Beautiful oak daybed with croissilion headboards. Reminiscent of the more well-known "lit croissilion" or "lit simple" by Jean Royère. Royère created various iterations of this popular design. This specific bed was purchased in the mid-20th century in the Préfecture d'Oran, Algeria, where Jean Royère was active. Alongside its design and geographic origin, the assembly system of the bed is identical to beds made by Jean Royère. Due to these three aspects, we have attributed the piece to Jean Royère. The mattress was replaced and fitted with a linen cover and two bolsters, all handcrafted in Belgium.
Jean Royère did have a quite modernist visual language, although he was also able to combine more classic Art Deco elements in his interiors. As seen in Mobilier & Décoration in 1937, he combines a more Art Deco bed with his famous Croisillon chair. Christie’s, Wright, and Artcurial have all sold a similar, more decorative version of the Croisillon bed at auction, then called the “Croisillon Alexandrie” daybed.
Literature: Jean Royère, de Beyrie, de Beyrie and Ouaiss, pg. 99.
R. Chavance, "Une Visite à Jean Royère", Mobilier et Décoration, January/February 1953, p. 11
Provenance: Préfecture d'Oran, Algeria, circa 1950
Normal wear and tear due to age - good vintage condition. Small signs of inactive woodworm.
Overall dimensions:
Height: +/- 95 cm
Width: +/- 105 cm
Length: +/- 187 cm
Depending on your location there can be extra transportation costs.
Please contact us in advance if you would like to receive an exact quotation.
Beautiful oak daybed with croissilion headboards. Reminiscent of the more well-known "lit croissilion" or "lit simple" by Jean Royère. Royère created various iterations of this popular design. This specific bed was purchased in the mid-20th century in the Préfecture d'Oran, Algeria, where Jean Royère was active. Alongside its design and geographic origin, the assembly system of the bed is identical to beds made by Jean Royère. Due to these three aspects, we have attributed the piece to Jean Royère. The mattress was replaced and fitted with a linen cover and two bolsters, all handcrafted in Belgium.
Jean Royère did have a quite modernist visual language, although he was also able to combine more classic Art Deco elements in his interiors. As seen in Mobilier & Décoration in 1937, he combines a more Art Deco bed with his famous Croisillon chair. Christie’s, Wright, and Artcurial have all sold a similar, more decorative version of the Croisillon bed at auction, then called the “Croisillon Alexandrie” daybed.
Literature: Jean Royère, de Beyrie, de Beyrie and Ouaiss, pg. 99.
R. Chavance, "Une Visite à Jean Royère", Mobilier et Décoration, January/February 1953, p. 11
Provenance: Préfecture d'Oran, Algeria, circa 1950
Normal wear and tear due to age - good vintage condition. Small signs of inactive woodworm.
Overall dimensions:
Height: +/- 95 cm
Width: +/- 105 cm
Length: +/- 187 cm
Depending on your location there can be extra transportation costs.
Please contact us in advance if you would like to receive an exact quotation.
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