Maurice Dufrêne Side Chairs

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

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

$2,863

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 Dufrêne Side Chairs

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Leather, Wood

Maurice Dufrène, Art Deco Armchairs France, 1925

$18,000

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 Dufrêne Side Chairs

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Upholstery, Wood

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

$4,200 / set

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 Dufrêne Side Chairs

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Iron

1920s Art Deco Side Chairs in Walnut, Original Sitting with Abstract Upholstery

$2,851 / set

H 29.93 in W 17.72 in D 17.72 in

1920s Art Deco Side Chairs in Walnut, Original Sitting with Abstract Upholstery

Located in Vigonza, Padua

Mid-20th century Art Deco side chairs in walnut, with original sitting and futurism abstract upholstery. Very special and aesthetic effect. Excellent conditions, restored and wax-po...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Maurice Dufrêne Side Chairs

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Walnut, Fabric

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

$14,315 / 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 Dufrêne Side Chairs

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Fabric, Wood

Pair of French Art Deco Side Chairs

$2,500 / set

H 42 in W 19.5 in D 25 in

Pair of French Art Deco Side Chairs

Located in North Bergen, NJ

Fabulous pair of mahogany French Art Deco side chairs from the 1930s. The mahogany legs, tapering rear legs and an elevated curved back. Th...

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1930s Art Deco Vintage Maurice Dufrêne Side Chairs

Pair of French Art Deco Limed Oak & Linen Armchairs, C. 1930s

$3,754Sale Price / set|25% Off

H 31.89 in W 25.01 in D 25.6 in

Pair of French Art Deco Limed Oak & Linen Armchairs, C. 1930s

By Charles Dudouyt

Located in London, GB

A pair of modernist Art Deco limed oak armchairs, with upholstered seats in textured off-white linen. French, c. 1930s.

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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Maurice Dufrêne Side Chairs

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Linen, Oak

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 Dufrêne Side Chairs

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Wood

Pair of French art Deco Side Chairs by Paul Follot

$1,714 / set

H 37.8 in W 17.72 in D 19.3 in

Pair of French art Deco Side Chairs by Paul Follot

By Paul Follot

Located in Paddock Wood Tonbridge, GB

ART DECO SIDE CHAIRS BY PAUL FOLLOT Indulge in the opulent allure of these exquisite side chairs, meticulously handcrafted from luxurious stained beech in the timeless French Art De...

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1920s French Art Deco Vintage Maurice Dufrêne Side Chairs

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Beech

Dutch Art Deco Modernist The Hague School side chair, 1920s

$2,004

H 41.34 in W 19.69 in D 20.87 in

Dutch Art Deco Modernist The Hague School side chair, 1920s

Located in EVERDINGEN, NL

A remarkable side chair with a bentwood hollow backrest, ca. 1920s - 1930s This substantial, rather large chair exemplifies Haagse School design while hinting at prototype experimen...

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1920s Dutch Art Deco Vintage Maurice Dufrêne Side Chairs

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Oak, Beech

Pair of Fine French 1920's Armchairs att. to Dufrene (matching daybed available)

$15,000 / set

H 34.65 in W 26.78 in D 35.44 in

Pair of Fine French 1920's Armchairs att. to Dufrene (matching daybed available)

By Maurice Dufrêne

Located in Long Island City, NY

A fine pair of French Art Deco walnut armchairs attributed to Maurice Dufrêne. A matching daybed / large bedroom bench is also available (not included in the price).

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1920s French Art Deco Vintage Maurice Dufrêne Side Chairs

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Upholstery, Wood

French Modern Chair Attributed to Maurice Jallot

$8,650

H 32.5 in W 24.94 in D 26.13 in

French Modern Chair Attributed to Maurice Jallot

By André Arbus, Gio Ponti, Jacques Adnet, Jules Leleu, Maurice Jallot

Located in Houston, TX

French modern chair attributed to Maurice Jallot. This French Art Deco or French Art Moderne chair, side chair, chauffeuse or slipper chair is made...

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1940s French Art Deco Vintage Maurice Dufrêne Side Chairs

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Sycamore

Pair of French Art Deco Chairs Attributed to Raymond Subes

$4,850 / set

H 39.75 in W 18.5 in D 15.5 in

Pair of French Art Deco Chairs Attributed to Raymond Subes

By Raymond Subes, Gilbert Poillerat, René Prou

Located in Houston, TX

Pair of French Art Deco chairs attributed to Raymond Subes. Stylish pair of French Art Deco hand forged wrought iron chairs attributed to Raymond Subes. This chic pair of French side...

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1930s French Art Deco Vintage Maurice Dufrêne Side Chairs

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Iron

Rare Dutch Art Deco side chair by Bas van Pelt, 1920s

$2,560

H 35.44 in W 18.51 in D 18.51 in

Rare Dutch Art Deco side chair by Bas van Pelt, 1920s

By Bas Van Pelt

Located in EVERDINGEN, NL

A rare and early, documented dining chair by Bastiaan Johannes “Bas” van Pelt (1900–1945) - Dutch interior architect, furniture designer, entrepreneur and noted member of the resista...

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1920s Dutch Art Deco Vintage Maurice Dufrêne Side Chairs

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Fabric, Oak

1920s Classic Art Deco Italian Chairs, Solid Walnut , Gaetano Borsani attributed

$3,900 / set

H 31.5 in W 19.69 in D 19.69 in

1920s Classic Art Deco Italian Chairs, Solid Walnut , Gaetano Borsani attributed

By Gaetano Borsani

Located in Vigonza, Padua

Pair 1920s classic robust Art Deco Italian side chairs, in solid walnut restored new-upholstered. Seat with original springs. Product attributed to the "Atelier di Varedo" by Gaetano...

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1920s Italian Art Deco Vintage Maurice Dufrêne Side Chairs

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Upholstery, Walnut

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

$5,153

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 Dufrêne Side Chairs

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Fabric, Wood

French Art Deco Side Chair

$2,519

H 32.68 in W 17.72 in D 17.33 in

French Art Deco Side Chair

Located in Isle Sur La Sorgue, Vaucluse

Small art deco side chair of unusual design. Original paint. Recently reupholstered with vintage fabric.

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20th Century French Art Deco Maurice Dufrêne Side Chairs

Jules Leleu, Pair of Art Deco Side Chairs, France, 1925

$28,000 / set

H 31.5 in W 17.5 in D 23 in

Jules Leleu, Pair of Art Deco Side Chairs, France, 1925

By Jules Leleu

Located in New York, NY

The house of Leleu rose to prominence in the 1920s during the Art Deco period, and became known for the ornate classicism of its richly refined furniture...

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1920s French Art Deco Vintage Maurice Dufrêne Side Chairs

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Macassar

Maurice Dufrêne side chairs for sale on 1stDibs.

Maurice Dufrêne side chairs 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 side chairs, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original side chairs by Maurice Dufrêne were created in the Art Deco style in france during the 1920s. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider side chairs by Jules Leleu, Jacques Adnet, and Charles Dudouyt. Prices for Maurice Dufrêne side chairs can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $3,400 and can go as high as $32,000, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $17,700.