Serge Manzon, “Chat” bed, unique piece
Serge Manzon (1930-1998)
"Chat" bed, unique piece
circa 1970
An exceptional sculptural bed featuring two large, stylized cats carved from eggshell- lacquered wood, with eyes formed from black- lacquered cabochons, transforming the side posts into true sculptures.
The bed frame is custom-made.
The coyote and mink fur blankets and cushions are not original.
A one-of-a-kind piece created for Serge Manzon’s personal apartment.
Height 155 cm (61 in) - Width 184 cm (72 1/2 in) - Lenght 245 cm (96 1⁄2 in)
Provenance :
- Serge Manzon’s private flat, Paris.
- Private collection, France.
- Acquired from the Chastel-Maréchal gallery.
Literature :
- « Les décorateurs des années 60-70 », Patrick Favardin & Guy Bloch-Champfort, éd. Norma, Paris, 2007, our model and its design sketch reproduced pp. 246- 247.
- Archives galerie Chastel-Maréchal ®, ‘Girafe’ armchair model, a variation on the same theme, reproduced.
