Sold for:
$7,020
$7,020
France, c.
1927 rosewood veneer over walnut, original mohair 16½ w x 14¼ d x 18¾ h in (42 x 36 x 48 cm)
The following two lots are from a private residential commission in Paris c. 1927. A contemporary of Pierre Chareau and Eileen Gray, Mallet-Stevens was deeply involved with the work of Josef Hoffmann and Gerrit Rietveld. The Paris Exposition of 1925 championed a more decorative Art Deco design aesthetic; however, Mallet-Stevens was a pioneering functionalist. combining minimalist design with luxurious appointment.
result: $7,020
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Auctioneer:
Wright Auctions
Date:
2003-09-14