Joseph-André Motte Settees

A pair of two armchairs designed by Joseph-André Motte for Steiner. Model 740. He was awarded the René Gabriel prize at the Salon des Arts Ménagers...

Elegant French Lounge Chair model "Tempo" designed by Joseph-André Motte in the 1950s and produced by Sièges Steiner, France. Black lacquered metal feet. Excellent condition. The pi...

Joseph-André Motte Sabre chairs, 1954 Rattan, foam, fabric Measures: 27.17 H x 29.13 x 25.2 inches.  

Rare modernist rattan settee by Hendrik van Keppel and Taylor Green, ca. 1950s. VKG, as their company was known, created their designs for the "indoor-outdoor" market, indicating tha...

Sculptural pair of model 790 chairs designed by Joseph-André Motte and manufactured by Steiner, France 1960. These chairs have a cool boomerang-shaped structure made of solid blond b...

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...

Vintage settee/loveseat with serpentine arms, in the style of John Wisner for Ficks Reed, 1950s. Very well executed rattan and hardwood construction, with spring support, beautiful ...

"770" Armchair and Ottoman by Joseph-André Motte for Steiner, France, 1950s. Reupholstered with Pierre Frey fabric "Judith".

This rare model 141 lounge chair was designed by Joseph-André Motte for Steiner (in France) in the 1950's. It was produced, under licence, by Dutch furniture manufacturer Artifort fr...

A set of three chairs model 'Auersberg' and one settee model 'Astoria' from the 'SONETT' series designed by J.O.Wladar & V. Mödlhammer and manufactured by Karl Fostel Sen.'s Erben, A...

Kartell Philippe Starck was born in Paris on 18th January 1949 the son of an aircraft designer; it is he who probably inspired the young Starck. Even at a very early age Starck sh...

The iconic 'Tempo' chair was designed by Joseph-André Motte in the 1950s for Steiner, and is a beacon of French furniture craftsmanship. This chair is a standout model from Motte's repertoire, showcasing his flair for merging functional ergonomics with sleek, modern aesthetics. The 'Tempo' features a frame of polished chrome, providing a robust foundation that complements its streamlined silhouette. It is fully restored, with new upholstery in silver velvet and re-finishing. The use of high-quality materials and meticulous attention to detail in its restoration highlights the chair’s elegant design and style. -------------------- We are an exhibition space and an online destination established by the passionate art director behind Jonathan Amar Studio. Our gallery presents a harmonious mix of iconic and engaging 20th century pieces and bespoke contemporary lighting. With a strong focus on Italian mid-century designs, his success strives from sourcing designs with striking shapes, creative techniques and interesting materials that cross the concept of time in the same way a Spirit does.
 Our 350 square meter workspace includes a luminous gallery, a restoration atelier where our expert artisans in metalwork, woodwork, upholstery, and electrics; restore each piece with the mission to honor a balance between restoration and preservation. There may be light age-related wear but no hard damages or structural issues.
 Since the launch of our gallery in late 2017, we have exported over 1200 items to buyers in 21 countries located in all four corners of the world from Europe and North America to Asia and Australia. In the United-States alone, we have ensured the delivery of over 150 pieces of all sizes (from massive dining tables to small decorative objects) in 23 states. We take the utmost attention to our packaging by building robust made to measure boxes in our atelier with the aim of providing safe and cost-effective delivery prices for every client. Most deliveries arrive smoothly in less than 8 days. We are located both in Paris and Rabat. FYI the Morocco Free Trade...