ean Touret & Les Artisans de Marolles Front view of french designers Jean Touret & Les Artisans de Marolles sideboard in solid oak and wrought iron
Detail of traditional finger joint connections between solid oak panels, highlighting craftsmanship of Jean Touret
Angle shot showcasing unique exclusive midcentury modern sideboard, high end french fifties design
Close up showcasing unique and elegant details of poetic vision of Touret and the artisans of Marolles
Close-up of hammered wrought iron nails and handles, emphasizing the authentic details of 1950s craftmanship
Full view demonstrating the vintage sideboard’s iconic original look, perfect for luxury interior styling
Detail shot of 20th century rare strong wooden vintage sideboard, created by french designer Jean Touret 1950s
Perspective view that captures the sideboard’s harmony with modern interior decor, styling and architecture
Full view of 1950s designer sideboard for sale by midcentury modern gallery fundamente by Jarno Kooijman
Midcentury modern classic sideboard by famous french designer Jean Touret, unique 20th century collectible
Close up of 1950s heart resonating work of solid oak with iron Crafted by Jean Touret, 20th century classic
Detail shot of rare the oak surface, showcasing the wood’s natural grain and finish, extraordinary craftmanship
Back view of Collectible 1950s Marolles sideboard by Touret, honest materials, exceptional condition
Solid Oak sideboard, 1950s by Touret, hammered iron details and raw materials, Marolles' artistic vision
1950s Marolles sideboard, Jean Touret design with traditional craftmanship, for sale by fundamente jarno kooijman

Jean Touret & Les Artisans de Marolles sideboard in solid Oak and wrought Iron, France 1950s

Rare sideboard in solid Oak and wrought Iron by Jean Touret & Les Artisans de Marolles, France 1950s. Clean and modest lines made from raw and honest materials such as solid French Oak and wrought iron, showcasing the philosophy of Jean Touret. Beautiful authentic details can be see such as the traditional finger joint connections between the solid Oak panels, the hammered structured surface of the wrought iron nails, handles and base. The combination of these materials and exposed craftsmanship results into this powerful and heart resonating piece, you feel the love and honesty which was put in the work. Touret moved to Marolles shortly after the war and was fascinated by the tradition of the village who brought forward great traditional craftsmen, preserved knowledge and ability of local weavers, blacksmiths, and carpenters. This captured the interest of the impassioned artist and designer. Encouraged by a great disgust of the rise of mass-produced and standardized furniture manufactured in industrialized material, he decided to form an alliance with the local craftsmen in order to preserve this guild and prevent the talent and knowledge from being lost. Under the artistic direction, the eye and the poetic vision of Touret the artisans of Marolles produced great pieces of craftsmanship. This didn't kept unnoticed, it took the attention of connoisseurs in design and art and their pieces quickly became successful which made it necessary to expand the group. Great collectible piece in an excellent condition with a great authentic patina.

Dimensions W 205 x D 49 x H 87 cm
Price € 39.000
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