Art Deco pine tambour room divider by Jomain Baumann for Manufrance, 1950s

A vintage French Art Deco pine tambour room divider designed by Jomain Baumann and retailed by Manufrance in Saint-Étienne, France, circa 1950. This large flexible folding screen, or paravent, is constructed from narrow varnished pine slats and combines the architectural presence of an Art Deco room divider with the sculptural flexibility characteristic of Baumann's celebrated tambour screens. Designer: Jomain Baumann. Maker: Manufrance, Saint-Étienne. Model: Tambour room divider / paravent. Origin: France. Period: 1950s. Style: Art Deco / mid-century modern. Materials: Varnished pine, internal metal connections, metal hinges. Dimensions: 201.5 W × 2 D × 180 H cm (79.3 W × 0.8 D × 70.9 H in) Marked: Yes, original Manufrance Saint-Étienne label. The screen is defined by its continuous rhythm of narrow vertical pine slats and gently undulating silhouette. Its flexible construction allows the surface to curve into soft architectural waves, creating changing areas of light and shadow across the wood. The warm reddish-brown finish has developed a rich patina, while the tall proportions and flowing upper edge give the piece a particularly sculptural presence. Condition. Good vintage condition with signs of age and use consistent with its period. The pine shows a warm developed patina with surface scratches, small marks, scuffs, darker areas and general finish wear throughout. There are several small areas of edge wear and minor losses to the finish, particularly around the upper and lower edges, together with age-related wear around the hinged end sections. The screen presents beautifully in its intended curved form and the visible wear contributes naturally to its authentic vintage character.