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1 Fauteuil dossier basculant

A chair with timeless design that draws upon colonial styles for inspiration. Light weight and compact, the timeless shape of Fauteuil dossier basculant was introduced in 1929 at the Salon d’Automne along with other iconic pieces like Fauteuils Grand Confort, petit modèle and grand modèle, la Table tube d’avion and Chaise longue à reglage continu.


Like all of Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand’s works, the Fauteuil dossier basculant armchair stems from in-depth study of human posture and is engineered to provide perfect support for dignified relaxation and that, thanks to the tilting backrest, puts one in the mood for conversation.

About Designer
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.