Jean Royère, game set

Jean Royère (1902-1981)

Game set
Circa 1950

This set is very elegant, Jean Royère knew how make a classical model, so modern. This model of chair was chosen to furnish the "Salon Goncourt" of the famous Parisian restaurant "Drouant". Since October 31, 1914 the jury members of the Prix Goncourt have been gathering on the first Tuesday of each month in this Drouant’s first-floor lounge.

Table
Height 73 cm (28 3⁄4 in) - Width 85 cm (33 3⁄4 in) - Depth 85 cm (33 3⁄4 in)

Armchairs
Height 84 cm (33 in) - Width 57 cm (22 3⁄4 in) - Depth 55 cm (21 1⁄2 in)
Seat height 48 cm (19 in)

Provenance:
- Private collection, France.

Literature:
- "Mobilier et Décoration", février 1947 (February 1947), for a similar set.
- "Plaisir de France", mars 1950, p.22 only for the model of the armchairs
- "Mobilier et Décoration", October 1951, p.26 only for the model of the armchairs
- "Arts et Décoration" n°35, July-August 1953, p.5 view of the restauration Drouant in Paris for the model of armchairs.
- "Plaisir de France", juin 1953, p.53 only for the model of the armchairs
- Archives Jean Royère, Cabinet des Dessins, département des Arts Graphiques, MAD, Paris : album III, photo d’archive