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Émile-Jacques Ruhlmann — Sulzer desk, 1932
Émile-Jacques Ruhlmann

Sulzer desk, 1932

Émile-Jacques Ruhlmann's 'Sulzer desk' (1932) combines Honduran mahogany with silvered bronze in a luxury furniture design exemplifying Art Deco craftsmanship. The work demonstrates Ruhlmann's mastery of fine materials and meticulous joinery in decorative arts. This functional object represents the pinnacle of 1930s French design aesthetics.

Medium
honduran mahogany and silvered bronze
Spotted At
Auction House · Sotheby's

🔨 Auction Lot

Design Mid-Season

September 21, 2021

Estimate: $10,000 – $15,000

Lot 11

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Émile-Jacques Ruhlmann, Sulzer desk, 1932

Émile-Jacques Ruhlmann's 'Sulzer desk' (1932) combines Honduran mahogany with silvered bronze in a luxury furniture design exemplifying Art Deco craftsmanship. The work demonstrates Ruhlmann's mastery of fine materials and meticulous joinery in decorative arts. This functional object represents the pinnacle of 1930s French design aesthetics.

Medium
honduran mahogany and silvered bronze
Seen at
Sotheby's, New York, London, Hong Kong, Paris

Related themes

Bronze, French, Art Deco, Wood, Modernist, Craftsmanship, Sculptural, Luxury, Furniture Design, Sophisticated

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