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13 November 2009 | Furniture & Decorative Arts | Article
Contemporaries: Contrasted
Both designing during the late 1920s, Emile-Jacques Ruhlmann and Jacques Le Chevallier had quite different interpretations of their world, a contrast which is reflected in their distinct designs. Le Chevallier created lighting with a modernist aesthetic that wholeheartedly embraced new materials such as aluminium, echoing many of the new technological developments in the industrial world. Ruhlmann is noted for his elegant designs and focus on high style. His works are executed to the highest standards of craftmanship and often feature exotic woods and other materials such as ivory and shagreen. To compare their respective industrial and luxurious designs, visit the presale viewing from 4-7 December, where you can view the works in person.
Related Sale
Sale 2230
Important 20th Century Decorative Art & Design
8 Dec 2009
New York, Rockefeller Plaza
Related Departments
20th Century Decorative Art & Design
Related Artists
Jacques Le Chevalier
Emile-Jacques Ruhlmann
Keywords
Furniture & Lighting
Jacques Le Chevalier
Emile-Jacques Ruhlmann
1920s
1930s
table lamp
lighting
table
metalwork
wood
France
Art Deco
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