Patrick Pagnon began his studies with an economics baccalaureate. Then he turned to preparation for the Académie Charpentier in Paris and continued his studies at the École Nationale Supérieure des Arts Décoratifs (ENSAD) for 5 years. Subsequently, he was responsible for the creation of the Furniture specialty at ENSAD, which he followed for two years. Finally, he worked for Michel Boyer before launching Pagnon & Pelhaître Design in 1980 with Claude Pélhaître. Claude Pélhaître first studied at the Ecole Boulle (Sculpture) where he received his baccalaureate degree and a sculpture qualification, specializing in seats. Then he moved on to the École Nationale Supérieure des Arts Décoratifs ( ENSAD ) for two years and ended with a year of specializing in furniture in the same school. Subsequently, he worked at the J.A. Motte agency before launching his business venture with Patrick Pagnon.