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.

Creator: Maurice Dufrêne

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

$5,252

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

Maurice Dufrène giltwood brown velvet sofa circa 1925

$55,440

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 Dufrène giltwood brown velvet armchairs circa 1925

$55,440 / set

Maurice Dufrène giltwood brown velvet armchairs circa 1925

By Maurice Dufrêne

Located in Paris, IDF

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 Dufrene pair of Cubist-inspired club chairs

$22,500

Maurice Dufrene pair of Cubist-inspired club chairs

By Maurice Dufrêne

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Classic French Art Deco pair of Cubist-inspired club chairs, circa 1925, by Maurice Dufrene. These chairs are sculpted mahogany, unrestored in the photographs, and they are 28” wide ...

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1920s French Art Deco Vintage Maurice Dufrène Seating

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Mahogany

Maurice Dufrene Single Club/Arm Chair

$13,500

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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1920s French Art Deco Vintage Maurice Dufrène Seating

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Wood

Maurice Dufrene Art déco Canapé circa 1920

$11,088

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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Fabric, Wood

Pair of Walnut Burl and Amaranth Wood Armchairs, circa 1925

$2,334 / item

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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Velvet, Wood

Maurice Dufrene Set of 6 Dining Chairs in Purple Heart

$21,000

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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Purpleheart

Maurice Dufrêne French Mahogany Art Deco Lounge Chair

$17,295

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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Upholstery, Mahogany

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

$32,000 / set

Maurice Dufrène, Pair of 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

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

$57,000 / set

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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Upholstery, Walnut

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

$2,917

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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1920s French Art Deco Vintage Maurice Dufrène Seating

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Leather, Wood

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

$5,252 / set

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

By Maurice Dufrêne

Located in Isle Sur La Sorgue, Vaucluse

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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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Maurice Dufrène Seating

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Wood

Pair of art deco armchairs circa 1940/1950

$2,100 / set

H 35.83 in W 23.63 in D 23.63 in

Pair of art deco armchairs circa 1940/1950

Located in Mouscron, WHT

Pair of art deco armchairs circa 1940/1950 price for 2 chairs

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1940s French Art Deco Vintage Maurice Dufrène Seating

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Beech

Pair of French 1930's Leather Club Chairs

$14,500 / set

H 36 in W 31 in D 28 in

Pair of French 1930's Leather Club Chairs

Located in New York, NY

A magnificent pair of French Art Deco leather club chairs dating from the 1930's with their original leather, the cushion with one side upholstered in a cocoa colored velvet. The w...

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1930s French Art Deco Vintage Maurice Dufrène Seating

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Leather, Velvet, Wood

Pair of French Art Deco Armchairs with Grey Fabric, circa 1920s

$5,689Sale Price / set|15% Off

H 34.26 in W 33.67 in D 33.86 in

Pair of French Art Deco Armchairs with Grey Fabric, circa 1920s

Located in Greding, DE

A wonderful pair of French Art Deco Armchairs, dating from the 1920s.

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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Maurice Dufrène Seating

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Wood, Fabric

Vintage Velvet Brown / Green Modular Sofa, 3-elements

$1,342

H 31.11 in W 79.14 in D 33.47 in

Vintage Velvet Brown / Green Modular Sofa, 3-elements

Located in Nijmegen, NL

This modular sofa was made in Germany in the 1970s. It features three elements covered in brown / green velvet fabric which is in an overall good clean vintage condition.

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1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Maurice Dufrène Seating

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Fabric

Pair of Custom Brocade Club Chairs

$2,400 / set

H 32.5 in W 29 in D 32 in

Pair of Custom Brocade Club Chairs

By Dorothy Draper

Located in Redding, CT

Pair of 1970's Brocade Club Chairs . Pastel blue with white and cream. Elegant and stylish for any boudoir or living room. These elegant chairs are reminiscent of Dorothy Drapers design

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1980s Hollywood Regency Vintage Maurice Dufrène Seating

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Upholstery, Wood

Pair of 1930s French Club Chairs in Linen

$11,500 / set

H 34.5 in W 26.5 in D 27 in

Pair of 1930s French Club Chairs in Linen

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Lovely pair of Art Deco club chairs from France, 1930s. Beautiful curved wood frame with carved detail on feet. Newly upholstered in a slubby cream linen with piping detail. Refreshe...

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1930s French Art Deco Vintage Maurice Dufrène Seating

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Wood, Linen

A Pair of Vintage Rattan Club Chairs

$4,500

H 35.5 in W 29.5 in D 25 in

A Pair of Vintage Rattan Club Chairs

Located in New York, NY

This beautifully crafted pair of vintage rattan armchairs features a rich, dark finish and an airy open-weave lattice design. The arched back and gently sloped arms offer a comfortab...

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Mid-20th Century Unknown Maurice Dufrène Seating

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Rattan

Pair of Art Deco Armchairs, France, circa 1920

$18,400 / set

H 30 in W 26 in D 27.5 in

Pair of Art Deco Armchairs, France, circa 1920

Located in New York, NY

Pair of Art Deco armchairs featuring high backs and prominent armrests. The front legs merge seamlessly into ribbed supports, lending sophistication to the walnut frame. Newly reupho...

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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Maurice Dufrène Seating

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Upholstery, Wood

Beautiful Pair of 1925 French Armchairs Designed by Maurice Dufrène

$8,170 / set

H 33.08 in W 33.08 in D 33.08 in

Beautiful Pair of 1925 French Armchairs Designed by Maurice Dufrène

By Maurice Dufrêne

Located in Milan, Italy

A beautiful and perfect pair of 1925 French armchairs designed by Maurice Dufrène (attribution).

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1920s French Art Deco Vintage Maurice Dufrène Seating

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Fabric, Wood

Howard & Sons 'Portarlington' Sofa with Giltwood Legs, circa 1905

$29,875

H 34 in W 73 in D 34 in

Howard & Sons 'Portarlington' Sofa with Giltwood Legs, circa 1905

By Howard & Sons Ltd

Located in Kinderhook, NY

A C R O T E R I O N is pleased to offer this wonderful, rare, and possibly unique, circa 1905 fully-stamped 'Portarlington' model upholstered sofa by renowned London firm Howard & So...

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Early 20th Century English Edwardian Maurice Dufrène Seating

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Brass

Pair of Art Deco Leather Club Chairs

$8,800

H 33 in W 33 in D 36 in

Pair of Art Deco Leather Club Chairs

Located in Montreal, QC

Great pair of French Art Deco leather club chairs with original leather in good condition, patination and color.

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1940s French Art Deco Vintage Maurice Dufrène Seating

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Leather

Three-Seat Velvet Sofa, circa 1940, Italy

$8,000

H 35.83 in W 92.52 in D 38.98 in

Three-Seat Velvet Sofa, circa 1940, Italy

Located in Girona, Spain

Three-seat velvet sofa, Reupholstered, circa 1940, Italy. Very good vintage condition.

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Maurice Dufrène Seating

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Velvet

Previously Available Items

Pair of High Back Chairs by Maurice Dufrêne, 1930's

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H 42.75 in W 19.5 in D 23 in

Pair of High Back Chairs by Maurice Dufrêne, 1930's

By Maurice Dufrêne

Located in Dallas, TX

A pair of high back chairs with mahogany details by Maurice Dufrêne. Original wood finish shows wear and patina. The leather shows heavy wear with one chair having a large rip to the...

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1930s Vintage Maurice Dufrène Seating

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Mahogany

French Art Deco Tub Chair by Maurice Dufrene

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H 27.96 in W 29.14 in D 26.38 in

French Art Deco Tub Chair by Maurice Dufrene

By Maurice Dufrêne

Located in Paddock Wood Tonbridge, GB

ART DECO TUB CHAIR BY MAURICE DUFRENE This fabulous French Art Deco tub chair was designed by Maurice Dufrene and is a magnificent example of...

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1920s French Art Deco Vintage Maurice Dufrène Seating

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Leather, Oak

Pair of French Art Deco Armchairs by Maurice Dufrene

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H 33.86 in W 24.41 in D 25.2 in

Pair of French Art Deco Armchairs by Maurice Dufrene

By Maurice Dufrêne

Located in Paddock Wood Tonbridge, GB

A pair of hardwood framed solid Armchairs by Maurice Dufrene having reeded turned front legs that are away from the chair, with a swooping arm that follows round the back with centra...

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1920s French Art Deco Vintage Maurice Dufrène Seating

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Hardwood

Maurice Dufrene Pair of Early Art Deco Armchairs

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H 34 in W 30 in D 24 in

Maurice Dufrene Pair of Early Art Deco Armchairs

By Maurice Dufrêne

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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1920s French Art Deco Vintage Maurice Dufrène Seating

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Ebony, Mahogany

Maurice Dufrêne Single Small-Scale Arm/Club Chair

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H 34 in W 30 in D 26 in

Maurice Dufrêne Single Small-Scale Arm/Club Chair

By Maurice Dufrêne

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Classic French Art Deco single arm/club chair by Maurice Dufrêne in sculpted wood with sculpted ebony legs. This small-scale boudoir chair was designed by Dufrêne for La Maitrise, th...

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1920s French Art Deco Vintage Maurice Dufrène Seating

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Ebony

Club Chair by Maurice Dufrene

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H 30 in W 27.25 in D 31 in

Club Chair by Maurice Dufrene

By Maurice Dufrêne

Located in New York, NY

Club chair by Maurice Dufrene for La Maitrise. "Niagra" model with carved details.

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1930s French Art Deco Vintage Maurice Dufrène Seating

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Mahogany

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

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H 38.59 in W 23.23 in D 17.72 in

Maurice Dufrene, 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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Velvet, Wood

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

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H 38.59 in W 23.23 in D 17.72 in

Maurice Dufrene, 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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Velvet, Wood

Rare Set of Four Maurice Dufrène Sycamore Game Chairs from Bayeux Tapestry

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H 31.5 in W 21.5 in D 24 in

Rare Set of Four Maurice Dufrène Sycamore Game Chairs from Bayeux Tapestry

By Maurice Dufrêne

Located in San Francisco, CA

A rare and chic set of four French Maurice Dufrène 1940s sycamore game/bridge chairs with original embroidered upholstery depicting the Bayeux Tapestry;...

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1940s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Maurice Dufrène Seating

Maurice Dufrène Pair of Early Art Deco Armchairs

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H 34 in W 30 in D 24 in

Maurice Dufrène Pair of Early Art Deco Armchairs

By Maurice Dufrêne

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Classic French Art Deco pair of armchairs in mahogany with sculpted ebony front legs, circa 1920. Documented.

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1920s French Art Deco Vintage Maurice Dufrène Seating

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Mahogany

Maurice Dufrêne seating for sale on 1stDibs.

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.