C4 Industries completes the acquisition of Maison Lelièvre and continues the build-up of its Art de vivre division
Eighteen months after first acquiring a stake in Maison Lelièvre, C4 Industries announces that it has completed the acquisition of 100% of the company, further advancing the development of its Art de Vivre division, which brings together Maison Lelièvre, Faïencerie de Gien and Duvivier Canapés 1840.
This transaction is part of C4 Industries’ long-term strategy to preserve, develop, and promote internationally emblematic houses that embody French heritage and craftsmanship.
Since C4 Industries entered the capital of Maison Lelièvre, significant investments have been made to modernize production facilities, support creative development and expand the collections. This momentum was notably reflected during the latest edition of Paris Déco Off in January 2026, at The Pagoda with the scenography by Edgar Jayet and the participation of Faïencerie de Gien and Duvivier Canapés 1840, which was met with strong interest from specifiers and international design professionals.
Following the completion of this transaction, Emmanuel Lelièvre steps down from his operational responsibilities to begin a new chapter in his professional life, after more than fifteen years dedicated to the development of the Maison. In what has often been a demanding environment for craftsmanship-led companies, his commitment helped maintain the company’s stability, preserve its talents and ensure the transmission of a unique heritage. C4 Industries wishes to acknowledge his contribution to the continuity and evolution of the Maison, of which he will remain a trusted partner.
Pascal Cagni, President of C4 Industries:
“We warmly thank Emmanuel Lelièvre for his commitment and the work accomplished in service of Maison Lelièvre. Thanks to the dedication of the teams and the investments undertaken, Lelièvre is now entering a new phase of development, with the ambition of bringing its exceptional savoir-faire to an even broader international audience.”
Emmanuel Lelièvre:
“After many years dedicated to the Maison, I am pleased to hand over the reins today in a context that is both stable and full of promise for the future.”
C4 Industries will continue its investments by accelerating the introduction of new products and the international development of its houses—an essential step in the current challenging environment—to further strengthen their position in the world of Art de Vivre and high decoration.
In the interim, management will be organized as follows:
- Alexandre Errera, Investment Manager at C4 Industries, will serve as interim Deputy Managing Director of Maison Lelièvre, overseeing production, purchasing, product, and marketing, and leading the Executive Committee.
- Frédéric Capelli, Deputy Managing Director, will continue to oversee finance, human resources, IT and logistics.
- Jimmy Littmann, Sales Director, will lead all sales activities, both in France and internationally, as well as sales administration.
These developments are part of a broader initiative: the progressive structuring of C4 Industries’ Art de vivredivision, which today brings together Maison Lelièvre, Faïencerie de Gien and Duvivier Canapés 1840, with a shared ambition: to preserve and develop emblematic houses of French heritage and craftsmanship.
