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A Journey Through Our Past

Design has always been an essential part of Legrand's DNA. Designing effective shapes, producing pragmatic products to meet everyday needs... improving everyday life through design: a decidedly founding idea. From products to collections, the story is enriched by the passing of time, emerging needs and new habits.

Our History

1930 - TUMBLER

1950

1960 - AMBOISE

1970 - 1001 RAYMOND LOEWY

1990 - MOSAIC 45

SAGANE

2000 -CÉLIANE

2000 - DRIVIA

Our history

1930 - TUMBLER

It all started in a porcelain tableware workshop in the heart of Limoges. For the sake of optimisation, parts for electrical devices were produced between stacks of plates. These first porcelain switches were called Tumblers.

1950

In August 1949, a fire at the factory triggers a change in the direction of production. According to Jean Verspieren and Edouard Decoster, "the French need light more than they need nice plates to eat from"

1960 - AMBOISE

First range in Bakelite. The new thermoplastic material used to manufacture more refined shapes.

1970 - 1001 RAYMOND LOEWY

Design pioneer Raymond Loewy offers a new vision of ergonomics: a wide switch that covers almost the entire front surface.

1990 - MOSAIC 45

Adapted to more standardised construction methods, Legrand launches a range that introduces modular functionality and the concept of multi gang. Mosaic’s soft shape practically hugs the wall.

SAGANE

A creation by Italian designer Bertone, Sagane reflects a desire for sensual lines and exuberant curves, typical of the 1990s.

2000 - CÉLIANE

This design breaks the codes and challenges the formal consensus around the switch. Céliane introduces the ‘circle in a square’ -concept and adds a sensitive touch to technology, an idea that will emerge as the new code in decoration.

2010 - DRIVIA

Previously considered as purely a technical product becomes an object with an identity of it’s own. Drivia is a perfect mix of æsthetical details and smart ergonomics that help the electrician’s daily work.

Our values

Square & Circle. Our primary shapes.

Imagine the foundations of our brand as a solid base, a square. its vital impetus, its raison d'être, is the circle. dynamic, in motion, lively.

We aspire to create a timeless and human design. Our success is rooted in the quality of our products and the transparency of our processes. Open to the world and attentive to others, we are creating for a sustainable world guided by pragmatism.

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