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Joseph-André Motte - Steiner

Joseph-André Motte, Pair of Lounge Chairs Model 740 for Steiner, 1957

Documentation

Documented elsewhere (exact item)

Origin

France

Period

1950-1979

Materials

Wool, Upholstery, Metal, Steel, Fabric.

Dimensions

W.	22.45 in;	H.	28.35 in;	D.	27.56 in;
W.	57.02 cm;	H.	72.01 cm;	D.	70 cm;

Seat H.	15.75 in;
Seat H.	40.01 cm;

Condition

Good. Excellent. Fully restored and newly upholstered with a high quality wool fabric from the Danish manufacturer Kvadrat.

Creation Date

1957

Number of Pieces

2-3

Description

This rare pair of lounge chairs was designed by Joseph-André Motte for the exhibition "Arts Ménagers" in 1957, where he won the René Gabriel Price.
Here is the model 740 without armrests completely foldable edited by Steiner.
Fully restored and newly upholstered with a premium quality yellow fabric by Kvadrat.
Black lacquered steel base.

Literature: Model with armrests reproduced p.254 from the book "Les Décorateurs des années 50" by Patrick Favardin. NORMA Éditions.

Styles / Movements

Mid Century, Modern

Book References

Model with armrests reproduced p.254 from the book "Les Décorateurs des années 50" by Patrick Favardin. NORMA Éditions.

Dealer Reference Number

797

Incollect Reference Number

332008