Jean Royère was born in 1902 and was a French furniture and interior designer.
He began his professional life in international trade, but at 29, he decided to radically change course and dedicate himself to interior and furniture design, learning as a self-taught individual.
Starting in the 1940s and 50s, his style flourished and achieved great international recognition.
He experimented with a wide range of materials, including noble woods (like walnut, maple), metals (brass, bronze, wrought iron), lacquers, wicker, rattan, velvet, bouclé wool, and leathers. He liked to combine textures and finishes.
He worked for an elite international clientele, including the Royal Family of Iran (decorating the Summer Palace), King Farouk of Egypt, King Hussein of Jordan, and numerous high-society figures and art world personalities. He also opened branches in the Middle East and South America.
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Style Art Deco
"The name Art Deco was assigned in the 1960s, at the exhibition "Les Années 25" held in Paris at the Museum of Decorative Arts.
The first pieces could be seen at the International Exhibition of "Decorative Arts and Modern Industry" held in Paris in 1925. This exhibition was a direct response to the Turin exhibitions of 1902 and Milan of 1906.
The Art Deco style emerged between 1920 and 1940 and is represented by symmetrical, rectilinear lines, abstract designs, and bold colors.
It featured the implementation of exotic materials such as parchment, shagreen (the skin of a small shark or ray), chrome pieces, and enamels, as well as ivory and mother-of-pearl inlays.
In contrast, Art Nouveau was more focused on asymmetrical, curved lines inspired by nature."
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