Maurice Dufrène Rugs and Carpets

French, 1876-1955

Maurice Dufrene was born in Paris in 1876. He studied at the Ecole des Arts Decoratifs.In 1899, at the age of just 23, he became director and manager of La Maison Moderne, an association of artists who worked together to create designs which could be produced in multiples. These artists were van de Velde, Horta, Plumet and Selmersheim.His work was first shown at salons in 1902, and from 1903 he regularly exhibited at Salon d’Automne and Salons of Société Nationale des Beaux-Arts. He quickly moved to the forefront of modern design and was with Leon Jallot, among the group of French designers which became known as the Constructeurs, before the First World War. Dufrene had worked on Meier-Graefe's 'La Maison Moderne' around 1900 designing in the Art Nouveau style.By 1910, his work adapted more simplified forms using more substantial materials and construction. In 1904, he became a founding member of the Salon des Artistes Decorateurs, through which he exhibited for thirty years.He taught for a while at Ecole Boulle, and returned to design in 1919 producing neat and logical designs embellished with recurring carved scroll motifs and decorated with marquetry floral medallions in boxwood, ebony and ivory. In 1921 he joined the studio La Maitrise, as Artistic Director, and began a period of prolific production. The full flowering of his talent became apparent in his refined furniture designs and complete interiors. His inspiration was taken from 18th and 19th Century designs, with a modern approach. At the 1925 Exposition, Dufrene was everywhere. As well as the La Maitrise pavilion, he designed the 'petit salon' in the 'Ambassade Francaise', a boutique for the furrier Jungman, and the row of shoes on the Pont Alexandre Ill. Dufrene's stylistic development continued into the 1930s when he experimented with steel and glass. Adapting quickly to the Art Deco movement, the 1930s were just as busy for him. He died in Nogent-sur-Marne in 1955. His interiors ranged eclectically from townhouses to avant-garde to glass, metal and mirrors, to commissions from Mobilier National for embassies and the Palais de l’Elysée in Paris. He would remain at La Maîtrise until 1952. Today much of his work goes unidentified.

Creator: Maurice Dufrêne

Sublime Art Deco Rug Signed by Maurice Dufrene, Red with Floral Decoration

By Maurice Dufrêne

Located in New York, NY

Sublime Art Deco rug signed by Maurice Dufrene, Red with floral decoration Place of origin: France Year: 1920s Condition: Perfect About the artist: Maurice Dufrene (1876-1955) One of the premiere French designers of the 20th century, Maurice Dufrene was born in Paris in 1876. He was educated at Ecole Nationale Superieure des Arts Decoratifs in Paris. By 1899, at the age of just 23, he became the director and manager of La Maison Moderne. This shop represented an association of artists who were working together to create designs which could be produced in multiples. Dufrene's work was first shown at salons in 1902 and from 1903 he regularly exhibited at Salon d'Automne and Salons of Societe Nationale des Beaux-Arts. At the 1925 Paris Exposition Internationale des Arts Decoratifs et Industriels Modernes (which would later give the movement "Art Deco" its name), Dufrene's designs included luxury boutiques, the living room of Une Ambassade Francaise pavilion, the music salon...

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1920s French Art Deco Vintage Maurice Dufrène Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Sublime Art Deco Rug Signed by Maurice Dufrene, Red with Floral Decoration

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1950s French Vintage Maurice Dufrène Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Signed Leleu Vintage French Art Deco Circle Rug with Medallion - Rug & Kilim

Dm 75 in

Vintage Leleu French Art Deco Rug with Geometric Pattern Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

Made with hand-knotted wool in France circa 1930-1940, this 3x5 vintage French Art Deco rug is an extremely collectible original from Leleu Decorateur—the work of an iconic family la...

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1930s French Art Deco Vintage Maurice Dufrène Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Vintage Leleu French Art Deco Rug with Geometric Pattern Rug & Kilim

W 32 in L 54 in

French Art Deco Rug in the Style of Jules Leleu

By Maurice Dufrêne, André Arbus, Andre Domin & Marcel Genevriere for Maison Dominique, Jules Leleu, Paul Follot

Located in Houston, TX

Colorful French Art Deco carpet/modernist carpet with great geometric design and fantastic colors (cream, black, lavender, purple, blue, and green.) This great French Art Deco geometric rug...

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1930s French Art Deco Vintage Maurice Dufrène Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

W 94 in L 120 in

Maurice Dufrêne rugs and carpets for sale on 1stDibs.

Maurice Dufrêne rugs and carpets are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of wool and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of Maurice Dufrêne rugs and carpets, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original rugs and carpets by Maurice Dufrêne were created in the Art Deco style in france during the 1920s. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider rugs and carpets by and Paule Leleu. Prices for Maurice Dufrêne rugs and carpets can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $17,000 and can go as high as $42,258, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $29,629.