1930s Pair of French Art Deco Lounge Chairs in Blue Upholstery

Pair of lounge chairs, fabric, beech, France, 1930s

These club chairs are a quintessential example of French Art Deco, a style that favored assertive geometry and bold, sculptural forms. The design is reminiscent of the work of Maxime Old, René Drouet, Émile-Jacques Ruhlmann, and Charles Dudouyt.

The shape is where the real drama unfolds. Each chair is composed of a series of round contoured forms. The arms bulge outward – bold, cylindrical, and generously padded – yet their edges remain crisp and symmetrical. What is remarkable is how the designer handles these large, swollen forms without slipping into excess. The rounded backrest crests in a smooth arc, mirroring the proportions of the arms and unifying the profile.

Please note that we advise reupholstery before use. This item contains threadbare upholstery. Reupholstery can be done before shipping by our experienced craftspeople in our own in-house restoration atelier. With high attention for the original, they make sure every piece retains its value and is ready for the many years to come. We kindly ask you to contact our design experts for further information about the endless possibilities our restoration and upholstery atelier has to offer. Of course, a locally organized reupholstery is possible as well.