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Desk, Armchair, Carpet (Study)

RAPIN, Henri

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Artist
RAPIN, Henri
Title
Desk, Armchair, Carpet (Study)
Date
c.1933
Material & Technique
Desk: walnut, cherrywood, glass. Armchair: walnut, leather, cloth. Carpet: fabric
Dimensions
机:150×68×74.2cm 肘掛け椅子:53×53×83.5 (SH44cm) 絨毯:ø290cm
Accession Number
2019-0001
Artist
RAPIN, Henri
Title
Desk, Armchair, Carpet (Study)
Date
c.1933
Material & Technique
Desk: walnut, cherrywood, glass. Armchair: walnut, leather, cloth. Carpet: fabric
Dimensions
机:150×68×74.2cm 肘掛け椅子:53×53×83.5 (SH44cm) 絨毯:ø290cm
Accession Number
2019-0001

Descriptions

The desk, armchair, and carpet placed in the Study of the Prince Asaka Residence. Designed by Henri Rapin, who was involved in the interior design of the residence, these items are believed to have been created as a set along with the telephone stand that was also located in the Study. The Art Deco-style desk has a geometric form with square drawers attached to the sides of the semicircular glass tabletop, designed to highlight the walnut wood grain. The desk can be rotated thanks to wheels on the base of the main body and rails on the pedestal. Cherry-like wood is used for the drawers, which feature glass bottoms. A cloth with the same pattern as the wallpaper in the Prince’s Sitting Room is spread over the surface of the desk, underneath a thick plate of glass. The rug is adorned with a monogram using Rapin’s initials, “HR.”

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