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Pair French Mid-Century Modern Grid Back Cherry Lounge / Armchairs, Rene Gabriel

Creator: René Gabriel
Offered by: Thomas Gallery Ltd.

Description
An Iconic pair of French Mid-Century Modern armchairs, club or lounge chairs in solid cherry by Rene Gabriel, circa 1948. The chairs feature angled armrests and angled saber legs with stunning grid form back rests which propel the chairs forward into a distinctive modern sensibility. The grid back form has since become an emblematic design of Rene Gabriel.

In addition, Gabriel initiated a design innovation as he was one of the first designers to design the chairs proudly displaying their means of construction and to highlight the means of construction itself as an element of style! Thus, the solid cherry wood frame is tongue and groove notched and displayed at the front of the chairs where the legs join the arms. This gives the chairs a bold look. The chairs have been refinished and have new cushions covered in cotton.

Gabriel was one of the premiere Modernist designers in France in the post war 1940 period and his work is much sought after because as it continues to be relevant today.

More Information

Documentation:	Documented elsewhere (similar item)
Origin:	France
Period:	1950-1979
Materials:	Cherry, Cotton, Wrought Iron
Condition:	Good.
Styles / Movements:	Modern, Mid Century
Incollect Reference #:	794471

Dimensions

W.	25.5 in;	H.	31 in;	D.	34 in;
W.	64.77 cm;	H.	78.74 cm;	D.	86.36 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