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Excellent pair of Folding Benches in Oak and Leather by Jean-Michel Frank

Creator: Jean-Michel Frank
Offered by: BAC

Description
Exquisite pair of folding benches with X-form frames in oak and strap leather seats designed by Paul Rodocanachi (1891-1958) for Jean-Michel Frank (1895-1941) executed by Comte circa 1940. One of the Frank Atelier’s most iconic historically-inspired designs, the model is sometimes referred to as a “Rodo” seat after the architect and Frank collaborator Rodocanachi. Original leather seats and intact oak frames with minor non-invasive restoration. (cf.: Teitelbaum, The Stylemakers, London, 2010, pg. 229; Martin-Vivier, Jean-Michel Frank New York, 2008, pgs. 179, 199; Sanchez, Jean-Michel Frank: Adolphe Chanaux, Paris, 1997, pg. 215)

More Information

Period:	1920-1949
Materials:	oak leather
Creation Date:	1937-1940
Number of Pieces:	2-3
Styles / Movements:	Modern, Art Deco, Campaign
Incollect Reference #:	258230

Dimensions

W.	23 in;	H.	17.5 in;	D.	17.5 in;
W.	58.42 cm;	H.	44.45 cm;	D.	44.45 cm;

Message from Seller:

A premiere design gallery for over two decades, BAC offers an unparalleled collection of fine 20th century European antiques selected with a connoisseur’s eye and an historian's rigor. Specializing in the very best of French and Nordic decorative arts and furnishing, BAC features work by design masters such as Jean-Michel Frank, Jean Royère, Axel Einar Hjorth, and Kaare Klint, as well as pieces by lesser known talents, chosen for their intrinsic quality and beauty.

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