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Lot 344:
Mid Century Teak Church Pew Bench Designed by Roger D'Astous (Quebec, 1926-1998) for Eglise St Remi
Description
A striking Mid Century Teak Church Pew Bench Designed by Roger D’Astous (Quebec, 1926-1998) for Eglise St Remi. The teak furniture was crafted by master cabinetmaker Jean Mendouse according to D’Astous’s designs. Featuring clean, horizontal lines and a streamlined backrest with hymnal rack, the design reflects D’Astous’ signature nordic architecture, emphasizing raw materials like warm timbers and post-and-beam construction with thick, sculpted wood for both the seat and supports, a hallmark of his robust yet elegant structural designs.
Known for his organic architecture and studies under Frank Lloyd Wright, D’Astous designed several churches in the Montreal area during the 1950s and 1960s, such as Notre-Dame-du-Bel-Amour and Saint-Maurice-de-Duvernay. These benches were specifically crafted to complement the bold, geometric interiors of his sumptuous spaceship churches.
Dimensions: 102 inches L x 20 deep x 33 H.
Note: This bench was removed from the floor of Eglise St Remi and retains traces of concrete. Wood has been added to the base to protect the original owner’s floors.
Condition report:
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