22 t h e s e l e c t e d w o r k s o f t o n y d u q u e t t e
No. 1697
The original Elsie Tabouret currently resides in Tony Duquette’s studio and is
named after Lady Elsie de Wolfe Mendl, the “First Lady of Interior Decoration”
and mentor to Duquette. So taken with his talent, de Wolfe introduced him into
Hollywood society, personally commissioning significant pieces for her home
to showcase his talent. It was through this recognition that Duquette rose to
worldwide fame and established himself as one of the leading designers of his
time. This sophisticated tabouret pays homage to this important friendship and
remarks upon the sophisticated spirit of the woman behind Duquette’s early
fame. The Elsie Tabouret features a straightforward cylinder shape crafted from
solid wood and wrapped in Dacron to slightly pad the surface before completely
upholstering the piece. The top is set with a single, centered button, and the
sides are decorated in a random button-tufted pattern. Circa 1926.
diameter 18" h 16"
standard fabric option 1: leopard skin standard fabric option 2: zebra skin
EL S I E TA B O U R E T
Yellow
Angle@Y
Black
Angle@K
Magenta
Angle@M
Cyan
Angle@C
Warm Gray 4
Angle@K
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