Mobilier National 1964-2004: 40 Ans De Creation (Book)

We have on offer three soft covered catalogues from Liberty of their Annual Selling Exhibition "Arts & Crafts 1850-1950" from the years 2004, 2005 and 2006. The 2006 is slightly diff...

This book was published in 1991 to coincide with an exhibition which marked Hubert de Givenchy's 40 years in fashion. It is dividing into three sections; it presents a portrait of Gi...

This book is the third volume in the portfolio collection, inaugurated with the first two volumes devoted to the work of Pierre Chareau. Volume III is dedicated this time to the work...

This is a brand new (apart from volume 1/2 which is in a mylar cover for protection there is a 1cm tear in the front top left hand corner) still in cellophane complete 18 volume set (published as 17 because 1 and 2 form the first volume). Originally published by Charles Moreau between 1937 and 1960 in portfolio form, these reprints from 2005 have been published as oblong quarto books, this is an important work which traces the trends and fashions of The Salon des Artistes Decorateurs which is basically the history of French furniture in the 20th century. Most of the legendary names are featured, including Ruhlmann, Jean Dunand, Maurice Dufrene, Jacques Adnet, Dupre´-Lafon, Jean Royere, Jules Leleu, Maxime Old, Eugene Printz, Andre Arbus and Florence Knoll. 792 full pages black and white plates...

This gorgeous Rosewood and Cane Chair was designed and produced by the Brazilian company Fatima Arquitetura Interiores (FAI) in the 1960s. The...

This particular chair is made by Mobilier International around the latter part of the last century and bears the label “Mobilier International, bld Voltaire a’ Paris“. Mobilier International are an authorised manufacturer producing the Lounge Chair by Charles and Ray Eames using...

With serpentine crestrail over a pierced ribbon back, drop in seat and straight square legs.

This pilot's or passenger's seat from a circa 1920s airplane is an excellent example of early 20th century industrial design. The frame is made from rod iron, and the seat and back are woven rush. The rear of the seat back has a cleverly integrated map pocket of the same woven material. The legs bend at the bottom to form feet, which have holes to allow them to be secured to the floor of the aircraft. The design is an elegant and functional solution to the specific needs of light weight plus strength. We purchased this piece from the estate of a collector of aviation related items. It was only identified as an airplane chair...