Four chairs from the Reconstruction design by René Gabriel, model 103.

Four wooden chairs with a simple design, featuring solid slatted seats known as "caillebotis," openwork backs with horizontal crossbars, and legs connected by stretchers. Designed by René Gabriel, they are part of the furniture of the Reconstruction: pieces intended to re-equip homes after the war, characterised by simple construction and economical means. Their functional lines naturally complement the table from the same set. History and Identification From 1944, René Gabriel participated in the research of the Ministry of Reconstruction and Urban Planning for economical furniture intended for disaster victims. The use of tickets for its distribution is part of this history of re-equipping homes. The simple forms and clear joinery reflect this quest for useful, accessible, and durable furniture. The attribution of this set is consistent with this family of furniture; its precise edition is not established. Details Type: Chairs Attribution given by the workshop, consistent with the family of furniture for disaster victims; edition and model number not established. Height: 80 cm; Length: 40 cm; Depth: 38 cm (per chair). Sold as a set of four pieces.