French Modernist Double Bed attributed to Joseph-André Motte, 1950s

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A rigorous double bed with an exceptionally graphic line, with its beveled uprights and its large headboard with integrated bedside … Read more A rigorous double bed with an exceptionally graphic line, with its beveled uprights and its large headboard with integrated bedside tables, with rational elegance, modernist, reconstruction, wood veneer structure mounted on 2 double legs in black lacquered metal square section, large headboard with 2 bedside tables with drawers, for mattress 190 x 140 cm, by joseph-andré motte, charron edition, france 1950.

dimensions: 198 x 237 cm
width of bed frame alone: 147 cm
headboard height: 73.5 cm
height of bedside tables: 36 cm
height of the base of the bed base: 28 cm

state
in beautiful original condition.
wear, scratches, marks, chips, corrosion, on all surfaces\.
please note: the bedside screws must be replaced because they do not perfectly fix the bedside tables at a right angle to the headboard (play due to previous dismantling and reassembly, see photos)
slight discoloration of the headboard near the pillow, normal wear\. This piece is attributed to the mentioned designer/maker. It has no attribution mark and no
official proof of authenticity,
however it is well documented in design history. I take full responsibility for any authenticity



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