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Gilles Sermadiras for Maison et Jardin, “Deauville” rocking chair, France
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Passendale, BelgiumOn Whoppah since December 2021 • 34 sales
Product description
Rare and documented French modernist rocking chair, model "Deauville," designed by Gilles Sermadiras De Pouzols de Lile and produced by Maison et Jardin.
This sculptural rocking chair is an example of early French post-war garden furniture. It combines an elegant painted wooden frame with a suspended red canvas seat, decorated with a graphic diamond-shaped stitching pattern. The gently curved rocking legs and generous proportions give the chair a relaxed yet architectural look, perfectly capturing the spirit of modern outdoor living in France in the early 1950s.
This model is documented in La Maison Française, no. 58, June 1952, one of the most influential French magazines on interior design, architecture, and modern living in the post-war period.
This publication confirms the model name, designer, production date, and original context as part of Maison et Jardin's garden furniture program.
The chair is in very good vintage condition, with a solid and stable construction. The painted wooden frame shows only minor signs of wear consistent with careful use. The fabric seat is well-preserved, retaining its original character and decorative stitching. The rocking mechanism operates smoothly and exhibits no structural issues.
Gilles Sermadiras' designs are increasingly sought after for their refined balance between modernist structure and decorative elegance.
This is a rare opportunity to acquire a historically documented mid-century French design piece, suitable for both stylish interiors and covered outdoor spaces.
DxHxL: 110x92x72 cm
Seat height: 25 cm
Specifications
ConditionExcellentColorsWhite, RedMaterialTextileNumber of items1Height92 cmWidth72 cmDepth109 cmSeat height25 cmSigns of usageScratches
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Passendale, BelgiumOn Whoppah since December 2021 • 34 sales