Incollect Magazine - Issue 8

Incollect Magazine 107 steel and aluminum that was bent, pressed, compressed, and then welded, as opposed to the steel tubing that was favored by Le Corbusier and of course the Bauhaus designers. Sheet metal was not only stronger, but it could also be manipulated into almost any shape or form and therefore in addition to Prouvé proved very popular with other French mid-century designers including Jacques Adnet, whose simple modern forms with clean lines were often rendered in welded metal wrapped in luxurious hand- stitched leather. His designs bridge the gap between Art Deco and modernism and today remain highly prized by collectors for their simplicity and elegance. Pierre Chareau, another important French designer, was one of the first to show interest in the use of steel and iron for furniture and lighting manufacture. Among his best-known designs is his Guillerme et Chambron set of “Grand Repos” lounge chairs. Light oak with curved spindle back. France, circa 1950s. From H. Gallery on Incollect.com Guillerme et Chambron round tables with ceramic tile tops. Left: Stanislas Model, light oak with 16 ceramic tiles, 37" diameter, adjustable height from 21" to 29" for use as a coffee table or dining table. Right: Light oak coffee table with six ceramic tiles, 27" diameter. France, circa 1960s. From Appel on Incollect.com