Twenty years ago, Alain Ellouz transformed alabaster and light into a living material. Today, we invite you to relive those founding moments and to share, together, the creative momentum that continues to open new horizons.
1995 \ The Origins
Let us relive together twenty years of passion devoted to art, design, and architecture.
In 1995, Alain Ellouz, a self-taught entrepreneur and passionate sculptor, discovered alabaster. This encounter marked the beginning of a visionary quest: to reveal the timeless beauty of this ancient stone and give it a new destiny.
First lighting creation by Alain Ellouz Paris
Bespoke creation for Maison Chaumet
2005 \ A Contemporary Identity
In 2006, Alain Ellouz took on the challenge of bringing alabaster into the modern era. He combined creative intuition, aesthetic precision, and technical innovation to forge a truly unique signature.
Very quickly, the atelier captivated the international luxury market and began creating monumental projects across the globe.
2011 \ Rock Crystal, new explorations
After elevating alabaster to its full expressive potential, Alain Ellouz turned to the possibilities of rock crystal.
Raw, luminous, and fascinating, with its rich transparencies, this new material opened unprecedented creative perspectives. In the hands of the Maison’s artisans, rock crystal became a new terrain for exploration, where light refracts and unfolds differently, revealing powerful contrasts and unexpected visual effects. By integrating rock crystal into its universe, Alain Ellouz Paris expanded its artistic vocabulary and further affirmed its position as a pioneer at the crossroads of nature, material, and contemporary design
Each decisive milestone has shaped the identity of the Maison. These defining moments paved the way for international expansion and affirmed our singular position at the heart of contemporary luxury and design.
2018 \ Opening of the Soho Showroom in New York
In 2018, the Maison reached a decisive milestone with the opening of its showroom in Soho, at the heart of New York. In this global epicenter of design and lifestyle, Alain Ellouz Paris affirmed its international presence.
2021 \ Inauguration of the First Showroom in Bièvres
In 2021, the Maison inaugurated its first showroom in France, in Bièvres, within a remarkable architectural setting just a few kilometers from Paris. Designed as a true cathedral of light, this exceptional space offers a fully immersive experience into the world of Alain Ellouz Paris.
Showroom Bièvres
Showroom Soho, New York
2022 \ Creation of the Alain Ellouz Foundation for Alabaster
The Foundation was established in 2022 to promote alabaster on the international artistic scene.
Artists and designers are invited to explore its infinite facets, giving rise to original and powerful works. Through the Foundation, Alain Ellouz affirms his ambition: to establish alabaster as a major contemporary material, at the crossroads of art, design, and architecture.
After twenty years of passion, our light extends beyond new frontiers, affirming Alain Ellouz Paris as a Maison of luxury, oriented toward the future and the world.
Pendant light Infinity Illusion®
2023 \ Opening of the Alain Ellouz Gallery in Paris
In 2023, Alain Ellouz Paris inaugurated its Gallery in the heart of Paris. This refined space is entirely dedicated to alabaster and rock crystal works of art and design.
Conceived as a prestigious showcase, the Gallery reveals alabaster and rock crystal in all their intensity: sculptures, lighting pieces, and unique creations converse within a scenography that elevates the material. A place for exhibitions and encounters, the Gallery embodies the bridge between art and design, offering collectors, architects, and discerning enthusiasts an immersive experience into the creative universe of the Maison. With this Paris address, Alain Ellouz Paris reinforces its presence on the international artistic and cultural scene.
2024 \ A defining milestone
In September 2024, the artisanal atelier of the early years evolved to assert itself as an international luxury Maison.
Atelier Alain Ellouz became Alain Ellouz Paris, a shift in identity that embodies the culmination of a journey and the affirmation of a positioning firmly rooted in the worlds of luxury and design. This evolution reflects worldwide recognition: alabaster and rock crystal, exceptional materials shaped by the Maison, now stand as emblematic signatures, sought after by architects, designers, and collectors across the globe.
Floor lamp Terra®
Graphic identity : Hobo
New York Gallery
2025 \ A new chapter
In March 2025, Alain Ellouz Paris inaugurated its new showroom in Tribeca, at the heart of New York. This iconic address is set within one of the city’s most creative and forward-thinking neighborhoods, where design, art, and architecture converge. The showroom stands as an international showcase, highlighting the alliance between French artisanal excellence and global openness. Tribeca marks a major milestone in the Maison’s expansion: a place for experiences and encounters, designed to welcome architects, designers, and collectors from around the world, and to extend the singular vision of Alain Ellouz Paris on the international stage.
“Twenty years of alabaster, where each creation is a suspended note composing the harmony of the Alain Ellouz Paris story.”
