Jean-Michel Frank

Elephant Armchair 1939

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Jean-Michel Frank (1895-1941) was the defining genius of interwar French decorative arts, celebrated for a philosophy of luxe pauvre: humble, tactile materials elevated through pure geometry and impeccable craftsmanship.

The Elephant Armchair 1939, designed by Jean-Michel Frank and re-edited by Ecart International, was created specifically for the lobby of the Llao Llao Hotel in Buenos Aires, a commission that called for a chair generous enough in scale to command a grand public space while remaining disciplined in form, its rounded, monumental silhouette lending it the quiet gravity of a piece of architecture rather than a mere seat.

Built on a solid oak structure and upholstered here in ivory Karakorum fabric by Dedar, the armchair is also available in leather, foal and shearling. Its deep, enveloping seat and softly rolled arms give the chair its nickname, while the choice of upholstery allows the same generous form to feel either austere or richly tactile.

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Jean-Michel Frank re-edited by Ecart International
Armchair with oak structure
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Pictured here in Karakorum fabric by Dedar, colour ivory
Also available in leather, foal and shearling
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W 87 x D 100 x H 73 cm / W 34.3″ x D 39.4″ x H 28.7″
Seating height: 33 cm / 13″
Fabric required: 3.5 m / 3.8 yd
Handmade in France
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Lead time for a new production: 14 weeks
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