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French Mid-Century Modern Craftsman Leather Strap Stool, style Jean Michel Frank

Offered by: Thomas Gallery Ltd.

Description
Rare French Midcentury / Late Art Deco, Hand Made Stool or Bench in the style of Jean Michel Frank. The piece is composed of hand hewn hardwood and wide hand crafted leather straps arranged in a rhythmic geometric pattern. This exquisite and charming piece contrasts varying modes of modern styles in its mixture of hand made primitive wood working with pure, modern geometric design strapping. Overall, the stool / bench is a beautiful object and a captivating work of art and sculpture. Frank was the prime movers in French Decorative Arts from 1930 to 1940. He embraced Minimalism, Art Deco, Modernism and Neoclassicism in his career and was known for his craftsmanship and elegance. This is typical of Frank's pieces, in that it possess a rare, hand-made quality that transcended past and present. Dimensions are: H 12 x 17.38 x 17.38

Additional References: Andre Arbus, Jacques Adnet, Jean-Michel Frank, Alexandre Noll, Jean Prouve, Studio Craft, Wharton Esherick, Isamu Noguchi, Gio Ponti, Arts and Crafts, Ottomans.

More Information

In the Style of:	Jean-Michel Frank
Period:	1950-1979
Materials:	Cherry,Leather,Hand-Carved,Hand-Crafted
Condition:	Good. Refinished. Wear consistent with age and use.
Styles / Movements:	Modern, Mid Century
Incollect Reference #:	677163

Dimensions

W.	17.38 in;	H.	12 in;	D.	17.38 in;
W.	44.15 cm;	H.	30.48 cm;	D.	44.15 cm;

Seat H.	12 in;
Seat H.	30.48 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