DescriptionAbout the ItemRare pair of French Art Deco lounge chairs by Michel Dufet, France, 1930s Pair of low profile art deco lounge chairs designed by Michel Dufet in France, 1930s. Michel Dufet French (1888-1985) Literature: Florence Camard, Michel Dufet, Architecte décorateur, Paris, 1988 The last imagine is of a black and white shot taken: Paris c. 1925. This is a photo from the “Exposition Internationale De 1937, Maurice Dufrene, Ensembles Mobiliers, Vol 1”, a rare portfolio of plates documenting European Arts Decoratifs interiors in 1937. The original photograph is believed to either be in a private collection or destroyed in WW II. Dufet was an architect, interior designer and art critic. As a proponent of the functional modern style he introduced a discrete use of cubism into his interiors. He directed the largest interior design firm in South America from 1922 to 1927 in Rio de Janeiro. He returned to France in 1928 to take over the direction, with Le´andre Vaillant, of the “Atelier d’Art du Bu^cheron“. They designed sets for movies, the theater and interiors for the prestigious ocean liners “Le Normandie“ and “L’Ile de France“. In 1947 he became curator of the Museum Bourdelle in 1972. Seat height: 12 inches lSgXContinue ReadingCreator:Michel Dufet (Designer)Dimensions:Height: 29 in (73.66 cm)Width: 29 in (73.66 cm)Depth: 42 in (106.68 cm)Seat Height: 12 in (30.48 cm)Sold As:Set of 2Style:Art Deco (Of the Period)Materials and Techniques:FabricPlace of Origin:FrancePeriod:1930-1939Date of Manufacture:1930Condition:GoodGood. Stains. Fabric needs to be Steamed.Reserve: $8,288.00Shipping:Domestic: Shipping rates are determined by destinationInternational: Foreign shipping rates are determined by destination. International shipping may be subject to VAT.Combined shipping: Please ask about combined shipping for multiple lots before bidding.Location: This item ships from Connecticut.Your purchase is protected:Photos, descriptions, and estimates were prepared with the utmost care by a fully certified expert and appraiser. All items in this sale are guaranteed authentic.In the rare event that the item did not conform to the lot description in the sale, Jasper52 specialists are here to help. Buyers may return the item for a full refund provided you notify Jasper52 within 5 days of receiving the item.

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