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Designer : Charlotte Perriand

There are names that cannot be forgotten, talents that have left their mark on design and architecture forever. Charlotte Perriand Charlo...

Design MarketJanuary 2020
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There are names that cannot be forgotten, talents that have left their mark on design and architecture forever. Charlotte Perriand Charlotte Perriand is one of them. Free and independent, she was never afraid to shake up established codes! She simplified shapes, eliminated elements that seemed superfluous and, above all, played a major role in democratising access to furniture. Charlotte Perriand's designs were functional, comfortable, durable and environmentally friendly. [caption id="attachment7953" align="aligncenter" width="300"] Bookcase for the Maison du Mexique (1953), an extremely rare piece! mam-st-etienne.fr mam-st-etienne.fr [/caption] Charlotte Perriand was born in France in 1903 to a father who was a tailor and a mother who worked as a dressmaker for haute-couture. The young Perriand soon developed a passion for design, studying for 5 years at the Union Centrale des Arts Décoratifs. When she graduated, she met the famous cousins Le Corbusier and Pierre Jeanneret . What followed was a beautiful and rich collaboration lasting 10 years! [caption id="attachment7952" align="aligncenter" width="800"] LC10 coffee table, LC4 chaise longue, LC2 armchair and sofa (series designed in 1928/29) LC10 coffee table, LC4 chaise longue, LC2 armchair and sofa (series designed in 1928/29)[/caption] Charlotte Perriand was naturally curious and loved to travel. She travelled to Japan and fell in love with this beautiful country, where she lived for 6 years. Her design reflects the cultural influences of the time, incorporating elements linked to the country's vision of simplicity, calm and serenity. The design of "La maison de thé La maison de thé" at UNESCO (1993) is the perfect demonstration of this cultural heritage: [caption id="attachment7951" align="aligncenter" width="685"] © un-voyage-au-japon.over-blog.fr un-voyage-au-japon.over-blog.fr un-voyage-au-japon.over-blog.fr [/caption] Perriand was above all a mountain enthusiast, a direct consequence of her Savoyard origins! In the mid-twentieth century, winter sports were beginning to be democratised, and architectural projects were proliferating. Roger Godino - the developer in charge of the Les Arcs resort - spotted Perriand and asked her to coordinate the design and development of the resort (with over 30,000 beds!). The project was revolutionary for its time, driven by an undeniable desire on the part of the teams to build with total respect for the natural landscape! The designer and architect also contributed to the development of the resort of Méribel, where she built her chalet in 1960. [caption id="attachment7949" align="aligncenter" width="675"] "Les Arcs" stool (1960s) | "Méribel" chair (1950s) | "Les Arcs" table (1960s) "Les Arcs" stool (1960s) | "Méribel" chair (1950s) | "Les Arcs" table (1960s) [/caption] Charlotte Perriand was an extraordinary personality, an engaging woman, but above all a brilliant architect and designer! Her innovative approach to design left her mark on both the present and the future. If you'd like to find out more, we highly recommend that you pick up the book "Charlotte Perriand, Un art d'habiter" by Jacques Barsac, published by Norma! Discover the Charlotte Perriand pieces available on Design Market! Discover the Charlotte Perriand pieces available on Design Market!

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