French cabinetmaker Eugene Printz taught himself how to craft furniture by copying pieces he saw in museums. Using his father’s workshop as a base, Printz developed a talent for making Art Deco furniture out of wood. His pieces have found homes in notable private residences, including those of French haute-couture fashion designer Jeanne Lanvin, the Princess de la Tour d’Auvergne and American pop star Madonna.
Printz achieved acclaim in 1925 at the International Exhibition of Modern Decorative and Industrial Arts — the design fair that introduced the Art Deco style to the world — alongside French architect Pierre Chareau. A year later, Printz exhibited at the Salon des Artistes Decorators, Salon d’Automne and Salon des Tuileries, solidifying his reputation as a masterful furniture designer and cabinetmaker. His work was admired for its use of rare woods, which included mahogany, walnut and most notably palm, which required immense skill and practice to perfect.
In addition to his exhibitions in the 1920s, Printz displayed work at the 1932 Colonial Exhibition and the 1937 Pavillon de Artistes Décorateurs. He designed works for Paris’s Museum of Modern Art and Museum of Decorative Arts, while receiving multiple commissions from French the national service agency Mobilier National and the city of Paris. Printz also created theater props for French actor and theater director Louis Jouvet.
On 1stDibs, find a collection of Eugene Printz storage case pieces, tables and seating.
Eugene Printz, French Art Deco, Mahogany, Rare Asymmetric Desk, France, c. 1925
By Eugene Printz
Located in Manhasset, NY
Eugene Printz, French Art Deco, Mahogany, Rare Asymmetric Desk, France, c. 1925 An example of an asymmetric desk designed by Eugène Printz (1889-1948) for the fitting out of student...
Brass
Exceptional asymmetrical desk in oak, France 1960s
Located in Antwerp, BE
Exceptional French oak desk from the 1960s, distinguished by its beautifully balanced yet subtly asymmetrical architectural design. Made of solid oak, the desk showcases a warm natur...
Metal
French Art Deco Desk in Mahogany and Satinwood
Located in Paddock Wood Tonbridge, GB
French Art Deco Desk An exceptional quality French art deco desk produced in the 1920s from Mahogany and satinwood, the desk has a thick Hyde leather inset top, two lockable drawer...
Mahogany, Satinwood
Art Deco Modernist Desk with Asymmetric Open Bookcase, 1920s
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Magnificent and rare Art Deco Modernist desk with asymmetric open bookcase. Striking Dutch design from the 1920s. Solid oak base with two drawers, the small drawer has a solid macass...
Macassar, Oak, Padouk
$4,850
H 29 in W 51 in D 27.5 in
Art Deco Period Writing Desk, Mahogany, Leather, French, Vintage 1940s
Located in Austin, TX
Writing desk from the Art Deco period in France. This piece is made of solid wood construction, primarily mahogany. It features ebonized trim and is finished with a lustrous French p...
Brass
French Art Nouveau Mahogany & Leather Partners Desk
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
Essentially two people would comfortably use this remarkable French 19th century mahogany partner’s desk, that is they are willing to share such a magnificent design. A wonderful anc...
Brass
Art Deco desk - France 1930
Located in Girona, Girona
Art Deco drawer unit desk, four drawers, wood with oak veneer, resting on an aluminium-covered base. Aluminium handles. Satiny varnish finishing. France circa 1930
Aluminum
French Mahogany Desk
Located in Westwood, NJ
Crafted with figured flame mahogany, this writing desk features a luxurious leather inlaid surface. The meticulously designed structure includes five drawers surrounding a generous k...
Wood
French Art Deco Six Drawer Desk
Located in Paddock Wood Tonbridge, GB
French Art Deco Desk A good quality French Art Deco rosewood desk with six drawers, black lacquer handles, and chrome central stretcher. Produced in France in the 1930’s. The desk h...
Rosewood
French Art Deco Cerused Desk
By André Arbus, Jacques Adnet, Jules Leleu, Maxime Old, Francisque Chaleyssin
Located in Houston, TX
French Art Deco Cerused Desk. Offered is a shapely French Art Deco cerused oak desk or writing table with a door on either side with 4 shelves in each. This handsome desk with a floa...
Oak
French Art Deco Desk 'DOMINIQUE'
Located in Queens, NY
French Art Deco calamander wood double pedestal base desk having doors opening to drawers & shelves with trim. (signed: DOMINIQUE).
Wood
$10,500Sale Price|40% Off
H 30.5 in W 59 in D 31.5 in
1930s Restored French Art Deco Mahogany and Chrome Executive Desk w/ Bookshelves
Located in Van Nuys, CA
This fully restored French Art Deco large desk features stunning Rosewood complemented by sleek tubular chrome handles. It boasts front shelves, two pull-out center drawers, three si...
Chrome
Art Deco desk – France 1920
Located in Girona, Girona
Art Deco desk in solid mahogany, stained and French polished, solid oak interiors with 4 drawers and 2 shelves, original decorative gilded wood plaques and mouldings, polished brass ...
Brass
Eugene Printz Art Deco Mahogany Desk 1932
By Eugene Printz
Located in Encino, CA
Eugene Printz (1889-1948) African mahogany (Provenance Grand Bassam), circa 1932 Two drawers with the original brass handles. The desk comes with no lock and no key, because all th...
Mahogany