Description
An exceptional and highly collectible French mid-century lounge chair designed by Janine Abraham and architect Dirk Jan Rol, and produced by Edition Rougier circa 1955. This rare and sculptural piece perfectly embodies the refined organic modernism for which Abraham & Rol became internationally celebrated during the postwar period.
The chair features an elegant basket-form seat in painted white rattan, beautifully suspended within a finely crafted organic wooden frame. The flowing lines and light architectural structure create a harmonious balance between sculptural presence and inviting comfort, demonstrating the designers’ remarkable sensitivity to both form and function.
This example is among the very few painted versions known worldwide, making it an especially rare and desirable collector’s piece. The chair remains in excellent original condition, with no breaks or repairs to the rattan. The painted finish has aged gracefully over time, developing a wonderful natural patina that enhances both its authenticity and visual character.
Janine Abraham and Dirk Jan Rol were among the leading figures of postwar French design. Their work was recognised internationally, including receiving second prize at the Salon des Artistes Décorateurs in 1958, while their celebrated “Soleil” armchair was awarded the Gold Medal at the Brussels World Exhibition the same year. Their furniture is now regarded as some of the most important and influential French design of the mid-20th century.
Elegant, rare, and museum-worthy, this chair represents an extraordinary opportunity to acquire an iconic work by two major French designers — ideal for serious collectors and sophisticated modern interiors alike.
Dimensions:
Overall Height: 84 cm
Seat Height: 43 cm
Depth: 80 cm
Width: 90 cm
