Cadestin Beaubourg
Michel Cadestin: Beaubourg Bench with 4 Seats, 1974
By Michel Cadestin
Located in VILLEURBANNE, FR
Imagine bringing the essence of a museum into your very own home.
The Beaubourg bench
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Benches
Materials
Metal
Beaubourg Chair in Steel and Fabric by Michel Cadestin and Georges Laurent
By Michel Cadestin
Located in Paris, FR
Michel Cadestin and Georges Laurent
Beaubourg chair, 1976
Steel and fabric.
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The Beaubourg
Category
Vintage 1970s French Chairs
Materials
Steel
H 29.93 in W 20.08 in D 19.49 in
Chair Beaubourg, Michel Cadestin & Georges Laurent for the Centre Pompidou
By Michel Cadestin, Georges Laurent
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
pompidou that the „beaubourg chair“ was developed. conceived by rogers / piano, designed by michel cadestin
Category
Mid-20th Century French Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Metal
Michel Cadestin & Georges Laurent Set of Four "Beaubourg" Dining Chairs, 1976
By Michel Cadestin, Georges Laurent
Located in New York, NY
Rare set of four "Beaubourg" dining chairs in steel with leather seat and back pads designed by
Category
Vintage 1970s French Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Steel
H 32 in W 23 in D 20 in
Beaubourg Chair in Steel and Leather by Michel Cadestin and Georges Laurent
By Georges Laurent, Michel Cadestin
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Michel Cadestin and Georges Laurent
Beaubourg Chair, 1976
Steel and leather
19.5 x 20 x 30 in
The
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Vintage 1970s French Side Chairs
Materials
Steel
H 30 in W 20 in D 19.5 in
Set of Eight Beaubourg Chairs Designed by Michel Cadestin and Georges Laurent
By Georges Laurent, Michel Cadestin
Located in Stamford, CT
A matched set of eight Michel Cadestin and Georges Laurent leather and metal Beaubourg chairs, from
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Vintage 1970s French Modern Dining Room Chairs
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Steel
H 28 in W 19 in D 21 in
1976 Michel Cadestin & Georges Laurent Beaubourg Chair Teda for Centre Pompidou
By Georges Laurent, Teda, Michel Cadestin
Located in Philadelphia, PA
) original Beaubourg chair from the Centre Georges Pompidou in Paris. The chair was designed by Michel
Category
Vintage 1970s French Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Steel
H 31.25 in W 20.75 in D 20.5 in
Set of four Beaubourg chairs
By Michel Cadestin
Located in New Orleans, LA
A matched set of four Michel Cadestin and Georges Laurent leather and metal Beaubourg chairs, from
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
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Metal
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Cadestin Beaubourg For Sale on 1stDibs
Find many varieties of an authentic cadestin beaubourg available at 1stDibs. Each cadestin beaubourg for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, animal skin and leather. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer cadestin beaubourg, there are earlier versions available from the 20th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. Each cadestin beaubourg bearing Mid-Century Modern or Modern hallmarks is very popular. You’ll likely find more than one cadestin beaubourg that is appealing in its simplicity, but Michel Cadestin and Georges Laurent produced versions that are worth a look.
How Much is a Cadestin Beaubourg?
Prices for a cadestin beaubourg start at $1,700 and top out at $29,000 with the average selling for $3,550.
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