French Modern Neoclassical / Art Deco Mahogany Stool / Bench, Jean-MIchel Frank

Pair of French Modern Neoclassical style benches or stools in the manner of Jean-Michel Frank.The hand made frames have a classic, X-form design typical of JM Frank are in wrought ir...

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...

With shaped top and base joined by concave supports flanking a central cylinder, this neutral and versatile piece may be used as a bench or a side table to add movement to your space...

A French Art Deco stained beech bar stools with brass details.