Pierre Chareau '1883-1950, ' Settee and Two Armchairs in Walnut, Early 1920s

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Pierre Chareau '1883-1950, ' Settee and Two Armchairs in Walnut, Early 1920s

About the Item

Walnut Setee "MP174BIS," re-upholstered in velours de soie, by Pierre Chareau, designed circa 1920-1923 and stamped PC under the seat. Measures: High: 74cm (29 1/8 inches). Wide: 138cm (54 3/8 inches). Depth: 82cm (32 1/4 inches). Lit.: - L'art vivant, n. 32, avril 1926, p. 304. - M. Vellay et K. Frampton, Pierre Chareau, les éditions du regard, Paris, 1984, p. 308. - Pierre Chareau, architecte, un art d'habiter, catalogue d'exposition, Centre Georges Pompidou, Paris, 3 novembre 1993 - 17 janvier 1994, p. 18 and p. 39 for the design of the model. - Pierre Chareau, Architect-meublier 1883 - 1950, Marc Vellay, Kenneth Frampton, Editions du. Regard, 1984, page 104 and 105 showing the saloon of Mrs. Helene Bernheim, 1925. Further photos of the setee see pages 215 and 308 2 Walnut Armchairs en suite "MF172", re-upholstered in velours de soie, by Pierre Chareau, designed circa 1920-1923 one stamped PC ander the seat the other not stamped. High: 65cm (25 5/8 inches). Wide: 77cm (30 1/4 inches). Depth: 77cm (30 1/4 inches). Lit.: - Intérieurs et Ameublements Modernes, éditions Eugène Moreau, Paris 1927, pl. 22 viewing the office of Mr. Dalsace, Paris - Pierre Chareau, Architect-meublier 1883 - 1950, Marc Vellay, Kenneth Frampton, Editions du Regard, 1984, page 37 and 39, photos of the movie "Vertigo" by Marcel L'Herbier (Interior designer of the movie was Robert Mallet-Stevens), page 40 design of the chair Further photos of the armchairs see pages 131, 215 and 312. - Pierre Chareau, architecte, un art d'habiter, catalogue d'exposition, Centre Georges Pompidou, Paris, 3 novembre 1993 - 17 janvier 1994, p. 203 showing the beedrom of Mr. Fahri, Paris. The authenticity of the setee and one armchair have been approved by Christie's Paris in 2013. The Jewish Museum presents the first U.S. exhibition focused on French designer and architect Pierre Chareau (1883–1950). The exhibition designed by interdisciplinary studio Diller Scofidio + Renfro (DS+R), which makes a great tribute to French architect Pierre Chareau's modern designs. Titled Pierre Chareau: Modern Architecture and Design, the retrospective exhibition will be on view between November 4, 2016 and through March 26, 2017 at Jewish Museum in New York. A setee "MP174BIS" and a armchair "MF 172" are exposed. (see also photos in ART & DESIGN ART REVIEW. The Virtual Splendor of Paris’s Glass House. by Roberta Smith, NOV. 3, 2016).

Creator:
Pierre Chareau (Designer)
Dimensions:
Height: 29.14 in (74 cm)Width: 54.34 in (138 cm)Depth: 32.29 in (82 cm)
Sold As:
Set of 3
Style:
Art Deco (Of the Period)
Period:
1920-1929
Date of Manufacture:
1920-1923
Condition:
Wear consistent with age and use.
Seller Location:
Bern, CH
Reference Number:
1stDibs: LU213636372363