Marcel Gascoin (24 August 1907 – 29 October 1986) was a designer who specialized in modular storage units and sets of matching furniture. He played a major role in the emergence of French design after World War II (1939–45). Several of Gascoin's apprentices went on to distinguished careers as designers in their own right.
Marcel Gascoin was born on 24 August 1907 in Le Havre.[1] His father and grandfather were both mariners, and from a young age he was interested in the precision of a boat's interior design.[2] He studied as an interior decorator at the École nationale supérieure des arts décoratifs.[1] His teacher Henri Sauvage interested him in the search for a new architecture for public housing. [2] He also trained at the Ecole des beaux-arts du Havre as a carpenter and cabinet maker.[3] Gascoin exhibited for the first time in 1930 at the Union des artistes modernes (UAM) at the recommendation of the well-known architect and designer Robert Mallet-Stevens. In 1934 he collaborated with Jean Prouvé in a craft competition to design a practical and aesthetically pleasing boat cabin.[3] In 1936 he submitted school furniture in a UAM competition.[2]
Post war
Comera kitchen interior from 2010
In 1945 Gascoin founded Comera, the COmpagnie des MEubles RAtionnels, which became Comera Cuisines, specializing in kitchen design. Gascoin developed the innovative concept of modular storage units that could fit together to make optimal use of available space. Comera Cuisines expanded steadily in the 1960s and 1970s, and in the 1980s began selling in other countries, particularly the United Kingdom. The company continued to sell fitted kitchens in the 21st century.[4]
Gascoin was involved in the reconstruction of Le Havre led by Auguste Perret.[2] In 1949 Gascoin founded ARHEC, Aménagement rationnel de l'habitation et des collectivités (Rational Improvement of Housing and Communities), to produce and distribute furniture sets.[1] He also founded Rangement Gascoin, which made storage units.[3] In Gascoin's 8-piece "Logis 1949" display at the Salon des arts ménagers the kitchen played a central role and followed the ergonomic principles spelled out by Paulette Bernège in the inter-war period.[9] From 1952 he used the Loison Frères company to make and distribute his furniture, which sold in the department stores at affordable prices.[3]
Marcel Gascoin died on 29 October 1986 in Paris, aged 79.[1]
Pupils
Pierre Guariche (1926–95) joined Gascoin's studio in 1949. Guariche soon began to exhibit his own work in the Salon des Arts Ménagers and the Salon des Artistes Décorateurs.[8]Joseph-André Motte (1925–2013) was another pupil in Gascoin's workshop who went on to a brilliant career.[7]Jacqueline Lecoq (born 1932) joined Gascoin's company, where in 1954 she met her future partner Antoine Philippon (1930–95).[6] Lecoq and Philippon became renowned for stylistic purity and respect for material.[10] Other talented pupils were Pierre Paulin (1927–2009) and Michel Mortier (born 1925).[3]
Work
Gascoin is recognized for his important role in post-war design, as one of the first to produce furniture sets. He was inspired by marine furniture throughout his career. Marine furniture gave him the concept of "adapting the container to the content." His designs always followed the basic criteria of functionality and practicality. His furniture sets were mobile and modular, elegant, well-built and ergonomic, a model of modernity.[3]
Chair
Writing desk
Armoire
Publications
Paul Le Saux; avec le concours de Marcel Gascoin, P. Grandin et de Georges Petillon (1950). Manuel de la maison rurale. Rennes: Association des Amis de la maison paysanne.{{cite book}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link)
"Joseph André Motte". Demische Danant. Retrieved 2015-06-04.
. Demisch Danant. 2010-10-20. Archived from the original on 2015-04-11. Retrieved 2015-04-11.
Leymonerie, Claire (2006). "Le Salon des arts ménagers dans les années 1950". Vingtième Siècle. Revue d'histoire (in French). Presses de Sciences Po (P.F.N.S.P.). 3 (91). Retrieved 2015-05-28.
Prodhon, Françoise-Claire (May–June 2006). . Intramuros (124). Archived from the original on 2015-05-21. Retrieved 2015-05-19.
. Comera Cuisines. Archived from the original on 2015-08-12. Retrieved 2015-06-05.
January 24, 2023
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Marcel Gascoin 24 August 1907 29 October 1986 was a designer who specialized in modular storage units and sets of matching furniture He played a major role in the emergence of French design after World War II 1939 45 Several of Gascoin s apprentices went on to distinguished careers as designers in their own right Marcel GascoinGascoin in 1962Born 1907 08 24 24 August 1907Le Havre FranceDied29 October 1986 1986 10 29 aged 79 Paris FranceNationalityFrenchOccupationDesignerKnown forFurniture sets Contents 1 Early years 2 Post war 3 Pupils 4 Work 5 Publications 6 References 7 SourcesEarly years EditMarcel Gascoin was born on 24 August 1907 in Le Havre 1 His father and grandfather were both mariners and from a young age he was interested in the precision of a boat s interior design 2 He studied as an interior decorator at the Ecole nationale superieure des arts decoratifs 1 His teacher Henri Sauvage interested him in the search for a new architecture for public housing 2 He also trained at the Ecole des beaux arts du Havre as a carpenter and cabinet maker 3 Gascoin exhibited for the first time in 1930 at the Union des artistes modernes UAM at the recommendation of the well known architect and designer Robert Mallet Stevens In 1934 he collaborated with Jean Prouve in a craft competition to design a practical and aesthetically pleasing boat cabin 3 In 1936 he submitted school furniture in a UAM competition 2 Post war Edit Comera kitchen interior from 2010 In 1945 Gascoin founded Comera the COmpagnie des MEubles RAtionnels which became Comera Cuisines specializing in kitchen design Gascoin developed the innovative concept of modular storage units that could fit together to make optimal use of available space Comera Cuisines expanded steadily in the 1960s and 1970s and in the 1980s began selling in other countries particularly the United Kingdom The company continued to sell fitted kitchens in the 21st century 4 In the period of recovery and reconstruction after World War II 1939 45 there was high demand for reasonably priced home products 4 There was increased interest in using new methods and materials for mass production of furniture Manufacturers of materials such as formica plywood aluminum and steel sponsored the salons of the Societe des artistes decorateurs Designers who exhibited their experimental work at the salons in this period included Jacqueline Lecoq Antoine Philippon Rene Jean Caillette Joseph Andre Motte Jean Prouve Charlotte Perriand and Pierre Guariche 5 Lecoq Philippon Motte and Guariche all worked for Gascoin s studio 6 7 8 Gascoin was involved in the reconstruction of Le Havre led by Auguste Perret 2 In 1949 Gascoin founded ARHEC Amenagement rationnel de l habitation et des collectivites Rational Improvement of Housing and Communities to produce and distribute furniture sets 1 He also founded Rangement Gascoin which made storage units 3 In Gascoin s 8 piece Logis 1949 display at the Salon des arts menagers the kitchen played a central role and followed the ergonomic principles spelled out by Paulette Bernege in the inter war period 9 From 1952 he used the Loison Freres company to make and distribute his furniture which sold in the department stores at affordable prices 3 Marcel Gascoin died on 29 October 1986 in Paris aged 79 1 Pupils EditPierre Guariche 1926 95 joined Gascoin s studio in 1949 Guariche soon began to exhibit his own work in the Salon des Arts Menagers and the Salon des Artistes Decorateurs 8 Joseph Andre Motte 1925 2013 was another pupil in Gascoin s workshop who went on to a brilliant career 7 Jacqueline Lecoq born 1932 joined Gascoin s company where in 1954 she met her future partner Antoine Philippon 1930 95 6 Lecoq and Philippon became renowned for stylistic purity and respect for material 10 Other talented pupils were Pierre Paulin 1927 2009 and Michel Mortier born 1925 3 Work EditGascoin is recognized for his important role in post war design as one of the first to produce furniture sets He was inspired by marine furniture throughout his career Marine furniture gave him the concept of adapting the container to the content His designs always followed the basic criteria of functionality and practicality His furniture sets were mobile and modular elegant well built and ergonomic a model of modernity 3 Chair Writing desk ArmoirePublications EditPaul Le Saux avec le concours de Marcel Gascoin P Grandin et de Georges Petillon 1950 Manuel de la maison rurale Rennes Association des Amis de la maison paysanne a href Template Cite book html title Template Cite book cite book a CS1 maint multiple names authors list link References Edit a b c d Gascoin Marcel 1907 1986 BnF a b c d Delaporte 2010 a b c d e f A propos de Marcel Gascoin Ateliers crea a b The fitted kitchen inventor Comera Cuisines Les Salon des Artistes Decorateurs Demisch Danant a b Bony amp Rakocevic 2005 p 20 a b Joseph Andre Motte Demische Danant a b Prodhon 2006 Leymonerie 2006 pp 43 56 Antoine Philippon 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