5 Canapé, Appartement le Corbusier
Comfortable, contemporary lines distinguish this sofa designed by Le Corbusier for his Paris apartment, where the original model is still preserved – the one that inspired a lengthy re-edition process carried out by Cassina.
In 1974, Charlotte Perriand collaborated in the first reworking of the
original, in one size only, with chrome finish. Over the years, the finishes
have been expanded and the sizes modified.
The comfortable, elegant structure is dominated
by feather-filled cushions that form the backrest and seat, supported by an
instantly recognizable metal base available in the seven collection colours.
The current two- or three-seat edition comes with leather or fabric upholstery.
This model is part of the Le Corbusier®, Pierre Jeanneret®, Charlotte Perriand®
Collection.
About Designer | |
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Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand |
In 1922, Le Corbusier began working in the new rue de
Sèvres, Paris, atelier with his cousin Pierre Jeanneret with whom he shared
research projects and design criteria in a profound and life-long professional
relationship. In October 1927, the pair decided to draw on the
contribution of a young architect who had already begun to establish a
reputation on the architectural scene of the time: Charlotte Perriand. Their collaboration lasted through to 1937 and was
extremely fruitful, especially in the field of furniture design. The
partnership was highly significant, both in terms of the cultural weight of
their achievements and their professional successes. It was together with Charlotte Perriand that the pair
tackled the innovative project for “l’équipement d'intérieur de
l’habitation”. The resulting designs were of great intellectual value
and considerable commercial success. Thanks to Cassina’s ongoing production, there is
continued interest in the conceptual contents of the work and the level of
quality attained.
Due to these characteristics, each item in the
collection is eagerly awaited. |