A MID-CENTURY-MODERN Architectural TABLE LAMP, AUDOUX-MINNET style, France 1950

A spectacular charming armchair with wings, Modernist, Forme-Libre, Shabby-Chic, folded bamboo structures and wicker seat, in the spirit of Louis Sognot, to be attributed, France 195...

A spectacular dining table, modernist, constructivist, free-form, bamboo structure with dynamic lines, large wooden top inlaid with wicker checkerboards, by Audoux-Minnet, France 197...

A charming tripod floor lamp, Modernist, Rustic Modern, Brutalist, Fifties, rigorous tripod base and vertical axis in bamboo, circular top in varnished wicker, off-white fabric lamps...

An authentic set of 4 summer chairs including 2 with large armrests, Modernist, Forme-Libre, Shabby-Chic, structures in folded and knotted bamboo, seats and back in woven wicker, by ...

The absence of an Audoux-Minnet catalog means that we have only partial knowledge of their production. We do know, however, that it was certainly during their honeymoon that Adrien Audoux, originally from Franche-Comté, and Frida Minnet, originally from Switzerland, decided to set up their business in Cannes in 1929. Frida Minnet's father was himself a rattan furniture manufacturer in Montreux, where his store was located. He was invaluable in helping the young couple set up shop, producing mainly rattan furniture. In 1942, the company moved to Golfe-Juan, not far from Vallauris, where Jean Bonaudi also produced rattan furniture. Here, customers from La Rievera, made up of wealthy Britons and Americans attracted by "French taste", bought their furniture. In the '50s, the company, better known as "le Doux Minet" and taking a black kitten as its symbol, invented a new style of furniture that would make their reputation. The frame, often in oak or beech, is entirely covered in raffia. The seats are then covered with raffia made of checkerboard or coarse-mesh braided mats. Audoux-Minnet's flagship armchair, whose beech legs form a single unit with the armrests, was manufactured by the Vibo company in Vesoul. Audoux-Minnet furniture bears an oblong plate...

Serpentine rope table lamp with marine green glass ball in the center. Most likely by French iconic designers Adrien Audoux and Frida Minnet from the ...

A petite rope table lamp. France, c1960s. Attributed to Audoux-Minet. With matching rope cord shade. Since re-wired and PAT tested. Good vintage condition. Some scuffs comm...

Rare and beautiful lantern chandelier attributed to Audoux Minnet, France, in the 1950's.