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Creator: Joseph-André Motte
"Rigel" Armchair by Joseph-André Motte, France, 1965
"Rigel" Armchair by Joseph-André Motte, France, 1965

"Rigel" Armchair by Joseph-André Motte, France, 1965

By Joseph-André Motte, Steiner

Located in New York, NY

An elegant and rare "Rigel" armchair designed by Joseph-André Motte and produced by Steiner in France in the 1950s/60s. This refined seating piece is a strong example of postwar Fren...

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1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Joseph-André Motte Chairs

Materials

Steel, Other

Joseph-Andre Motte Tongue Model 771 Chairs for Steiner
Joseph-Andre Motte Tongue Model 771 Chairs for Steiner

Joseph-Andre Motte Tongue Model 771 Chairs for Steiner

By Joseph-André Motte

Located in Chicago, IL

Pair of dining chairs by Joseph-Andre Motte the model 771 Tongue Chair reupholstered in tan suede. Black enameled steel base and legs. These chairs were designed in 1954 by Joseph-An...

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1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Joseph-André Motte Chairs

Materials

Steel

Joseph Andre Motte Set of 12 Model 771 Chair, France 1950's
Joseph Andre Motte Set of 12 Model 771 Chair, France 1950's

Joseph Andre Motte Set of 12 Model 771 Chair, France 1950's

By Joseph-André Motte

Located in New York, NY

Twelve chairs model 771 by Joseph Andre Motte for Steiner, upholstery over maple on black enameled steel base. Only one chair finished in bouclé for display. Set is COM.

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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Joseph-André Motte Chairs

Materials

Steel

Four Chairs by Joseph Andre Motte, France, 1950s
Four Chairs by Joseph Andre Motte, France, 1950s

Four Chairs by Joseph Andre Motte, France, 1950s

By Joseph-André Motte

Located in Echt, NL

Set of four chairs in very good condition. Designed by Joseph Andre Motte in the 1950s The chairs can be used separately but can also be combined to form a four-seat sofa. They a...

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20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Joseph-André Motte Chairs

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Green chairs by Joseph-André Motte - Produced by Steiner in 1958 - Model 771
Green chairs by Joseph-André Motte - Produced by Steiner in 1958 - Model 771

Green chairs by Joseph-André Motte - Produced by Steiner in 1958 - Model 771

By Joseph-André Motte

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

Joseph-André Motte Chair by Joseph-André Motte, produced by Steiner. Model 771. Green mohair velvet and lacquered metal. 2 availables. France 1958. H. 80 cm, W. 51 cm, D. 57 cm.

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1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Joseph-André Motte Chairs

Materials

Metal

Black Leather Frame Joseph Andre Mott Pair Chairs, France, 1950s
Black Leather Frame Joseph Andre Mott Pair Chairs, France, 1950s

Black Leather Frame Joseph Andre Mott Pair Chairs, France, 1950s

By Joseph-André Motte

Located in New York, NY

1950's French Joseph Andre Motte pair black leather framed chairs. Loose back cushion. Black mohair velvet upholstery.

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1950s French Vintage Joseph-André Motte Chairs

Materials

Leather, Velvet

Set of Six "Tongue" Chairs, Joseph-André Motte for Steiner, France 1954
Set of Six "Tongue" Chairs, Joseph-André Motte for Steiner, France 1954

Set of Six "Tongue" Chairs, Joseph-André Motte for Steiner, France 1954

By Joseph-André Motte

Located in Paris, FR

Set of six chairs model 771 (said "tongue chair") by Joseph Andre Motte for Steiner. Circa 1954. Redone and recently covered with Bergamo fabric by Bisson Bruneel...

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1950s French Vintage Joseph-André Motte Chairs

Materials

Metal

Four Green Chairs 771 by Joseph André Motte, Steiner, 1958
Four Green Chairs 771 by Joseph André Motte, Steiner, 1958

Four Green Chairs 771 by Joseph André Motte, Steiner, 1958

By Joseph-André Motte

Located in Saint Ouen, France

Four Green Chairs 771 by Joseph André Motte, Steiner, 1958 Set of 4 chairs model 771, it is often called "the tongue chair" because of its design. It was published by Steiner in 1958. The vintage velvet of the chairs is authentic, so it may have some defects due to its age but still in very good condition. Joseph-André Motte (1925 - 2013) was an interior architect and one of the great figures of French design in the 1950s and 1960s. At the École des arts appliqués à l'industrie (now ENSAAMA), he studied under René Gabriel, Louis Sognot and Albert Guénot, graduating top of his class in 1948. He then obtained his first collaboration with the Bon Marché art studio. One of his first models, the Tripodes...

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1950s French Vintage Joseph-André Motte Chairs

Materials

Metal

Pair of 760 Chairs by Joseph Andre Motte, France, 1957 for Steiner, Paris
Pair of 760 Chairs by Joseph Andre Motte, France, 1957 for Steiner, Paris

Pair of 760 Chairs by Joseph Andre Motte, France, 1957 for Steiner, Paris

By Joseph-André Motte, Steiner

Located in Beirut, LB

A beautiful pair of “760 chairs” designed by Joseph André Motte and manufactured by Steiner, France in 1957. Editions Sieges Steiner. The chair features polished stainless steel fe...

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Mid-20th Century French Bauhaus Joseph-André Motte Chairs

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Stainless Steel

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Joseph-andré Motte chairs for sale on 1stDibs.

Joseph-André Motte chairs are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of fabric and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of Joseph-André Motte chairs, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original chairs by Joseph-André Motte were created in the mid-century modern style in france during the 20th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider chairs by Marcel Gascoin, Maison Regain, and Rene Gabriel. Prices for Joseph-André Motte chairs can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $1,429 and can go as high as $50,000, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $7,800.