EntropyMan™

André Groult

Important Bed, circa 1925 shagreen, mahogany, oak

Photograph showing the bed in exhibition setting: Chambre de Madame at the Ambassade Française, Exposition Internationale des Arts Décoratifs, Paris, 1925. © Les Arts Décoratifs.

André Groult’s Chambre de Madame was unparalleled in precision, technique, and sumptuous materiality. Known for his refined designs, executed in rich materials through traditional craftsmanship; the oeuvre of André Groult embodies the convergence of luxury and modern aesthetics, which captivated both decorators and their patrons in an era of rapid modernization. André Groult's 1925 Important Bed, an adapted version of the Chambre de Madame bed in a shimmering green shagreen (sharkskin), elaborated on his defining Paris Exposition interior; where the ultra-luxurious materials were refined down to their essential nature.

Bathroom, Los Feliz House, California, USA

Tile from California Pottery and Tile Works (CalPot)

Door of The Madison Belmont Building Manhattan New York City 

Built in 1924-25, the Neo-Renaissance style is combined with aspects of Art Deco Design.