ÉMILE-JACQUES RUHLMANN (1879 – 1933)
Rare 'Petit Hydravion' armchair upholstered in red velvet fabric, with deep seating and a reclining backrest. The armchair rests on two gilt carved wood front legs ending in volutes, and two back saber legs in ebonized wood terminating in bronze sabots.
A model designed in circa 1917 , featured in Ruhlmann’s sketch album introduced by Léon Moussina.
Referenced under N° 53A et 267NR in the Ruhlmann Archives.
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Dimensions: H 67.5 x W 63 x D 75 cm - H 26.6 × W 24.8 × D 29.5 in.
Period: Circa 1925
Material: Gilt beechwood, ebonized wood, bronze, velvet fabric.
Bibliography: Florence Camard, ‘Jacques-Emile Ruhlmann’, Paris, Monelle Hayot, 2009, for the same model, p. 135.
Laurent Guelfucci, Emile-Jacques Ruhlmann’, Guelfucci Gallery, Paris/Berlin, 2025.
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'Petit Hydravion' Armchair N°. 32, workshop furniture plan, Ruhlmann Archives, Galerie Guelfucci Collection