Mid-Century Modern Wood Architectural Piece by Charlotte Perriand, 1960

Discover a rare piece of Mid-Century Modern design with this Charlotte Perriand architectural piece, originally designed for Les Arcs France in 1960. Made of high-quality wood, this piece has been carefully preserved in its original condition, with only minor wear consistent with its age and use, which adds to its unique character. Charlotte Perriand (1903-1999) was a French architect and designer who studied at the École de l'Union centrale des Arts décoratifs from 1920-1925. She collaborated with Le Corbusier and Pierre Jeanneret until 1937, designing innovative tubular steel furnishings and system furniture. In 1937, she and Pierre Jeanneret designed a mountain chalet made of sheet aluminium, which they showcased at the Exposition Internationale des Arts et Techniques dans la Vie Moderne. She went on to become a design consultant to the Japanese Board of Trade in 1940, which influenced her later designs with overtones of Japanese form. This piece is a testament to Perriand's legacy, showcasing her unique approach to modern design. With its clean lines, high-quality materials, and exceptional craftsmanship, it's a stunning addition to any Mid-Century Modern collection. Whether you're a collector, designer, or simply an admirer of unique design, this Charlotte Perriand architectural piece is sure to impress. _____ Arquitectural piece designed by Charlotte Perriand for Les Arcs France in 1960. In good original condition, preserving a beautiful patina, with minor wear consistent with age and use. Charlotte Perriand (1903-1999) She was born in Paris in 1903 and attended the École de l'Union centrale des Arts décoratifs 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 Équipement 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 Deco 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 Synthèse des Arts.