Charlotte Perriand Cansado Bench with a Drawer, circa 1958

About the Item

This stunning bench with drawer was designed by the renowned French designer Charlotte Perriand in 1958, while working on a project in Cite Cansado, Mauritania. The bench is made of mahogany wood, oak, plastic laminated covered wood, lacquered metal and fabric, which creates a beautiful contrast of materials. In good original condition, with minor wear consistent with age and use, this piece has been lovingly preserved to maintain its beautiful patina. The cushions have been produced now according to the original measurements with high-quality wool fabric, ensuring that this piece is not only beautiful but also comfortable. Charlotte Perriand was a pioneer in modern furniture design and worked with Le Corbusier and Pierre Jeanneret until 1937. The revolutionary tubular steel furnishings and system furniture designed by the three were presented as E´quipement de l'habitation (home equipment) at the 1929 Salon d'Automne, where they were widely acclaimed. This bench is a true testament to Charlotte Perriand's legacy and design prowess. With its unique blend of materials and functional design, it is sure to make a statement in any space. Don't miss the opportunity to own a piece of design history with this Charlotte Perriand Bench with Drawer from Cite Cansado, Mauritania. _____ Bench with drawer from Cite Cansado, Mauritania. Designed by Charlotte Perriand in France circa 1958. Mahogany wood, oak, plastic laminated covered wood, lacquered metal and fabric. In good original condition, with minor wear consistent with age and use, preserving a beautiful patina. The cushions has been produced now according to the original measurements with high quality wool fabric. Charlotte Perriand (1903-1999) she was born in Paris in 1903 and attended the E´cole de l'Union centrale des Arts de´coratifs from 1920-1925. Charlotte Perriand designed furniture made of anodized aluminium and chromium-plated steel, showing it at the 1927 Salon d'Automne in Paris. After meeting Le Corbusier, Charlotte Perriand worked with him and Pierre Jeanneret until 1937. The revolutionary tubular steel furnishings and system furniture designed by the three were presented as E´quipement de l'habitation (home equipment) at the 1929 Salon d'Automne, where they were widely acclaimed. In 1930 the Union Des Artistes Modernes (UAM) was founded in Paris, a group that viewed itself as a countermovement challenging such establishment organizations as the Salon d'Automne and also advocated Art De´co and Modernism. From 1931 Charlotte Perriand showed her own work solo there. In 1937 Charlotte Perriand and Pierre Jeanneret collaborated on designing a mountain chalet of sheet aluminium, which they showed at the Exposition Internationale des Arts et Techniques dans la Vie Moderne and later they came up with plans for prefab houses made of aluminium. In 1940 Charlotte Perriand became a design consultant to the Japanese Board of Trade. She lived in Japan until 1946 and from then on Charlotte Perriand's designs reveal overtones of the Japanese feeling for form, as shown by the 1953 chair Synthe`se des Arts.

Creator:

Charlotte Perriand (Designer)

Dimensions:

Height: 26.78 in (68 cm)Width: 106.3 in (270 cm)Depth: 27.56 in (70 cm)

Style:

Mid-Century Modern (In the Style Of)

Materials and Techniques:

Fabric,Mahogany,Metal

Place of Origin:

France

Period:

1950-1959