Maurice Dufrène Armchairs

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 giltwood brown velvet armchairs circa 1925

$56,608 / 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 Armchairs

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Velvet, Giltwood

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 Armchairs

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Wood

Pair of Walnut Burl and Amaranth Wood Armchairs, circa 1925

$2,383 / 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 Armchairs

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Velvet, Wood

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 Armchairs

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Upholstery, Wood

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

$5,362 / 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 Armchairs

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Wood

Elegant Pair of French Art Deco Club Armchairs, 1935, New Upholstery

On Hold|~~$10,129 / set~~

H 31.5 in W 37.01 in D 34.65 in

Elegant Pair of French Art Deco Club Armchairs, 1935, New Upholstery

By Jacques Adnet

Located in Paris, FR

Elegant pair of French Art Deco Club Armchairs crafted in France in the 1930s. Very refined lines and sophisticated proportions that could remind us the work of French decorator Jacq...

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1930s French Art Deco Vintage Maurice Dufrène Armchairs

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Upholstery, Velvet, Wood

Art Deco Streamline Armchair by Jindrich Halabala, c. 1940

$8,223 / item

H 29.53 in W 27.56 in D 35.44 in

Art Deco Streamline Armchair by Jindrich Halabala, c. 1940

By Jindřich Halabala

Located in Berlin, DE

Art Deco- Streamline Armchair designed by Jindrich Halabala and manufactured by UP Závody Brno, ca 1940. This original Art Deco - Streamline Armch...

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1940s Czech Streamlined Moderne Vintage Maurice Dufrène Armchairs

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Upholstery, Bentwood

French Louis XV Style Pair of Armchairs, Caned Seatback, 6 Available

$6,000 / set

H 38.38 in W 26 in D 24.5 in

French Louis XV Style Pair of Armchairs, Caned Seatback, 6 Available

By Massant

Located in Montreal, Quebec

French Louis XV style pair of armchairs, caned seatback. Classical pure-lined model in Trianon grey with natural cane back and upholstered off-white seat...

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20th Century French Louis XV Maurice Dufrène Armchairs

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Upholstery, Cane, Wood

Couple of Brown Velvet English Style Armchairs

$5,958 / set

H 34.85 in W 32.68 in D 36.62 in

Couple of Brown Velvet English Style Armchairs

Located in Milano, IT

Beautiful pair of English style armchairs made in the 1950s in a beautiful brown velvet. The armchairs have 4 feet to support the seat: the two at the back are made of a beautiful, ...

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Maurice Dufrène Armchairs

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Brass

Fine French 1930s Bedroom Bench / Daybed attributed to Maurice Dufrene

$9,800

H 16.54 in W 63 in D 29.53 in

Fine French 1930s Bedroom Bench / Daybed attributed to Maurice Dufrene

By Maurice Dufrêne

Located in Long Island City, NY

A fine French Art Deco walnut daybed / large bedroom bench attributed to Maurice Dufrene.

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1920s French Art Deco Vintage Maurice Dufrène Armchairs

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Wood, Upholstery

Art Deco Club Armchair .

$2,014

H 29.14 in W 27.56 in D 35.44 in

Art Deco Club Armchair .

Located in Kraków, Małopolska

Art Deco club armchair from 1940 Every piece of furniture that leaves our workshop from the beginning to the end is subjected to manual renovation, s...

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1930s Czech Art Deco Vintage Maurice Dufrène Armchairs

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Upholstery

Pair of Fine French Art Deco Armchairs by Jules Leleu

$7,500 / set

H 33.47 in W 22.45 in D 22.84 in

Pair of Fine French Art Deco Armchairs by Jules Leleu

By Jules Leleu

Located in Long Island City, NY

A pair of fine French Art Deco stained beech "bridge" armchairs by Jules Leleu.

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1940s French Art Deco Vintage Maurice Dufrène Armchairs

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Fabric, Beech

Sculptural Art Deco Chair, England, 1930s

$2,758

H 29.14 in W 22.45 in D 26.78 in

Sculptural Art Deco Chair, England, 1930s

By Jules Leleu, Émile-Jacques Ruhlmann, Maurice Dufrêne

Located in Lewes, East Sussex

A wonderful sculptural Art Deco English chair from the 1930s. Sold for customer to reupholster in their own choice of fabric. We offer reupholstery in COM for an additional charg...

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1930s English Art Deco Vintage Maurice Dufrène Armchairs

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Fabric, Wood

French Art Deco Style Club Chair

$3,545 / item

H 34 in W 36 in D 36 in

French Art Deco Style Club Chair

Located in Westwood, NJ

French Art Deco Style club chairs, upholstered with top-grain vintage Havana brown leather with a deep padded upholstered backrest and...

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21st Century and Contemporary Asian Art Deco Maurice Dufrène Armchairs

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Leather

Bentwood Art Deco Club Chairs

$5,500 / set

H 32 in W 23.5 in D 29 in

Bentwood Art Deco Club Chairs

Located in New York, NY

Sleek and relaxed chairs that can be used daily. Bentwood birch arms enclose the trim, sprung seat and backrest. A deep and comfortable seat has been reupholstered in a textured woo...

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1930s Swedish Art Deco Vintage Maurice Dufrène Armchairs

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Fir

Angular Art Deco Speed Style Club Chair

$2,120Sale Price|20% Off

H 28 in W 34.5 in D 34 in

Angular Art Deco Speed Style Club Chair

By Donald Deskey, Paul Frankl

Located in New Windsor, NY

Beautifully re-upholstered in Design Tex Glacier fabric. The chair features a very deep seat, tapered wood feet and amazing lines, circa 1930-1940. Measures: Approximately 34" dee...

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1930s American Art Deco Vintage Maurice Dufrène Armchairs

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Upholstery, Wood

Pair of French Art Deco Armchairs

$2,200

H 32.75 in W 20.5 in D 21.75 in

Pair of French Art Deco Armchairs

Located in Long Island City, NY

A pair of French 1930s beech bridge / office chairs.

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1930s French Art Deco Vintage Maurice Dufrène Armchairs

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Beech

Previously Available Items

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 Armchairs

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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 Armchairs

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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 Armchairs

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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 Armchairs

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Ebony

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 Armchairs

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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 Armchairs

Materials

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 Armchairs

Maurice Dufrêne armchairs for sale on 1stDibs.

Maurice Dufrêne armchairs 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 armchairs, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original armchairs 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 armchairs by Paul Follot, Maxime Old, and Pierre Dariel. Prices for Maurice Dufrêne armchairs can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $4,863 and can go as high as $32,000, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $13,500.