CL: I love this observation, indeed we do have a number of exceptional examples of twentieth-century upholstery! This kind of specialized upholstery is often said to be a dying craft, and we are amazed at the ingenious techniques involved in creating these works. The treatment of upholstery as a sculptural medium was one of the great innovations of 20th century design, and Royère one of its masters. We are pleased to be offering a pair of “Œuf” chairs and a “Relax” sofa and pair of armchairs, some of the best examples of his facility in this medium. The pair of chauffeuses by Pierre Chareau, one of which was included in the recent exhibition at The Jewish Museum, is a wonderful pairing of form and pattern, with a cubist shape and original Jean Lurçat tapestry seats.