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Reflections on the exhibition Metz & Co.

General features of the interiors on display are the colorlessness of the furniture and the clarity of the constructions. An interesting picture of furniture experimentation is presented. Bodon is represented with an airy gazebo, a girl's study-sitting room. For study there is a writing table and storage for books and notebooks in a louvered cabinet. For relaxation an easy sofa, an armchair and a rack for newspapers and magazines. Furthermore, a sewing table in two parts, above sewing box, below a pocket for crafts, and for plant lovers a large plant stand. In his explanation, Bodon makes it clear that his assignment was to design light, simple furniture that would fit into such an interior.According to Van Tyen, Bodon does go too easy on the use values (see the drawers of the desk), the material (the carpet on the wooden floor) and the form (the round side table with the newspaper stand across it), which comes at the expense of a truly captivating lightness. Illustrations: photos of furniture (design A. Bodon)/Furniture exhibition The new furniture Metz & Co 1937; drawing furnishing garden house (design A. Bodon)/Furniture exhibition The new furniture Metz & Co 1937

Reflections on the exhibition Metz & Co.

General features of the interiors on display are the colorlessness of the furniture and the clarity of the constructions. An interesting picture of furniture experimentation is presented. Bodon is represented with an airy gazebo, a girl's study-sitting room. For study there is a writing table and storage for books and notebooks in a louvered cabinet. For relaxation an easy sofa, an armchair and a rack for newspapers and magazines. Furthermore, a sewing table in two parts, above sewing box, below a pocket for crafts, and for plant lovers a large plant stand. In his explanation, Bodon makes it clear that his assignment was to design light, simple furniture that would fit into such an interior.According to Van Tyen, Bodon does go too easy on the use values (see the drawers of the desk), the material (the carpet on the wooden floor) and the form (the round side table with the newspaper stand across it), which comes at the expense of a truly captivating lightness. Illustrations: photos of furniture (design A. Bodon)/Furniture exhibition The new furniture Metz & Co 1937; drawing furnishing garden house (design A. Bodon)/Furniture exhibition The new furniture Metz & Co 1937