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Inclined Shelf in Oak by René Jean Caillette, 1950
Light oak, sloping design and very good state of preservation.
René-Jean Caillette (1919 - 2005) studied at the Ecole Supérieure des Arts Appliqués from which he graduated first in his class. He is known for his profoundly social approach and his desire to democratise mass-produced furniture. His work is part of the modernist movement. He is one of the great names of Reconstruction. The pieces he designed are characteristic of his ingenuity, his taste for sobriety and his desire to create a simple and accessible design. He had many successes, including the legendary Diamant chair (1957), which won him the Grand Prix du Pavillon Français at the Brussels International Exhibition in 1958. René-Jean Caillette has profoundly marked the history of design by his desire to offer a design accessible to all.
- Creator:René-Jean Caillette (Designer)
- Dimensions:Height: 57.09 in (145 cm)Width: 27.56 in (70 cm)Depth: 13 in (33 cm)
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- Date of Manufacture:1950
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- Seller Location:PARIS, FR
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU7846232190952
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