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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French Rope Pendant Light by Audoux Minet
By Adrien Audoux and Frida Minnet
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful pendant light by Adrien Audoux and Frida Minet from France, 1960s. Curved twisted rope oval frame with loop detail and new linen shade in center. Newly re-wired with single...
Linen, Rope
Iconic Rope Chandelier by Adrien Audoux & Frida Minnet, France 1960s
By Adrien Audoux and Frida Minnet
Located in New York, NY
Mint condition rope pendant by French Riviera designers Audoux Minnet European socket and wiring this chandelier will ship from Paris and can be returned to either Paris or NY USA ...
Rope
Rope Floor Lamp by Audoux Minet, 1960s France
By Adrien Audoux and Frida Minnet
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Sculptural tripod floor lamp in twisted rope by French designers Adrien Audoux and Frida Minet. Gorgeous design with 3 individual torch shaped lamps wrapped together by rope in the m...
Rope, Silk
Audoux Minet 1960s French Rope Lantern Pendant
By Adrien Audoux and Frida Minnet
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful rope pendant lantern light by Adrien Audoux and Frida Minet from France, 1960s. Curved twisted rope lantern frame with single socket in center. Newly re-wired and newly mad...
Brass
Beacon Shaped Rope Table Lamp by Audoux & Minnet, France, 1960's
By Adrien Audoux and Frida Minnet
Located in New York, NY
Whimsical rope table lamp by Audoux & Minet in the shaped of French railroad Société Nationale des Chemins de Fer beacon. European socket and wiring Rear glass missing This lanter...
Rope
French Rope Table Lamp by Audoux & Minet
By Adrien Audoux and Frida Minnet
Located in Houston, TX
French rope table lamp by Audoux & Minet, France, 1960. The designers utilized a smaller gauge rope on this lamp with gives it a softer look. Th...
Rope
Mid-Century Rope Sconce Adrien Audoux & Frida Minet
By Adrien Audoux and Frida Minnet
Located in Austin, TX
Unusual rope sconce Audoux Minet, circa 1960. With an orange milk glass opaline. Height / 14 inches.
Rope, Opaline Glass
Mid-Century Rope Lantern Chandelier Adrien Audoux & Frida Minet
By Adrien Audoux and Frida Minnet
Located in Austin, TX
Rope circular lantern chandelier Audoux Minet, circa 1960 with white opaline glass. Measures: Height / 10.5", 22.5" with the rope, diameter / 9". Nautical style.
Rope, Glass
1950 Lantern in Rope Audoux Minet
By Adrien Audoux and Frida Minnet
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Composed of a lantern of square section in rope decorated with winding of rope inside the faces and on underlined on the high part of four winding joining in the center and assembled...
Rope
Mid-Century Modern Rope and Raffia Table Lamp by Audoux & Minnet
By Adrien Audoux and Frida Minnet
Located in Charmes, FR
imposing lamp in rope and raffia from the 60s made by audoux minnet works in very good condition
Rattan
Audoux Minet 1960s French Rope Lantern Lamp
By Adrien Audoux and Frida Minnet
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Petite rope lantern table lamp by Adrien Audoux & Frida Minet, France, 1950s. Coiled rope base and top with rope handle. New silk interior shade and newly re-wired. Nice vintage ...
Silk, Rope
1960s French Ceramic Table Lamp
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage ceramic lamp from Vallauris, France, 1960's. Glazed ceramic base and handle in light grey coloring. Lovely circular appliqué details on handle and neck. Newly rewired with ne...
Ceramic, Linen
Pair of French Rope Table Lamps Audoux Minet Style
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
A pair of lovely hand-crafted rope table lamps with linen shades in the style of Audoux Minet, France, 1990s. Both lamps in very good condition, no damages, rewired, new shades. Each...
Fabric, Rope, Linen
$1,996
H 47.25 in Dm 16.54 in
Huge French Midcentury Wrought-Iron, Brass & Art Glass Lantern, 1960s, France
Located in Biebergemund, Hessen
Huge wrought-Iron, brass & yellow art glass pendant lantern with beautiful details, handmade in the 1960s, France. Original condition with a lovely patina. One E27 Edison standa...
Brass
$911Sale Price|20% Off
H 12.21 in Dm 20.87 in
Mid Century Pendant in Jute and Bamboo, in the Style of Audoux & Minet, France
By Adrien Audoux and Frida Minnet
Located in Herentals, BE
Mid century pendant in the style of Audoux & Minet, France 1960 The pendant has a bamboo frame, jute inner lining and is finished with natural fiber cord. The electrical cord is con...
Jute, Bamboo, Cord, Bakelite
1950 String chandelier by Adrien Audoux & Frida Minet
By Adrien Audoux and Frida Minnet
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Composed of 3 rods of rope forming the central arm, the 3 rods then open to form a circle before regrouping and separating at the base to form the 3 arms of light that shoot upwards....
Rope
1950- 2 Audoux Minet rope wall lights
By Adrien Audoux and Frida Minnet
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
2 Audoux Minet rope sconces of the same model but in two different sizes. Composed of a single rod of rope forming a circle in the center, then wrapping around the base of the circle...
Rope
$2,600
H 11.75 in W 6.5 in D 6.5 in
Rustic Nautical Rope & Green Glass Ball Table Lamp, Audoux Minet circa 1960
By Adrien Audoux and Frida Minnet
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A mid-century French Riviera Marine themed Audoux Minet table lamp, circa 1960. An Iconic design – a green blown glass ball modeled on the buoys used by French fisherman...
Rope, Blown Glass
Rope Table Lamp by Audoux-Minet
By Adrien Audoux and Frida Minnet
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rope table lamp by Adrien Audoux & Frida Minet, France, 1950s. Beautiful sculptural rope form with circular base, and tassel tail detail. New linen shade and newly re-wired. Takes on...
Linen, Rope
Petite Rope Table Lamp by Audoux-Minet
By Adrien Audoux and Frida Minnet
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Petite rope table lamp by Adrien Audoux & Frida Minet, France, 1960s. Beautiful circular rope base with curvy rope handle and rope spiral detail on side. New tapered linen shade. Nic...
Linen, Rope
French Rope Rooster Table Lamp by Audoux-Minet
By Adrien Audoux and Frida Minnet
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Whimsical small rope table lamp in the shape of a rooster by Adrien Audoux & Frida Minet, France, 1960s. Beautiful twisted rainbow rope body and tail with tripod rope base. New petit...
Linen, Rope
Large Rope Table Lamp by Audoux-Minet
By Adrien Audoux and Frida Minnet
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Incredible large rope table lamp by Adrien Audoux & Frida Minet, France, 1960s. Beautiful thick twisted rope with curved circular base and sculptural stem holding shade. New large li...
Linen, Rope
Rope Table Lamp by Audoux-Minet
By Adrien Audoux and Frida Minnet
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Unique small rope table lamp by Adrien Audoux & Frida Minet, France, 1960s. Beautiful circular rope base with spiral rope handle. New tapered linen shade with tan trim. Nice vintage ...
Rope, Linen
Rope Pendant Light by Audoux-Minet
By Adrien Audoux and Frida Minnet
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful pendant light by Adrien Audoux and Frida Minet from France, 1950's. Curved twisted rope oval frame with rope ring and new linen shade in center. Decorative rope ball at bot...
Linen, Rope
Rope Table Lamp by Audoux-Minet
By Adrien Audoux and Frida Minnet
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rope table lamp by Adrien Audoux & Frida Minet, France, 1960s. Beautiful curved rope base and original jute shade. Great vintage condition. Newly re-wired.
Jute, Rope
Rope Table Lamp by Audoux-Minet
By Adrien Audoux and Frida Minnet
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rope table lamp by Adrien Audoux & Frida Minet, France, 1950s. Beautiful twisted rope with circular base, arched neck, and wrapped jute detailing. New linen shade and newly re-wired....
Jute, Rope, Linen
Rope Chandelier by Audoux-Minet
By Adrien Audoux and Frida Minnet
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful chandelier by Adrien Audoux and Frida Minet from France, 1950's. Circular twisted rope frame with 3 post arms each with a single socket and shade. New creamy linen shades w...
Rope, Linen
1950 Large Floor Lamp Audoux Minet
By Adrien Audoux and Frida Minnet
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Composed of 4 rope rods flared at the base forming the 4 legs. While going up, they are assembled by two ropes located at the top and bottom of it. On the high part the 4 arms of rop...
Rope
Large Rope Table Lamp by Audoux-Minet
By Adrien Audoux and Frida Minnet
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Large rope table lamp by Adrien Audoux & Frida Minet, France, 1960s. Beautiful thick rope in twisted sculptural form. Excellent condition. New linen shade and newly re-wired. Meas...
Linen, Rope
Rope Table Lamp in the Style of Audoux Minet
By Adrien Audoux and Frida Minnet
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Sculptural table lamp in twisted rope in the style of French designers Adrien Audoux and Frida Minet. Gorgeous details. Newly rewired with a custom linen shade. Very good vintage con...
Rope, Linen