Pair of French Art Deco Armchairs by Maurice Dufrene
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A pair of hardwood framed solid Armchairs by Maurice Dufrene having reeded turned front legs that are away from the chair, with a swooping arm that follows round the back with central carved motif, along the front under the seat is the carved motif that is the work of Maurice Dufrene. The chairs are excellent quality and have been fully stripped back to the frame, fully polished and fully upholstered and covered in heavy weight stain resistant fabric
Age: 1925
Style: French Art Deco
Material: Ebonised Hardwood
Origin : France
Condition: Excellent
Restoration; Fully polished and fully upholstered
Dimensions: 86h x 62w x 64d 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....
