Art Nouveau Dining set by Eugene Vallin 1903
Product information:
Exquisite & most rare! This French Art Nouveau dining set consisting of 8 chairs and matching table by Eugène Vallin in solid walnut. The chairs where designed for the famous art nouveau building /project ''La Maison Bergeret'' 1903-1904. The ''Bergeret'' building is an art nouveau monument that draws many visitors from all over the world each year. The chairs have superb floral details on the edges and look marvelous with the brown leather upholstery.
The large set of 8 chairs comes with a stunning matching table also designed by Eugène Vallin. The table has a breathtaking Art Nouveau design and can be extended up to 3 meter 44 (135.43 inches) with the 4 extra table leaves. The extra leaves are not finished and were covered with a large table cloth on special occasion dinners. As was very common for the time.
The ''Maison Bergeret'' is a famous Art Nouveau école de Nancy project. The printer Albert Bergeret, known for the production of illustrated postcards, commissioned his family home to the architect Lucien Weissemburger. The greatest artists of the Ecole de Nancy collaborated there to give shape to a very successful example of Ecole de Nancy architecture: Louis Majorelle for the ironwork, Eugène Vallin for the joinery & furniture. Jacques Gruber and Joseph Janin for the stained glass windows And Victor Prouvé for the huge canvas painted on the hall ceiling. Creating a world famous building & interior that are a prime example of the Art Nouveau style. These chairs are still displayed at the ''Maison Bergeret'' making this a rare & museum quality dining room set with amazing history.
Product details:
Designer: Eugene Vallin
Produced Eugene Eugene Vallin
Production period: 1903-1904
Literature/proof:Reference picture the chairs are displayed at the Maison Bergeret, as they were specifically designed by Eugene Vallin for this project.
Product dimensions / condition:
Measurements chairs:
Height: 95 cm / 37.41 inches.
Seating height: 47 cm / 18.51 inches.
Width: 43 cm / 16.93 inches.
Depth: 50 cm / 19.69 inches.
Measurements table:
Table Height: 74.5 cm / 29.33 inches.
Table width: 142 cm / 55.91 inches.
Table width when fully extended: 344 cm / 135.43 inches.
Table depth: 119 cm / 46.85 inches.
Condition of the set: The set remains in good condition with minor traces of age and wear on the table top but nothing crazy. The set looks marvelous.
Shipping:
This price includes free worldwide shipping by Gallery Wery. Shipping takes between 1-2 weeks depending on location. item will be shipped in custom wood crate with tracking & insurance.
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