Les Ateliers d'Art de Courtrai de Coene Freres

This is a fine hardcover copy with a near fine dust jacket with almost no wear. Completely clean. Text in FRENCH. This monograph was prepared to accompany the exhibition in Courtrai, Belgium at the Musee Broel Courtrai from September 15, 2006 to January 7, 2007. The first substantial work on the De Coene Freres design firm founded in 1905 by Joseph De Coene, it lasted until 1977. They first began producing furniture in the art nouveau style and continued working in an art deco mode until World War II. After the war they rebuilt their factory and by the early 1950's were producing furniture and retailing it internationally through Knoll. Illustrated in black & white with vintage photographs of the factory, plus pieces of furniture and interiors in color. List 'Les Projets De Coene' by Bernard Pauwels (14 pp.). Bibliography. ISBN: 9077723447. 11" high X 9" wide, 253 pages. Large heavy book foreign postage will be extra. This book will be securely wrapped and packed in a sturdy box and shipped with tracking.