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Charlotte Perriand, French Mid-Century, Early Straw-Back Meribel Chairs c. 1946

Creator: Charlotte Perriand
Offered by: GREENWICH LIVING DESIGN

Description
Charlotte Perriand, French Mid-Century Modern, Four Meribel Dining or Side Chairs, France c. 1946

A set of four early example Meribel chairs by Charlotte Perriand, made exclusively for the chalets of Meribel in France circa 1946. Each chair features curved backrests, straw seats, and a crosstie underneath. Appraised by Michael Jefferson, a private advisor of 20th Century art and design in 2024 at $24,000. We recommend each example by re-strung; our gallery can assist in restoration.

Provenance: Part of the private collection of the co-founder of MDFG gallery in Brooklyn, NY.

Ash, Straw; France, c. 1946

Height: 30 inches, Width: 16 inches, Depth: 16.5 inches, Seat Height: 17.5 inches

More Information

Documentation:	Documented elsewhere (exact item)
Origin:	France
Period:	1920-1949
Condition:	Good. Wear consistent with age and use. Seats and backs need to be re-strung. Greenwich Living Design can assist with restoration while maintaining the historical integrity of each piece.
Creation Date:	1946
Number of Pieces:	4-5
Styles / Movements:	Modern, Mid Century
Dealer Reference #:	101-9437
Incollect Reference #:	779676

Dimensions

W.	16 in;	H.	30 in;	D.	16.5 in;
W.	40.64 cm;	H.	76.2 cm;	D.	41.91 cm;

Seat H.	17.5 in;
Seat H.	44.45 cm;

Message from Seller:

GREENWICH LIVING DESIGN (est. 1975) is an Antique and 20th Century Art & Design Gallery located in Stamford, CT for over 30 years. Our gallery carries rare and important design objects by both iconic and lesser-known designers from the 18th to the 20th Century – with a focus on 20th Century French design. Recent installations feature Pierre Jeanneret, Maison Jansen, Gio Ponti, Phillip & Kelvin LaVerne, Warren Platner, Ueli Berger, Massimo Vignelli, and many more.