Michel DUFET (1888–1985) THE LUMBERJACK (Edited by). A large dining set made of ash burl veneer on an oak frame, consisting of five pieces: - a table with a rectangular top, extending with two extensions—one of which is in ash burl veneer—supported by four square-section corner legs ending in stepped feet. Height: 74 cm - Dimensions: 140 x 120 cm - Extension: 110 x 58 cm; - set of six chairs with octagonal banded backs, square-section corner legs ending in stepped feet. Seat upholstery in raspberry-colored velvet. Height: 84.5 cm - Width: 45 cm - Depth: 41.5 cm; - built-in console table with two intermediate shelves and a metal radiator grille, featuring a clear white glass top. H: 90 cm – L: 160 cm – D: 37 cm; - sideboard with a central recessed section opening via two solid doors, two niches, and two drawers on the front, with block-style legs. H: 115 cm - Width: 150.5 cm - Depth: 49 cm; - Cubic-shaped bar cabinet; top opens with a drop-down panel and two side flaps; sliding interior fitted with a honeycomb-patterned shelf for glasses and bottles. Spherical chrome-plated handles; rosewood baseboard. Height: 68.5 cm – Dimensions: 45 x 40 cm. Circa 1934. Note: Beginning in 1924, Michel Dufet co-directed the Bûcheron art studio, Le Sylve, with the critic Léandre Vaillat. Bibliography: - Florence CAMARD, Michel Dufet architecte décorateur, Paris, Les Éditions de l’Amateur, 1988, see p. 158 regarding the built-in cabinet. - “Le Décor d’Aujourd’hui No. 16, September 15, 1934,” model shown on p. 14 regarding the built-in cabinet. Appraisal conducted by Mr. Jean-Marc MAURY - maury.expert@wanadoo.fr - 06 85 30 36 66