A ‘Cansado’ low bench by Charlotte Perriand, designed in 1958, combining modernist clarity with natural materials.
‘Cansado’ Low Bench by Charlotte Perriand, France - 1958
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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.
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