Maurice Dufrène Posters

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 Posters

2003 Andy Warhol - Un Mito Americano Original Vintage Poster

$713

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 Posters

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Paper

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

$5,808

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 Posters

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Paper

Original Vintage Poster General Dynamics Astrodynamics UN Atomic Energy Plane

$4,376

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 Posters

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Paper

Big Wednesday (Un Mercoledì da Leoni, Italian Version)

$348

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 Posters

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Paper

Vintage Advertising Poster San Francisco Summer Festival Season Opera

$740

H 38.98 in W 31.89 in D 0.04 in

Vintage Advertising Poster San Francisco Summer Festival Season Opera

Located in London, GB

Vintage advertising poster for Igor Stravinsky's opera The Rake's Progress performed by the San Francisco Opera Summer Festival Season 1982 featuring a great theatrical design by the...

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1980s British Vintage Maurice Dufrène Posters

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Paper

An American in Paris / Un Americano a Parigi

$3,366

H 55 in W 39 in D 0.1 in

An American in Paris / Un Americano a Parigi

Located in London, GB

This is an extremely rare original Italian film poster for the 1951 musical romance film An American in Paris. This film starred Gene Kelly, Leslie Caron and Oscar Levant, and was d...

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1950s Italian Vintage Maurice Dufrène Posters

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Paper

Original Colonial Poster-Dormoy-Algeria 1830 1930-Farmland, 1930

$2,881

H 40.95 in W 28.35 in D 0.4 in

Original Colonial Poster-Dormoy-Algeria 1830 1930-Farmland, 1930

Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR

Original Colonial Poster-Dormoy-Algeria 1830 1930-Farmland, 1930 Original poster celebrating the centenary of the colonization of Algeria between 1830 and 1930. We see a Settler a...

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20th Century French Art Deco Maurice Dufrène Posters

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Paper

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

$755 / 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 Posters

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Fabric, Wood, 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 Posters

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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 Posters

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Paper

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

$740

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 Posters

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Paper

The Phantom of the Opera / Il Fantasma Dell' Opera

$2,962Sale Price|20% Off

H 39 in W 27 in D 0.1 in

The Phantom of the Opera / Il Fantasma Dell' Opera

Located in London, GB

Original Italian film poster for the 1943 Horror film The Phantom of the Opera. This film was directed by Arthur Lubin. The cast includes Nelson ...

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1940s Italian Vintage Maurice Dufrène Posters

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Paper

Previously Available Items

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 Posters

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Linen, Paper

Maurice Dufrêne posters for sale on 1stDibs.

Maurice Dufrêne posters are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of paper and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of Maurice Dufrêne posters, although gray editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original posters by Maurice Dufrêne were created in the Art Deco style in france during the mid-20th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider posters by Roger de Valerio, Jean Carlu, and Pierre Fix-Masseau. Prices for Maurice Dufrêne posters can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $2,200 and can go as high as $3,475, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $2,838.