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Fauteuil en chêne de René Gabriel, France, 1950

$3,002.47
£2,211.31
€2,500
CA$4,084.62
A$4,538.91
CHF 2,378.44
MX$55,661.69
NOK 30,335.61
SEK 28,538.62
DKK 19,032.12
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About the Item

Rare modernist armchair René Gabriel oak and wool fabric mottled, France, 1950. The base formed by two arches trapezoid receives the seat and backrest, punctuated by four spacers. Dating from the period of French reconstruction, this beautiful chair is in very good condition.
  • Creator:
    Rene Gabriel (Designer)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 33.08 in (84 cm)Width: 22.84 in (58 cm)Depth: 31.5 in (80 cm)
  • Style:
    Mid-Century Modern (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    circa 1950
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Catonvielle, FR
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU2468311558123

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