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Important Early Prototype French Helicopter Chairs Attributed to Louis Breguet

Offered by: Thomas Gallery Ltd.

Description
Pair of rare prototypes from the early history of the helicopter: Two French helicopter chairs including pilot and co-pilot's seats attributed to Louis Breguet similar to those of the original (and destroyed) Gyroplane Laboratoire. These incredible Industrial Design specimens originate from the early days of experiments in helicopter design and flight and are suitable not only in a modern design museum but also as club or lounge chairs in any interior. Louis Breguet was an aviation Pioneer, aircraft manufacturer whose aircraft set several aviation records and was instrumental in the early development of the helicopter as a viable transport vehicle. Breguet's Gyroplane Laboratoire set existing helicopter records in 1935 for altitude and duration of flight. Unfortunately, the Craft was destroyed by Allied bombing in 1943.

Literature: See "Twin Windmill Blades Fly Wingless

Additional References: Industrial Design, UAM, Jean Prouve, Raymond Loewy, Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Serge Mouille, Pierre Guariche, Bauhaus, Walter Gropius, Marcel Breuer, Ludvig Mies Van Der Rohe, Christian Dell, French Art Deco, Pierre Chareau, Jacques Adnet. French Mid-Century Modern, Modernism, Marie Pergay, Pierre Paulin.

More Information

Origin:	France
Period:	1920-1949
Materials:	Aluminum,Steel,Hand-Crafted
Condition:	Good. Wear consistent with age and use. Minor losses. Good structural condition. Original paint. Some loss of paint consistent with age and use.
Styles / Movements:	Modern, Industrial
Incollect Reference #:	793180

Dimensions

W.	19 in;	H.	35 in;	D.	29 in;
W.	48.26 cm;	H.	88.9 cm;	D.	73.66 cm;

Message from Seller:

T. Thomas Gargiulo came from a dual background as a Ph.D. in Psychology with extensive training in Art History and Anthropology to form Thomas Gallery in downtown Manhattan in 1997 to balance intellectual with design pursuits. Since its inception the gallery has seen decorative arts as a vibrant representation of human culture of each age and as a portal to understanding it. P: 917.434.4032 E: thomasgalleryltd@gmail.com