Jean Michel Frank, 1895 - 1941
Between 1932 and 1940 Jean Michel Franck completely reinvented the vocabulary of decorative arts. Working in Paris, New York and South America, Franck was inspired by Neoclassicism and by the abstraction of primitive arts, creating in the 30ies an original style, whose elegance made him gain the approval of rich clients. His name became the classic reference for 19th Century furniture collectors. The decorative principles he developed are the foundations of a minimal style that still nowadays is in fashion and continues to inspire contemporary designers.
This armchair was constructed in solid wood structure, stuffed with foam with a layer of feathers in the upper part of the seat. Covering was traditionally leather.
By 1929, Eileen Gray becaome involved in total planning, creating buildings and all the furnishings for them. Although some of her work was solidly Art Deco, she also designed in the International Style like her friend Le Corbusier. This sleek little table was designed by Gray with Jean Badovici for a house called E-1027 at Roqueburne. The tubular steel or brass stem on one side allows the table to be used as a bed tray for breakfast; the height of the glass top is adjustable. The small chain and the broker-circle base add visual interest.
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