LOUIS MAJORELLE (1859-1926) Model presented at the Exposition de l'École de Nancy, Pavillon de Marsan, Paris, 1903 Lounge chair in ribbed, molded and carved Cuban mahogany. The cambered front legs, each terminating in a carved reception, continue into moving armrests to join the lateral parts of the backrest. The high, trapezoid-shaped backrest is crowned by a moving molding with whiplash-type sculpted motifs. Art Nouveau period. Used condition, an accident at the top of the left rear leg, non-original upholstery. Height: 114cm - Length: 68cm - Depth: 60cm Historical background: Originally part of an entire decoration by Louis Majorelle for the mansion of a prominent Lorraine personality close to the artist. Public collections: Musée d'Orsay - An identical model is preserved in the collections of this institution under inventory number OAO506. Exhibition: - École de Nancy (L'Alliance provinciale des Industries d'Art), Pavillon de Marsan, Paris, 1903 - A seat identical to our armchair was presented at this event. - L'École de Nancy, 1889-1909 - Art Nouveau et Industries d'art - Galerie Poirel, Nancy, April 24 - July 26, 1999. A chair identical to our own was presented at this event under catalog no. 243. Bibliography: - L'Exposition de l'École de Nancy à Paris, 1ère Série: Le Mobilier - Éditions Armand Guérinet, Paris, 1903. Identical model reproduced on plate 29. - Alastair Duncan - The Paris Salons 1895-1914- Volume III: Furniture- Édition Antique Collectors' Club, 1996. Identical model reproduced on pages 391 and 396. - Alastair Duncan - Majorelle - Édition Flammarion, Paris, 1991. Identical model reproduced on pages 87, 107 and 169. - Collectif - L'École de Nancy, 1889-1909 - Art Nouveau et Industries d'art - Catalogue of the exhibition held at Galerie Poirel, Nancy, from April 24 to July 26, 1999, Éditions RMN/Ville de Nancy, 1999. An identical model is reproduced on page 326 under number 243.