Charlotte Perriand Meribel Stool

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Charlotte perriand meribel stool. In good original condition with minor wear consistent with. The stools available in three wood finishes and two sizes are distinguished by their gently indented turned seat and their stylized tripod legs. In 1929 the design was shown. Both pieces are inspired by the mountains.

In good original condition with minor wear consistent with age and use preserving a beautiful patina. The méribel stool is named after the location in france where the charlotte perriand had her beloved chalet for which she developed a number of iconic site specific pieces. Inspired by the traditional milking stools used by shepherds in the alps charlotte perriand s tabouret stools exude a simple honesty in form material and function. The lc9 stool possesses an architectural presence that reflects to perfection charlotte perriand s love of poetic harmony.

Charlotte perriand full membership of that avant garde cultural movement which from the first decades of the twentieth century brought about a profound change in aesthetic values and gave birth to a truly modern sensitivity towards everyday life. These furnishing accessories stand out for the honesty of their simple shapes and for the concrete expression of their materials and function. The first version of this stool was for the designer s own dining room in her paris apartment and was made of tubular steel with a rattan seat. While the latter takes its name from the milking stool used by alpine shepherds the former is inspired by the french locality much loved by designer and architect charlotte perriand.

Chair and stool model meribel designed by charlotte perriand circa 1950 manufactured in france. It was only when she exhibited her innovative the bar. Shop with global insured delivery at pamono. After famously initially being refused a job at le corbusier s studio receiving the renowned retort we don t embroider cushions here perriand s design prowess was initially overlooked.

Born in paris architect and designer charlotte perriand is one of the most influential furniture designers of the early modern movement. Collecting charlotte perriand s wood furniture with pieces ranging from elegant free form tables to simple alpine inspired stools and benches the french designer made rustic oak fir and pine. Chair and stool model meribel designed by charlotte perriand circa 1950 manufactured in france.