Art Deco Desk in Satinwood by Maurice Dufrene
1966
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French Art Deco Desk by Maurice Dufrene
An exceptional Art Deco desk in satinwood and mahogany with canted corner top three lockable drawers and polished bronze handles, the frame supporting the desk is a little unusual but very typical swooping leg with carved swirl at the top that Dufrene is well known for. There is a crisply carved panel on each end depicting fruits. The desk is in excellent condition throughout has been restored where necessary fully hand polished retaining some patina and age related wear
Age: 1925
Style: French Art Deco
Material: Satinwood and Mahogany
Origin : France
Condition: Excellent
Restoration; Fully polished
Dimensions: 79h x 150w x 76d cm
More About Designer
Born in Paris, Dufrêne became one of the worlds finest decorative artists using a variety of different material, including ceramics, metal and glass as well using top quality wood. He took an early interest in furniture making by finding off cuts of wood and other materials left over that he found in his fathers supply and made them into art pieces - this really ignited the artist in him.
Although Dufrêne originally set his sights on being a painter, he took a position La Maison Moderne which displayed pieces from the popular Art Nouveau style - he later moved on to Art Deco and at aged just 23 became the gallery’s director. He worked with many esteemed designers and continued working on his own designs. From the early 1900’s he displayed his work at Salon d'Automne. Soon after, Dufrêne alongside other designers, founded the Societé des artistes décorateurs, and would have his work on display for many years. Read more....
