François-Xavier and Claude Lalanne
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The Whimsical World of François-Xavier & Claude Lalanne
Lalannes and friend at their Parisian homefrom the archieves of LIFE magazineAnimal Kingdom
My recent gallery tour at Sotheby’s reminded me of how wonderful Lalanne’s works truly is when I saw several of his most iconic pieces on display. The dynamic french duo have won the slow and steady race of producing what some called “the supreme art of living” with their beloved works of art. From monkey shaped fireplaces, rhino-shaped desks to a flock of sheep, Francois-Xavier and Claude Lalanne have created a whimsical world where we can engage with art and design – in a joyful and meaningful way.
François-Xavier Lalanne, “Mountons De Laine”, 1967, wool, patinated aluminum,electro-formed copper and woodPhoto courtesy High End Weekly™Gingko Bench, Claude Lalanne, 1999. Aluminum,From Sotheby’s December 15, 2012 SalePhoto courtesy High End Weekly™Claude Lalanne, chairs and table fom Lila Acheson Wallace Garden, Dewitt Wallace Deocrative Arts Museum. Part of Sotheby’s December 15, 2012 SaleLalanne Park Avenue Exhibition in NYCFrançois-Xavier Lalanne, Les Autruches, 1966François-Xavier and Claude Lalanne Exhibition at Paul Kasmin GalleryFrançois-Xavier and Claude Lalanne Exhibition at Paul Kasmin GalleryFrançois-Xavier and Claude Lalanne Exhibition at Paul Kasmin GalleryOiseau à Bascule, François Xavier Lalanne, 1974Image via WallpaperRequired Reading: Claude & Francois Xavier Lalanne from RizzoliNOTE: Please notify us directly, if you believe that certain images on this post are alleged to infringe upon the copyrights of others, according to the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA). Thank you.