Vintage "Atomic" hall stand by Roger Feraud, France 1960

Roger Feraud was an innovative French furniture designer who utilized the latest materials of that time, such as chrome plated metal and steel tubes, which can be found in a number of his works. Feraud worked with the French production company Cromos, which brought to life many of his designs. When the American chemist Linus Carl Pauling made a model of DNA as a string of spheres and rods in 1951, it inspired Roger Feraud to create what would become some of his most famous creations, the “atomic“ range which included coat hangers and hat stands (sometime incorporating umbrella stands) with black, solid steel frames, decorated with his typical painted solid wood balls. This is a wonderful example of his work. The stand created to carry hats and coats, with the typical solid wood balls to the ends, this slightly more elaborate model was also designed with a mirror to the centre, a small drawer for keys and nik-naks and an umbrella stand at the bottom with the original drip tray. The wood balls still bear the original paintwork and although there are obvious signs of wear and tear consistent with normal domestic use, it does add a fun vintage feel to any hallway or interior. A lovely conversation piece as well as a design classic. CONDITION In good overall vintage condition, all wooden coloured balls present. Although marked and scuffed, consistent with normal domestic use. Please refer to photographs Reference : 285009