Rare Gentleman valet by Paul Dupre Lafon for Hermes

Rare Mahogany gentleman's valet by Paul Dupré Lafon for Hermès. The coat hanger and foldable shelf covered in black stitched leather, also fitted with two polished brass tie hooks and the base fitted with a polished brass shoe rack. Paul Dupré Lafon was know in Paris to be the architect/decorator of the millionaires. He mostly custom made orders,  commissions and works and closely collaborated with Hermes leather to make leather covered items. France: circa 1935 Thierry Couvrat DESVERGNES. Paul Dupre-Lafon decorateur des millionaires. Paris: Richer & Editions de l’Amateur, 1990. p.205-206 represents same model.

width

15 in.

height

53 in.

depth

17 in.

condition

Very good overall condition, recent black leather upholstery.

Circa 1935