Jacques Quinet by Guitemie Maldonado (book)

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A definitive monograph on Jacques Quinet (1918–1992), the celebrated French decorator-ensemblier known for his refined, geometric take on mid-century French furniture design. Written by Guitemie Maldonado and published by Les Éditions de l'Amateur, Paris.

The book traces Quinet's career and design philosophy through chapters including "Intérieurs-Habitats" and "Intérieurs-Domaine Public et Industries," documenting his work across private residences as well as major public and industrial commissions — including projects for the Potasses d'Alsace, Rizeries Indochinoises, Aquitaine-Chimie, and Chantiers Maritimes de Provence. The text explores his signature use of lacquer, bronze, and sycomore, his rigorous architectural approach to furniture, and his long-running "appartement-témoin" showcase in Paris, where his ensembles were presented to the public across decades.

Richly illustrated throughout with archival black-and-white photographs of period interiors alongside full-color plates of individual furniture pieces — desks, cabinets, tables, and lamps — this volume is an essential reference for collectors and scholars of 20th-century French decorative arts

Author: Guitemie Maldonado
Publisher: Les Éditions de l'Amateur, Paris
Language: French
Binding: Hardcover with illustrated dust jacket
Illustrations: Numerous black-and-white and color plates throughout
Subject: Mid-century French furniture, decorative arts, interior design history

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