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Important Early Prototype French Helicopter Chairs Attributed to Louis Breguet

$45,000per set
£33,452.38per set
€39,161.88per set
CA$62,931.20per set
A$70,269.46per set
CHF 36,654.45per set
MX$864,067.50per set
NOK 462,624.95per set
SEK 435,545.10per set
DKK 292,147.76per set
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Pair of rare prototypes from the early history of the helicopter: Two French helicopter chairs including pilot and co-pilot's seats attributed to Louis Breguet similar to those of the original (and destroyed) Gyroplane Laboratoire. These incredible Industrial Design specimens originate from the early days of experiments in helicopter design and flight and are suitable not only in a modern design museum but also as club or lounge chairs in any interior. Louis Breguet was an aviation Pioneer, aircraft manufacturer whose aircraft set several aviation records and was instrumental in the early development of the helicopter as a viable transport vehicle. Breguet's Gyroplane Laboratoire set existing helicopter records in 1935 for altitude and duration of flight. Unfortunately, the Craft was destroyed by Allied bombing in 1943. Literature: See "Twin Windmill Blades Fly Wingless Additional References: Industrial Design, UAM, Jean Prouve, Raymond Loewy, Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Serge Mouille, Pierre Guariche, Bauhaus, Walter Gropius, Marcel Breuer, Ludvig Mies Van Der Rohe, Christian Dell, French Art Deco, Pierre Chareau, Jacques Adnet. French Mid-Century Modern, Modernism, Marie Pergay, Pierre Paulin.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 35 in (88.9 cm)Width: 19 in (48.26 cm)Depth: 29 in (73.66 cm)
  • Sold As:
    Set of 2
  • Style:
    Industrial (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    circa 1935
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Minor losses. Good structural condition. Original paint. Some loss of paint consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    New York, NY
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: gab101stDibs: LU79351062238

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