Arman Seating

French, 1928-2005

Arman was born in Nice, France, in 1928, and showed a talent for painting and drawing as a child. He studied at the the Ecole Nationale des Art Décoratifs in Nice followed by studies at the École du Louvre in Paris. In his early years he focused on abstract paintings. Then, in 1957, he became interested in common objects as works of art. He first did what came to be called his "allures d"objet" (object impressions), where he would dip an object into paint and press it on canvas thus leaving the object's shadow or impression. Then he decided the object itself was worth paying attention to and started to treat them in his own way. His intention was to remove the material purpose of an object so that its only remaining function was to "feed the mind" as a work of art. What better way to achieve that result than by breaking, slicing or even burning objects such as violins, telephones, typewriters or even whole cars? He also made objects useless by accumulating them, such as 2,000 wristwatches in a Plexiglass box that all kept different time. Once emotionally detached from the circumstances associated with a broken object, the viewer could grow to appreciate its abstract beauty; so, in a sense, Arman was literally teaching that things one never thought could be regarded as attractive could indeed turn out to be so. Through this achievement, Arman gained worldwide recognition and is regarded as one of the most prolific and inventive creators of the late 20th century. His work can be found in the collections of numerous museums including the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York, the Tate Gallery in London and the Centre Pompidou in Paris. Arman’s work has also been exhibited in galleries, museums and public spaces worldwide including the Musée D’Art Contemporain in Tehran, Iran; the Museum of Art in Tel Aviv, Israel; the Musée Des Arts Decoratifs and Opéra De Paris in France; the La Jolla Museum of Contemporary Art in California; and the Museum of Arts and Design and the Guggenheim in New York He died in 2005 in New York.

Creator: Arman

Arman "Cello" Chair, circa 1990, France

$8,500

Arman "Cello" Chair, circa 1990, France

By Arman, Hugues Chevalier

Located in Girona, Spain

Arman "Cello" Chair, circa 1990, France. Arman "Cello" chair editions Hugues Chevalier n°9/50. Signed and numbered under the seat on a brass plate. Made with ebonized beech. Circ...

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1990s French Modern Arman Seating

Materials

Beech

Exquisite Pair of Chairs by Gabriel Viardot - France, Circa 1890

$6,628 / set

H 39.38 in W 16.93 in D 15.75 in

Exquisite Pair of Chairs by Gabriel Viardot - France, Circa 1890

By Gabriel Viardot

Located in Isle Sur La Sorgue, Vaucluse

Rare and wonderful pair of "Pagoda" side chairs by Gabriel Viardot. Mahogany, with ivory and bronze detailing. The back medallions feature a dragon. Newly reupholstered with ve...

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19th Century French Antique Arman Seating

Pair of Midcentury Art Deco Barrel Hall Chairs Side Chairs, France, Circa 1950

$4,788Sale Price / set|40% Off

H 28.35 in W 19.49 in D 18.31 in

Pair of Midcentury Art Deco Barrel Hall Chairs Side Chairs, France, Circa 1950

Located in London, GB

A Pair of Mid Century Art Deco Barrel Chairs. France, Circa 1950. In excellent vintage condition commensurate of age. Please message for an acc...

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1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Arman Seating

Materials

Teak

Exquisite Pair of Chairs Attributed to Gabriel Viardot, France, circa 1890

$6,628 / set

H 39.38 in W 17.33 in D 15.75 in

Exquisite Pair of Chairs Attributed to Gabriel Viardot, France, circa 1890

By Gabriel Viardot

Located in Isle Sur La Sorgue, Vaucluse

Rare and wonderful pair of "Pagoda" side chairs by Gabriel Viardot. Mahogany, with ivory and bronze detailing. The back medallions feature a dragon. Newly reupholstered with ve...

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Late 19th Century French Japonisme Antique Arman Seating

Antique French Cathedral Chairs, Handcrafted Walnut, Circa 1800-1830

$5,900 / set

H 45.5 in W 14.5 in D 16.25 in

Antique French Cathedral Chairs, Handcrafted Walnut, Circa 1800-1830

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

An antique French pair of cathedral chairs made of hand crafted walnut with centered carved rosettes on the high backrest and bottom front panel of the seat, in good condition. Nice ...

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Early 19th Century French Charles X Antique Arman Seating

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Walnut

Jacques Adnet Green Leather Chair, Circa 1950s, France

$14,500

H 33.25 in W 17 in D 20 in

Jacques Adnet Green Leather Chair, Circa 1950s, France

By Jacques Adnet

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Rare chair by French architect and Art Deco Modernist designer and icon of luxurious French Modernism, Jacques Adnet, circa 1950s. Upholstered in sumptuous green leather. Brass and l...

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1950s French Art Deco Vintage Arman Seating

Materials

Metal, Brass

French Giltwood Side Chair

$800

H 45.5 in W 22 in D 19.5 in

French Giltwood Side Chair

Located in Miami, FL

French giltwood side chair.

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Mid-20th Century French Regency Arman Seating

Materials

Giltwood

Set of Eight Pascal Mourgue for Artelano Rio Side or Dining Chairs France 1990s

$3,195 / set

H 28.5 in W 19 in D 19.5 in

Set of Eight Pascal Mourgue for Artelano Rio Side or Dining Chairs France 1990s

By Pascal Mourgue

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A set of eight stackable chairs designed by Pascal Mourgue and manufactured by Artelano in Paris in the early 1990s. Simple and understated yet curvy and sexy, the Rio chairs...

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1990s French Mid-Century Modern Arman Seating

Materials

Metal, Enamel

Vintage Metal Violin Chair in the Style of Arman

$3,000

H 37.5 in W 18 in D 18.5 in

Vintage Metal Violin Chair in the Style of Arman

By Arman

Located in Brooklyn, NY

This unique vintage side chair features the unique design of Fernandez Arman, drawing inspiration from the violin. Unique feet resemble the instruments headstock while the seat and b...

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Early 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Arman Seating

Three Early 20th Century French Walnut Carved Side Chairs, circa 1900

$450 / set

H 35.5 in W 20 in D 18 in

Three Early 20th Century French Walnut Carved Side Chairs, circa 1900

Located in San Francisco, CA

Three early 20th century French walnut carved side chairs, circa 1900 Classic French walnut side chairs. Each chair is carved from solid waln...

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Early 20th Century French French Provincial Arman Seating

Materials

Walnut

Vintage 20th Century Salon Chair in Antique French Taste, Giltwood, circa 1970

$973Sale Price|20% Off

H 36.62 in W 22.05 in D 18.02 in

Vintage 20th Century Salon Chair in Antique French Taste, Giltwood, circa 1970

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is a vintage 20th century salon chair in the antique French taste, giltwood dating to circa 1970. Attractive and comfortable salon c...

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Mid-20th Century European Louis XIV Arman Seating

Materials

Giltwood

Red and White Painted "Fischel" Chair, France, circa 1920s-1930s

$2,057

H 35.44 in W 16.93 in D 18.12 in

Red and White Painted "Fischel" Chair, France, circa 1920s-1930s

By Fischel

Located in Isle Sur La Sorgue, Vaucluse

Lovely design and colors for this chair by Fischel, a company launched in the late 19th century and following in the same vein as Thonet and Köhn. The style here is reminiscent of Du...

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Early 20th Century French De Stijl Arman Seating

Materials

Oak

Fine Quality Pair of French Louis XVI Carved Side Chairs, Circa 1940s

$1,560Sale Price / set|20% Off

H 38 in W 18 in D 18 in

Fine Quality Pair of French Louis XVI Carved Side Chairs, Circa 1940s

Located in Swedesboro, NJ

This fine quality pair of French Louis XVI carved side chairs, circa 1940s, beautifully captures the neoclassical elegance and refined craftsmanship associated with the Louis XVI per...

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1940s French Louis XVI Vintage Arman Seating

Materials

Walnut

Previously Available Items

Unique Creation of Arman, 'CELLO' Chair, Editions Hugues Chevalier

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H 33.86 in W 16.15 in D 16.54 in

Unique Creation of Arman, 'CELLO' Chair, Editions Hugues Chevalier

By Arman

Located in Beirut, LB

Cello chair by Arman Hugues Chevalier editions n ° 2/50. Wood (sycamore and beech), France. Signed under the seat on a brass plate.

Category

Late 20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Arman Seating

Materials

Wood

Cello Chair by Arman, Number 4/50, Wood, France

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H 33.67 in W 16.34 in D 16.15 in

Cello Chair by Arman, Number 4/50, Wood, France

By Arman

Located in Paris, FR

Cello chair by Arman editions Hugues Chevalier n°4/50. Wood (sycamore and beech), France. Signed under the seat on a brass plate. To our knowledge this i...

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Early 2000s French Arman Seating

Materials

Beech, Sycamore

Arman seating for sale on 1stDibs.

Arman seating are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of wood and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of Arman seating, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original seating by Arman were created in the modern style in france during the 20th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider seating by Artelano, Francis Jourdain, and Georges Laurent. Prices for Arman seating can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $1,642 and can go as high as $81,048, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $8,500.

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Questions About Arman Seating

Where did Arman Fernandez work?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
Arman Fernandez worked at the Bushido Kai Judo Club in Madrid, Spain, and served as a medical orderly for the French Army during the Indo-China War before becoming an artist. You'll find a variety of Arman Fernandez art on 1stDibs.