Jean ROYERE (1902-1981) Croisillon chair, circa 1950. In oak, with a slightly sloping, curved backrest with openwork lattice decoration, seat upholstered in red cotton fabric, resting on two saber-shaped back legs and two tapered front legs. H. 79.5 cm; W. 47 cm; D. 44.5 cm. Wear, scratches, crack on one rear leg and discoloration. Provenance : Collection of Mr. and Mrs. B. Then by descent. Bibliography: Jean Royère décorateur à Paris, exhibition catalog, Musée des Arts Décoratifs, Paris, October 8, 1999-January 30, 2000, Édition Norma, 1999, similar model reproduced p. 16. Jean Royère, volume 1, Édition galerie Jacques Lacoste et galerie Patrick Seguin, 2012, similar model reproduced p. 230 Jean Royère, volume 2, Edition galerie Jacques Lacoste et galerie Patrick Seguin, 2012, similar model reproduced on p. 55. Anne Bony, Meubles et décors des années 40, Édition Norma, 2002, similar model reproduced on p. 208. Pierre Emmanuel Martin-Vivier, Jean Royère, Édition Norma, 2002, similar model reproduced on p. 119.