Francis Jourdain, large wingback arm chair

Ref #: BG25

Of cubical design, having a box frame in sycamore which wraps around fully upholstered, winged backrest angled for comfort. Protruding box seat with pillow insert. Resting on block feet. By Francis Jourdain (1876-1958), Art Deco period. Newly covered in highest quality navy blue leather with interior fully redone.

Literature: almost identical model (sans the wings) illustrated on page 133, “Art Deco, Les Maitres du Mobilier – Le Decor des Paquebots”, by Pierre Kjellberg, Les Editions de L’Amateur, 1990.

Age: Ca. 1925.

Origin: France

Measurements: 32″ w, 38″ d, 36 1/2″ h (17″ seat)