Design

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Lot 90
  • 90

CHARLOTTE PERRIAND | Bench, circa 1961-1962

Estimate
7,000 - 10,000 EUR
bidding is closed

Description

  • Probably Charlotte Perriand (1903-1999)
  • Bench, circa 1961-1962
  • Produced for Miferma, Cansado, Mauritania
  • 35,7 x 260 x 70 cm ; 14 x 102 3/8 x 27 1/2 in.
wood, formica and lacquered metal

Literature

Jacques Barsac, Charlotte Perriand, L'oeuvre complète, Volume 3, 1956-1968, Paris, 2017, p. 119

Condition

Good overall condition. The wood presents with some hairline cracks, inherent to the aging of the material and some scattered surface scratches and dents, all consistent with age and use. The formica with some light discolouration, visible in the catalogue illustration, and scattered surface scratches. The lacquered metal feet with some rust and a few small chips of lacquer. The inside drawer is new. The upholstered cushions are newer and in very good overall condition. Height is given without the upholstered cushions. Height with the upholstered cushions : 67 cm
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