Lot no. 168
ΦΦ Jean Prouvé (1901-1984) & Jules Leleu (1883-1961)
Pair of 'Martel de Janville' armchairs
Lacquered sheet steel and textile
Manufactured by Ateliers Jean Prouvé
Designed around 1936
H 91 × W 58.5× 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 p.40, 43
- Leleu, décorateurs ensembliers', F. Siriex, Édition 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 p.96, 99
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Pictures credits:
Xavier Defaix
See original version (French)Modern and design furniture
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