French cabinetmaker Eugene Printz taught himself how to craft furniture by copying pieces he saw in museums. Using his father’s workshop as a base, Printz developed a talent for making Art Deco furniture out of wood. His pieces have found homes in notable private residences, including those of French haute-couture fashion designer Jeanne Lanvin, the Princess de la Tour d’Auvergne and American pop star Madonna.
Printz achieved acclaim in 1925 at the International Exhibition of Modern Decorative and Industrial Arts — the design fair that introduced the Art Deco style to the world — alongside French architect Pierre Chareau. A year later, Printz exhibited at the Salon des Artistes Decorators, Salon d’Automne and Salon des Tuileries, solidifying his reputation as a masterful furniture designer and cabinetmaker. His work was admired for its use of rare woods, which included mahogany, walnut and most notably palm, which required immense skill and practice to perfect.
In addition to his exhibitions in the 1920s, Printz displayed work at the 1932 Colonial Exhibition and the 1937 Pavillon de Artistes Décorateurs. He designed works for Paris’s Museum of Modern Art and Museum of Decorative Arts, while receiving multiple commissions from French the national service agency Mobilier National and the city of Paris. Printz also created theater props for French actor and theater director Louis Jouvet.
On 1stDibs, find a collection of Eugene Printz storage case pieces, tables and seating.
1920s Art Deco Open Bookcase by Paul Bromberg for H. Pander
By H.Pander & Zonen, Paul Bromberg
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Magnificent and ultra rare Art Deco Amsterdamse School open bookcase. Design by Paul Bromberg for H. Pander & Zonen Den Haag. Striking Dutch design from the 1920s. Solid oak fram...
Oak
$17,052
H 39.77 in W 111.62 in D 16.54 in
Art Deco Modernist Bookcase or Credenza by Hendrik Wouda for Pander, 1924
By Hendrik Wouda, H.Pander & Zonen
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Magnificent and rare Art Deco Modernist bookcase or credenza. Design by Hendrik Wouda for H. Pander & Zonen Den Haag. Striking Dutch design from the 1920s. Rare, because of its w...
Brass
$3,822
H 42.72 in W 62.8 in D 13 in
Art Deco Bookcase by Dutch Designer, Solid Oak & Macassar Ebony, 1930s
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Magnificent and rare Art Deco Modernist bookcase or display cabinet. Striking Dutch design from the 1930s. Solid oak and original oak veneer base with two original glass sliding door...
Glass, Macassar, Oak
$13,348
H 63 in W 102.37 in D 22.84 in
Restored Art Deco Bookcase, Oak, Macassar Ebony, Polished, France, 1920s
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
This monumental Art Deco bookcase originates from France and dates back to the 1920s, representing the pinnacle of luxurious and representative design. The bookcase is crafted from ...
Glass, Wood, Lacquer, Ebony, Oak
$8,379Sale Price / set|25% Off
H 102.37 in W 114.18 in D 18.51 in
Vintage Art Deco Bookcase, Flamed Maple & Ebonized Wood, Italy, 1970s
Located in Roma, IT
Vintage bookcase realized in Art Déco style by an italian manufacture in 1970s. Flamed maple veneer, ebonized wood detailing, and lacquered finish, totally handcrafted. This striki...
Metal
$4,410
H 34.26 in W 28.55 in D 15.95 in
Art Deco Cabinet by J.J. Zijfers, Solid Oak & Macassar Ebony, 1920s
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Magnificent and rare Art Deco Amsterdamse School cabinet. Design by J.J. Zijfers Amsterdam. Striking Dutch design from the 1920s. Solid oak base with solid macassar ebony and walnut ...
Macassar, Oak, Walnut
$8,820
H 38.59 in W 79.14 in D 20.08 in
Art Deco Vitrine-Sideboard, Lacquered Macassar, Maple, Brass, Paris circa 1930
By George Guerin
Located in Regensburg, DE
Restored Art Deco lacquered Macassar display cabinet, or small vitrine-sideboard from Paris circa 1930. Macassar ebony veneered, lacquered and polished. Original brass trims. Interi...
Brass
$6,350
H 61.03 in W 47.25 in D 19.69 in
Restored Art Deco Bookcase, by Vichr a spol., Walnut, Glass, Czech, 1930s
By Vichr & Spol
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
Made by Vichr & Co., a renowned Czech furniture manufacturer. The chrome parts have been cleaned and professionally restored. It has been re-polished with polyutherane piano lacq...
Steel, Chrome
$14,700
H 69.69 in W 79.14 in D 45.67 in
Large Display Cabinet in Wood and Lacquer attr. to Fantoni, Italy ±1950s
By Fantoni
Located in Hellouw, NL
An impressive architectural piece in wood and lacquer, this centre display cabinet merges sculptural form with the rhythm of Italian modernism. Design Likely executed by the Fantoni...
Walnut, Lacquer
Bookcase Style: Art Deco in Wood , made in France, 1920
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Logistics and International Shipping We provide a comprehensive export service so that your only concern is enjoying your acquisition. • Door-to-Door Service: Pieces located in our A...
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