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Louis MajorelleWW-1880-318632
1880·wood decorated with lacquer, inlays of mother-of-pearl and bronze·Overall: 80.6 x 80.3 x 54.8 cm (31 3/4 x 31 5/8 x 21 9/16 in.)

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Year
1880
Dimensions
Overall: 80.6 x 80.3 x 54.8 cm (31 3/4 x 31 5/8 x 21 9/16 in.)

Artist

Louis Majorelle
Louis Majorelle

Louis Majorelle was a French furniture designer and maker whose Art Nouveau forms combined sinuous wooden frames with wrought iron and glass, drawing inspiration from natural motifs including water lilies and marine organisms. Working in Nancy during the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries, he became known for his distinctive marquetry techniques and integrated approach to decorative arts production. His workshop produced both bespoke commissioned pieces and designs for industrial manufacture, establishing a model for modern craft practice that bridged artisanal tradition and commercial scale.

Toul, France

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Year
1880
Dimensions
Overall: 80.6 x 80.3 x 54.8 cm (31 3/4 x 31 5/8 x 21 9/16 in.)
Watts ID
WW-1880-318632

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Source
cleveland_design
Status
verified

Artist

Louis Majorelle

Louis Majorelle

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