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French Lounge Chair in Navy Alpaca Attributed to Dangles
Defrance, 1950s
$4,200
£3,207.04
€3,651.33
CA$5,897.46
A$6,447.08
CHF 3,410.80
MX$77,149.69
NOK 43,397.49
SEK 39,726.01
DKK 27,273.18
About the Item
A 1950s French lounge chair attributed to Geneviève Dangles and Christian Defrance. The sculptural frame is composed of black-lacquered tubular steel, splaying gently at the legs in a light-footed stance. The angular silhouette features a wide, low seat and gently reclined backrest that tapers at the base, freshly reupholstered in deep navy alpaca—rich in tone, soft to the touch. The texture catches light with a subtle sheen, bringing quiet dimension to the minimalist form.
Ideal flanking a fireplace, anchoring a corner, or as a standalone statement.
Geneviève Dangles and Christian Defrance—both born in 1929—were a Paris-based design duo whose work helped define postwar French modernism. Dangles studied under René Gabriel at ENSAD and worked with Marcel Gascoin, while Defrance trained in wood sculpture at the École Boulle before also enrolling at ENSAD.
Together, they founded their studio in 1953 and went on to collaborate with manufacturers like Burov, creating forward-thinking designs in metal and fiberglass, often with a focus on ergonomics and modern living.
Condition: Excellent vintage condition. The legs show light wear, including patina and surface marks consistent with age. This chair has been professionally reupholstered by our team of restorationists in a luxurious navy blue alpaca fabric with new medium density foam and webbing.
- Attributed to:Christian Defrance and Geneviève Dangles (Designer)
- Dimensions:Height: 31 in (78.74 cm)Width: 21.5 in (54.61 cm)Depth: 29.5 in (74.93 cm)Seat Height: 15.5 in (39.37 cm)
- Style:Modern (Of the Period)
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- Date of Manufacture:1950s
- Condition:Reupholstered. Excellent vintage condition. Legs show light patina and surface marks. Professionally reupholstered in navy alpaca with new medium-density foam and webbing.
- Seller Location:Chicago, IL
- Reference Number:Seller: 1.0119114228023E131stDibs: LU5092147930042
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