Adrien Audoux and Frida Minnet Building and Garden Elements

French, Swiss

While little is known about audacious modernist designers Adrien Audoux and Frida Minnet, the French-Swiss husband-and-wife duo created playful and unique decorative objects, dining chairs, sconces and other furniture during the mid-20th century. Rejecting Art Deco lavishness and the concept that seating, tables and other furnishings should be made with luxurious and exotic materials, Minnet and Audoux adopted a rustic style in their work, integrating abaca hemp cord and other organic materials such as beech and bamboo in their provocative designs.

Audoux and Minnet were active in Côte d'Azur, France — they are believed to have established a workshop there in the late 1920s. The designers were members of the Union des Artistes Modernes, a collective of like-minded artists founded in 1929. The raison d'être of the Union was to design household furnishings and decorative pieces for a wider demographic of people, not merely affluent Parisians — a target kind of buyer for many creators of the day. They promoted simplicity and prioritized functionalism. The collective’s membership boasted other celebrated furniture designers, including Jean Prouvé, Charlotte Perriand, Francis Jourdain and Louis Sognot.

Minnet and Audoux spent much of their time in the Provence region, a hub of creativity where other artists such as Pablo Picasso found endless inspiration. They created everything from lighting to lounge chairs and end tables that reflected a nautical theme and coastal living. Minnet and Audoux’s imaginative works — table lamps with shades covered in raffia, oak benches with seat backs of woven rope — were made available to passers-by in the duo’s retail outlet in the seaside resort town of Golfe-Juan. The pair also incorporated woven rope into larger pieces such as armchairs and side tables. These furnishings are often compared to the work of similarly adventurous Union des Artistes Modernes member Charlotte Perriand. Several of Audoux and Minnet’s seating pieces are on display at the Maison Dumas in St. Tropez, France.

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Creator: Adrien Audoux and Frida Minnet

Bamboo Coffee Table with Ceramic Tiles designed by Audoux Minnet, France, 1950s

$3,106Sale Price|20% Off

Bamboo Coffee Table with Ceramic Tiles designed by Audoux Minnet, France, 1950s

By Adrien Audoux and Frida Minnet, Roger Capron

Located in Antwerp, BE

Fantastic Boho rectangular coffee table in natural bamboo, designed by Adrien Audoux and Frida Minnet and Roger Capron designed the glazed tiles, mid-20th-century French design. The...

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1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Adrien Audoux and Frida Minnet Building and Garden Elements

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Ceramic, Bamboo

1960s Rattan Dining Table and Chairs Set by Audoux and Minet, France

$7,500 / set

1960s Rattan Dining Table and Chairs Set by Audoux and Minet, France

By Adrien Audoux and Frida Minnet

Located in Stamford, CT

Spectacular 1960s Cote D'Azur signed oval ceramic top rattan table and four rattan chairs by Adrien Audoux and Frida Minet. Modern depiction of horses and grasses ceramic tiles signe...

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1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Adrien Audoux and Frida Minnet Building and Garden Elements

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Ceramic, Rattan, Wood

Three Legs Stool Round Oak, Iron & Straw by Audoux-Minnet, France circa 1950

$1,604

Three Legs Stool Round Oak, Iron & Straw by Audoux-Minnet, France circa 1950

By Adrien Audoux and Frida Minnet

Located in Labrit, Landes

Vintage french three legs stool in massive oak and woven straw. The legs are made with wood from barrels. The design duo Adrien Audoux and Frida Minnet worked with various recycled a...

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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Adrien Audoux and Frida Minnet Building and Garden Elements

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Oak

Mid-Century Modern Rattan Dining Set by Audoux & Minnet, 1960s France

$5,600 / set

Mid-Century Modern Rattan Dining Set by Audoux & Minnet, 1960s France

By Adrien Audoux and Frida Minnet

Located in Stamford, CT

A stunning Cote D'Azur set of signed Adrien Audoux & Frida Minet square rattan and ceramic tile dining table and four rattan chairs. The ...

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1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Adrien Audoux and Frida Minnet Building and Garden Elements

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Ceramic, Rattan, Wood

Mid Century Modern Sculptura Set of 4 Armchairs by Russell Woodard C1960

$1,995 / set

H 28 in W 26.25 in D 24 in

Mid Century Modern Sculptura Set of 4 Armchairs by Russell Woodard C1960

By Russell Woodard

Located in Port Jervis, NY

Fabulous and iconic set of 4 Sculptura armchairs designed by Russell Woodard in black. Very comfortable and of course very pleasing to the eye. In excellent vintage condition with minimal wear, paint needs a touch up on the 4. We will do that upon the sale if requested. Priced and sold as a set of 4. Other sets with different ass mounts of chairs are available from the Dennis Gargiulo Gallery...

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1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Adrien Audoux and Frida Minnet Building and Garden Elements

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Metal, Wire, Iron

Midcentury Set of Garden Decoration Audoux Minet, 1950s

$1,394 / set

H 27.17 in Dm 20.08 in

Midcentury Set of Garden Decoration Audoux Minet, 1950s

By Adrien Audoux and Frida Minnet

Located in Paris, IDF

A beautiful set of bamboo-made garden decoration from the 1950s, including a stool, a high barrel table, a magazine rack and a planter, which are all remain in great condition or quality. The bamboo-vintage solid furniture...

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1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Adrien Audoux and Frida Minnet Building and Garden Elements

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Fabric, Bamboo

Russell Woodard Spun Fiberglass Mid-Century Modern Patio Dining Set - 5 Pc Set

$1,395 / set

H 29.25 in W 43.5 in D 43.5 in

Russell Woodard Spun Fiberglass Mid-Century Modern Patio Dining Set - 5 Pc Set

By Russell Woodard

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Vintage Russell Woodard White Spun Fiberglass Mid-Century Modern Patio Dining Set - 5 Pc Set. Item features a round pedestal base dining table (does not include glass top), (4) pedestal base dining chairs...

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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Adrien Audoux and Frida Minnet Building and Garden Elements

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Fiberglass

John Risley Sculptural Patio Set with Two Lady Chairs and Wire Tulip Table 1960s

$8,800 / set

H 29 in Dm 36 in

John Risley Sculptural Patio Set with Two Lady Chairs and Wire Tulip Table 1960s

By John Risley

Located in Dallas, TX

Two solid steel lady chairs by mid-century sculptor John Risley (1919-2002). Handmade in his studio in Middletown, Ct circa 1960. Freshly powder-coated in a Calder red...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Adrien Audoux and Frida Minnet Building and Garden Elements

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Steel

1960s Mid-Century Modern Black Spun Fiberglass Plant Stand, USA

$896Sale Price|25% Off

H 29.75 in Dm 17.25 in

1960s Mid-Century Modern Black Spun Fiberglass Plant Stand, USA

Located in Topeka, KS

Fabulous Mid-Century Modern spun fiberglass plant stand. It is in wonderful vintage condition and has a fresh coat of black paint. Please see ph...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Adrien Audoux and Frida Minnet Building and Garden Elements

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Paint, Fiberglass

8 Pc Mid-Century Modern Sculptural Spun Fiberglass Dining Set by Russell Woodard

$1,895 / set

H 30.5 in W 21.75 in D 25 in

8 Pc Mid-Century Modern Sculptural Spun Fiberglass Dining Set by Russell Woodard

By Russell Woodard

Located in Port Jervis, NY

Fabulous 8pc indoor outdoor dining set of spun fiberglass by Russell Woodard. Set includes table with a glass top, not pictured, glass is per...

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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Adrien Audoux and Frida Minnet Building and Garden Elements

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Paint, Fiberglass

French 1950s Wrought Iron Garden Table

$1,162

H 27.17 in W 27.56 in D 21.66 in

French 1950s Wrought Iron Garden Table

Located in Isle Sur La Sorgue, Vaucluse

Painted wrought iron garden table with a cloverleaf-patterned top with a twisted iron surround and an elegant scrolled base.

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Mid-20th Century French Adrien Audoux and Frida Minnet Building and Garden Elements

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Wrought Iron

Caned Dining Table by Danny Ho Fong for Tropi-cal in Iron and Rattan, c 1960s

$1,650Sale Price|41% Off

H 26 in W 73 in D 30 in

Caned Dining Table by Danny Ho Fong for Tropi-cal in Iron and Rattan, c 1960s

By Danny Ho Fong, Tropi-cal

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This lovely California Modern low dining table by Danny Ho Fong for Tropi-cal features an iron frame that holds a woven cane rattan top, along with a glass pane to use as a solid surface over the caned rattan. Somewhat lower than traditional dining tables, this table would be ideal to pair with stools opposed to standard dining tables. Or another idea is using cushions to sit on, could even use low seating such as a Roche Bobois Mah Jong cushions or Togo lounge chair, loveseat or sofa. Great for patios and other outdoors spaces. This laid-back casual cool dining table...

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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Adrien Audoux and Frida Minnet Building and Garden Elements

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Iron

Mid-Century Modern Settee by Salterini, Flamingo Pink, USA, 1960s

$1,995

H 29.5 in W 52 in D 24 in

Mid-Century Modern Settee by Salterini, Flamingo Pink, USA, 1960s

By Salterini

Located in Southampton, NJ

Mid Century Modern Salterini settee freshly powder- coated in Flamingo pink. Heirloom quality nicely suited for indoor or outdoor use. Seat Dimension...

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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Adrien Audoux and Frida Minnet Building and Garden Elements

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Iron

Mid-Century Circular Bamboo Coffee Table by Ficks Reed

$975

H 20 in Dm 30.5 in

Mid-Century Circular Bamboo Coffee Table by Ficks Reed

By Ficks Reed

Located in New York, NY

Super chic bamboo coffee table by noted American maker, Ficks Reed, circa 1950's. The table features a columnar center post with rests on a disk form bamboo based base, and supports ...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Adrien Audoux and Frida Minnet Building and Garden Elements

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Bamboo, Wood

"Peacock" Outdoor Table and Four Chairs by John Salterini, 1960s

$4,850 / set

H 29 in Dm 42.25 in

"Peacock" Outdoor Table and Four Chairs by John Salterini, 1960s

By Maurizio Tempestini, John Salterini

Located in Kansas City, MO

Vintage patio set designed by Tempestini for John Salterini. Mid-century wrought iron "Peacock" patio set, table and four chairs. Hand-forged heavy wrought iron with a black finish. ...

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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Adrien Audoux and Frida Minnet Building and Garden Elements

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Iron, Steel

Mid-Century Modern, French Garden Metal Coffee Table with Perforated Top, 1950s

$1,200

H 19.69 in W 38.59 in D 19.69 in

Mid-Century Modern, French Garden Metal Coffee Table with Perforated Top, 1950s

Located in Odense, DK

A refined French outdoor garden coffee table crafted in painted metal, featuring a perforated rectangular tabletop and a light, elegant frame. The design is characterized by slender ...

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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Adrien Audoux and Frida Minnet Building and Garden Elements

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Metal

Previously Available Items

Sofa and Three Armchairs, Audoux-Minnet, France, circa 1950

Sold

H 29.14 in W 70.87 in D 31.5 in

Sofa and Three Armchairs, Audoux-Minnet, France, circa 1950

By Adrien Audoux and Frida Minnet

Located in Paris, FR

Living room set designed in the 1950s by the French designers Adrien Audoux and Frida Minnet (label on the back of an armchair) they are composed of a rattan structure, original cushions, seats and backs. In good original condition. Dimensions: Sofa Width 71 in Depth 31.5 in Height 29.13 in Seat height 15 in...

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1950s French Vintage Adrien Audoux and Frida Minnet Building and Garden Elements

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Upholstery, Bamboo, Rattan

Midcentury French Rattan Dining Chairs, Set of Three

Sold

H 36 in W 16.75 in D 19.25 in

Midcentury French Rattan Dining Chairs, Set of Three

By Adrien Audoux and Frida Minnet

Located in Winter Park, FL

A set of three of midcentury French Riviera bamboo and rattan dining chairs attributed to Audoux-Minet. Sturdy chairs with comfortable seating. Good condition, as found. Please refer...

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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Adrien Audoux and Frida Minnet Building and Garden Elements

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Bamboo, Rattan

Midcentury French Rattan Armchairs, Pair

Sold

H 38.5 in W 21 in D 21 in

Midcentury French Rattan Armchairs, Pair

By Adrien Audoux and Frida Minnet

Located in Winter Park, FL

A pair of midcentury French Riviera bamboo and rattan armchairs with circular base. Attributed to Audoux-Minet. Sturdy chairs with comfortable seating. Good condition, as found. Plea...

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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Adrien Audoux and Frida Minnet Building and Garden Elements

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Bamboo, Rattan

Set of Four French Rattan Dining Chairs

Sold

H 36.5 in W 19.5 in D 20 in

Set of Four French Rattan Dining Chairs

By Adrien Audoux and Frida Minnet

Located in Winter Park, FL

A set of four French midcentury Riviera style rattan dining chairs designed by Audoux-Minet in Golfe Juan. Two arm chairs and two side chairs. Sturdy chairs with comfortable seating....

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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Adrien Audoux and Frida Minnet Building and Garden Elements

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Bamboo, Rattan

Vintage Five-Piece, Bamboo Outdoor Setting by Audoux Minet, 1950s

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H 37.01 in W 17.33 in D 21.26 in

Vintage Five-Piece, Bamboo Outdoor Setting by Audoux Minet, 1950s

By Adrien Audoux and Frida Minnet

Located in Paris, IDF

Carefully handcrafted with solid original bamboo material. This garden dining set composed of a table and four chairs, designed by Adrian Audoux and Frida Minet dating from the 1950s. The bamboo-vintage solid furniture...

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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Adrien Audoux and Frida Minnet Building and Garden Elements

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Bamboo

Adrien Audoux And Frida Minnet building and garden elements for sale on 1stDibs.

Adrien Audoux and Frida Minnet building and garden elements are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of wood and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of Adrien Audoux and Frida Minnet building and garden elements, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original building and garden elements by Adrien Audoux and Frida Minnet were created in the mid-century modern style in france during the mid-20th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider building and garden elements by Jacques Charles, Jean Paul Creations, and Mathieu Matégot. Prices for Adrien Audoux and Frida Minnet building and garden elements can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $1,334 and can go as high as $11,600, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $7,800.

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