Title
Ruhlmann armchairs
Caption
Jacques-Emile Ruhlmann (1879-1933)
Pair of "Drouant" armchairs: With a small backrest and deep seat, the backrest supports are sculpted with flat scrolls, and the flat curved armrests rest on the tapered supports of the saber-shaped front legs. The entire piece is covered in anthracite velvet.
Made of solid blond oak (81.5x57x62cm).
These chairs were designed for the renowned Drouant restaurant in Paris and are celebrated for their elegant Art Deco style.
Private collection
Date
1924
Credit line
Photo12/Stéphane Briolant
Reference
SBR12A01_338
License type
Rights managed
Available size
54,3Mb (1,6Mb) / 12,4in x 17,1in / 3708 x 5120 (300dpi)