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French Art Deco Cabinet by Maxime Old, Rosewood with Parchment Doors

Creator: Maxime Old
Offered by: Calderwood Gallery

Description
French Art Deco cabinet by Maxime Old in rosewood with original parchment front and bronze mounts. Signed on verso with full signature. 89" long x 19" deep x 39" high.

Maxime Old was (1910-1991) born in Maisons-Alfort (a suburb of Paris), France. He was the grandson and son of fine cabinetmakers. He received his formal training at Ecole Boulle in Paris and his work attracted the attention of the influential school director, Andre Frechet.

From there he served a privotal apprenticeship (1928-34) in the workshop of Jacques-Emile Ruhlmann, the eminent French Art Deco designer. In Ruhlmann’s Atelier he learned the precise production methods of the master and participated in the furnishing of oceanliners that included the 1928 Liberté and the 1931 l’Atlantique.

From 1935 he showed his work at the salons of Société des Artistes Decorateurs regularly and at editions of Salon des Arts Ménagers. His work was shown at the 1937 Exposition Internationale des Arts et Techniques dans la Vie Moderne, a pivotal exhibition that was to affect contemporary design throughout the 1940s.

After World War II he was commissioned by the French government to produce furniture ensembles for the Ministries of Economy, Financeand Industry. In 1953-1954 he did extensive work for the 15-story Hotel Marhaba in Casablanca. His private commissions were global.

Old’s designs were known for elegance and refinement and he was active into the 1980s.

More Information

Documentation:	Signed
Origin:	France
Period:	1920-1949
Materials:	Rosewood.
Condition:	Excellent.
Creation Date:	1935
Styles / Movements:	Modern, Art Deco
Dealer Reference #:	1111
Incollect Reference #:	397922

Dimensions

W.	89 in;	H.	39 in;	D.	19 in;
W.	226.06 cm;	H.	99.06 cm;	D.	48.26 cm;

Message from Seller:

Calderwood Gallery, established in 1982, specializes in original French Art Deco furniture and photography, showcasing works by renowned designers such as Ruhlmann, Dufrene, and Leleu. Located at 242 Geiger Rd., Philadelphia, PA, the gallery can be reached at 215.327.8664 or via email at calderwood.gallery@gmail.com.