French Reconstruction

René Gabriel Patinated Oak Reconstruction table, France 1945. The atmosphere at the Atelier is always vibrant when a piece of furniture by René Gabriel arrives.

This furniture, produced by Bloc Metal, is part of post-war French "Reconstruction" industrial design movement.

Exceptional pair of armchairs in oak from the reconstruction period, of note, is the bowtie design of the arms, a very bold gesture in a genre known for its restraint. Shown in muslin,

Emerging during the 1940s, this cabinet belongs to the French Reconstruction aesthetic: a return to artisanal integrity in the wake of mass upheaval.

Single bed or daybed, Reconstruction period, free-form, with a solid wood assembly and attractive rounded lines, attributed to Roger Landault, France in the 1950s.

Vintage Reconstruction Design Dining Chair by Rene Gabriel. Made in France, 1940's, early 1950's period.

Up for attribution, France, 1950. DIMENSIONS: H 80 x D 50 x W 37 cm / Seats at 43.5 cm CONDITION: In beautiful original condition.

Its design belongs to a clear French lineage: the croisillon, or trellis, was a signature motif of Jean Royère, who gave the name to a whole series of oak pieces in the late 1940s an...

A beautiful and confortable "compas" armchair, dynamic angular wood structure, comfortable cream white fabric, in the spirit of Pierre Guariche and French modern by yet unknown desig...

An interesting pair (from a set of 4 pieces) Modern stools, Mid-Century-Modern, Modernist, Constructivist, Free Form, architectural "Compas" wood structures with slightly round and b...

An interesting pair (from a set of 4 pieces) Modern stools, Mid-Century-Modern, Modernist, Constructivist, Free Form, architectural "Compas" wood structures with slightly round and b...

Suite of 6 oak chairs, France circa 1950/1960 "Reconstruction" style.

A pair of sturdy Modernist, Bauhaus, Constructivist, and Reconstructionist dining chairs, featuring rigorous square-section structures in solid oak, with rounded reinforcements and s...

A 1-seater daybed or daybed, Modernist, Reconstruction, from Forme-Libre, Dansk, Scandinavian, from Forme-Libre, solid wood assembly with rounded lines, attributed to Roger Landault,...

A beautiful single bed or a daybed with its integrated night stand, Modernist, Reconstruction, Forme-Libre, in massive mahogany wood and original cane by Roger Landault, France 1950....

René Gabriel era shelving unit. Compas feet. In the style of Pierre Cruège. In good vintage condition. Minor discoloration on feet. This unit will ship from France and can be re...

Midcentury bed in patinated French oak by René Gabriel, France, 1940s. Published in 1944 and designed by René Gabriel, this bed dates back to the 1940s and is a typical example of ...

Ash and laminate table reconstruction period circa 1950. Dimension with extensions: Measures: 73 x 270 x 95cm (28.74"x106.30"x37.40"). The condition is very good, the reddish traces ...

Solidly constructed walnut side chairs in the style of Jeanneret, of note, are the "keys" holding the sides together. Reupholstered in linen.

1950 lacquered metal armchair in the style of Pierre Guariche. Original fabric.

This piece embodies the ideals of French Reconstruction furniture, combining practical design with clarity and restraint.

This piece embodies the ideals of French Reconstruction furniture, combining practical design with clarity and restraint.

Série de 6 élégantes chaises en chêne, période de reconstruction française, vers 1950.

Suite of 9 chairs in ash and faux leather, reconstruction period, circa 1950 A table and a buffet are also offered in two other listings

This example stands out for its powerful symbolism, its association with Bernard Villemot, and its place within the visual history of France’s reconstruction and overseas development...

Bracelet in 18 karat rose gold, ram's head hallmark. Rigid, openwork and moved on its top, this antique bracelet has a line of rose- cut diamonds with, on both sides, a decoration in...

It comes out of the provincial workshops of the Reconstruction years, when French cabinetmakers worked in regional oak and let the joinery show.

The diamond point treatment belongs to the late Art Deco and Reconstruction vocabulary that French workshops developed through the 1940s, reworking a motif that runs back through Lou...

Gabriel’s design adheres to the principles of rational construction and visual restraint, reflecting the utilitarian spirit of France’s post-World War II reconstruction era. The rect...

Adjustable Armchair, Morris-Type Chaise Longue, Art Deco / Post-War Reconstruction Period, France, circa 1940 Elegant armchair convertible into a chaise longue, typical of French d...

With the former, he created a monumental mosaic for the Memorial Hospital of St Lo, and with the latter, the stained-glass windows for the baptistery of the Sainte Jeanne d'Arc Churc...

Issued shortly after the end of the First World War, the campaign sought to mobilise private savings for the payment of wartime debts and the reconstruction of France. Banks played a...

This oak dining table dates from the 1950s. It was made in France during the Reconstruction period. It includes two integrated 40 cm extensions.

This French 1940s Reconstruction-style adjustable low easy chair pairs functionality with a tasteful aesthetic.

This oak desk from 1949 is an emblematic piece of Marcel Gascoin's work and of the Reconstruction period in French housing. Marcel Gascoin, born August 24, 1907 in Le Havre and died...

Maison Lecan presents this round solid elm dining table from the 1950s-60s, a singularly rare design piece that sits squarely within the aesthetic of French rustic modernism of the R...

Institutions such as Charbonnages de France managed national coal production and symbolized the modernization of French industry during the reconstruction era.

After the war, he worked on reconstruction projects in France before emigrating to Brazil in 1949, inspired by the country's modernist movement and the works of architects like Oscar...

The artwork is a pleasant view of the Roman countryside and of the Ponte Mammolo, the ancient bridge “Ponte Mammea” of the Roman epoch, here represented during the 15th-century recon...

Burning for around 15 hours, the cathedral sustained serious damage. The government of France hopes the reconstruction can be completed by Spring 2024, in time for the opening of the...

Andre Lurcat played a key role in the reconstruction of French cities after WWII, and contributed to the development of modernist landscape design.