Name: René Gabriel Extremely Rare Sofa in Solid Oak
Brand: Rene Gabriel
Rating: 4.9 (170 reviews)

René Gabriel Extremely Rare Sofa in Solid Oak

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About the Item

Rene Gabriel for Lieuvin, settee in oak and mint green fabric, France, design circa 1946. This hard-to-find sofa is designed by the French artist René Gabriel who is known for his constructivist approach to furniture design. This model was presented at the ’Salon des Artistes Décorateurs' in 1946, a prominent association of French upcoming designers of furniture. The design embodies an evolved rustic character with great quality of elegance. This is discernible in the wooden frame executed in oak which is based on a construction of sharp horizontal and vertical lines. The slightly tilted backrest is based on evenly placed slats and, together with the tapered legs, underline the essence of this design. The sofa is an elegant and well-proportioned piece within a simplistic construction that allows it to fit seamlessly into any interior. A frontrunner of French design, René Gabriel (1899-1950) started his career as an interior decorator during the interbellum in France. His extensive career is well documented, due to the discovery of thousands of drawings, kept at l’École nationale supérieure des arts décoratifs where he taught his students. It ensures that nowadays we are able to understand the wide versatility in his designs and thoughts on furniture, architecture and interior. Gabriel was a designer with a very broad interest in creating everyday objects such as furniture, wallpaper, textile designs, architecture, illustration, and advertising. Gabriel is known to be a socially concerned designer as well. He was a keen believer in creating great furniture that was to be accessible for everyone. He vowed that he would devote himself strictly to "the creation and distribution of furniture and equipment capable of bringing comfort and joy to those who are not privileged in fortune". It made sure he became very involved in the production process of his furniture and choices in joints and wood types. This chair represents his democratic ideas in optima forma. With this modest yet modern and clean design and his choice for solid beech, Gabriel design shows a rationalist and modern approach to furniture design. The chair, stripped of all unnecessary decoration clearly shows that Gabriel was an avant-garde and forward-thinking designer of the 1930s. The French decorative arts magazine 'Arts et Décoration' showed his designs in the December issue of 1934. Please note that the cushions contain some stains. Reupholstery is possible before shipping by our experienced craftsman and -women in our own in-house restoration atelier. With high attention for the original, they make sure every piece retains its value and is ready for the many years to come. We kindly ask you to contact our design experts for further information about the endless possibilities our restoration and upholstery atelier has to offer. Of course, a locally organized reupholstery is possible as well.

Creator:
Rene Gabriel (Designer)
Dimensions:
Height: 34.65 in (88 cm)Width: 47.25 in (120 cm)Depth: 32.68 in (83 cm)Seat Height: 16.93 in (43 cm)
Style:
Mid-Century Modern (Of the Period)
Materials and Techniques:
Fabric,Oak
Place of Origin:
France
Period:
1950-1959
Date of Manufacture:
1950s
Condition:
Wear consistent with age and use. Every item Morentz offers is checked by our team of 30 craftsmen in our in-house workshop. Special restoration or reupholstery requests can be done. Check ‘About the item’ or ask our design specialists for detailed information on the condition.
Seller Location:
Waalwijk, NL
Reference Number:
Seller: 450022561stDibs: LU933124025822

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