A summary of Rinck history in key dates.
Our History
1841, Pioneering spirit
Cabinetmaker Jean Rinck founds his first workshop.
1901, An iconic signature
The workshop, now overseen by Eugène Rinck, establishes a reputation for superb craftsmanship and reproduction of ancient pieces: the Rinck collection is born.
1935, Ensemblier décorateur
Maurice Rinck contributes to the rise of the Art Déco movement. This man of vision incorporates the movement’s stylistic effervescence into the company’s designs.
1937, Parisian honors
Maurice Rinck and Lucie Renaudot design the furniture displayed at the Exposition Internationale and receive the prestigious Médaille d’or de l’innovation, the gold medal for innovation.
1958, Grand prix Brussels expo
The World Expo in Brussels awards Maurice Rinck and Louis Sognot the Grand Prix, tied with Citroën and Dior.
1973, A collection takes shape
Rinck is now a renowned furniture producer. The firm opens a gallery at 17 rue des Saints-Pères in Paris, displaying an eclectic collection of impeccable taste that blends tradition and avant-garde design.
2003, Defining the difference
Thierry Goux begins offering a comprehensive approach combining design and production trades.
2006, A mark of distinction
Rinck is awarded the status of EPV* (Entreprise du Patrimoine Vivant - Living Heritage Company) in France upon the label’s inception, joining the ranks of Baccarat, Hermès, and other very prestigious brands.
2020 Félicité Collection
With the Félicité collection, Rinck picks up the threads of its history, recalling its annual furniture collection from the 1930s to the 1970s.
2022, New York
Rinck opens its first showroom in New York at the NY Design Center.