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‘Cansado’ Low Bench by Charlotte Perriand, France - 1958

Creator: Charlotte Perriand
Offered by: Goldwood by Boris

Description
Designed by Charlotte Perriand in 1958 for the Cité Cansado housing project in Mauritania, this low bench reflects her approach to functional modernism adapted to specific environments. The construction combines stained pine with painted steel elements, produced by Négroni and Métal Meubles, and issued by Galerie Steph Simon in Paris. Its structure is clear and direct, with each component expressed with precision.

Balancing industrial production with natural materiality, the bench highlights the contrast between the warmth of wood and the linear strength of steel. Conceived for everyday use, it emphasizes durability and clarity of form while embodying Perriand’s vision of design as both practical and architectural.

More Information

Documentation:	Documented elsewhere (similar item)
Origin:	France
Period:	1950-1979
Materials:	Pine
Condition:	Good. Wear consistent with age and use.
Creation Date:	1958
Styles / Movements:	Modern, Mid Century
Incollect Reference #:	857033

Dimensions

W.	74.81 in;	H.	9.45 in;	D.	27.56 in;
W.	190.02 cm;	H.	24 cm;	D.	70 cm;

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