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An Art Deco “Boule” Table Lamp – In the Style of Jacques-Émile Ruhlmann, circa 1930 Art Deco table lamp featuring a spherical body in crackle-glazed ceramic, with subtle off-white a...

A Spectacular Neoclassical Armchair in Dark Turned Wood and Blue Velvet, to be attributed, english inspiration from the Napoleon III period, France 1880-1890. An elegant neoclassica...

Dark Oak Veneer and Marquetry Serving Trolley In the "Reconstruction" Style of Marcel Gascoin, France 1950 Elegant French modernist serving trolley from the 1940s–1950s, featuring f...

A Large Neoclassical Gilt Brass Table Lamp, in the spirit of Maison Jansen, France 1960-1970. A large and elegant table lamp featuring a gilt brass base of neoclassical inspiration,...

A Sculptural Solid Rosewood Table Lamp, in the Style of Charles Dudouyt — Art Deco Modernism, France circa 1930–1940/ An impressive table lamp featuring an ovoid, ogival-shaped body...

One Arlus Floor Lamp, in the Style of André Arbus — Art Deco, France 1950. Elegant tripod floor lamp featuring a remarkably slender structure, a circular glass shelf, exquisite gilt...

Art Deco Rosewood Floor Lamp with Adjustable Shelves – Circa 1930–1940 An elegant and generous floor lamp, Art-Deco, Modernist, Cubist, a large circular base placed on 3 little wood...

Oak and Leather Stool or Occasional Chair, France 1950s–1960s. In the Spirit of Pierre Chapo, Jean Touret, Charlotte Perriand. Distinctive occasional chair in massiveoak, and natura...

An Art Deco “Boule” Table Lamp – In the Style of Jacques-Émile Ruhlmann, circa 1930 Art Deco table lamp featuring a spherical body in crackle-glazed ceramic, with subtle off-white a...

A "small" (reader size) charming floor lamp, Modernist, Rustic Modern, Brutalist, Fifties style, featuring a thick circular wicker base topped with one central vertical bamboo rod, and an oversized lampshade with thin bamboo cylindrical structures in wicker and cream paper, attributed to Adrien Audoux and Frida Minnet, France, 1950-1960. Small Bamboo, Wicker and Rattan Floor Lamp, Attributed to Audoux-Minnet – France, circa 1950 Elegant small floor lamp attributed to Adrien Audoux and Frida Minet, representative of French naturalistic furniture...

Lamp Made from an Antique Wooden and Iron Press — France, circa 1950–1970 Original French lamp made from an old small agricultural press, probably once used for pressing fruit or gr...

Large French Wrought-Iron and Heavy Perforated-Metal Fireplace Screen, circa 1940–1950 An important large-scale French fireplace screen of particularly generous width, crafted from wrought iron and heavy perforated metal. With its substantial proportions and strongly defined design, it functions as much as a decorative object in its own right as a practical fireplace accessory. Its composition stands at the crossroads of several stylistic influences. The design retains something of late Art Deco and French Neoclassicism of the 1940s, visible in the overall symmetry, the presence of the framing structure, and the traditional mastery of wrought iron. Yet this discipline is softened by the sensuality of the lines, the free movement of the upper section, and above all by the large, generously coiled scrolls that extend from the uprights and form the feet. These curves give the screen an almost calligraphic presence. The iron appears to unfold freely around the central panel, opposing the regularity of the perforated grid with a succession of fluid, continuous movements. This freedom of form already places the piece firmly within the aesthetic of the 1950s, when French furniture and decorative arts gradually moved away from strict geometry toward more organic and sensual lines. The central panel is not made from thin sheet metal, but from a substantial, heavy-gauge perforated metal, characteristic of a type of construction still strongly associated with the 1940s. Its physical density clearly distinguishes the piece from the much lighter perforated sheets that would later become common. Yet the repeating pierced pattern introduces remarkable transparency and naturally invites comparison with the experiments developed during the 1950s by Mathieu Matégot, particularly his exploration of perforated metal and its ability to visually dematerialize the mass of an object. Placed in front of a fire, this perforated surface comes fully to life: the movement of the flames is seen through the grid and fragmented by the repetition of the pattern, creating a genuine optical effect. As the fire shifts, the points of light appear to move and vibrate across the surface of the screen. The perforated metal therefore acts as a visual filter between the viewer and the flames, producing an almost kinetic effect, constantly animated by their movement. A comparison with Jean Royère may also be suggested in this balance between structure and fantasy: less for the use of perforated metal itself than for the sensuality of the curves, the freedom of the line, and the expressive character of the large scrolls, which transform a functional object into a particularly lively decorative composition. This large fireplace screen...

Pair of Wrought-Iron Andirons – France, Art Deco Period, circa 1930–1940 In the spirit of the great works of Raymond Subes and Gilbert Poillerat Elegant pair of French wrought-iron...

Rattan and Metal Serving Trolley — Attributed to Raoul Guys for Airborne, France, circa 1950 Elegant French serving trolley from the 1950s, attributed to Raoul Guys for Airborne, co...

Pair of Ash and Wrought-Iron Stools — French Modernism, 1950s Pair of French post-war modernist stools, combining a particularly robust construction in solid ash with substantial ha...

An exceptionnel tripod floor lamp, Modernist, Fifties, Bauhaus, with a tripod base in black lacquered metal on 3 cylindric feet in golden patina brass; the vertical axis in three pie...

Crackle-Glazed and Gilt Ceramic Table Lamp — In the Spirit of Mithe Espelt and Garouste & Bonetti, 1990s An elegant table lamp in cream crackle-glazed ceramic with gilt decorati...

A sculptural zoomorphic iron wall mirror, Modernist, Brutalist, Folk Art, Rustic-Modern, rectangular structure featuring stylized animals around a mirror, usually attributed to Jean ...

A sculptural, powerful and massive "Andiron Grid" or "Wood Holder" forming a strong graphic fire base, with a real Brutalist, Modernist style: 2 very massive bended iron legs struc...

A spectacular set including a large dining table and 4 chairs, Post-Modernist, Space-Age, Shabby-Chic, table structure in thick and heavy chrome-plated metal, ovoid fiued glass top, ...

Pair of French Modernist Armchairs — circa 1950 Elegant pair of French modernist armchairs from the 1950s, featuring white-lacquered tubular metal frames with dark wooden slats form...

Pair of Modern Rustic Chairs, Attributed to Georges Robert — France, circa 1950 An elegant pair of French chairs dating from the 1950s, attributed to Georges Robert, reflecting an a...

A Modernist Pedestal Table with Asymmetrical Architecture, in the Spirit of Charles Dudouyt – circa 1925–1930 A singular modernist wooden pedestal table, whose geometric constructio...

A circular side or coffee table, Mid-Century-Modern, Modernist, Free-Form, curved and circular bamboo structure in beautiful honey tones, including a sophisticated and graphic lower ...

Armchair Attributed to Jean Pascaud – France, circa 1940 A refined French armchair dating from the 1940s, attributed to Jean Pascaud, featuring a gracefully curved blond wood frame ...

Armchair Attributed to Jean Pascaud – France, circa 1940 An elegant French armchair dating from the 1940s, attributed to Jean Pascaud, combining a sculptural blond wood frame with u...

A pair of "high" tripod bar stools, Mid-Century Modern, Modernist, Rustic Modern, Brutalist, massive wrought iron tripod structures with a circular feet bar allowing great comfort an...

A spectacular adjustable, telescopic and wheeled office chair, Pop, Post-Modernist, Memphis, white lacquered metal structure, white plastic seats, priduced by Welle, Germany 1970-198...

A beautifull and stylised, small white desk clearly inspired by the space odyssey period, Modernist, Space-Age, Seventies, cream white laquered wood body with sixties curved angles,...

An iconic "Café Costes" postmodern chair, black lacquered metal tube structure and black leather seating area, by Philippe Starck, produced by Driade, Italy 1980.

A very beautiful fire screen, Minimalist, Brutalist, NeoClassical, Shabby-Chic, consisting on , work of a French ironworker, probably a unique piece, to be attributed, France 1960. Modernist Brutalist Fireplace Screen...

A Pair of Miniature Tripod Stools – French Modernism, circa 1950 A Pair of tripod stool, Modernist, Brutalist, Rustic-Modern, Forme-Libre, massive circular hand sculpted massive elm...

This listing is for 1 single piece of chair : A second identical chair is available, visible in our other sales, or available here as a second piece : Tolix Modernist Armchair — Fra...

This listing is for 1 single piece of chair : A second identical chair is available, visible in our other sales, or available here as a second piece : Tolix Modernist Armchair — Fra...

A Pair of Art Deco Pedestals in Fine Wood Veneers — In the Manner of Jacques-Emile Ruhlmann A set of 2 luxurious pedestals, "gueridons" or side tables, Modernist, Art Deco, NeoClass...

Antique Carved Wood Chair – Neo-Renaissance / Historicist Style, 19th Century Elegant antique carved wood chair distinguished by its highly decorative design and unusual architectur...

An iconic "Dr Glob" postmodern chair, silver lacquered metal tube structure and stylized plastic seating area, by Philippe Starck, produced by Kartell, Italy 1980. Kartell signature ...

One single Stool or Side-Table from the french fifties : a Mid-Century-Modern, Modernist, free-from composition of 5 curved tubular legs holding a massive circular top in thick perfo...

A pair of beautidul and light, Mid-Century-Modern, Modernist, Bauhaus, Constructivist, and Reconstruction dining chairs, featuring rigorous compas structures in solid oak, with squar...

A pair of "small" beautiful NEOCLASSICAL BRUTALIST SHABBY-CHIC andirons, each piece featuring a sculptural "heart" body with a slightly golden bronze top, fronting a strong metal squ...

An impressive tripod wooden chair with retractable backrest and leather seat, by unknown french craftsmen, early XXth century. Rare and distinctive tripod peasant chair, remarkable ...

A beautiful and luxurious pair of 2 Side Tables or Nighstands, Mid-Century-Modern, Modernist, Free Form, each piece standing on 4 stylised legs with bodies including a small very pra...

An important, wide, high, pair of andirons, Mid-Century-Modern, Modernist, Brutalist, massive wrought iron structures strongly characterized by their "ring heads" rare signed piec...

A rare, authentic, sculptural planter, Modernist, Mid-Century-Modern, Free-Form, spectacular sensual bended metal structure forming 4 legs, supporting a wide planter from the "Cap d'...

A pair of important, sophisticated and beautiful NEOCLASSICAL BRUTALIST SHABBY-CHIC andirons, each piece featuring complex classical french iron structures forming a pyramidal front,...

A beautiful square and curvy side table, Modernist, Mid-Century-Modern, Free-Form, Forme-Libre, superb and sophisticated bended iron structure with great time patinas, holding one br...

A pair of "small" beautiful NEOCLASSICAL BRUTALIST SHABBY-CHIC andirons, each piece featuring 8 circular twirling iron structures as legs and decorative elements around a central met...

An impressive "double Andiron structure" : one only architectural wrought iron construction combining 2 andirons and one horizontal lone forming a straight geometric "double andiron"...

A beautiful and mysterious ovoïd coffee table (or side table or console), Modernist, Mid-Century-Modern, Free-Form, Forme-Libre, superb and sophisticated architectural bronze structu...

A small, elegant, luxurious side table, console or gueridon, Mid-Century-Modern, Modernist, Architectural, superb straight and massive black lacquered metal and patinated bronze stru...

One single tripod stool (from a set of 5 pieces available on sale) Mid-Century Modern, Modernist, Rustic Modern, Brutalist, massive Mahogany tripod structure with thick circular top,...

One single tripod stool (from a set of 5 pieces available on sale) Mid-Century Modern, Modernist, Rustic Modern, Brutalist, massive Mahogany tripod structure with thick circular top,...

One single tripod stool (from a set of 5 pieces available on sale) Mid-Century Modern, Modernist, Rustic Modern, Brutalist, massive Mahogany tripod structure with thick circular top,...

One single tripod stool (from a set of 5 pieces available on sale) Mid-Century Modern, Modernist, Rustic Modern, Brutalist, massive Mahogany tripod structure with thick circular top,...

One single tripod stool (from a set of 5 pieces available on sale) Mid-Century Modern, Modernist, Rustic Modern, Brutalist, massive Mahogany tripod structure with thick circular top,...

One (of a pair of) authentic vintage chair, Art Deco, Modernist, Bauhaus, Constructivist, from the early times of modernism : a simple curved black lacquered tubular metal structure,...

One (of a pair of) authentic vintage chair, Art Deco, Modernist, Bauhaus, Constructivist, from the early times of modernism : a simple curved black lacquered tubular metal structure,...

A singular and sensual tripod stool, Modernist, Brutalist, Rustic-Modern, Art-Popular, a "moon" or arch massive top mounted on a beautiful and wavy tripod base, attributed to Charle...

A singular and sensual tripod stool, Modernist, Brutalist, Rustic-Modern, Art-Popular, a signature circular top engraved with circular reliefs mounted on a beautiful and wavy tripod ...

A singular and sensual tripod stool, Modernist, Brutalist, Rustic-Modern, Art-Popular, a signature circular top engraved with circular reliefs mounted on a beautiful and wavy tripod ...