Vintage Tables by Henri Pouenat for Maison Ramsey, 1950, Set of 3

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A set of gilt iron tables with one square and two demi-lune, making a large coffee table or can be … Read more A set of gilt iron tables with one square and two demi-lune, making a large coffee table or can be used separately end tables, side tables etc middle table 65cm x 65cm x 46 demi lunes 65cm w x 32cm d x 46 h all two tiered retaining their original bronze tinted glass plates the inverted feet and raised lip on the frames typical of ramsey design maison ramsay is a 20th-century furniture and decoration publishing house, specializing in the edition of pieces in lacquer and gilded wrought iron, and sometimes in marble and stone. It reached its peak between the 1950s and 1970s, with a boutique located at 34 rue du faubourg saint-honoré, right next to the historic maison hermès boutique. Maison ramsay collaborated with many designers, including robert thibier, henri pouenat and gilbert poillerat, and also produced furniture for maison hermès, as well as some of the historic furniture for the cartier boutique. Some of its editions – metalwork pieces made mainly by the pouenat workshops – were also distributed by maison jansen and pieces joined maison blanche in the 1960s. 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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