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This emblematic model perfectly illustrates the Art deco aesthetic of the mid 1920s, in which the lines take over ornament. The backrest and armrests form a continuous, enveloping curve evocative of a floral corolla, while the balanced proportions lend the piece a presence that is both sculptural and refined. The gilt wood structure elegantly highlights the design of the furniture and reinforces the architectural reading of the piece. The banquette rests on tapered, slightly curved legs, characteristic of the formal vocabulary developed by Dufrêne, combining French tradition with decorative modernity. The generous seat and tufted backrest provide a high level of comfort, further enhanced by a brown velvet upholstery that subtly contrasts with the gilded base. This Corolle model bears witness to Maurice Dufrêne’s central role within La Maîtrise, where he sought to democratize elegant, legible, and coherent furniture, intended both for prestigious interiors and for the large decorative ensembles of the era.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nThis sofa has been fully restored, regilded, and reupholstered, and is in museum condition. 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This emblematic model perfectly illustrates the Art Deco aesthetic of the mid 1920s, in which the lines take over ornament. The backrest and armrests form a continuous, enveloping curve evocative of a floral corolla, while the balanced proportions lend the piece a presence that is both sculptural and refined. The giltwood structure elegantly highlights the design of the furniture and reinforces the architectural reading of the piece. The armchairs rest on tapered, slightly curved legs, characteristic of the formal vocabulary developed by Dufrène, combining French tradition with decorative modernity. The generous seat and tufted backrest provide a high level of comfort, further enhanced by a brown velvet upholstery that subtly contrasts with the gilded base. This Clématite model bears witness to Maurice Dufrène’s central role within La Maîtrise, where he sought to democratize elegant, legible, and coherent furniture, intended both for prestigious interiors and for the large decorative ensembles of the era.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nThis pair of armchairs has been fully restored, regilded, and reupholstered, and is in museum condition. 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They feature an exposed walnut wood base, with a gently curved backrest and a very modernist seat. They have been fully reupholstered in warm off white alpaca velvet from Dedar. The mix of sharp and smooth lines are a thing of beauty. Photos of the restoration process and documentation are available upon request.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nLouis Sognot was a French designer and decorator, a prominent figure of the Art Deco movement and modern design. Trained at the École Bernard Palissy in Paris, he began his career as a draftsman at the Jansen firm before dedicating himself fully to furniture design. In 1920, he joined Primavera, which he managed until 1930 with Charlotte Chauvet-Guilleré. From its creation in 1930, he joins the Union des Artistes Modernes, UAM. During the 1920s and 1930s, he distinguished himself with elegant and functional pieces that combined modern materials such as tubular metal, glass, and light wood. His work, positioned at the intersection of art and industry, reflects a pursuit of balance between artisanal refinement and rational modernity. Sognot was one of the key figures in the transition from Art Deco to contemporary French design.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLiterature: Anne Bony, Louis Sognot, editions du regard, Paris, 2024, model reproduced page 35 ; P. 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In 1928, he was appointed director of the Compagnie des Arts Français (CAF), and helped the institution adopt a contemporary approach. His designs combined industrial materials, such as glass and metal, with simple, clean lines. 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It was designed and produced by André Arbus for the headquarters of the Compagnie Générale Transatlantique in the late 1940s. With shapely solid ash wood structure, tapered legs, brass sabots and inlays, and a beautiful figured ash wood top, this table is a wonderful example of the French neoclassicism of André Arbus. It has been fully restored, wood revarnished, brass repolished, and is in a beautiful condition. 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Its elegant and perfectly controlled structure rests on a slightly curved base, characteristic of the workshop’s production. The structure is organized around a central fall-front panel decorated with a marquetry medallion featuring a floral motif, inlaid with delicate mother-of-pearl details typical of the ornamental vocabulary of the École de Nancy. The door opens to reveal a compartmentalized interior with multiple sections and two drawers, offering a high level of functionality. On either side, open compartments and additional drawers rhythmically structure the composition with balance and clarity. The Majorelle Nancy stamp is applied on the left side of the cabinet, allowing the piece to be dated to the early 20th century, corresponding to the most accomplished period of the workshop. In very good overall condition, fully restored in our workshop, this cabinet fully embodies the decorative language deeply rooted in the naturalist aesthetic of French Art Nouveau.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nDimensions : \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nWidth : 99 cm\u003cbr\u003eDepth : 38 cm\u003cbr\u003eHeight : 125 cm\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Louis Majorelle","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53650048057685,"sku":null,"price":18000.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1037\/6236\/2709\/files\/Louis_Majorelle-rosewood_cabinet_secretary_desk_circa_1910_1.jpg?v=1775722869"},{"product_id":"jules-leleu-mahogany-cabinet-nickeled-metal-1930","title":"Jules Leleu, Cabinet, mahogany and nickeled metal, 1930","description":"This very fine Art Deco cabinet was created in the 1930s by Jules Leleu, with flamed mahogany veneer and a nickeled metal base, and bears the workshop stamp. The piece perfectly illustrates the refined aesthetic developed by Leleu, where architectural precision is combined with a sober and masterful elegance of materials, hallmarks of the sophisticated language cultivated by the decorator, who consistently sought a balance between monumentality and elegance. The cabinet fully embodies this approach, standing out for the harmony of its proportions and the richness of its finishes, and features four shelves inside. Its structure is defined by clean, controlled lines, subtly animated by a gentle curve along the upper section, which enhances the refinement and timeless quality of the piece. The ensemble rests on a nickeled metal base, a detail characteristic of Leleu’s approach, combining noble materials with modern elements. This subtle contrast between mahogany wood and metal reinforces the architectural character of the piece and reflects the exceptional craftsmanship of the Leleu workshops, where functionality is integrated into a restrained art deco aesthetic of remarkable timelessness. The piece has been fully restored, revarnished, and is in great vintage condition.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nJules Leleu (1883–1961) was a French interior designer and furniture maker, and a major figure of Art Deco and French design during the interwar period. Trained in applied arts and at the École des Beaux-Arts, he developed an early and profound understanding of materials and artisanal techniques, which he applied to the creation of furniture of exceptional quality. After the First World War, he established himself on the Parisian scene through luxurious interiors that combined decorative elegance, precious woods and outstanding craftsmanship.During the 1920s, his work was characterized by a refined and traditionalist Art Deco style, still imbued with classical references, where material richness and the sophistication of line played a central role. Toward the end of the decade, Leleu evolved toward a more pared-down language and gained recognition as an ensemble designer, notably through the decoration of ocean liners such as L’Île de France and L’Atlantique. The 1930s marked a decisive shift toward a restrained modernism: forms became simpler, ornamentation gradually disappeared in favor of clear, architectural volumes, while discreet metal elements were introduced to emphasize structure. This period corresponds to numerous prestigious private and institutional commissions, firmly establishing Maison Leleu as one of the leading forces in French furniture design.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nDimensions : \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nWidth : 86cm\u003cbr\u003eDepth : 41cm\u003cbr\u003eHeight : 160cm\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Jules Leleu","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53816541577557,"sku":null,"price":28000.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1037\/6236\/2709\/files\/ArmoirecabinetJulesLeleu.jpg?v=1777856438"},{"product_id":"paul-iribe-attr-amboyna-burl-cabinet-secretary-desk-circa-1920","title":"Attributed to Paul Iribe, Cabinet Secretary Desk, amboyna burl, circa 1920","description":"Magnificent cabinet attributed to Paul Iribe, created in the 1920s, powerfully illustrating the artist’s singular vocabulary at the crossroads of the decorative arts, drawing, and illustration. Crafted with amboyna burl veneer with striking figuring, the piece is distinguished by a complex vertical architecture, animated by a fall-front with a pronounced slope that breaks with the strict geometry of the structure. The tall, slender base, composed of four tapered legs with fine geometric motifs, lends the ensemble an almost graphic elegance, characteristic of Iribe’s research on line and silhouette. This verticality recalls certain stylized figures found in his drawings and decorative projects, where the human body becomes a structuring axis within the composition. The fall-front is adorned with a central figurative panel drawing a female angel, treated in a synthetic and sculptural manner. This motif directly evokes Iribe’s graphic universe, close to that of George Barbier and to certain illustrations published in Le Témoin, the review he founded in 1906. Opening onto a highly functional interior, the cabinet reveals a fitted workspace composed of multiple compartments and a leather-lined writing surface.\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nThe lower section is centered by a drawer fitted with two handles in the form of stylized passementerie, a particularly characteristic detail of the period. This taste for transposing textile or organic elements into rigid decorative motifs can be found across several of his interior design projects. The piece as a whole reflects a transitional aesthetic between late Art Nouveau and emerging Art Deco, where the richness of materials and the sensuality of forms coexist with a clear intent toward modernity. 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This model perfectly embodies the vocabulary developed by the duo during the early Art Deco period, combining architectural construction, clean lines and proportions. The perfectly balanced structure is composed of a slightly inclined backrest extended by large straight armrests, forming a compact and geometric volume. This highly controlled construction rests on a stepped mahogany veneered base, reinforcing the graphic quality of the composition. The absence of ornament highlights the purity of the proportions and the quality of the materials. 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