Parisian Chair

Description

The Parisian Chair was inspired by seating of the Art Deco period – particularly a chair by Jean-Michel Frank. Art Deco was an influential visual arts design style that first appeared in France just before World War I and began flourishing internationally from the 1920s thru the 40s. It took its name from the Exposition Internationale des Arts Décoratifs et Industriels Modernes (International Exposition of Modern Decorative and Industrial Arts) held in Paris in 1925. It was an eclectic style that combined traditional craft motifs with Machine Age imagery and materials. The style was often characterized by rich colors and bold geometric shapes. The Art Deco movement flourished during the interwar years when rapid industrialization was transforming culture. One of its major attributes was an embrace of technology. It has been defined as an assertively modern style that emphasizes symmetry rather than asymmetry, and the rectilinear rather than the curvilinear. During its heyday, Art Deco represented luxury, glamour, exuberance, and faith in social and technological progress. With its robust construction and European-style understated elegance, the Parisian Chair is ideally suited for upscale modern residential and hospitality interiors. Entirely handcrafted in rosewood, this exquisite chair is offered in a variety of finishes. Superb attention to detail is evident from the brass sabots on the front legs. The seat cushion has 8-way hand-tied springs that will not sag even after decades of use. Upholstery is in COM. Custom sizing is available.