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

Rayon Des Soieries Opera Bouffe En Un Acte, circa 1930

$2,200

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

2003 Andy Warhol - Un Mito Americano Original Vintage Poster

$724

H 32 in W 27.2 in D 0.1 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

Poster for the "Exposition Internationale Des Arts Décoratifs", France, 1925

$5,711

H 47.25 in W 31.5 in D 1.19 in

Poster for the "Exposition Internationale Des Arts Décoratifs", France, 1925

By P. Roque

Located in Paris, FR

This poster was created by P. Roque for the famous 1925 Decorative Arts Show held in Paris (Exposition Internationale des Arts Décoratifs - 1925). This show is most famous as it laun...

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1920s French Art Deco Vintage Maurice Dufrène Wall Decorations

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Paper

Original Vintage Poster General Dynamics Astrodynamics UN Atomic Energy Plane

$4,441

H 50.4 in W 35.44 in D 0.04 in

Original Vintage Poster General Dynamics Astrodynamics UN Atomic Energy Plane

By Erik Nitsche

Located in London, GB

Original vintage General Dynamics poster by the illustrator, typographer and graphic designer Erik Nitsche (1908-1998) promoting Astrodynamics....

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1950s Swiss Vintage Maurice Dufrène Wall Decorations

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Paper

Big Wednesday (Un Mercoledì da Leoni, Italian Version)

$342

H 55.12 in W 39.38 in D 0.04 in

Big Wednesday (Un Mercoledì da Leoni, Italian Version)

Located in Roma, IT

Vintage poster Year: 1978 Director: John Milius Cast: Jan-Michael Vincent, William Katt, Gary Busey, Patti D’Arbanville Country: Italy (Italian release poster) Poster details: T...

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1970s Italian Vintage Maurice Dufrène Wall Decorations

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Paper

Original Poster-Paul Colin-Bouffes Parisiens-Music Hall-Opera, 1964

$3,130

H 61.03 in W 45.28 in D 0.4 in

Original Poster-Paul Colin-Bouffes Parisiens-Music Hall-Opera, 1964

By Paul Colin

Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR

"Original Poster-Paul Colin-Bouffes Parisiens-Music Hall-Opera Promotion poster for the comedy ""Têtes de Rechange"" by Jean-Victor Pellerin at the Bouffes Parisiens theater, with Jean Le Poulain as director. Additional details: Materials and Techniques: Colour lithograph on paper Color: Red, Black Features: Signed Subject: Theatre - Opera Original/Licensed Reprint: Original Style: Vintage Unit of Sale: Single-Piece Work Theme: Music Type: Poster Size: Large (up to 60in.) Size (W x H): 45.1 x 61.2 in / 112 x 152.5 cm Printer: Bedos et Cie, Imprimeurs Paris, 14 Ave Felix Faure...

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20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Maurice Dufrène Wall Decorations

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Paper

Des Souris Et Des Hommes "Of Mice & Men" Steinbeck, French Movie Poster

$850

H 64 in W 49 in D 1 in

Des Souris Et Des Hommes "Of Mice & Men" Steinbeck, French Movie Poster

Located in San Francisco, CA

Des Souris Et Des Hommes "Of Mice & Men" Steinbeck, French Movie poster, circa 1949 Classic film starring Lon Cheney Jr and Burgess Meredith. This large scale French movie post...

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Mid-20th Century French Maurice Dufrène Wall Decorations

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Paper

Un Homme et Une Femme 1966 US 1 Sheet Film Poster

$1,598

H 41 in W 27 in D 0.1 in

Un Homme et Une Femme 1966 US 1 Sheet Film Poster

Located in Bath, Somerset

We love this first-year-of-release American film poster for Claude Lelouch's Oscar and Palme d'Or winner Un Homme et Une Femme (A Man and a Woman). Wonderful colours and design. Sta...

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20th Century French Maurice Dufrène Wall Decorations

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Linen, Paper

Circus at Olympia Hand-Painted Poster Artwork, circa 1930

$1,038Sale Price|20% Off

H 9.45 in W 17.33 in D 0.79 in

Circus at Olympia Hand-Painted Poster Artwork, circa 1930

Located in Faversham, GB

Bertram Mills’ Circus at Olympia Opens Dec 22nd’. Exceptional colour and design. Bradford-based W. E. Berry Ltd was one of the leading producers and printers of film posters in the U...

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20th Century British Art Deco Maurice Dufrène Wall Decorations

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Plywood, Paper

Set of Two large Medical Prints by Van Goor, circa 1930

$742 / set

H 48.04 in W 34.26 in D 0.4 in

Set of Two large Medical Prints by Van Goor, circa 1930

Located in Langweer, NL

Set of two large medical prints published by Van Goor, circa 1930. The first print depicts the nervous system and measures circa 87 x 122 cm (34.3 x 48 inch). The second print depict...

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20th Century Dutch Maurice Dufrène Wall Decorations

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Fabric, Wood, Paper

"The Coronation of Poppea" 1976 Opera Signed Poster

$632Sale Price|20% Off

H 20 in W 26 in D 1 in

"The Coronation of Poppea" 1976 Opera Signed Poster

Located in Pasadena, TX

This poster comes from Houston Grand Opera production. The Opera was conducted in 1976. It signed and was framed by Dubose Gallery in Houston, Texas.

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Late 20th Century American Maurice Dufrène Wall Decorations

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Paper

Original Vintage Men's Fashion Poster Un Homme Epsom Man Style Horse Race Design

$751

H 42.52 in W 31.5 in D 0.04 in

Original Vintage Men's Fashion Poster Un Homme Epsom Man Style Horse Race Design

Located in London, GB

Original vintage men's fashion advertising poster - The clothing that classifies an Epsom man / Le vetement qui classe un homme Epsom - featuring a great Art Deco design depicting a smiling gentleman in a smart suit and green tie, holding up his hat with his gloved hand in front of an image of a stylised...

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1930s French Art Deco Vintage Maurice Dufrène Wall Decorations

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Paper

Sleepless Nights / O, En San Natt

$2,049

H 39 in W 27 in D 0.1 in

Sleepless Nights / O, En San Natt

Located in London, GB

Original Swedish film poster for American 1932 musical Sleepless Nights. The film was directed by Thomas Bentley starred Stanley Lupino and Polly Walker. This beautiful Swedish poster...

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1930s Swedish Vintage Maurice Dufrène Wall Decorations

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Paper

Rare 1916 Original Wall Art Poster by Alfred Ost "Opera"

$3,461

H 44.1 in W 33.08 in D 1.58 in

Rare 1916 Original Wall Art Poster by Alfred Ost "Opera"

Located in Antwerp, BE

An original collectible original first-edition lithographic poster from 1916 by the celebrated Belgian artist Alfred Ost. This dramatic artwork was commissioned to announce the First...

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Early 1900s Dutch Art Deco Antique Maurice Dufrène Wall Decorations

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Wood, Paper

Original W. E. Berry Hand-Painted Poster Artwork on Board, circa 1930

$1,038Sale Price|20% Off

H 10.24 in W 13.78 in D 0.4 in

Original W. E. Berry Hand-Painted Poster Artwork on Board, circa 1930

Located in Faversham, GB

Featuring ‘Billy Smart’s Circus and Menagerie’. Exceptional colour and design. Bradford-based W. E. Berry Ltd was one of the leading producers and printer...

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20th Century British Art Nouveau Maurice Dufrène Wall Decorations

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Paper

Un Homme et une Femme / A Man and a Woman

$819

H 29 in W 20 in D 0.1 in

Un Homme et une Femme / A Man and a Woman

Located in London, GB

Original Japanese film poster for the 1966 French New Wave film Un Homme et une Femme / A Man and a Woman The cool art work on this poster is unique to the films first Japanese relea...

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1960s Japanese Vintage Maurice Dufrène Wall Decorations

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Paper

Previously Available Items

Maurice Dufrêne for La Maitrise art deco tapestry 1922

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H 60.24 in W 90.95 in D 0.4 in

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

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

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H 47.25 in W 31.5 in D 0 in

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

Maurice Dufrene Two Antique Lithographs Enhanced with Gouache, 1906

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H 14.18 in W 20.48 in D 0.04 in

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 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.