Series Of 5 Formica Chairs - French Production - Period: 20th Century

Set of five Formica chairs, chromed frame on bi-nikel.
This beautiful piece is French and was distributed by Pierre furniture in Saint Brieuc.

Mica" is an almost translucent, slightly greenish mineral with a smooth surface made up of shiny layers that can be separated from each other with the tip of a knife.  

Formica was invented in the United States at the beginning of the 20th century. It was first used as an electrical insulator in sockets, replacing the mineral mica. 
That's the origin of its name: "for" "mica", i.e. to replace Mica.

How is it made?
It is made from layers of kraft paper impregnated with a resin that is pressed together under the effect of heat. This fabric is then coated with melamine resin, which covers the wood of the furniture like a veneer.
 
Around 1930, this new material proved revolutionary for kitchen furniture. It was easy to manufacture, shock-resistant, hard-wearing and, above all, easy to clean.

Period: 20th Century
Circa : 1965 - 1970
Dimensions : Total height : 79cm x width : 35cm x depth : 35cm
                      Seat height : 42,5cm
Signature : On the back of the chairs

The PIERRE company has been in business for 63 years, starting in 1949.
Based in SAINT-BRIEUC (22000) in France, they specialised in the furniture retail sector. Unfortunately, the company closed its doors in 2012.