C3 Touring Club of France chair by René Picot, Airborne, circa 1953

Tripod chair, model C3, also known as the Touring Club de France chair, designed by René Picot, presented at the 1953 Salon des Artistes Décorateurs (Decorative Artists' Exhibition) on the Tubauto stand. It consists of a black lacquered tubular metal frame supporting a hand-woven wicker bucket seat. Its light appearance and three-legged base reflect the pursuit of clean, functional forms typical of 1950s French design. This piece illustrates the expertise of manufacturers like Airborne, pioneers of post-war modern furniture. Manufacturer: Airborne, circa 1953. Seat height: 45.5 cm. Presented at the Salon des Artistes Décorateurs, 1953.