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Pair of 1940's Rene Gabriel Oak Armchairs

About the Item

An Iconic pair of French Art Deco armchairs, club or lounge chairs in classic French oak by René Gabriel upholstered in a loose back and seat cushion with linen fabric. The chairs feature angled armrests and angled saber legs with stunning ladder-back form back rests which propel the chairs forward into a distinctive modern sensibility. Gabriel was one of the premiere Modernist designers in France in the post war 1940 period and his work is much sought after because as it continues to be relevant today.
  • Creator:
    Rene Gabriel (Designer)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 32 in (81.28 cm)Width: 25.75 in (65.41 cm)Depth: 31.25 in (79.38 cm)Seat Height: 16 in (40.64 cm)
  • Sold As:
    Set of 2
  • Style:
    Art Deco (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1940's
  • Condition:
    Repaired: new springs to seat. Wear consistent with age and use. original oak with wonderful aged patina to wood, solid and sturdy. Upholstered in linen and restored back and seat cushions. Some springs are original and some have been replaced (SEE all detail images and video).
  • Seller Location:
    North Miami, FL
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: Gustavo Olivieri 20th C.1stDibs: LU832843142872

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