmanship. Her pieces — often in metal, wood, and stone, have exhibited globally, positioning her as one of Lebanon’s most influential design voices.
David/Nicolas (David Raffoul & Nicolas Moussallem)
The duo behind David/Nicolas is celebrated for their distinctive “retro-futuristic” aesthetic. Working between Beirut and Milan, they create collectible design, interiors, and objects marked by refined proportions, meticulous material work, and a nostalgic yet forward-looking visual language. Their pieces are represented by renowned galleries such as Carpenters Workshop Gallery and exhibited worldwide.
Bokja
Founded by Hoda Baroudi and Maria Hibri, Bokja transforms Middle Eastern textile heritage into contemporary, narrative-driven design. Working with artisans and reclaimed materials, the Beirut studio layers embroidery, color, and texture to create bold furniture and objects that preserve craft traditions while reflecting the region’s cultural memory and modern identity.
