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Michel Pigneres egg armchair lucite steel and velvet 1972

Creator: Michel Pigneres
Offered by: Maison Cedric

Description
This rare and distinctive egg chair is a creation by Michel Pigneres, dating back to 1972. It is crafted with a transparent altuglas shell, mounted on curved steel blades, attached together by four big flat screws. Its cushion has been reupholstered with a bold tiger-printed velvet from Luigi Bevilacqua. The materials chosen for the chair's structure, and of course its round shapes, are strong markers of the Space Age movement to which this creation by the French artist belongs. This piece is in great vintage condition, with very few scratches here and there on the lucite part, barely noticeable with this velvet fabric.

Michel Pigneres is a French furniture designer born in the 20th century, renowned for his bold exploration of form and materials. He gained prominence in the 1970s for his distinctive creations, often characterised by daring patterns and unconventional materials, capturing the essence of the Space Age spirit. Today, his pieces, such as this lucite shell "egg chair", remain highly sought after, embodying Pigneres' timeless vision of design.

More Information

Documentation:	Documented elsewhere (exact item)
Origin:	France
Period:	1950-1979
Condition:	Good. Wear consistent with age and use
Creation Date:	1972
Styles / Movements:	Hollywood Regency, Collectible Design, Mid Century
Incollect Reference #:	702393

Dimensions

W.	25.59 in;	H.	31.5 in;	D.	25.59 in;
W.	65 cm;	H.	80 cm;	D.	65 cm;

Seat H.	17.32 in;
Seat H.	44 cm;

Message from Seller:

Cedric, Alice and Damien are pleased to present our eclectic selection of 20th-century pieces, mainly from France, and from the 1940s to the 1970s. We curate our collection based on knowledge, intuition, and of course aesthetics. We restore all our pieces in house, and we truly care about design as much as our clients do. We are quite experienced in sourcing and international shipping, and we will be pleased to help you find the one-of-a-kind pieces you are looking for.