Arsène was founded in 1922 by Fashion House founder Arsène Laurent as a coachbuilder of luxury automobiles. Known for his use of cutting edge fabrics and materials of the time, it continued to be owned privately until his death in 1952. From then until 1983 it was run by his daughter Claire Laurent-Baracrolle, who’s sudden and tragic passing caused the marque to be acquired by two companies. First by Italian car company Dante and then a majority stake by Japanese furniture company Sanpuku. This collaboration brings about the modern Arsène we know today. It's a company that draws as much from its history of tradition as its tradition of innovation.