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André Bloc, Early Original 'Bellevue' Chair, circa 1951, birch plywood and metal

About the Item

Original early 'Bellevue' chair, designed by André Bloc circa 1951 and named after his house in Meudon, France. This is a rare item, as only a few chairs were produced. Bloc was a sculptor and greatly inspired by his contemporaries Jean Arp and Fernand Léger, incorporating sinuous lines into his designs. The chair is constructed from a curved single piece of birch plywood supported on a black painted tubular steel frame. Height 83cm, width 40cm, depth 83cm
  • Creator:
    André Bloc (Designer)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 32.68 in (83 cm)Width: 15.75 in (40 cm)Depth: 17.72 in (45 cm)Seat Height: 16.93 in (43 cm)
  • Style:
    Mid-Century Modern (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    circa 1951
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Wargrave, GB
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: Bloc Bellevue Chair F7331stDibs: LU839541055102

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