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René Malaval Vintage Set of 6 Garden Chairs, circa 1955

$2,373.46per set
£1,772.16per set
€2,000per set
CA$3,334.66per set
A$3,648.57per set
CHF 1,882.65per set
MX$43,691.22per set
NOK 23,901.15per set
SEK 22,393.07per set
DKK 15,234.57per set

About the Item

Rare set of six 20th century vintage collectible chairs (four black, two black and white) René Malaval, a key French designer of the 1950s–60s, repurposed perforated steel sheets once intended for military use into strikingly modern outdoor furniture. Produced by Bloc Métal in the 1960s, these pieces embody the industrial elegance of the postwar French modern era. Matching rectangular table in black lacquered metal available. ------------------------ We’re an exhibition space and an online destination established by the passionate art director behind Jonathan Amar design studio. His gallery presents a harmonious mix of iconic and engaging 20th-century pieces and bespoke contemporary designs. With a strong focus on Italian mid-century modern, his success strives from sourcing objects with striking shapes, intricate techniques, and quality materials that cross the concept of time in the same way a Spirit does. Jonathan Amar being of French and Moroccan origin, the gallery is split between a small space in Paris and its headquarters in Rabat where the magical restoration work takes place. All our pieces are expertly restored at our atelier and we only offer items that will last another lifetime. Our workspace includes a luminous gallery, a restoration atelier where our team of experts in metalwork, woodwork, upholstery, and electrics; restore each piece with the mission to honor a balance between restoration and preservation. There may be natural light age-related wear but never any hard damages or structural issues. Since the launch of our gallery in late 2017, we have exported over 1100 items to buyers in 21 countries located in all four corners of the world from Europe and North America to Asia and Australia. In the United States alone, we have ensured the delivery of over 650 pieces of all sizes (from big dining tables to small decorative objects) in 23 states. We take the utmost attention to our packaging by building robust made-to-measure boxes in our atelier with the aim of providing safe and cost-effective delivery prices for every client. Most deliveries arrive smoothly in less than 8 days. FYI the Morocco Free Trade Agreement (MAFTA) went into effect on January 1, 2006. Under the agreement, most Moroccan goods enter the United States duty-free. Please don’t hesitate to contact us if you have any question!
  • Creator:
    Rene Malaval (Designer)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 31.5 in (80 cm)Width: 21.66 in (55 cm)Depth: 18.51 in (47 cm)Seat Height: 17.72 in (45 cm)
  • Sold As:
    Set of 6
  • Style:
    Mid-Century Modern (In the Style Of)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1950–1979
  • Condition:
    Refinished. Wear consistent with age and use. We are eight highly skilled craftspeople in various fields of expertise to work on each piece with the mission to honor a balance between restoration and preservation. We only offer high-quality pieces that will last another lifetime.
  • Seller Location:
    Paris, FR
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU2682346951762

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