Reclining Back Villa Church Armchair by Le Corbusier for Cassina

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Le corbusier 1 fauteuil dossier basculant, villa church for cassina a padded armchair, distinguished by a structure in trivalent chrome-plated … Read more Le corbusier 1 fauteuil dossier basculant, villa church for cassina a padded armchair, distinguished by a structure in trivalent chrome-plated steel with the seat and backrest elegantly upholstered to meet the need for extraordinary comfort. The fauteuil à dossier basculant - villa church armchair further demonstrates the design philosophy of le corbusier, pierre jeanneret and charlotte perriand, for whom furniture is the result of a growth process that leads the objects to respond more precisely and immediately to the homes in which they are placed. Padding seat and backrest in polyurethane. Upholstery blue satin or leather. Armrests in blue satin fabric with the front part of the armrest trimmed in grey leather or made entirely of leather. This version of the armchair was designed in 1928 for the villa church at ville-d’avray. Its padded and upholstered seat and backrest were fashioned to meet the customer’s demand for extreme comfort. A similar padded and upholstered model was also crafted in 1928 for the art gallery of collector raoul la roche. Important information regarding images of products: please note that some of the images show other colors and variations of the model, these images are only to present interior design proposals. The item that is selling is on the first image. Important information regarding color(s) of products: actual colors may vary. This is due to the fact that every computer monitor, laptop, tablet and phone screen has a different capability to display colors and that everyone sees these colors differently. We try to edit our photos to show all of our products as life-like as possible, but please understand the actual color may vary slightly from your monitor about the designer: in 1922, le corbusier began working in the new rue de sèvres, paris, atelier with his cousin pierre jeanneret with whom he shared research projects and design criteria in a profound and life-long professional relationship.in october 1927, the pair decided to draw on the contribution of a young architect who had already begun to establish a reputation on the architectural scene of the time: charlotte perriand. Their collaboration lasted through to 1937 and was extremely fruitful, especially in the field of furniture design. The partnership was highly significant, both in terms of the cultural weight of their achievements and their professional successes.it was together with charlotte perriand that the pair tackled the innovative project for “l’équipement d'intérieur de l’habitation”. The resulting designs were of great intellectual value and considerable commercial success. Thanks to cassina’s ongoing production, there is continued interest in the conceptual contents of the work and the level of quality attained.due to these characteristics, each item in the collection is eagerly awaited. About the manufacturer: established in 1927 by cesare and umberto cassina in meda, italy, cassina launched industrial design in italy in the 1950s, based on a totally innovative approach that marked the transition from artisan production to mass production. With a mindset focused on research and innovation, cassina combines technology and long-standing artisan craftsmanship. Memory, research, innovation. Cassina blends traditional skills and superior productivity, meticulous attention to detail and passion, uniqueness and experimentation, wellbeing and sustainability. Today, the company continues to address new lifestyles with the creation of complete, harmonious interior decor solutions that embody the best contemporary design for all areas of the home. This piece is attributed to the mentioned designer/maker. It has no attribution mark and no
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