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Rare Modernist Sideboard – Georges Fryman Style (SOMISER Edition, circa 1960)
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Product description
Style Reference: Georges Frydman (EFA)
Manufacturer: SOMISER (School Furniture and Ergonomics Company)
Origin: Prestigious office furniture, France.
Piece Description: This sideboard is a remarkable example of French institutional design from the 1960s. It perfectly illustrates the transition between robust industrial furniture and the high-end modernist cabinetmaking of Georges Frydman, winner of the René Gabriel Prize in 1966.
Designed by SOMISER, this piece incorporates the most sought-after aesthetic elements of Frydman's work for EFA, while maintaining the structural solidity characteristic of state-owned furniture.
The "Frydman Codes" present in this piece:
Contrast of Materials: The elegant combination of warm-toned wood veneer and black lacquered metal, typical of post-war French modernism.
Airy Architecture: A tall, slender black metal base lifts the cabinet from the floor, creating a light silhouette despite its generous dimensions.
Aluminum Vanishing Line: A brushed aluminum band at the top serves as a visual signature, emphasizing the cabinet's horizontal lines—a detail found on the finest executive office furniture of the era.
Functional Minimalism: Smooth sliding doors and clean fronts without protruding handles create a minimalist, architectural aesthetic.
Technical Specifications:
Materials: Veneered wood structure (warm mahogany/rosewood finish), aluminum band, tubular steel base.
Layout: Compartmentalized interior with shelves and cubbies, offering ample and customizable storage.
Dimensions: Length 1.78 m | Height 81 cm | Depth 45 cm
Condition & Authenticity
The original SOMISER label is preserved inside, guaranteeing perfect traceability for this carefully sourced design piece. The furniture is in excellent condition, displaying an authentic patina and some signs of age that attest to its original use in an office setting without detracting from its beauty.
Specifications
ConditionGoodColorsBrown, SilverMaterialWood, MetalNumber of items1Height81 cmWidth178 cmDepth45 cmSigns of usageChipped, Scratches
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Nice, FranceOn Whoppah since February 2026 • 0 sales