Francis Jourdain Chaise Longue Chair & Footstool by Francis Jourdain for sale
Item ID: 291550
Item Description
Chair w: 70cm, h: 73cm, d: 98cm, Stool w: 63cm, h: 34cm, d: 70cm. Dated circa 1928 this fabulous art deco chair shows Jourdain's trademark flair for design. With a unified dynamism, the shape of the chair's arms is echoed in the frame of the footstool. It is perfectly suited to a spacious contemporary or art deco interior. The reclining chair is adjustable to five positions, for varying degrees of relaxation. The condition is very good, with no structural flaws whatsoever. There is some historic water staining on the back of the chair, and minor patina throughout, consistent with age. The wood frame of the footstool has some surface wear on the right hand side. These signs of age are superficial and could be easily restored. The adjustable mechanism is smooth, the wooden frames with no cracks, break or repairs of any kind.Item Details
Styles: Art Deco
Materials: Wood, Cover, Walnut, Woven cane
Measurements: 73.0 x 70.0 x 168.0 CM (H x W x D) Change Unit
Quantity: 1
Condition: Fair Condition / Some Wear
Design History
Designer: Francis Jourdain (France , 1876 - 1958 )
Design year: 1928
Maker: Francis Jourdain
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Designer
Francis Jourdain Francis Jourdain was a painter, interior desginer, furniture maker and ceramist, (son of Franz Jourdain). Pioneer of the Art Nouveaun style, his talent as a decorator can be seen in Villa Majorelle á Nancy. He has his first solo exhibition at the Gallery DRUET in 1906. 7 years later he gives up painter to become a full- time furniture- maker. In the 1930s he became involved in the French communist party. In 1938 he achieves his last project : the College de France Director's desk.
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Chaise Longue by Francis Jourdain. Chair w: 70cm, h: 73cm, d: 98cm, Stool w: 63cm, h: 34cm, d: 70cm. Dated circa 1928 this fabulous art deco chair shows Jourdain's trademark flair for design. With a unified dynamism, the shape of the chair's arms is echoed in the frame of the footstool. It is perfectly suited to a spacious contemporary or art deco interior. The reclining chair is adjustable to five positions, for varying degrees of relaxation. The condition is very good, with no structural flaws whatsoever. There is some historic water staining on the back of the chair, and minor patina throughout, consistent with age. The wood frame of the footstool has some surface wear on the right hand side. These signs of age are superficial and could be easily restored. The adjustable mechanism is smooth, the wooden frames with no cracks, break or repairs of any kind.





