Charlotte Perriand Table Les Arcs

The top is made from solid pine and has a pentagonal shape.

Charlotte perriand table les arcs.

The base is made of black lacquered metal. Because of the shape there is place for 5 people if placed to a wall there is still room for four people. Charlotte perriand les arcs. One room is devoted to les arcs the.

Charlotte perriand les arcs dining chair by cassina france 1967. Les arcs a 1960s ski resort in france designed by a collective of architects led by charlotte perriand is celebrating its half centenary this year. In 1967 the french architect and designer charlotte perria. A model poses with a wool rug and hinoki cypress wood coffee table made by perriand in the 50s.

It was 1967 when a group of architects designers carpenters and alpine guides met in savoy with the mission to construct the first mainstream ski resort. In good original condition with minor wear consistent with age and use preserving a beautiful patina. May 25 2020 designers. Designed by charlotte perriand in the 1960s for the les arcs ski resort.

Following the slope of the steep french alps the les arcs ski resort is often considered the pinnacle of the late designer charlotte perriand s work. This french designer and architect took a turn at home furnishings. Original les arcs table in good original condition. Table designed by charlotte perriand for les arcs ski resort circa 1960 manufactured in france.

She worked in the studio of le corbusier and pierre jeanneret. No longer an exclusive activity for the wealthy skiing was soon to become the winter equivalent of a vacation by the sea and structures would be needed to welcome entire middle class families in search of both relaxation and adrenaline pumping fun. As soon as she started working with these two designers perriand was looking for theories that took materials functionality and well being into account. Chair designed by charlotte perriand for cassina.

Now charlotte perriand is finally getting her due.