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Raphael Raffel Raphael Important Lacquered Credenza With Textured Bronze Doors 1960s

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Raphael Raffel

Raphael Important Lacquered Credenza With Textured Bronze Doors 1960s

Documentation

Documented elsewhere (exact item)

Origin

France

Period

1950-1979

Materials

Wood, Lacquer, Beka lacquer, Brass, Glass - Hand crafted

Dimensions

W.	112 in;	H.	36 in;	D.	18 in;
W.	284.48 cm;	H.	91.44 cm;	D.	45.72 cm;

Condition

Good. Excellent condition

Creation Date

1960s

Description

Rare and important long credenza, case with parchment color lacquer and accordion doors in unique volcanic Beka lacquer in a bronze finish with chic brass pulls on glass bases with brass sabots, by Raphael (Raphael Raffel), France 1960s. Keys at bottom lock the doors. Documented pieces by this extraordinary French interior designer and furniture designer are rare. His refined modernist works are among the best.

Reference:
Raphael decorateur by Guy Bloch-Champfort and published by Les Editions de l’Amateur in 2002, this piece is shown on page 148 with the caption “Endfilade aux portes en accordeon, laque de Beka acaille et laque arrachee, pieds in verre Securit, debut des annes 60. (Galarie L’Art de vivre, New York).

Provenance:
Purchased by the last owner at Galerie L’Art de Vivre in the 1990’s and remained in her Park Ave NYC apartment until purchase by Lobel Modern. Original folder with L’Art de Vivre logo with historical material comes with piece.

Styles / Movements

Collectible Design, Mid Century, Studio Craft

Dealer Reference Number

credenza99

Incollect Reference Number

485521