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Maurice Dufrène Seating

French, 1876-1955
Maurice Dufrene was born in Paris in 1876. He studied at the Ecole des Arts Decoratifs.In 1899, at the age of just 23, he became director and manager of La Maison Moderne, an association of artists who worked together to create designs which could be produced in multiples. These artists were van de Velde, Horta, Plumet and Selmersheim.His work was first shown at salons in 1902, and from 1903 he regularly exhibited at Salon d’Automne and Salons of Société Nationale des Beaux-Arts. He quickly moved to the forefront of modern design and was with Leon Jallot, among the group of French designers which became known as the Constructeurs, before the First World War. Dufrene had worked on Meier-Graefe's 'La Maison Moderne' around 1900 designing in the Art Nouveau style.By 1910, his work adapted more simplified forms using more substantial materials and construction. In 1904, he became a founding member of the Salon des Artistes Decorateurs, through which he exhibited for thirty years.He taught for a while at Ecole Boulle, and returned to design in 1919 producing neat and logical designs embellished with recurring carved scroll motifs and decorated with marquetry floral medallions in boxwood, ebony and ivory. In 1921 he joined the studio La Maitrise, as Artistic Director, and began a period of prolific production. The full flowering of his talent became apparent in his refined furniture designs and complete interiors. His inspiration was taken from 18th and 19th Century designs, with a modern approach. At the 1925 Exposition, Dufrene was everywhere. As well as the La Maitrise pavilion, he designed the 'petit salon' in the 'Ambassade Francaise', a boutique for the furrier Jungman, and the row of shoes on the Pont Alexandre Ill. Dufrene's stylistic development continued into the 1930s when he experimented with steel and glass. Adapting quickly to the Art Deco movement, the 1930s were just as busy for him. He died in Nogent-sur-Marne in 1955. His interiors ranged eclectically from townhouses to avant-garde to glass, metal and mirrors, to commissions from Mobilier National for embassies and the Palais de l’Elysée in Paris. He would remain at La Maîtrise until 1952. Today much of his work goes unidentified.
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Creator: Maurice Dufrêne
Maurice Dufrêne French Mahogany Art Deco Lounge Chair
Maurice Dufrêne French Mahogany Art Deco Lounge Chair

Maurice Dufrêne French Mahogany Art Deco Lounge Chair

By Maurice Dufrêne

Located in Franklin Park, IL

Maurice Dufrêne French Mahogany Art Deco Lounge Chair This lounge chair measures: 31 wide x 25 deep x 34 high, with a seat height of 16 and arm height/chair clearance 25 inches We ...

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1920s French Art Deco Vintage Maurice Dufrène Seating

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Maurice Dufrène giltwood brown velvet sofa circa 1925
Maurice Dufrène giltwood brown velvet sofa circa 1925

Maurice Dufrène giltwood brown velvet sofa circa 1925

By Maurice Dufrêne

Located in Paris, IDF

This very elegant Corolle model sofa was designed in 1925 by Maurice Dufrêne for the workshops of La Maîtrise, the decorative arts department of Galeries Lafayette, where he served a...

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1920s French Art Deco Vintage Maurice Dufrène Seating

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Velvet, Giltwood

Maurice Dufrene Art déco Canapé circa 1920
Maurice Dufrene Art déco Canapé circa 1920

Maurice Dufrene Art déco Canapé circa 1920

By Maurice Dufrêne

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

Maurice Dufrene Art déco Canapé circa 1920 Reupholstery in beige wool fabric

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1920s French Art Deco Vintage Maurice Dufrène Seating

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Maurice Dufrène giltwood brown velvet armchairs circa 1925
Maurice Dufrène giltwood brown velvet armchairs circa 1925

Maurice Dufrène giltwood brown velvet armchairs circa 1925

By Maurice Dufrêne

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This very elegant pair of Clématite armchairs was designed in 1925 by Maurice Dufrène for the workshops of La Maîtrise, the decorative arts department of Galeries Lafayette, where he...

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1920s French Art Deco Vintage Maurice Dufrène Seating

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Velvet, Giltwood

Maurice Dufrène, Art Deco Armchairs France, 1925
Maurice Dufrène, Art Deco Armchairs France, 1925

Maurice Dufrène, Art Deco Armchairs France, 1925

By Maurice Dufrêne

Located in New York, NY

After 1910 Dufrêne’s work took on the forms of neoclassicism, and at last, an aesthetic that would coalesce into the Art Deco. While he didn’t shy from metal, ceramic, glass, or fabr...

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1920s French Art Deco Vintage Maurice Dufrène Seating

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Upholstery, Wood

Art Deco side Chair by Maurice Dufrene, France ca. 1925
Art Deco side Chair by Maurice Dufrene, France ca. 1925

Art Deco side Chair by Maurice Dufrene, France ca. 1925

By Maurice Dufrêne

Located in Meulebeke, BE

A rare and historically significant Art Deco chair designed by Maurice Dufrene for the 1925 Exposition Internationale des Arts Décoratifs et Industriels Modernes in Paris — the landm...

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Leather, Wood

Maurice Dufrene Single Club/Arm Chair
Maurice Dufrene Single Club/Arm Chair

Maurice Dufrene Single Club/Arm Chair

By Maurice Dufrêne

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Classic French Art Deco swooping round-backed club/arm/relaxing chair by Maurice Dufrene, circa 1925. 25” wide x 29” deep x 32” high. MAURICE DUFRENE (1876 - 1955) One of the ...

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Maurice Dufrène, "Niagara" Pair of Art Deco Armchairs, circa 1920
Maurice Dufrène, "Niagara" Pair of Art Deco Armchairs, circa 1920

Maurice Dufrène, "Niagara" Pair of Art Deco Armchairs, circa 1920

By Maurice Dufrêne

Located in NEUILLY-SUR-SEINE, FR

A pair of armchairs titled Niagara by Maurice Dufrène (1876–1955), executed circa 1920. The front uprights rise in stepped gradins forming a cascade motif, laterally grooved with sha...

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1920s French Art Deco Vintage Maurice Dufrène Seating

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Fabric, Wood

Set of 12 Art Deco Chairs by Maurice Dufrêne, France, Circa 1920
Set of 12 Art Deco Chairs by Maurice Dufrêne, France, Circa 1920

Set of 12 Art Deco Chairs by Maurice Dufrêne, France, Circa 1920

By Maurice Dufrêne

Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C

Set of 12 chairs designed by Maurice Dufrene (1876-1955). Walnut wood and cloth upholstery. Wall mirror, table with 2 extentions, showcase cabinet and shelves cabinet. France, CIRC...

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1920s French Art Deco Vintage Maurice Dufrène Seating

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Maurice Dufrene Set of 6 Dining Chairs in Purple Heart
Maurice Dufrene Set of 6 Dining Chairs in Purple Heart

Maurice Dufrene Set of 6 Dining Chairs in Purple Heart

By Maurice Dufrêne

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Classic French Art Deco dining chairs in sculpted purple heart, circa 1922. Measures: 18" wide x 18" deep x 35" high. Please note that these chairs are un-restored in the photogra...

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1920s French Art Deco Vintage Maurice Dufrène Seating

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Pair of Walnut Burl and Amaranth Wood Armchairs, circa 1925
Pair of Walnut Burl and Amaranth Wood Armchairs, circa 1925

Pair of Walnut Burl and Amaranth Wood Armchairs, circa 1925

By Maurice Dufrêne

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

Maurice Dufrene pair of walnut burl and Amaranth wood armchairs circa 1925, velvet seat, carved chairback, in excellent condition.

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1920s French Art Deco Vintage Maurice Dufrène Seating

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Maurice Dufrene Classic French Art Deco pair of side chairs in gilt iron, 1920s
Maurice Dufrene Classic French Art Deco pair of side chairs in gilt iron, 1920s

Maurice Dufrene Classic French Art Deco pair of side chairs in gilt iron, 1920s

By Maurice Dufrêne

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Classic French Art Deco pair of side chairs in gilt iron, circa 1920, by Maurice Dufrene. Restored and reupholstered, these chairs are 17” wide x 20” deep x 35” high. 20” high seat. ...

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1920s French Art Deco Vintage Maurice Dufrène Seating

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Iron

Three Art Deco Armchairs by Maurice Dufrêne, France, 1910s
Three Art Deco Armchairs by Maurice Dufrêne, France, 1910s

Three Art Deco Armchairs by Maurice Dufrêne, France, 1910s

By Maurice Dufrêne

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Rare and wonderful set of three early Art Deco gilded armchairs, carved with stylised floral motifs. Unusually shaped backs. Swag detail on arms. Delicately splayed cabriole le...

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Located in Philadelphia, PA

Classic French Art Deco pair of armchairs in mahogany with sculpted ebony front legs, circa 1920. Documented. Measures: 30" wide x 24" deep x 34" high.   

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Maurice Dufrêne Single Small-Scale Arm/Club Chair

Maurice Dufrêne Single Small-Scale Arm/Club Chair

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Located in Philadelphia, PA

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Maurice Dufrene, Pair of Walnut Burl and Amaranth Wood Armchairs, circa 1925

Maurice Dufrene, Pair of Walnut Burl and Amaranth Wood Armchairs, circa 1925

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Maurice Dufrene, Pair of Walnut Burl and Amaranth Wood Armchairs, circa 1925

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Maurice Dufrêne 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 Maurice Dufrêne seating, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original seating by Maurice Dufrêne were created in the Art Deco style in france during the early 20th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider seating by Armand Albert Rateau, Léon Jallot, and Francis Jourdain. Prices for Maurice Dufrêne seating can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $3,400 and can go as high as $165,000, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $17,250.

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