"Galuchat" 1994 PERFETTINI, Jean, DE CAUNES, Lison

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PERFETTINI, Jean, DE CAUNES, Lison [183] pp. Les Editions de L'Amateur 1994 11 5/8" x 9" Fine/ Fine Scroll Down for (12) Additional Scans: The definitive book on the use of Galucha t as a luxurious material for objects and furniture. Galuchat, made from shark or ray skin, was named after a Monsieur Galuchat who used the material in the 18th century. Since then it has been employed by many designers and in its hey-day in the early 20th century was used by makers such as Clément Rousseau, Jacques-Émile Ruhlman, Jean-Michel Frank, André Groult and Jules Leleu. Galuchat covers this history and gives excellent illustrations of the designers' work. Show more