Theater, Théâtre Pigalle (1929)

Artist/Designer: Charles Siclis, Henri Just, Pierre Blum

Project Location: Paris, France

Figure 1: Entryway, Théâtre Pigalle, Charles Siclis, Paris, France, 1929. ( Source | Accessed : October 20, 2018 | Photographer: Thérèse Bonney )

Figure 2: Lobby entrance to auditorium, Théâtre Pigalle, Charles Siclis, Paris, France, 1929. ( Source | Accessed : October 20, 2018 | Photographer: Thérèse Bonney )

Figure 3: View from orchestra, Théâtre Pigalle, Charles Siclis, Paris, France, 1929. ( Source | Accessed : October 20, 2018 | Photographer: Thérèse Bonney )

Figure 4: Grille separating actors dressing rooms, Théâtre Pigalle, Charles Siclis, Paris, France, 1929. ( Source | Accessed : October 20, 2018 | Photographer: Thérèse Bonney )

Figure 5: Staircase, Théâtre Pigalle, Charles Siclis, Paris, France, 1929. ( Source | Accessed : October 20, 2018 | Photographer: Thérèse Bonney )

Figure 6: Staircase, Polished metal balustrade, Théâtre Pigalle, Charles Siclis, Paris, France, 1929. ( Source | Accessed : October 20, 2018 | Photographer: Thérèse Bonney )

Figure 7: Staircase, Théâtre Pigalle, Charles Siclis, Paris, France, 1929. ( Source | Accessed : October 20, 2018 | Photographer: Thérèse Bonney )

Style/Period(s):
Art Deco, Modern

Primary Material(s):
Metal, Textile, Wood, Concrete

Function(s):
Entertainment, Theater

Related Website(s):

Smithsonian Libraries | Accessed : October 13, 2018

Théâtre Pigalle Wikipedia | Accessed : October 20, 2018

Charles Siclis Artnet | Accessed : October 20, 2018

Significant Date(s):
20th Century, 1929

Additional Information:
Project Description:
Commissioned by Baron Philippe, son of Henri de Rothschild, the Théâtre Pigalle opened in 1929 as a 1,500 seat theater. The architects, Charles Siclis (1889-1942), Henri Just, and Pierre Blum made use of modern materials such as concrete and steel. Nickel plated door-frames and a marquee pierced with lighting fixtures greeted visitor at the street level. The interior featured walls in burl mahogany and red-velvet upholstered seating. A wall grille of horizontal steel tubing separated the dressing rooms of the actors from the lobby which also featured a three-color lighting system.

Publication/Texts in Print:
Néret, Gilles. The arts of the twenties : painting, sculpture, architecture, design, theater design, graphic art, photography, film / Art. New York: Rizzoli, 1986.

Tempel, Benno. Art Deco Paris. Gemeentemuseum Den Haag, 2017.

Tidworth, Simon. Theatres: An Architectural and Cultural History. London: Pall Mall Press, 1973.

Building Location:
10 rue Jean Baptiste Pigalle
75009 Paris, France

Significant Dates:
Opened- 1929
Closed- 1948

Supporting Staff/Designers:
Commissioned by- Baron Philippe, son of Henri de Rothschild
Architects- Charles Siclis, Henri Just, and Pierre Blum

Tags:
paris, france, theater design, charles siclis, Thérèse Bonney, Théâtre Pigalle, Henri Just, Pierre Blum, modern architecture, art deco, theater design

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