WORK OF THE YEARS 1925-30 IN THE TASTE OF ÉMILE-JACQUES RUHLMANN (1879-1933 )Rare armchair with reclining backrest in 4 positions. Proof in brown lacquered wood with mat gold cracks. The front is semicircular, the sides with rectangular frames each with a rounded angle at the bottom at the back and receiving the rack housing the tilt adjustment bar in silver plated brass. The cylindrical and fluted legs in silvered bronze evoke highly stylized trimmings. The seat, back and sides are upholstered and (re)upholstered. Circa 1928-29. state of use, jumps, chips and missing lacquer, accidents and scattered missing, tapestry not original . Height: 76 cm - Length: 76 cm - Depth: 80 cmBibliography and related works: - Art et Industrie - March 1929 . A very close model appearing on a photograph of the interior of Pauline Saint-Anne's Salon de Couture reproduced on page 41 without mentioning the name of the decorator, the article dealing with the lighting of this place. - Succession Nourhan Manoukian - Sale Claude Boisgirard auctioneer, Drouot Montaigne, Paris, 17 December 1993. A pair of armchairs, modelled on ours, was presented at this sale under n° 203 of the catalogue.