Bloc4 Sideboard by Charlotte Perriand for Cité Cansado / Steph Simon, 1958

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Charlotte Perrand was born in Paris in 1903 and later studied at the school of the "Union Central des Arts Décoratif". Inspired by the architectural treatises of Le Corbusier, she convinced him in 1927 that she was working for him. Their tasks were the production of prototypes and public presentations of the studio designs. Together with Pierre Jeanneret, Perriand developed a series of steel tube chairs that - then as now - were considered a symbol of the machine age.

In 1940 she traveled to Japan as an official consultant for industrial design, but after Japan had entered the war, she was stuck in Vietnam from 1942 to 1946. Perriand used the time of her exile to learn local web and woodworking techniques. So when she returned to France, she had the intention to integrate straw and bamboo into modern design.

Back in France, Perriand continued to work with Le Corbusier and Prouvé. She contributed a significant part to Le Corbusier's Design Unité d’Habitation in Marseille. Until her death in 1999, Perriand remained an influential personality of modernity.

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Creator	Charlotte Perriand
Manufacturer	Steph Simon
Design Period	1950 to 1959
Year	1958
Production Period	1950 to 1959
Country of Manufacture	France
Identifying Marks	This piece has been attributed based on archival documentation, such as vintage catalogs, designer records, or other literature sources
Style	French
Detailed Condition	Very Good — This vintage/antique item has no defects, but it may show slight traces of use.
Restoration and Damage Details	Light wear consistent with age and use
Product Code	XUB-1837761
Materials	Wood
Color	Beige, grey, white
Width	216 cm 85.0 inch
Depth	47 cm 18.5 inch
Height	78 cm 30.7 inch
Weight Range	Standard — Between 40kg and 80kg
Duties Notice	Import duty is not included in the prices you see online. You may have to pay import duties upon receipt of your order.