Born in 1971 and 1976 respectively in Quimpe, France, Ronan and Erwan Bouroullec studied at the École Nationale des Arts Décoratifs in Paris and the École des Beaux-Arts in Cergy-Pontoise. Ronan began working alone immediately after completing his training and was assisted by his brother while he completed his studies.

Since 1999, the two brothers have worked as partners in their Paris studio. Their work ranges from small everyday objects to large architectural projects. In addition to designing household and office furniture, vases, porcelain tableware, jewellery and home accessories, the main focus of their work is the organisation of interior space.