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Maxime Old

 

Modern Art Furniture

 

now produced on demand by his son Olivier

Biography

Version française de cette page BiographyThis Biography proposes all the posts related to Maxime Old’s life, key periods of his career, his artworks and projectd, his vision for Art, his values and principles, his customers relationship, …

 

Knowing more about Maxime means a sharper look to his artworks, hence stronger emotions
We do not claim being exhaustive. We are simply documenting gradually what seems essential to let you know and understand about Maxime.

 

Immerse yourself in the following posts. Do not hesitate to complete or argue on what you’ll read. This is a living biography, it will become richest with time. All you can gather could contribute to its quality, our purpose.

Paquebot France Council Chair

Paquebot France Council Chair

The Paquebot France Council Chair is designed in 1961.
Paquebot France Onyx Table

Paquebot France Onyx Table

The origin of the Paquebot France Onyx Table is quite old.
Paquebot France Propeller Table

Paquebot France Propeller Table

The coffee table named Paquebot France Propeller Table is drawn by Maxime especially for the liner, as shown here.
Paquebot France Light Armchair

Paquebot France Light Armchair

The Paquebot France Light Armchair is presented for the first time in 1961.
Paquebot France Wave Table

Paquebot France Wave Table

The Paquebot France Wave Table is presented in 1957.
Paquebot France Iceberg Table

Paquebot France Iceberg Table

The Paquebot France Iceberg Table is exhibited for the fist time at the Salon des Artistes Décorateurs in 1961.
Liner France

Liner France

The Liner France is born to be the ambassador of the rebuilted France after de World War II.
Star Mirror

Star Mirror

The Star Mirror genesis dates back from E.J. Ruhlmann.
Y Desk

Y Desk

The Y Desk is a good example for the « flashes » Maxime Old had.
Compass Card Table

Compass Card Table

The Compass Card Table was not proposed for the ocean-liner France, but the inspiration is obvious.
Paquebot France Bridge Armchair

Paquebot France Bridge Armchair

Inspired by the specifications of the ocean liner France, Maxime designed his Paquebot France Bridge Armchair.
Paquebot France Relaxing Armchair

Paquebot France Relaxing Armchair

In 1959 the Paquebot France Relaxing Armchair appeared at the Salon des Artistes Décorateurs.
VIP Deck Armchair

VIP Deck Armchair

Maxime Old studied his VIP Deck Armchair for the patio of the ocean-liner France
Ruhlmann by his fellow workers

Ruhlmann by his fellow workers

Ruhlmann by his fellow workers is based on Maxime Old archives.
Ruhlmann country house

Ruhlmann country house

E.J. Ruhlmann country house in Lyons la Forêt (France).
Outstanding Customer Relationship

Outstanding Customer Relationship

Maxime Old Outstanding Customer Relationship is part of Maxime Old Concept offer.
Boulle School, Ruhlmann Workshop

Boulle School, Ruhlmann Workshop

Boulle School Ruhlmann Workshop, Maxime Old learning period.
Maxime Old Childhood

Maxime Old Childhood

Maxime Old childhood.
Team Artwork

Team Artwork

According to Maxime Old, art furniture is a true team artwork. The designer creates the virtual piece (his vision) and delivers its coded full description so that his team can execute it.
Two Maxime Old periods

Two Maxime Old periods

Two pieces, typical of two Maxime Old periods, are advertised in the list of the Artcurial November 24th 2015 auction sale.
Cruise Liners Legend

Cruise Liners Legend

November 2013, in Deauville France, took place the Cruise Liners Legend Exhibition.
Rouen two Maxime Old visible interiors

Rouen two Maxime Old visible interiors

Two famous Maxime Old visible interiors are situated in Rouen one of the very first towns in France in respect of the quality of its historical and artistic patrimony.