ÉMILE-JACQUES RUHLMANN (1879 – 1933)
‘Colette' model chest of drawers in solid amaranth and veneer of amaranth, of curved form with two drawers in front opening by handles of silver bronze grip. The top is highlighted by a square section listel. Carried by four tapered and curved legs, the front legs with volute.
Stamped CP for Chanaux et Pelletier and numbered 2749.
Album of the referential of the drawings of Ruhlmann, ref. n° 2034.
Dimensions: H 94 x W 127 x D 59 cm - H 37 x W 50,59 x D 23,23 in.
Period : Circa 1923
Material: Amaranth wood, silver bronze
Bibliography: "Art et Décoration", March 1924 reproduced page 70;
Florence Camard “Ruhlmann”, Editions Monelle Hayot, Paris, 2009,
similar model with variation of wood species reproduced page 160
Variant of the 'Colette' chest of drawers, Ruhlmann archival postcard, collection Galerie Guelfucci