A rare, fabulous dining table and six chairs set made as a custom order in the Côte d'Azur during the 60s/early 70s. In the style of the productions of Adrien Audoux and Frida Minet, these pieces exemplify great artisanal French craft and use of exotic materials like bamboo, rattan, and colorful glazed ceramic tile which function as built-in placemats and imitating stained glass. All ceramic pieces are in good condition, but it should be noted some slight missing rattan on certain chairs.
A lovely choice to add a touch of the French Riviera to your home - You cannot find this in a catalogue! Adrian Audoux and Frida Minet were a French Modernist designer-duo who were extremely productive during the 1940s & 50s. Their design ethic was based upon new, accessible materials and technologies, representing the realities of modern life. They were members of the Union des Artistes Modernes (UAM), established in 1929 by a group of Modernist designers including, among others, Charlotte Perriand, Francis Jourdain, Louis Sognot and Pierre Chareau. This group was founded as a reaction to the design ethos of the Societé des Artistes Decorateurs of which many of the UAM designers were originally members, where there was a tendency to cater to the wealthy elite of Paris and members created expensive pieces to satisfy the lavish taste of their clientele. Excerpt from Rose Uniacke.
Condition and wear consistent with age and use.
Table measures 30" high x 60¾" wide x 33½" deep. Chairs measure 39½" high.
Table measures 76cm high x 154cm wide x 85cm deep. Chairs measure 100cm high.
