Jean Dunand

From the collection of MM Tremonto Paris.

Jean Dunand: His Life and Works by Félix Marcilhac is a definitive monograph on one of the most accomplished and influential figures of the Art Deco movement. Renowned for his extraordinary mastery of lacquer, metalwork, and decorative arts, the Swiss-born French artist Jean Dunand (1877–1942) created some of the most sophisticated furniture, objects, and interiors of the early twentieth century.

Drawing on extensive archival research and access to the Dunand family archives, Marcilhac traces the artist's remarkable career, from his early work in hammered metal to his pioneering use of Japanese lacquer techniques. The book documents an extraordinary range of work, including lacquered furniture, decorative screens, vases, portraits, architectural interiors, and commissions for the legendary ocean liner Normandie.

Featuring more than 1,000 illustrations, including 170 color plates, this substantial volume combines biography, technical analysis, and a detailed catalogue of Dunand's work. An essential reference for collectors and scholars of Art Deco, twentieth-century decorative arts, and French furniture design.

Félix Marcilhac
Jean Dunand: His Life and Works
Thames & Hudson, London, 1991
First English Edition
Hardcover with dust jacket
352 pages
Over 1,000 illustrations, including 170 in color
ISBN 9780500092019