Charles Zublena (Hardcover)

Hardcover. Charles Zublena (1910-1979), of Italian origin, began his training as a cabinetmaker at a very young age, which he supplemented with courses in drawing and furniture history. He emigrated to France in 1930 and opened his first studio in Paris, where he designed, conceived, and created his own creations, which he exhibited around 1950 at the Musee Galliera. In the 1960s, he was invited by leading designers (Maxime Old and Joseph Andre Motte) to join the Societe des Artistes Decorateurs (SAD) and its steering committee.He presented his creations at numerous international exhibitions in Paris, Brussels, and Turin. Starting with a wooden chaise longue, noted for its design by ministers Andre Malraux and Eugene Claudius-Petit, he created the famous Eurolax 1 plastic chair, which would become a staple on many beaches in France and abroad. In the late sixties, he was invited by the Boule School and the School of Applied Arts to give classes to future cabinetmakers and designers. Alongside his creative work, he won the title of Meilleur ouvrier de France in 1976 and 1979 and was made a Knight of the National Order of Merit.Text in English and French. A monograph dedicated to Italian designer Charles Zublena (1910-1979), who created the famous Eurolax 1 plastic chair, which would become a staple on many beaches in France and abroad. Text in English and French. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability. …