Vintage 1950s Joseph-André Motte 771 "Tongue" Chair for Steiner

Pierre Guariche's work has risen in popularity as reissues bring light to his magnificent body of work. The Tulipe Chair is one such piece that has become popular despite it being us...

A standard of French design, the Tulipe chair by Pierre Guariche has been a rising star and is approaching the desirability of his contemporaries' designs....

Set of 4 Volante tables in laminate with metal legs by Pierre Guariche for Steiner.

Paul McCobb has been a bit of a dark horse in the world of Mid-Century Modern. Due to an early passing, McCobb didn't see the longevity of some of his modernist counterparts. But despite a short career, his body of work is impressively large. Known best for his Planner Group series for Winchendon Furniture, the shovel chairs were introduced along with a wide range of seating and storage options. The shovel chairs are less common that the windsor-styled chairs and have since become sought after by collectors. This examples had been in a tobacco finish with dark staining on the seats. They have been refinished with a black lacquer (an original factory option for the chair). Seen pictured with a Half Nelson lamp...

The popularity of Jeanneret's designs has never been higher. This uncommon sewing stool shares the V shape that most Chandigarh furniture is known for. Th...

Third generation black CTM by Ray and Charles Eames for Herman Miller. No label. Retains original feet. Likely produced in 1950 (due to the domes of silence) as opposed to a later ...

Pair of dining chairs by Joseph-Andre Motte the model 771 Tongue Chair reupholstered in tan suede. Black enameled steel base and legs. These chairs were designed in 1954 by Joseph-An...

A pair of two armchairs designed by Joseph-André Motte for Steiner. Model 740. He was awarded the René Gabriel prize at the Salon des Arts Ménagers...

Set of infamous Language dining chairs by the French grandmaster of design Joseph André Motte, also known as “Tongue” chairs, due to the unmistakable shape of the seat. These chairs...

"800" Armchair by Joseph-André MOTTE for Steiner, France 1950s

The iconic 'Tempo' chair was designed by Joseph-André Motte in the 1950s for Steiner, and is a beacon of French furniture craftsmanship. This chair is a standout model from Motte's repertoire, showcasing his flair for merging functional ergonomics with sleek, modern aesthetics. The 'Tempo' features a frame of polished chrome, providing a robust foundation that complements its streamlined silhouette. It is fully restored, with new upholstery in silver velvet and re-finishing. The use of high-quality materials and meticulous attention to detail in its restoration highlights the chair’s elegant design and style. -------------------- We are an exhibition space and an online destination established by the passionate art director behind Jonathan Amar Studio. Our gallery presents a harmonious mix of iconic and engaging 20th century pieces and bespoke contemporary lighting. With a strong focus on Italian mid-century designs, his success strives from sourcing designs with striking shapes, creative techniques and interesting materials that cross the concept of time in the same way a Spirit does.
 Our 350 square meter workspace includes a luminous gallery, a restoration atelier where our expert artisans in metalwork, woodwork, upholstery, and electrics; restore each piece with the mission to honor a balance between restoration and preservation. There may be light age-related wear but no hard damages or structural issues.
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Four Green Chairs 771 by Joseph André Motte, Steiner, 1958 Set of 4 chairs model 771, it is often called "the tongue chair" because of its design. It was published by Steiner in 1958. The vintage velvet of the chairs is authentic, so it may have some defects due to its age but still in very good condition. Joseph-André Motte (1925 - 2013) was an interior architect and one of the great figures of French design in the 1950s and 1960s. At the École des arts appliqués à l'industrie (now ENSAAMA), he studied under René Gabriel, Louis Sognot and Albert Guénot, graduating top of his class in 1948. He then obtained his first collaboration with the Bon Marché art studio. One of his first models, the Tripodes...