Maurice Dufrène Lounge Chairs

French, 1876-1955

Maurice Dufrene was born in Paris in 1876. He studied at the Ecole des Arts Decoratifs.In 1899, at the age of just 23, he became director and manager of La Maison Moderne, an association of artists who worked together to create designs which could be produced in multiples. These artists were van de Velde, Horta, Plumet and Selmersheim.His work was first shown at salons in 1902, and from 1903 he regularly exhibited at Salon d’Automne and Salons of Société Nationale des Beaux-Arts. He quickly moved to the forefront of modern design and was with Leon Jallot, among the group of French designers which became known as the Constructeurs, before the First World War. Dufrene had worked on Meier-Graefe's 'La Maison Moderne' around 1900 designing in the Art Nouveau style.By 1910, his work adapted more simplified forms using more substantial materials and construction. In 1904, he became a founding member of the Salon des Artistes Decorateurs, through which he exhibited for thirty years.He taught for a while at Ecole Boulle, and returned to design in 1919 producing neat and logical designs embellished with recurring carved scroll motifs and decorated with marquetry floral medallions in boxwood, ebony and ivory. In 1921 he joined the studio La Maitrise, as Artistic Director, and began a period of prolific production. The full flowering of his talent became apparent in his refined furniture designs and complete interiors. His inspiration was taken from 18th and 19th Century designs, with a modern approach. At the 1925 Exposition, Dufrene was everywhere. As well as the La Maitrise pavilion, he designed the 'petit salon' in the 'Ambassade Francaise', a boutique for the furrier Jungman, and the row of shoes on the Pont Alexandre Ill. Dufrene's stylistic development continued into the 1930s when he experimented with steel and glass. Adapting quickly to the Art Deco movement, the 1930s were just as busy for him. He died in Nogent-sur-Marne in 1955. His interiors ranged eclectically from townhouses to avant-garde to glass, metal and mirrors, to commissions from Mobilier National for embassies and the Palais de l’Elysée in Paris. He would remain at La Maîtrise until 1952. Today much of his work goes unidentified.

Creator: Maurice Dufrêne

Maurice Dufrêne French Mahogany Art Deco Lounge Chair

$17,295

Maurice Dufrêne French Mahogany Art Deco Lounge Chair

By Maurice Dufrêne

Located in Franklin Park, IL

Maurice Dufrêne French Mahogany Art Deco Lounge Chair This lounge chair measures: 31 wide x 25 deep x 34 high, with a seat height of 16 and arm height/chair clearance 25 inches We ...

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1920s French Art Deco Vintage Maurice Dufrène Lounge Chairs

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Upholstery, Mahogany

Three Art Deco Armchairs by Maurice Dufrêne, France, 1910s

$5,250 / set

Three Art Deco Armchairs by Maurice Dufrêne, France, 1910s

By Maurice Dufrêne

Located in Isle Sur La Sorgue, Vaucluse

Rare and wonderful set of three early Art Deco gilded armchairs, carved with stylised floral motifs. Unusually shaped backs. Swag detail on arms. Delicately splayed cabriole le...

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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Maurice Dufrène Lounge Chairs

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Wood

Macassar French Art Deco Style Lounge Chair by A. Rudin

$4,250

H 34.75 in W 31.75 in D 36 in

Macassar French Art Deco Style Lounge Chair by A. Rudin

Located in Atlanta, GA

Clean Lined French Art Deco Style Macassar Wood Lounge Chair, made by A. Rudin, American, circa 2000s. Based on a Jean Michel Frank design and hand made by A. Rudin in Los Angeles, t...

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Early 2000s American Art Deco Maurice Dufrène Lounge Chairs

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Upholstery, Rosewood

Elegant Pair of French Art Deco Club Armchairs, 1935, New Upholstery

$9,942 / set

H 31.5 in W 37.01 in D 34.65 in

Elegant Pair of French Art Deco Club Armchairs, 1935, New Upholstery

By Jacques Adnet

Located in Paris, FR

Elegant pair of French Art Deco Club Armchairs crafted in France in the 1930s. Very refined lines and sophisticated proportions that could remind us the work of French decorator Jacq...

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1930s French Art Deco Vintage Maurice Dufrène Lounge Chairs

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Upholstery, Velvet, Wood

Pair of Fine French Art Deco Armchairs by Jules Leleu

$7,500 / set

H 33.47 in W 22.45 in D 22.84 in

Pair of Fine French Art Deco Armchairs by Jules Leleu

By Jules Leleu

Located in Long Island City, NY

A pair of fine French Art Deco stained beech "bridge" armchairs by Jules Leleu.

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1940s French Art Deco Vintage Maurice Dufrène Lounge Chairs

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Fabric, Beech

French Art Deco Lounge Chair

$3,725

H 34.06 in W 25.6 in D 33.08 in

French Art Deco Lounge Chair

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Pair of lounge chairs, walnut, faux leather, France, 1930s These beautifully designed lounge chairs are created in one of the most influential periods for the arts namely the Art De...

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1930s French Art Deco Vintage Maurice Dufrène Lounge Chairs

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Faux Leather, Walnut

Art Deco Club Armchair .

$1,976

H 29.14 in W 27.56 in D 35.44 in

Art Deco Club Armchair .

Located in Kraków, Małopolska

Art Deco club armchair from 1940 Every piece of furniture that leaves our workshop from the beginning to the end is subjected to manual renovation, s...

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1930s Czech Art Deco Vintage Maurice Dufrène Lounge Chairs

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Upholstery

Rare Art Deco Armchair No 2, France, 1930s/40s

$6,073

H 37.01 in W 22.05 in D 18.12 in

Rare Art Deco Armchair No 2, France, 1930s/40s

By Jules Leleu, André Arbus, Paul Dupré-Lafon, Dominique

Located in Lewes, East Sussex

A rare, unusual Art Deco armchair, France, 1930s/40s. Fast shipping worldwide. 46 cm x 56 cm x H 94 cm SH 33cm A similar chair is available - see final photo

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1940s French Art Deco Vintage Maurice Dufrène Lounge Chairs

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Fabric, Wood

Art Deco Armchair, France, 1930s/40s

$5,493

H 35.83 in W 22.05 in D 25.99 in

Art Deco Armchair, France, 1930s/40s

By Jules Leleu, André Arbus, Paul Dupré-Lafon, Dominique

Located in Lewes, East Sussex

A rare and unusual Art Deco armchair, France, 1930s/40s. Reupholstery options available - please enquire. Fast shipping worldwide.

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1940s French Art Deco Vintage Maurice Dufrène Lounge Chairs

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Fabric, Wood

Maurice Dufrène giltwood brown velvet armchairs circa 1925

$55,423 / set

H 34.26 in W 24.41 in D 22.05 in

Maurice Dufrène giltwood brown velvet armchairs circa 1925

By Maurice Dufrêne

Located in Paris, IDF

This very elegant pair of Clématite armchairs was designed in 1925 by Maurice Dufrène for the workshops of La Maîtrise, the decorative arts department of Galeries Lafayette, where he...

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1920s French Art Deco Vintage Maurice Dufrène Lounge Chairs

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Velvet, Giltwood

Maurice Dufrene Single Club/Arm Chair

$13,500

H 32 in W 25 in D 29 in

Maurice Dufrene Single Club/Arm Chair

By Maurice Dufrêne

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Classic French Art Deco swooping round-backed club/arm/relaxing chair by Maurice Dufrene, circa 1925. 25” wide x 29” deep x 32” high. MAURICE DUFRENE (1876 - 1955) One of the ...

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1920s French Art Deco Vintage Maurice Dufrène Lounge Chairs

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Wood

Sculptural Art Deco Chair, England, 1930s

$2,746

H 29.14 in W 22.45 in D 26.78 in

Sculptural Art Deco Chair, England, 1930s

By Émile-Jacques Ruhlmann, Jules Leleu, Maurice Dufrêne

Located in Lewes, East Sussex

A wonderful sculptural Art Deco English chair from the 1930s. Sold for customer to reupholster in their own choice of fabric. We offer reupholstery in COM for an additional charg...

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1930s English Art Deco Vintage Maurice Dufrène Lounge Chairs

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Fabric, Wood

Maurice Dufrène, "Niagara" Pair of Art Deco Armchairs, circa 1920

$5,250

H 29.53 in W 25.6 in D 35.44 in

Maurice Dufrène, "Niagara" Pair of Art Deco Armchairs, circa 1920

By Maurice Dufrêne

Located in NEUILLY-SUR-SEINE, FR

A pair of armchairs titled Niagara by Maurice Dufrène (1876–1955), executed circa 1920. The front uprights rise in stepped gradins forming a cascade motif, laterally grooved with sha...

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1920s French Art Deco Vintage Maurice Dufrène Lounge Chairs

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Fabric, Wood

Beautiful Pair of 1925 French Armchairs Designed by Maurice Dufrène

$8,167 / set

H 33.08 in W 33.08 in D 33.08 in

Beautiful Pair of 1925 French Armchairs Designed by Maurice Dufrène

By Maurice Dufrêne

Located in Asti, Piemonte

A beautiful and perfect pair of 1925 French armchairs designed by Maurice Dufrène (attribution).

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1920s French Art Deco Vintage Maurice Dufrène Lounge Chairs

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Fabric, Wood

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Pair of High Back Chairs by Maurice Dufrêne, 1930's

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H 42.75 in W 19.5 in D 23 in

Pair of High Back Chairs by Maurice Dufrêne, 1930's

By Maurice Dufrêne

Located in Dallas, TX

A pair of high back chairs with mahogany details by Maurice Dufrêne. Original wood finish shows wear and patina. The leather shows heavy wear with one chair having a large rip to the...

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1930s Vintage Maurice Dufrène Lounge Chairs

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Mahogany

Maurice Dufrêne lounge chairs for sale on 1stDibs.

Maurice Dufrêne lounge chairs 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 Maurice Dufrêne lounge chairs, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original lounge chairs by Maurice Dufrêne were created in the Art Deco style in france during the early 20th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider lounge chairs by and Charles Dudouyt. Prices for Maurice Dufrêne lounge chairs can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $4,863 and can go as high as $4,863, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $4,863.

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