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Jean Claude Mahey Chairs

French, b. 1944

French designer Jean Claude Mahey is best known for his elegant Hollywood Regency and Art Deco–style burl wood furniture. Vintage Mahey tables, mirrors and case pieces are often embellished with decorative techniques so that the rich, sumptuous materials he uses are paired with marquetry, lacquer, marble elements or brass accents that renders his furniture striking in contemporary dining rooms and living rooms. 

Born in Mayenne, France, in 1944, Mahey found himself surrounded by a close family of painters and decorators. He graduated from the College of Applied Arts of Paris in 1966. From 1967 to 1976, Mahey worked for several luxury furniture manufacturers such as Maison Jansen, Roche Bobois, Maison Romeo and Maville Interiors. In 1976, he decided to make the bold move of striking out on his own and founded his namesake furniture design company.  

Besides his love of marquetry, Mahey was interested in perfecting a heavy lacquer technique that produced mirror-like finishes and softened hard edges. Lacquered furniture and decor have long been cherished by design lovers. In the 18th century, European and English royals adored Japanese lacquerware

During the Art Deco period, French furniture designers partnered with Japanese lacquerers to create a whole new genre of shimmering cabinetry — Jean Dunand learned the techniques from Japanese lacquer master Seizo Sugawara and introduced his first of many lacquered pieces in 1921. Dunand wasn’t the only Art Deco designer to use the material (Irish architect Eileen Gray famously did so too), but he employed it much more prolifically and decoratively. Collectors greatly admire and seek out Mahey’s lacquered chests of drawers and cabinets

Today Mahey’s atelier is still family-led. Working closely with his wife, Betty, they have created many successful designs popular throughout France and around the world.  In 1992, he opened his current showroom in the center of Paris and soon after, his children Cecilia and Maxence joined the family firm.

On 1stDibs, find vintage Jean Claude Mahey tables, storage pieces, lighting and more.

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Creator: Jean Claude Mahey
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Jean Claude Mahey chairs for sale on 1stDibs.

Jean Claude Mahey chairs 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 Jean Claude Mahey chairs, although black editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original chairs by Jean Claude Mahey were created in the mid-century modern style in france during the late 20th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider chairs by Pascal Mourgue, Maison Jansen, and Tolix. Prices for Jean Claude Mahey chairs can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $2,123 and can go as high as $2,780, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $2,452.

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