Ombra Chair by Charlotte Perriand for Cassina

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Charlotte perriand ombra armchair for cassina a design armchair tailored to deliver extreme comfort in a sleek shape, derived from … Read more Charlotte perriand ombra armchair for cassina a design armchair tailored to deliver extreme comfort in a sleek shape, derived from a steel plate frame and two cushions with pure, minimalist lines, placed perpendicular to each other. Charlotte perriand designed ombra in 1953, revisiting the structural shape of the eponymous chair produced using curved plywood and maintaining the same balance between expression, shape and technique. The simple shapes of the seat and backrest allow several elements to be placed side-by-side to create linear seating, ideal for adapting to any modern furnishing style. Padding polyurethane foam and polyester batting. Structure frame in steel plate, polished chrome finish. Upholstery fabric or leather. Charlotte perriand designed ombra in 1953, taking as her reference her ombra tokyo, which was created round about the same time and featured curved plywood. The interplay between the object and its shadow (“ombra” in italian) expresses perriand’s aesthetic, where function is maximised while structure is minimised to conjure a design that is both highly inventive and exquisitely elegant. The strict geometric lines of the seat and back-rest slot perfectly one into the other, making them look as if they are one, continuous, piece. Perriand’s minimalist approach and artistic vigour are manifest in her drive for total comfort, in a piece that has been re-issued by cassina in full respect of the original concept. This piece is attributed to the mentioned designer/maker. It has no attribution mark and no
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