Rare Armchair by Joseph-André Motte for Steiner, France, 1955

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Rare Armchair by Joseph-André Motte for Steiner, France, 1955

About the Item

Very rare armchair by Joseph-André Motte, manufactured by Steiner, France in 1955. This exceptional chair has a beautiful new green upholstery. The armrests are made of the highest quality deep brown plywood with the top curved outwards for maximum comfort. The base of the piece is made of beautiful chrome-plated metal. It has a wonderful shape that matches perfectly in any midcentury modern interior. An incredible rare find! In good original condition with minor wear consistent with age and use, preserving a beautiful patina. Literature: Quittenbaum 78. Auktion catologue, 10 November 2008, # 075, pg. 97. Joseph-André Motte was a French furniture designer and interior designer and ranks among the most influential and innovative figures of post-war French design. In the period after World War II (1939-1945) there was increased interest in using new methods and materials for mass production of furniture. Manufacturers of materials such as Formica, plywood, aluminum, and steel sponsored the salons of the Société des artistes décorateurs. Designers who exhibited their experimental work at the salons in this period included Motte, Pierre Guariche, René-Jean Caillette, Jean Prouvé, Charlotte Perriand, Antoine Philippon and Jacqueline Lecoq. Motte began his career as a furniture designer at the Bon Marché, one of the oldest Parisian department stores and cooperated with Marcel Gascoin’s workshop. In 1954, he founded his own agency and co-founded the Atelier de Recherche Plastique (Studio for Plastic Research) with Michel Mortier and Pierre Guariche. His prolific career let him rise to the top of postwar designers whose Mission was to refurnish French homes with Industrial materials and contemporary style, integrating modern forms with conventional techniques, using traditional and modern materials: rattan, foam, plastic, Formica, plywood, stainless steel and glass.

Creator:
Joseph-André Motte (Designer),Steiner (Manufacturer)
Dimensions:
Height: 35.44 in (90 cm)Width: 31.5 in (80 cm)Depth: 27.56 in (70 cm)Seat Height: 14.18 in (36 cm)
Style:
Mid-Century Modern (In the Style Of)
Materials and Techniques:
Chrome,Fabric,Metal,Plywood,Plated
Place of Origin:
France
Period:
1950-1959
Date of Manufacture:
1955
Condition:
Wear consistent with age and use.
Seller Location:
Amsterdam, NL
Reference Number:
1stDibs: LU103986354013