Tam Tam Table and Stool Set by Henry Massonnet for Stamp Nurieux, 1950s, Set of 3

Description

Space Age set by designer Henri Massonnet consists of an orange table and 2 brown Tam Tam stools, all in … more Space Age set by designer Henri Massonnet consists of an orange table and 2 brown Tam Tam stools, all in an original edition.
The table is very stable but some stains and scratches should be noted as well.
The 2 stools have scratches.

Henry Massonnet, (1922 -2005) is a French designer and business leader. In 1948, he took over the family business manufacturing Stamp1 combs, which he set up in Nurieux.
Creator of a new plastic molding process, in 1968 he designed the Tam Tam, a seat manufactured by Stamp.
In the 1950s and 1960s, Massonnet designed furniture for major French companies such as Airborne, Steiner, and Mobilier International. He is particularly known for his tubular steel chairs and armchairs, which were very popular at the time. In addition to his work in furniture, Massonnet also worked on interior architecture projects for public and private buildings, including Roissy-Charles-de-Gaulle Airport in Paris. Massonnet received numerous awards for his work, including the gold medal from the Academy of Architecture in 1958 and the silver medal from the Brussels Universal Exhibition in 1958. less