Jean Royère, Special commission from 1956

Jean Royère (1902-1981)

Special commission
1956

Unique set, commissioned in 1956 by Mr M. for the living room of his flat in the 16th arrondissement of Paris, directly from Jean Royère. Photograph No. 1568 from Album VI, kept in the Jean Royère Archives (MAD, Paris), shows the set. In this interior, there were also a curved sideboard, a living room set, some lights... A part of the collection is illustrated in Mobilier & Décoration, November, 1958. The façade is punctuated by four doors entirely inlaid with original straw, bearing the patina of time, and decorated with stars. This façade opens on three drawers and adjustable shelves, made of oak, exquisetely crafted. Each door features an ori- ginal lock and key. At the top, an original blue opaline glass (in two pieces) illuminates the whole piece.

Height 85 cm (33 1/2 in) - Lenght 269,5 cm (106 1/8 cm) - Depth 269,5 cm (18 1/4 in)

Provenance :
- Order placed in February 1956 directly with Jean Royère by Mr. M., for the interior design of the living room and dining room of his flat in Paris’s 16th arrondissement.
- Thence by descent.
- Purchased from the latter by the Chatel-Maréchal gallery.

Literature :
- Archives Jean Royère : Album no. 7 for a photograph of the dining room in Mr M’s flat, numbered 1568.