LOUIS MAJORELLE (1859-1926)
Model presented at the Exposition de l'École de Nancy, Pavillon de Marsan, Paris, 1903
Suite of four lounge chairs in ribbed, molded and carved Cuban mahogany.
The cambered front legs each end in a carved reception desk.
The high, trapezoid-shaped backs are each topped by a moving molding with whiplash-type carvings.
Original velvet upholstery and tapestries.
Art Nouveau period.
Used condition, upholstery and tapestries damaged.
Height: 100cm - Length: 43cm - Depth: 43cm
Historical background:
Originally from an entire decoration by Louis Majorelle for the mansion of a relative who was a great personality in Lorraine.
Public collections:
Musée d'Orsay, Paris - Two chairs from our seat model are held in the collections of this institution under inventory numbers OAO508 and OAO509.
Exhibition:
- École de Nancy (L'Alliance provinciale des Industries d'Art), Pavillon de Marsan, Paris, 1903 - A chair identical to our model was presented at this event.
Bibliography:
- L'Exposition de l'École de Nancy à Paris, 1ère Série: Le Mobilier - Éditions Armand Guérinet, Paris, 1903. Identical model reproduced on plate 29.
- Alastair Duncan - The Paris Salons 1895-1914- Volume III: Furniture- Édition Antique Collectors' Club, 1996. Identical model reproduced on page 391.
- Alastair Duncan - Majorelle - Édition Flammarion, Paris, 1991. Identical model reproduced on pages 86, 87, 107 and 169.
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