Rare pair of ‘mermaid’ armchairs, vue 01

Rare pair of ‘mermaid’ armchairs

André Arbus (1903-1969) et Henry Parayre (1879-1970)

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Rare pair of ‘mermaid’ armchairs
Circa 1942-1944

Each armchair presents a structure in French polish natural beech tree. The high straight back is extended by two arms covered with purple woolen sheet presenting at their end sculpted mermaids. The back and the seat are also covered with purple woolen sheet. This model of armchair has been designed by André Arbus between 1942 and 1944. The sculpted mermaids at the ends of the two arms have been sculpted by Henry Parayre.

Height 93 cm (36 1⁄2 in)
Width 69 cm (27 in)
Depth 60 cm (23 1⁄2 in)