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Pair of French Mid-Century Modern Industrial Lounge Chairs, Jacques Hitier, 1955
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Description
Rare, chic pair of early French industrial / modernist lounge / Slipper chairs in tubular metal and red skai designed for the Paris headquarters of EDF-GDF by Jacques Hitier for Tubauto.
The tubular metal structure has saber form rear legs and an open suspended seat and back structure that highlights its brilliant form. Labeled GDF/Paris on bottoms.
Hitier was a leader of the industrial aesthetic and his spare, functional forms maintained a gracefulness and comfort that transformed thinking about design.
Exhibition:
Salon Tubauto, Salon des Arts Ménagers de 1957.
Espace d'accueil à l'Exposition Internationale, Bruxelles, 1958.
Bibliography:
Jacques Hitier, Modernité industrielle, Pierre Gencey, Editions Piqpoq, 2013 pp 64, 84, 92. -
More Information
Documentation: Documented elsewhere (similar item) Origin: France Period: 1950-1979 Materials: Enameled Steel, Upholstery. Condition: Good. Wear consistent with age and use.. Creation Date: 1955 Number of Pieces: 2-3 Styles / Movements: Modern, Mid Century Incollect Reference #: 426253 -
Dimensions
W. 21 in; H. 29 in; D. 27.5 in; W. 53.34 cm; H. 73.66 cm; D. 69.85 cm; Seat H. 14.2 in; Seat H. 36.07 cm;
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