Adrien Audoux & Frida Minnet for Vibo Set of Six Armchairs in Wicker Straw

Adrien Audoux and Frida Minnet for Vibo Vesoul, set of six armchairs, stained beech, straw, France, 1950s

Set of six armchairs designed by the duo Adrien Audoux and Frida Minnet. The seating and backrest are made of woven hemp from the abaca plant which is close to the species of the banana plant. This natural style is typical for the French design of Audoux-Minnet and Vibo that established itself in Marseille. The wood provides a modest, balanced background to the rough abaca of the back and seat.

Adrien Audoux and Frida Minnet are a French designer couple. They mainly designed pieces during the 1940s and 1950s and their general ethos was to create furniture made out of accessible materials. Therefore, in their designs, they often opted for different kinds of woods and natural ropes. With their furniture, they wanted to go against the wealthy character of design and make pieces that are more homespun and have a rustic feel.

Kindly note that these chairs are in good, used condition.