The Need for an Art of Living

Published on 17 February 2021, by Andrew Ayers

Gathered and restored over ten long years, the collection currently on show – both online and in-person – at the Galerie Meubles et Lumières in Paris, pays tribute to French luxury creations over thirty glorious years, through the lens of the Société des artistes décorateurs (Society of Decorative Artists) or SAD.

Pierre Paulin (b. 1927), pair of "Pacha" armchairs, c. 1975, wood covered with vinyl,... The Need for an Art of Living

Pierre Paulin (b. 1927), pair of "Pacha" armchairs, c. 1975, wood covered with vinyl, foam and wool, Mobilier International.
© Galerie Meubles et Lumières

Though the gallerists, antique dealers Alexandre Goult and Guilhem Faget, remind us of the 2021 anniversary celebrating 120 years since the SAD’s foundation in 1901, it is the post-war period that they showcase. In their field of specialization…

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