Jean Royère, pair of “Crapaud” armchairs
Jean Royère (1902-1981)
Pair of "Crapaud" armchairs
Circa 1948
Pair of armchairs ulphostered with a non-original yellow velvet mohair fabric resting upon a base in natural oak.
Model created circa 1937.
Height 62 cm (24 1⁄2 in) - Width 61 cm (24 in) - Depth 67 cm (26 1⁄4 in)
Literature:
- Archives Jean Royère, Cabinet de dessins, MAD Paris: blueprint from 1934 for a similar model with saber-shaped front legs; blueprint n°2963 from 1948 for a similar model; blueprint from 1961 for the Oran prefecture for a similar model with the front legs set in gilt metal parts.
- Archives Jean Royère, fonds photographique, MAD, Paris: Album I, picture n°496 and 497 for Mr Savenet in 1940.
- Mobilier et décoration, juin 1952, p.37.
- "Jean Royère", P-E Martin Vivier, éd. Norma, Paris, 2002, p.72 our armchairs reproduced.
- "Jean Royère", P-E Martin Vivier, éd. Norma, Paris, 2017, p.83 ours armchairs reproduced.
