Serge MANZON (1930-1998)
Serge Manzon was originally known, in the 1960s, as a fashion designer who created sculptural pieces inspired by Arp and Brancusi for Daniel Hechter and Marie-Martine.
In the early 1970s, he turned towards jewellery design while maintaining his sober modern style.
It was in 1971 that Manzon created his first pieces of furniture, a series of black and white lacquered tables incrusted with steel and chrome. These ‘perfectly constructed gems’, as they were referred to by the critic Xavier Gilles, had great success.
In 1973, Serge Manzon opened his own gallery and continued to make objects and pieces of furniture that were very much inspired by abstract art.
In 1976, the Mobilier National invited the talented young artist to contribute to their collection of contemporary furniture.
Impressed with his growing success, Pierre Cardin exhibited his work in his gallery l’Evolution at 118 Faubourg Saint Honoré.
An exceptional artist of the 1970s, Serge Manzon was a key figure of anti-design.
Serge Manzon (1930-1998)
Coffee table, circa 1970
Exceptional and unique lacquered wood and brass coffee table
The red lacquered squared top stands on two U-shaped feet in gilt brass
Original lacquer
Two engraved signatures "Manzon"
Provenance : Collection Prince de Broglie – Claude de Muzac
