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It's famous for its line of furniture, designed entirely in cardboard and produced by Marty in 1967. Mainly designed for young children, his furniture has been a real success, being exhibited at numerous trade fairs and exhibitions. His furniture is light, colorful, original and environmentally friendly. His mastery of cardboard continues to impress and seduce. Jean-Louis Avril was born in France in 1935. He graduated from the Ecole Nationale Supérieure des Beaux-Arts. He subsequently worked at the Perret-Hervé-Albert studio. On several occasions, he had the opportunity to visit the cardboard factory where his father-in-law worked. This experience inspired him to design furniture in lacquered cardboard. This original concept quickly won over the design world. He presented his creations at the Montreal International Exhibition, the French Pavilion and the Milan Triennale. Such was his success that director Melville chose his coffee tables for the film "Le Samouraï". In 1970, Avril turned to teaching architectural history. Since the 1980s, he has been experimenting with steel and aluminum.