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Early French Mid-Century Modern Folding Lounge Chair by Robert Mallet-Stevens

Creator: Pierre Dariel
Offered by: Thomas Gallery Ltd.

Description
An Early French Mid-Century Modern Folding Chair by the luminary French Modernist Architect, Robert Mallet-Stevens circa 1920-1933. This iconic work of early modernism was multi-functional and expressed the core values of the modern movement, an exquisite form and practical function. Mallet-Stevens believed in the transparency of buildings and objects to achieve his visionary modern efforts. This chair exemplifies that principle with it's open, cross hatched, transparent aesthetic. and it was designed to function indoors and outdoors.

Documentation: Stamped with the metal plaque of the cabinetmaker, Pierre Dariel.

Additional References: Mallet Stevens strongly influenced the work of other French champions of Modernism: Pierre Jeanneret, Le Corbusier (Charles Edouard Jeanneret), Charlotte Perriand and Jean Prouve. World wide his influence can also be seen in the work of the German Bauhaus designers and the Americans, Ray and Charles Eames and Isamu Noguchi. French Art Deco, Chairs.

More Information

Documentation:	Documented elsewhere (similar item)
Origin:	France
Period:	1950-1979
Materials:	Beech, Hand-Crafted
Condition:	Good.
Styles / Movements:	Modern, Mid Century
Incollect Reference #:	794551

Dimensions

W.	16.25 in;	H.	26 in;	D.	26.5 in;
W.	41.28 cm;	H.	66.04 cm;	D.	67.31 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