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Pair of Large French Rattan Lounge Chairs by Janine Abraham & Dirk Jan Roi

Creator: Janine Abraham & Dirk Jan Rol
Offered by: Thomas Gallery Ltd.

Description
An Elegant and Important Trend-setting Pair of Large French Rattan Sculptural Lounge Chairs by Janine Abraham and Dirk Jan Roi for Edition Rougier, circa 1955. This is a rare model with a tall back and 4 wrought iron legs for support.; and, a confident, timeless, modern statement. This original design incorporates the idea of a transparent framework revealing its inner architecture and was several decades ahead of the de-constructivist architecture of the 1980's-1990's, The elegant basket seat shell is held by black lacquered steel frame. Excellent original condition. Dimensions: Height 38” x Width 33” x Depth 32

Additional references: Franco Albini, Gio Ponti, American Studio Craft, George Nakashima, Wharton Esherick, Isamu Noguchi, Ray and Charles Eames, Eero Saarinen, Scandinavian Design, Hans Arne Jacobsen, Louis Poulsen, Wicker, Bamboo, Basket-weave.

More Information

Documentation:	Documented elsewhere (similar item)
Origin:	France
Period:	1950-1979
Materials:	Rattan,Hand-Crafted
Condition:	Good.
Styles / Movements:	Modern, Mid Century
Incollect Reference #:	745409

Dimensions

W.	33 in;	H.	38 in;	D.	32 in;
W.	83.82 cm;	H.	96.52 cm;	D.	81.28 cm;

Seat H.	17 in;
Seat H.	43.18 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