Furniture Presented At The Paris Colonial Exhibition In 1931, André Fréchet, Art Deco

Furniture displayed at the Colonial Exhibition of Paris in 1931. H. 185 cm - W. 130 cm - D. 46 cm.
An exceptional display piece made of Madagascar rosewood and precious woods, entirely designed according to the golden ratio by A. Fréchet (1874-1967), decorator, and director of the École Boulle from 1919 to 1934.

Crafted in the workshops of the École Boulle in 1930-31.

Marked and dated E. B. (for École Boulle) 1931 in the upper part of the central sculpture, numbered 17 - 30 (or completion date) on the back.

History:
This piece of furniture was part of a set of four identical display cases, with only slight variations in the central carved motifs, designed by André Fréchet for the 1931 Colonial Exhibition.

Related bibliography:

La Renaissance (of French Art and Luxury Industries) - August 1931. An article by Arsène Alexandre titled "The works of the École Boulle" recounts the presence of this prestigious educational establishment at the 1931 Colonial Exhibition on page 6.