Stunning Organic Form '790' Lounge Chairs by J.A Motte for Steiner, France, 1960

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Stunning Organic Form '790' Lounge Chairs by J.A Motte for Steiner, France, 1960

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Pair of beautiful, organic form, model '790' lounge chairs designed by Joseph Andre Motte (1925-2013) for Steiner, France in 1960. To complement the stunning organic form of the oakwood structure and to further maintain the original specification of these chairs they have been reupholstered in imitation fur as close as possible in appearance to the original factory upholstery that these particular examples were originally finished in . A rare and beautiful model, both retain their original Steiner factory labels. Literature: 'Les Decorateurs des annees 50,' page 249, Patrick Favardin, editions Norma, 2002. 'Steiner - L'aventure du Design,' page 10 Patrick Favardin, editions Norma, 2007. “Art Menager,” Editions Flammarion 1963, page 132. Original Steiner manufacturer's catalog. J. A. Motte was a member of the young and energetic post war II generation of French designers which included the likes of Pierre Guariche, René Jean Caillette, Michel Mortier, Alain Richard, Pierre Paulin, Antoine Philippon and Jacqueline Lecoq, among many others. Motte trained under René Gabriel and Louis Sognot at the 'l'école des arts appliqués à l'industrie' today known as the 'nationale supérieure des arts appliqués et des métiers d'art' (the National School of Applied Arts and crafts or ENSAAMA). This was followed by a further short stint training at Marcel Gascoin’s workshop. In 1954, Motte co-founded the Plastic Research Workshop known as 'ARP' with Pierre Guariche and Michel Mortier. He also worked with 'Group 4', a partnership with René-Jean Caillette, Geneviève Dangles and Alain Richard. From 1950, he also collaborated with the furniture manufacturer Steiner. From the late 1950s onwards Motte's reputation as a leading and important figure in French design and architecture was further cemented when he was chosen by the French government to work on the interiors of several large and important public commissions such as Orly airport from 1958-1961, the naval station of Le Havre during 1963-1964 and in 1975 Paris' Charles de Gaulle airport (Roissy 1 and 2). In 1974 he was also commissioned by the RATP to redesign the stations of the Paris Metro including a seat that would become emblematic of the metro and which still equips many metro and RER stations in Paris. He also worked on the interior of the Musee du Louvre in Paris. During this hugely productive period Motte won many prestigious design awards including the 'Prix René Gabriel' in 1957 and the 'prix Compasso d'Oro,' Gold Medal award at the Salone di Mobile, Milan in 1970. During the period 1966-68 Motte was also the chairman of the prestigious 'société des artistes décorateurs' in Paris. He also taught at the l'école nationale supérieure des arts décoratifs (the National School of Decorative Arts) for 30 years. In 2014, following increasing international recognition of Motte's work, the Galerie Pascal Cuisinier paid a further tribute to Motte's career through an exhibition at Design Miami / Basel and Paris titled. "Homage to Joseph-André Motte."

Creator:
Joseph-André Motte (Designer)
Dimensions:
Height: 27.56 in (70 cm)Width: 23.23 in (59 cm)Depth: 30.71 in (78 cm)Seat Height: 14.97 in (38 cm)
Sold As:
Set of 2
Style:
Mid-Century Modern (Of the Period)
Materials and Techniques:
Faux Fur,Oak,Stained
Place of Origin:
France
Period:
1960-1969
Date of Manufacture:
1960
Condition:
Wear consistent with age and use. Upholstery completelyrenovated including all new foam and pirelli strapping finished with imitation fur. The oak wood structure has been left as original with authentic original patination.
Seller Location:
bergen op zoom, NL
Reference Number:
1stDibs: LU93013050102