The Hiding Chair by Elizabeth Garouste, 1980

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Elizabeth garouste — the hiding chair
a rare find and a remarkable acquisition, the hiding chair by parisian designer elizabeth … Read more Elizabeth garouste — the hiding chair
a rare find and a remarkable acquisition, the hiding chair by parisian designer elizabeth garouste blurs the line between furniture and art. Handcrafted from wrought iron and cowhide, its sculptural form pairs bold character with playful whimsical imagination.
elizabeth garouste was born in paris in 1949. After her interior design studies at the camondo school in paris, she created theater sets for jean-michel ribes before turning to design, which clearly informed her sensibility. In the late 1970s she met mattia bonetti and by 1980 the two were collaborating on furniture collections. Garouste and bonetti quickly became some of the most sought after designers. Their innovative style and whimsical designs have been shown in numerous museums including the victoria & albert and centre georges pompidou. She had her first solo exhibition upon joining ralph pucci in 2014.
dimensions
• height: 47 inches / 119.38 cm
• width: 31 inches / 78.74 cm
• depth: 21 inches / 53.34 cm
details
• designer: elizabeth garouste
• date of manufacture: 1980
• materials: cast iron and cow hide
• condition: good
• origin: paris (france)
condition report
in overall good, firm and secure condition, fading of the cow hide is natural, the metal pin studs are present with rust, as is the other metal on the chair. This item is solid and very usable as it has only been used for decorative purposes in exhibitions etc.
every item is inspected and photographed to show its condition as accurately as possible. Our antique and vintage pieces bear individual signs of age and use, which contribute to their history and character. We encourage buyers to review all photographs 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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