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French Mid-Century Modern Craftsman Leather Strap Stool, style Jean Michel Frank

$11,900
£9,047.28
€10,440.90
CA$16,656.81
A$18,651.18
CHF 9,731.25
MX$227,250.91
NOK 123,482.67
SEK 117,399.14
DKK 77,934.46
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About the Item

Rare French Midcentury / Late Art Deco, Hand Made Stool or Bench in the style of Jean Michel Frank. The piece is composed of hand hewn hardwood and wide hand crafted leather straps arranged in a rhythmic geometric pattern. This exquisite and charming piece contrasts varying modes of modern styles in its mixture of hand made primitive wood working with pure, modern geometric design strapping. Overall, the stool / bench is a beautiful object and a captivating work of art and sculpture. Frank was the prime movers in French Decorative Arts from 1930 to 1940. He embraced Minimalism, Art Deco, Modernism and Neoclassicism in his career and was known for his craftsmanship and elegance. This is typical of Frank's pieces, in that it possess a rare, hand-made quality that transcended past and present. Dimensions are: H 12 x 17.38 x 17.38 Additional References: Andre Arbus, Jacques Adnet, Jean-Michel Frank, Alexandre Noll, Jean Prouve, Studio Craft, Wharton Esherick, Isamu Noguchi, Gio Ponti, Arts and Crafts, Ottomans.
  • Attributed to:
    Jacques Adnet (Designer)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 12 in (30.48 cm)Width: 17.38 in (44.15 cm)Depth: 17.38 in (44.15 cm)Seat Height: 12 in (30.48 cm)
  • Style:
    Mid-Century Modern (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1930-1940
  • Condition:
    Refinished. Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    New York, NY
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: AD421stDibs: LU793535065482

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