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Émile-Jacques Ruhlmann — "Crédit Foncier" Desk Chair
Émile-Jacques Ruhlmann

"Crédit Foncier" Desk Chair

Émile-Jacques Ruhlmann's 'Crédit Foncier' Desk Chair exemplifies Art Deco luxury with its use of Macassar ebony, leather, and silvered bronze. This furniture piece represents the pinnacle of early 20th-century decorative design and craftsmanship.

Medium
ébène de Macassar, leather upholstery, silvered bronze
Spotted At
Auction House · Sotheby's

🔨 Auction Lot

The Perelman Collection: Masterworks of Design

December 6, 2022

Estimate: $12,000 – $18,000

Lot 28

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Émile-Jacques Ruhlmann, "Crédit Foncier" Desk Chair

Émile-Jacques Ruhlmann's 'Crédit Foncier' Desk Chair exemplifies Art Deco luxury with its use of Macassar ebony, leather, and silvered bronze. This furniture piece represents the pinnacle of early 20th-century decorative design and craftsmanship.

Medium
ébène de Macassar, leather upholstery, silvered bronze
Seen at
Sotheby's, New York, London, Hong Kong, Paris

Related themes

French, Art Deco, Functional, Decorative Arts, Early 20th Century, Luxury, Wood And Bronze, Ornamental, Elegant, Furniture Design

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