Curiosity Bedroom Furniture 20th Century - Francis Jourdain Furniture - Designate Avant-garde

Francis Jourdain's Bedroom – An Icon of Modern Functionalism from the 1910s

This bedroom embodies the avant-garde vision of Francis Jourdain, a major figure in the Modern Movement and a pioneer of functional furniture. True to his committed approach, he designed sober, rational and accessible furniture, breaking with decorative academicism.

The whole is distinguished by clean lines, a modular design and the use of simple but robust materials, suitable for mass production. Each element favors utility, without superfluous ornament, in a resolutely progressive spirit.
This approach, innovative since 1913, demonstrates his desire to democratize decorative art by offering a functional and aesthetic living environment for all.

Composition of the furniture

Two twin wardrobes
A bed (one crosspiece is missing)
A bedside table
A mirrored psyche

Francis Jourdain – Biography and Artistic

Journey Son of the architect Frantz Jourdain, Francis Jourdain evolved from a very young age in an artistic and intellectual environment that shaped his commitment. From 1891 to 1899, he became close to the Les Six group – Alexandre Charpentier, Jean Dampt, Charles Plumet, Henri Nocq, Félix Aubert and Tony Selmersheim – which advocated decoration based on the "truth of materials". This movement aimed to reconcile the social ideal of William Morris and the rationalism of Viollet-le-Duc, while going beyond their medieval references to arrive at a "useful art" inspired by the principles of Joseph Proudhon. The Groupe des Six thus announced the innovations of Auguste Perret and, from the Universal Exhibition of 1900, envisaged a "Modern Home", integrating the most recent techniques and a resolutely functional approach. However, their most notable achievement remains the decoration of the Villa Majorelle in Nancy (1901-1902), in which Francis Jourdain participated, still inscribing his work in the aesthetic of Art Nouveau before evolving towards a more refined and accessible design. With this room, Francis Jourdain fully illustrates his commitment to democratic, useful and rational furniture, announcing the evolution of design in the 20th century.

Condition:
Sold in its original condition, to be renovated. Veneer defect on the edges, varnish to be redone and a crossbar missing from the bed. See photos.

Historic furniture to be restored according to the rules of the art to take on site or see together for delivery to 0680322750 or 0466477424 or segala.david.antiquaire48000@orange.fr (by us or international carrier).



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