Maurice Dufrène Wall Decorations

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 Dufrêne for La Maitrise art deco tapestry 1922

By La Maitrise, Maurice Dufrêne

Located in Paris, IDF

Maurice Dufrene designed this tapestry for the studio La Maitrise, Les Galeries Lafayette, in Paris in 1922, just as he became the director of the studio. Crafted from handspun wool,...

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1920s French Art Deco Vintage Maurice Dufrène Wall Decorations

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Wool

Maurice Dufrêne for La Maitrise art deco tapestry 1922

Art-Deco Original Poster RAYON DES SOLERIES by Maurice Dufrene, 1930

By Maurice Dufrêne

Located in Melbourne, Victoria

Art-Deco Original Poster RAYON DES SOLERIES by Maurice Dufrene, 1930 This is an original vintage poster, it has been linen backed for preservation. This poster, produced in 1930, w...

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1930s French Art Deco Vintage Maurice Dufrène Wall Decorations

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Linen, Paper

Art-Deco Original Poster RAYON DES SOLERIES by Maurice Dufrene, 1930

Rayon Des Soieries Opera Bouffe En Un Acte, circa 1930

By Maurice Dufrêne

Located in Water Mill, NY

Rayon des Soieries: Opera Bouffe En Un Acte Lithographic poster in black and yellow by Maurice Dufrene (French, 1876-1955) custom wood frame in excellent condition.

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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Maurice Dufrène Wall Decorations

Rayon Des Soieries Opera Bouffe En Un Acte, circa 1930

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1920s Unknown Art Deco Vintage Maurice Dufrène Wall Decorations

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Wool, Cotton

1920 French Art Deco Tapestry 4'4" X 7'8"

H 52 in W 92 in D 0.2 in

2003 Andy Warhol - Un Mito Americano Original Vintage Poster

By (after) Andy Warhol

Located in Winchester, GB

This stunning, bright and vibrant poster was created for the Andy Warhol - Un Mito Americano or "An American Myth" exhibition at the Fondazione Antonio Mazzotta in Milan. Featuring h...

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Early 2000s Italian Maurice Dufrène Wall Decorations

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Paper

H 48.04 in W 24.02 in D 0.4 in

Midcentury Tapestry "La Table" Signed by Jean Lurcat

By Jean Lurçat

Located in Beirut, LB

A limited edition tapestry by Jean Lurçat entitled "La Table" signed in the lower right corner. Depicting a lush surrealist still life of a picnic table laden with lobster, fruiting ...

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1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Maurice Dufrène Wall Decorations

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Tapestry, Wool

Midcentury Tapestry "La Table" Signed by Jean Lurcat

H 47.25 in W 76.78 in D 0.4 in

Bobyrug’s Wonderful art deco period Peruvian tapestry

Located in Saint Ouen, FR

Discover the elegance of this art deco style Peruvian hand-woven tapestry featuring the exquisite design of the women working in the village. There’s a monogram of the name of the ar...

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Mid-20th Century Peruvian Folk Art Maurice Dufrène Wall Decorations

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Wool

Bobyrug’s Wonderful art deco period Peruvian tapestry

H 78.75 in W 71.66 in D 0.4 in

Giant French Horse Racing Poster Mural by Jacquot, circa 1930s

By Michel Jacquot

Located in Essex, MA

A rare, giant original French horse racing poster or mural, lithograph on paper, mounted on linen, in four panels joined to form one large image b...

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1930s French Art Deco Vintage Maurice Dufrène Wall Decorations

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Linen, Paper

Giant French Horse Racing Poster Mural by Jacquot, circa 1930s

H 92.5 in W 124 in D 0.07 in

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Maurice Dufrene Two Antique Lithographs Enhanced with Gouache, 1906

By Maurice Dufrêne

Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR

Two Lithographs enhanced with gouache by Maurice Dufrene. Two original plans from "Interieur Moderne d'une Famille Française" by Maurice Dufrene in 1906. These two plans a...

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Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Maurice Dufrène Wall Decorations

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Paper

Maurice Dufrene Two Antique Lithographs Enhanced with Gouache, 1906

H 14.18 in W 20.48 in D 0.04 in

Maurice Dufrene "Rayon des Soieries" Original Poster

By Maurice Dufrêne

Located in Pasadena, CA

Designed by Maurice Dufrene (1876-1955), this original French art deco lithographic poster advertises the 1930 opening an operetta by Manuel Rosenthal entitled “Rayon Des Soleries." ...

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1930s French Art Deco Vintage Maurice Dufrène Wall Decorations

Maurice Dufrene "Rayon des Soieries" Original Poster

H 49 in W 33.5 in

Maurice Dufrêne wall decorations for sale on 1stDibs.

Maurice Dufrêne wall decorations are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of wool and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of Maurice Dufrêne wall decorations, although beige editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original wall decorations by Maurice Dufrêne were created in the Art Deco style in france during the 20th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider wall decorations by Roger de Valerio, George Barbier, and François-Louis Schmied. Prices for Maurice Dufrêne wall decorations can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $2,200 and can go as high as $42,258, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $3,475.