Lot no. 148
Jean Prouvé (1901-1984) and
Jules Leleu (1883-1961)
Pair of 'Martel de Janville' armchairs
Lacquered sheet steel and textile
Manufactured by Ateliers Jean Prouvé
Created around 1936
H 90×W 60×D 80cm
Provenance: Model created for the Geoffroy Martel de Janville sanatorium, Plateau d'Assy, Passy, Haute-Savoie
Bibliography:
- "Prouvé-Takis", exhibition catalogue, La Patinoire Royale de Bruxelles, 2016, similar model pp.40, 43
- Leleu, décorateurs ensembliers", F. Siriex, Ed. Monelle Hayot, 2007, similar model p.178
- Leleu: 50 ans de mobilier et de décoration, 1920-1970", exhibition catalogue, Musée des Années 30 - Somogy éditions d'art, 2007, similar model pp.96, 99
See original version (French) Auto-translation. Refer to original language for legal validity.
Pictures credits: Contact organization
Modern and design furniture
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