Jacques & Gary Grinbaum

Paris 8th · Four generations

Jacques & Gary Grinbaum

Father and son, Jacques and Gary Grinbaum are ensembliers in Paris: they practise the art of bringing furniture together, in the tradition of the upholsterers and decorators whose heritage they have carried for four generations.

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Jacques and Gary Grinbaum in the JGS Decoration showroom in Paris© Philip Conrad Photo Agency
Since 1996in the heart of Paris 8th
4 generationsupholsterers, decorators, ensembliers
Bespokesofas designed and made in France
Forbesportrait in spring 2019
Our story

A family story

A century ago, Gary’s great-grandfather was already an upholsterer. His son took over and added the craft of decorator, in a workshop on Avenue de la Bourdonnais.

In 1996, Jacques Grinbaum founded JGS Decoration. Around his bespoke sofas, he brought together great furniture brands: from 2004, JGS Decoration was the exclusive distributor of Fendi Casa in France, followed by Vladimir Kagan, Ralph Lauren Home, Baker, Baccarat, Christian Lacroix, Missoni Home, Kenzo…

After Boulevard Haussmann, the family moved to 159 rue du Faubourg Saint-Honoré, into a 250 m² showroom on three levels.

JGS Decoration showroom: Vladimir Kagan sofa and red armchair
Creation

Jacques Grinbaum

A graduate of the École Boulle, Jacques guides clients and their architects through their interior design and decoration projects. He draws plans and models, then entrusts their making to our craftsmen.

A specialist in bespoke work, he can create a one-of-a-kind sofa, from the beechwood frame to the cutting, sewing and upholstery in fabric or leather. He has worked alongside and drawn inspiration from great names in design such as André and Jules Leleu, René Gruau and Vladimir Kagan.

Brands and projects

Gary Grinbaum

With a master’s degree in management science, Gary leads the company’s development. He handles the distribution of the brands entrusted to JGS Decoration, such as Ralph Lauren Home, Vladimir Kagan and Baker.

He has solid experience in managing renovation projects, and launched the e-shop to share our selection in France and abroad, from Japan to Australia by way of the Emirates.

Armchair and side table, JGS Decoration showroom, Paris
Bespoke
Bespoke sofa by JGS Decoration
Sofas
Ralph Lauren Home tartan cushion at the JGS Decoration showroom
Room settings
The JGS Decoration showroom lounge
The showroom
Our craft

Our craft: ensemblier

Halfway between decorator, upholsterer, designer and artist, the ensemblier creates harmony between materials, colours and furniture. Bespoke sofas, daybeds, bookcases, lighting: each piece is chosen or created for a place and for a person.

Our work graces the interiors of Michelin-starred chefs, business leaders and discerning private clients, and even the boutiques of a great Place Vendôme jeweller. Our commitment to quality, comfort and promised lead times has earned the loyalty of professional and private clients alike.

Ensemblier: the art of bringing furniture together.

Press

In the press

Forbes France winter 2019, At the discreet service of exceptional commissions
Forbes France · Winter 2019

At the discreet service of exceptional commissions

An overview of extraordinary commissions in the luxury world, featuring Ferrari, Guerlain and JGS Decoration.

“We once worked on the colour of a genuine ostrich-leather Fendi Casa sofa to match one of a client’s collector cars! In our profession, nothing is a whim; it is purely a matter of taste.”

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Forbes France cover, spring 2019
Forbes France · Spring 2019

JGS Décoration: when sofas become haute couture

A four-page portrait of Jacques and Gary Grinbaum and their little-known profession.

“This rare profession, halfway between decorator, upholsterer, designer and artist, cannot be improvised. It is a know-how that is inherited and cultivated.”

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Les plus beaux intérieurs, summer 2014
Les plus beaux intérieurs · Summer 2014

A cabinet of decorative curiosities

“No one visits JGS Décoration by chance. Only clients in search of inspiration, advice or exceptional furniture and accessories will feel at home here. A kind of cabinet of decorative curiosities, a laboratory of ideas…”

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Appointment

Jacques and Gary welcome you

159 rue du Faubourg Saint-Honoré, Paris 8th, preferably by appointment.

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