Table and Chairs by Joseph Mathieu, France, 1950s, Set of 5

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1950’s original french multipl’s table and chair set – yellow. Designed by joseph mathieu and made in pierre benite in … Read more 1950’s original french multipl’s table and chair set – yellow. Designed by joseph mathieu and made in pierre benite in lyon . The listing is for the table and four matching chairs. Multipl’s are an iconic part of industrial french history. Each chair was hand pressed in huge industrial presses before being hand welded together, the table was hand built. The set is in the original paint showing wear commensurate with their age. The set makes an exceptional design statement but is also a good practical scale as a dining set for regular use. Multipl’s was, in its day the competitor to tolix, although sadly multipl’s did not survive. Examples of multipl’s chairs in this condition are becoming increasingly rare, a table set is even rarer. Seat height 47cm. Chair dimensions : 41l x 41w x 85h. Table: 61l x 74h x 61w

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our workshop team inspect every product and carry out any needed repairs to ensure that everything leaves us serviced and maintained ready for many more years of life. All of our vintage products show the rich beauty and history of their life with the knocks and bumps of many years of use and we try to minimise restoration to keep every piece as original as possible. 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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