The
years between 1910 and 1925 were a most exciting time in French
design. A new movement, now known as "Art Deco",
began to replace
"Art Nouveau" as the style of choice. The early
art deco movement
sought to challenge and simplify the art nouveau obsession
with the
curve, by modifying and stylizing references to nature. Images
of
fruit, flowers and garlands found their way into all types
of
furniture and fabrics.
Rooted
in the tradition of fine French cabinetry, designers of the
period
used exotic veneers and precious inlays to accent pieces.
These
designers were also inspired by movements in art such as Fauvism
and
Cubism, which is evident in their bold use of color and the
graphic
imagery in textiles and wall coverings.
The
new style was to have been introduced at the Exposition
Internationale des Arts Decoratifs et Industriels Modernes
in 1914,
an event that was canceled by the advent of World War I.
The Exposition was rescheduled several times, and did not
actually
happen until 1925. The result was of this amazing collaboration
of
designers had a major and lasting impact on 20th century design,
not only in France, but throughout the world.
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Images from the exhibition:
Some pieces from the exhibition:
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Top image: Medal. Designed for the Exposition
Internationale Des Art Decoratifs et Industriels Modernes,
1925.
- Fine
and early armchair with Ivory inlays. Jules Leleu;
circa 1924.
- Fine
and rare Gilt-Bronze clock. Andre Mare for Sue & Mare;
circa 1922.
- Rare
Ebonized Mahogany coffee table with Mother-of-Pearl inlay.
Maurice Dufrene; circa 1921.
- Alabaster
and Silver-Bronze lamp. Albert Cheuret; circa 1922.
- Gilt-Wood
mantle clock. Albert Guenot; Circa 1925.
- Fine
free-standing Amboyna Root mirror. Jules Leleu; circa
1922.
- Gilt-Wood
sidechair (one of a pair). Dominique; circa 1924. A
similar Chair in the Collection of the Musee des Arts Decoratifs,
Paris, France.
- Backside
of medal shown above. Circa 1925.
- Rare
cabinet with Palissander, Macassar and Mother-of-pearl inlays.
Maurice Dufrene; circa 1921. A similar Set of furniture
in the Collection of the Musee des Arts Decoratifs, Paris,
France.
- Fine
and early lacquered sewing table. Circa 1922.
- Rare
Ebonized Mahogany and Mother-of-pearl barrel-back armchair
(one of a pair). Maurice Dufrene; circa 1921.
A similar Chair in the Collection of the Musee des Arts Decoratifs,
Paris, France.
- Six-arm
Silver-Bronze chandelier. Attributed to Genet &
Michon; circa 1922.
- Gilt-Bronze
and Alabaster sconce. Circa 1914.
- Fine
and rare Wrought-iron, Tole and Marble console. Sue &
Mare; circa 1925. Designed by Richard Desvallieres
for Sue & Mare. Provenance: The Estate of Mr. Arthur Schmidt,
New York, NY. See Sue & Mare by Florence Camard, p.256,
for the illustration of a similar Console. Edition de l’Amateur.
- Fine
Amboyna and Ivory inlaid cabinet. Jules Leleu, circa
1925. Designed for the Exposition Internationale Des Art
Decoratifs et Industriels Modernes, 1925. A similar piece
in the collection of the Metropolitan Museum of Art, NYC,
USA
- Fine
& Early Painted Settee with carved and gilt details
in the manner of Andre Mare & Andre Groult, France, Circa
1912
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Fine Art Deco Half-Moon Chest of Drawers by Maurice Dufrene (1876-1955).
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