{"title":"René-Jean Caillette","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"65\" data-end=\"251\"\u003eBy being among the first to design furniture stripped of all ornamentation in favor of function, René Jean Caillette [1919–2004] established himself as a major figure in French design.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"258\" data-end=\"559\"\u003eAt the dawn of the 1950s, curves, gilding, and carved motifs were still widespread. René Jean Caillette reversed this paradigm, striving for purity of form and focusing on function. In this pursuit, he explored the many technical innovations of his time, both in terms of materials and technologies.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"566\" data-end=\"792\"\u003eHis approach was quickly noticed by Marcel Gascoin. Together, they founded the Association des Créateurs de Modèles de Séries, soon joined by future leading figures of French design such as Pierre Guariche and Pierre Paulin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"799\" data-end=\"1005\" data-is-last-node=\"\"\u003eAlso a painter and draftsman, René Jean Caillette viewed design as a “deliberate, resolved, thoughtful, and asserted endeavor.” Eternally dissatisfied, he considered his work as a constant search for truth.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"chaise-1957","title":"Chair 1957","description":"\u003cp\u003eCombining material contrasts with a minimalist aesthetic, the 1957 Chair stands as one of René-Jean Caillette’s most notable creations.\u2028\u2028\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt was presented at the 1957 Salon des Artistes Décorateurs as part of an immersive installation by René-Jean Caillette entitled \"La Maison du Soleil\".\u2028\u2028\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe distinctive combination of wood and metal reflects the formal and technical experiments pursued by the designer throughout his career.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u2028\u2028Hyacinthe give a new life to this piece of timeless elegance.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hyacinthe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57023418597721,"sku":null,"price":2400.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0840\/9694\/2425\/files\/PHOTO_RJC_1_61570d9b-f863-4992-bc0b-29c90c3d0ae2.jpg?v=1780392863"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0840\/9694\/2425\/collections\/Photo_RJC_1.jpg?v=1767786753","url":"https:\/\/hyacinthedesign.com\/en\/collections\/rene-jean-caillette.oembed","provider":"Hyacinthe","version":"1.0","type":"link"}