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DOUBINSKI FRERES (1938–1983) for SIMAT Furniture (Société In…
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45
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DOUBINSKI FRERES (1938–1983) for SIMAT Furniture (Société In…
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Estimate €400 - €600
Voluntary lot
Description
DOUBINSKI FRERES (1938–1983) for SIMAT Furniture (Société Industrielle des meubles d’Art de Touraine),
A substantial living room unit, ‘Castor’ (?) model, in teak veneer, comprising four modules which are either independent or can be joined together
French-made, Scandinavian-inspired, circa 1960.
Manufacturer’s label: Made in France, Doubinski Frères, SIMAT furniture, Saint-Pierre-des-Corps
Dimensions of each unit: approx. h215 x 89cm
The products were sold under two companies, each with their own brand names:
- The S.I.M.A.T. brand (Société Industrielle de Mobilier d’Art de Touraine) was a subsidiary of Doubinski Frères.
High-end modular furniture made from teak and rosewood, bearing the ‘N.F. Meuble’ quality label
- The Meubles D.F. brand from the 1960s onwards
This contemporary, typically French-style range is aimed at a wider audience. It is sold directly by Doubinski Frères.
Charles Doubinski, the Chairman, and Marcel Doubinski, the Managing Director, worked in particular with Raymond Loewy on the furniture designs.In 1966, the company employed nearly 1,200 workers (more than 800 at La Morinerie). In addition to Montreuil, furniture depots were established in Lille, Lyon, Marseille, Toulouse and Mulhouse.
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About the sale
Auction of Furniture & Works of Art: Wine, Jewellery, Paintings
Auction location
Auction time
09/23/2026 at 2:00 PM
Pictures modified on 09/16/2026 at 11:04 AM
Lot description modified on 09/23/2026 at 9:49 AM
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