Table attributed to Charlotte Perriand

Dining table attributed to CHARLOTTE PERRIAND (France, 1903 - 1999).
Oak wood.
Measurements: 150 x 90 x 74 cm.

Important dining table attributed to Charlotte Perriand, made of oak wood and clearly linked to the language developed by the designer for the emblematic complex of Les Arcs. The piece presents formal similarities with the tables produced for this Alpine project, although it incorporates subtle variations in its construction and proportions, as well as larger dimensions than those usually known, which reinforces its uniqueness. Particularly noteworthy is the structure of its legs, composed of a geometric and linear play of great architectural strength. This construction system, in addition to providing stability and visual rhythm, reflects Perriand's approach to an honest, functional design that is deeply connected to the material. The nobility of the oak and the purity of its lines place the piece in that characteristic balance between rusticity and modernity that defined much of mid-20th century European design.

Charlotte Perriand worked in Le Corbusier's studio as head of furniture and interiors. She was a French artist, architect and designer of great international prestige, promoter of modern interior architecture. Inspired by Japanese minimalism, she developed the concept of storage furniture and, together with Jean Prouvé, practiced the democratization of interior design with key pieces of the twentieth century. She became known at the age of 24 with her "Bar sous le Toit" in chromed steel and anodized aluminum, which was presented at the 1927 Salon d'Automne. Shortly thereafter he began his more than ten-year career alongside Pierre Jeanneret and Le Corbusier. In 1927 he established his first studio of his own. He developed the concept of domestic storage and multifunctional furniture, equipping interiors for an emerging way of life and standardizing decoration, thus avoiding any extravagance. He collaborated with Le Corbusier on numerous architectural projects, designing the fittings for different dwellings such as the villas La Roche-Jeanneret, Church en Ville-d'Avray, Stein-de Monzie and the Villa Savoye, as well as the interiors of the Swiss Pavilion in the Cité Universitaire and the Cité Refuge de l'Armée du Salut, both in Paris. He also worked with him on the definition of the cellule minimum (1929). His relationship with Le Corbusier resumed after the war, developing the first prototype of the integrated kitchen for the Unité d'Habitation de Marseille. He also collaborated with Fernand Léger. His career spanned places as diverse as Brazil, Congo, England, France, Japan, French New Guinea, Switzerland, and Vietnam. The Design Museum of London dedicated an exhibition to the designer in which her career was shown.