André Arbus, Pair of armchairs
André Arbus (1903-1969)
Pair of armchairs
Circa 1942
Pair of armchairs in rechampi wood featuring ornamentation by Henri Parayre.
The flat rectangular backrest recalls the tradition of the fauteuils à la reine.
The seat belt features a slight rounded projection, and is decorated with a recessed baguette echoing the one found on the backrest.
The armrest, surmounted by armpads, connects to the backrest in a curve.
The armrest consoles designed by Henri Parayre, set back from the front base, have the shape of mermaids.
The four legs of the armchairs are saber-shaped.
Height 92,5 cm (36 ½ in) - Width 69 cm (27 ¼ in) - Depth 62 cm (24 ½ in)
Litterature:
- André Arbus, Architecte décorateur des années 40, par Yvonne Brunhammer, Éditions Norma, Paris, 2003, pp 183,189, pp 38 pour un dessin du modèle
