Indochine Chair by Charlotte Perriand for Cassina

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Charlotte perriand indochine chair for cassina designed in 1943 by charlotte perriand, this timeless design chair is the interpretation in … Read more Charlotte perriand indochine chair for cassina designed in 1943 by charlotte perriand, this timeless design chair is the interpretation in wood of the fauteuil tournant modern chair in tubular metal designed by the same author. The chair was designed in vietnam, making use of the materials and artisan techniques that could be found during the war. “what could be sweeter than to touch a polished fir table top, smooth as a woman’s legs?”, remarked charlotte perriand, who often adapted her designs to the materials available and to the places of production. The swivel armchair was reinterpreted by cassina while staying true to the original design, with exquisite solid wood construction in which the company’s artisanal excellence and attention to every joinery detail are evident. Base solid walnut. Seat panel poplar plywood. Upholstery fabric or leather this piece is attributed to the mentioned designer/maker. It has no attribution mark and no
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