Jean Royère, Pair of « Ondulation » armchairs – from a set of four

Jean Royère (1902-1988)

Pair of « Ondulation » armchairs - from a set of four
circa 1950

A pair of armchairs with a solid light oak frame.
The backrest consists of two cylindrical posts with tapered ends. These posts extend to form the base, which follows a broken line. Between these two posts are two flat crossbars with a wavy pattern. The armrests extend from the front legs and also taper at their ends. The seat consists of a fixed cushion resting on a wooden core. This cushion is topped with removable seat and back cushions. The entire piece is upholstered in a blue fabric that is not the original.

Height 84 cm (33 1/8 in) - Width 64,5 cm (25 3/8 in) - Depth 76,5 cm (30 1/8 in)

Provenance :
- Private collection,family T., Lebanon.
- Acquired from the latter by the Chastel-Maréchal gallery.

Literature :
- Archives Jean Royère, Cabinet des Arts Graphiques, Musée des Arts Décoratifs de Paris : plans : n°10.059 annoté « Fernandini » ; n°2854 ; n°4204 ; et annoté « Frégé », or similar models.
- « Aménagements officiels et installations privées par Jean Royère », Mobilier et Décoration, octobre 1951, p. 47 for a similar model.