Polyte Solet Hand-Carved Wooden Chair

Designer: Polyte Solet
Origin: France
Era: 1900s
Dimensions:

• W67 × D59 × H102 cm (Seat Height: 46.5 cm)
• W39 × D37 × H38 cm

Material: Wood

Polyte Solet was an artist, sailor, and adventurer.

In the 1970s, during his voyage to southern Chile, he was captivated by a local hardwood called Persea Lingue. Combining this material with shipbuilding techniques, he designed and crafted this chair. Each wooden strip was hand-cut, resulting in clean and flowing lines. The footrest incorporates a dolphin tail shape.

Due to Solet’s deep love for the ocean, many of his works reflect elements of nature and animals.