Maurice Dufrène Canapes

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 Dufrene Art déco Canapé circa 1920

$11,101

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 Canapes

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Fabric, Wood

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

$5,258

H 29.53 in W 25.6 in D 35.44 in

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 Canapes

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Fabric, Wood

Maurice Dufrene Single Club/Arm Chair

$13,500

H 32 in W 25 in D 29 in

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 Canapes

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Wood

Maurice Dufrène giltwood brown velvet armchairs circa 1925

$55,506 / set

H 34.26 in W 24.41 in D 22.05 in

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 Canapes

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Velvet, Giltwood

Maurice Dufrène giltwood brown velvet sofa circa 1925

$55,506

H 31.89 in W 57.88 in D 32.29 in

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 Canapes

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Velvet, Giltwood

Maurice Dufrêne French Mahogany Art Deco Lounge Chair

$17,295

H 34 in W 31 in D 25 in

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 Canapes

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Upholstery, Mahogany

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

$5,258 / set

H 35.04 in W 21.66 in D 20.48 in

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 Canapes

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Wood

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

$32,000 / set

H 35 in W 20.5 in D 19 in

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 Canapes

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Upholstery, Wood

1930s French Art Deco Canapé, Solid Oak & Faux Leather, Hand-Crafted

$7,920

H 35.75 in W 91.75 in D 28.5 in

1930s French Art Deco Canapé, Solid Oak & Faux Leather, Hand-Crafted

Located in Astoria, NY

A striking 1930s French Art Deco canapé, sourced in Provence. Crafted in solid oak, the sofa is upholstered in its original red-orange faux leather, lending a bold visual presence to...

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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Maurice Dufrène Canapes

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Faux Leather, Oak

Pair of Art Deco Club Chairs Floral Wood Carvings Maurice Dufrene, France 1920's

$14,606 / set

H 37.8 in W 27.56 in D 27.56 in

Pair of Art Deco Club Chairs Floral Wood Carvings Maurice Dufrene, France 1920's

By Maurice Dufrêne

Located in Den Haag, NL

Pair of Art Deco Club Armchairs attr Maurice Dufrêne, France 1920's. With carved floral pattern on front of the arms and under seat frame. The Pair needs total new upholstery. These ...

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1920s French Art Deco Vintage Maurice Dufrène Canapes

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Fabric, Wood

Art Deco Canapé Sofa, Sage Green Leather, Walnut, 1940s

$2,649Sale Price|20% Off

H 35.83 in W 42.49 in D 18.51 in

Art Deco Canapé Sofa, Sage Green Leather, Walnut, 1940s

Located in Lisbon, PT

An Art Deco canapé sofa with sage green leather from the 1940s. The curved armrests and three-panel backrest add visual balance and comfort, while the light floral carvings on each ...

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20th Century Portuguese Art Deco Maurice Dufrène Canapes

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Walnut

Art Deco Sofa Attributed to Maurice Dufrêne, 1930s

$5,609

H 27.56 in W 70.87 in D 27.56 in

Art Deco Sofa Attributed to Maurice Dufrêne, 1930s

By Maurice Dufrêne

Located in Brussels, BE

Art Deco Sofa Attributed to Maurice Dufresne, 1930s

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1930s French Art Deco Vintage Maurice Dufrène Canapes

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Silk, Wood

Antique French Carved Walnut Canapé Settee, Circa 1860.

$8,000

H 36 in W 49 in D 23.5 in

Antique French Carved Walnut Canapé Settee, Circa 1860.

Located in New Orleans, LA

Antique French carved walnut canapé settee, circa 1860. Beautiful period-correct yellow silk upholstery.

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Mid-19th Century French Antique Maurice Dufrène Canapes

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Fabric, Walnut

Maurice Dufrêne canapes for sale on 1stDibs.

Maurice Dufrêne canapes 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 canapes, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original canapes by Maurice Dufrêne were created in the Art Deco style in france during the 1920s. Prices for Maurice Dufrêne canapes can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $11,286 and can go as high as $11,286, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $11,286.