Eugène Vallin – Pair of Art Nouveau Chairs

Rare pair of chairs in solid molded and carved oak.

These chairs reflect an approach to furniture design in which the structural framework becomes an integral part of the decorative language. The curved lines of the uprights, the cabriole legs and the carefully designed stretchers create a silhouette that is both architectural and organic, characteristic of the Art Nouveau aesthetic.

The openwork backrests, with their particularly expressive composition, combine a frame of embracing curves with a central carved and molded motif. The interplay of solid and open spaces, the fluidity of the lines and the continuity of the forms between the various elements reveal a pursuit of balance between structural strength and ornamental elegance.

The seats are upholstered in tan leather, patinated in warm amber tones, and edged with a row of decorative metal studs.

The seats and leather upholstery have been replaced. We have a set of four chairs of this model.