Academy - Jean-Michel Wilmotte - Chair - Palais Royal - Steel, Wood - Palais Royal chair, Jean-

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Palais Royal chair by Academy, designed by Jean-Michel Wilmotte in 1986, with a tubular steel frame and perforated wood veneer seat and backrest, an early indoor edition from France in very good condition with patina, overall height 79 cm and seat height 47 cm, seat diameter 43 cm.

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A rare and iconic Palais Royal chair designed by the French architect Jean-Michel Wilmotte in 1986, from the very first editions by Academy. The structure is made of tubular steel, with the seat and backrest in high-quality perforated wood veneer. The piece has acquired a beautiful patina over time, visible on both the wood and the steel structure.

Originally designed for the gardens of the Palais-Royal in Paris, the Palais Royal chair has become one of Jean-Michel Wilmotte’s most recognisable designs. This version is a rare indoor variation of the model.

Technical details:
Tubular steel structure, perforated wood veneer seat and backrest.
1986.
Early edition by Academy Paris.
Beautiful original patina to the wood and steel.
Very good condition.

Measurements:
Overall height: 79 cm
Seat height: 47 cm
Seat diameter: 43 cm

A rare and iconic Palais Royal chair designed by the French architect Jean-Michel Wilmotte in 1986, from the very first editions by Academy. The structure is made of tubular steel, with the seat and backrest in high-quality perforated wood veneer. The piece has acquired a beautiful patina over time, visible on both the wood and the steel structure.

Originally designed for the gardens of the Palais-Royal in Paris, the Palais Royal chair has become one of Jean-Michel Wilmotte’s most recognisable designs. This version is a rare indoor variation of the model.

Technical details:
Tubular steel structure, perforated wood veneer seat and backrest.
1986.
Early edition by Academy Paris.
Beautiful original patina to the wood and steel.
Very good condition.

Measurements:
Overall height: 79 cm
Seat height: 47 cm
Seat diameter: 43 cm

Details

Era
1900-2000
Title additional information
Palais Royal chair, Jean-
Number of objects
1
Country of origin
France
Manufacturer/brand
Academy
Model
Palais Royal
Designer/artist/maker
Jean-Michel Wilmotte
Material
Steel, Wood
Style
Contemporary
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes
Height
79 cm
Width
47 cm
Depth
43 cm
Diameter
43 cm
Estimated period
1980-1990
Seating height
79 cm
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